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Lot E suffers from faded parking lines, missing directional signs, and no posted map; leaving students confused about where to park.
When ‘Smaller’ Stops Being Smarter: The Parking Challenge
May 2, 2025
Rambler staff pose following the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention award breakfast. [Photo courtesy Dr. Jenny Dean]
Rambler wins big at Texas Intercollegiate Press Association Convention
May 1, 2025
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
April 30, 2025
Pippin, played by Hunter Heart, leads a musical number in the second act of the musical. [Photo courtesy Kris Ikejiri]
Review: “Pippin” explores life’s meaning with raunch, wit, whimsy
April 25, 2025
Hunter Heart (center), the play's lead, rehearses a scene alongside other student actors. [Photo courtesy Jacob Sanchez]
Theatre Wesleyan raises over $15k to put on spring musical amid funding freezes
April 25, 2025
Lot E suffers from faded parking lines, missing directional signs, and no posted map; leaving students confused about where to park.
When ‘Smaller’ Stops Being Smarter: The Parking Challenge
May 2, 2025
Pippin, played by Hunter Heart, leads a musical number in the second act of the musical. [Photo courtesy Kris Ikejiri]
Review: “Pippin” explores life’s meaning with raunch, wit, whimsy
April 25, 2025
Harriet and Warren, played by Trinity Chenault and Trent Cole, embrace in a hug [Photo courtesy Lauren Hunt]
‘Letters from the Library’ world premiere explores heartbreak, grief, the hope that lies beyond
February 21, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine's Day Special
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine’s Day Special
February 14, 2025
Stray animals can be found roaming around campus at all times of the day.
Opinion: TxWes community should save the strays
December 5, 2024
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
April 30, 2025
Looking back at the historical season, Carson Rodgers prepares for his senior season as spring ball right around the corner.
Powering the Texas Wesleyan Ram’s football team is star quarterback Carson Rodgers
April 26, 2025
New plays unfold fast as the Rams test their skills in a spirited scrimmage as they prepare for the game ahead.
Rams football hit spring field to settle unfinished business, eyes set on a national title
April 21, 2025
Members of the Texas Wesleyan Esports team create digital content inside the esports office. The department’s student-led media team produces videos, social media posts and livestream content to promote the program and build community.
Game On: How content creation powers Texas Wesleyan’s Esports boom
April 18, 2025
The Texas Wesleyan University women's golf team walks the course. [Photo courtesy of Corrina Griffin]
Texas Wesleyan women’s golf team aims for ongoing achievements
April 13, 2025
Pippin, played by Hunter Heart, leads a musical number in the second act of the musical. [Photo courtesy Kris Ikejiri]
Review: “Pippin” explores life’s meaning with raunch, wit, whimsy
April 25, 2025
Hunter Heart (center), the play's lead, rehearses a scene alongside other student actors. [Photo courtesy Jacob Sanchez]
Theatre Wesleyan raises over $15k to put on spring musical amid funding freezes
April 25, 2025
Student actors rehearse for Pippin, Theatre Wesleyan's upcoming musical. [Photo courtesy Jacob Rivera-Sanchez]
Texas Wesleyan’s ‘Pippin’ to celebrate 70th annual musical with thrills, heart
April 23, 2025
Students Emely Lopez and Aline Uwingabire watch on as Sara Zamora explains to students how to create a recycled scrap book.
Students create scrapbooks for kids with The Welman Project
April 17, 2025
TXWES Gold Line Dancers, Cheer Team ready to shine at Spring Showcase on April 6
TXWES Gold Line Dancers, Cheer Team ready to shine at Spring Showcase on April 6
April 3, 2025
Looking back at the historical season, Carson Rodgers prepares for his senior season as spring ball right around the corner.
Powering the Texas Wesleyan Ram’s football team is star quarterback Carson Rodgers
April 26, 2025
New plays unfold fast as the Rams test their skills in a spirited scrimmage as they prepare for the game ahead.
Rams football hit spring field to settle unfinished business, eyes set on a national title
April 21, 2025
Members of the Texas Wesleyan Esports team create digital content inside the esports office. The department’s student-led media team produces videos, social media posts and livestream content to promote the program and build community.
Game On: How content creation powers Texas Wesleyan’s Esports boom
April 18, 2025
The Texas Wesleyan University women's golf team walks the course. [Photo courtesy of Corrina Griffin]
Texas Wesleyan women’s golf team aims for ongoing achievements
April 13, 2025
Coach Nicole Davis high-fives player Paulina Hudson at the Steve Foster Invitational.
Nicole Davis steps up as head coach and reshapes tennis program
April 5, 2025
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
Lady Rams softball celebrate senior day, eye upcoming conference tournament
April 30, 2025
Lady Rams softball wraps up weekend against Nelson Lions with a victory [6 – 1]
Lady Rams softball wraps up weekend against Nelson Lions with a victory [6 – 1]
April 4, 2025
The International Women's Day Festival was organized by Bertie Gardner, Aline Uwingabire, Tamika Johnson. (left to right)
Texas Wesleyan celebrates Women’s History Month with art, community, empowerment
March 10, 2025
Women's Wrestling Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament comes to Funky Town, Texas
Women’s Wrestling Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament comes to Funky Town, Texas
March 5, 2025
Lady Rams softball sweep Langston Lions in first SAC Doubleheader [2 – 0]  
Lady Rams softball sweep Langston Lions in first SAC Doubleheader [2 – 0]  
February 25, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talks Ep 4- The Senior Special, Part I
Podcast: 20s Talks Ep 4- The Senior Special, Part I
April 27, 2025
Navigating the Classroom in the Digital Age: Professors balance tech and engagement
Navigating the Classroom in the Digital Age: Professors balance tech and engagement
March 31, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talk Ep. 3-Finding Your Inner Strength: Mental Health & Self-Confidence
Podcast: 20s Talk Ep. 3-Finding Your Inner Strength: Mental Health & Self-Confidence
March 14, 2025
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine's Day Special
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine’s Day Special
February 14, 2025
Goldline and Ram Band seniors were honored for senior day along with the wrestling and basketball seniors.
Packed Sid Richardson crowd cheers on senior Rams for Senior Day
February 12, 2025
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
Crash & Burn: The Ongoing Battle With College Burnout
December 19, 2022
Accommodations and accessibility challenges students with disabilities on campus
Accommodations and accessibility challenges students with disabilities on campus
May 13, 2022
The price of education: Financial hardships and their impact on students
The price of education: Financial hardships and their impact on students
December 20, 2021
International students share superstitions from India, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mexico, and Serbia. Graphic by Hannah Onder
Beyond the challenges: International students and the battle with COVID-19 
April 22, 2021
Intangible feelings: Anxiety and depression from the perspectives of students
Intangible feelings: Anxiety and depression from the perspectives of students
May 5, 2020
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine's Day Special
Podcast: 20s Talk Valentine’s Day Special
February 14, 2025
Podcast: Ram Roundtable Career Chat
Podcast: Ram Roundtable Career Chat
December 3, 2024
Podcast: 20s Talk
Podcast: 20s Talk
November 21, 2024
Podcast: Girls on the Go
Podcast: Girls on the Go
November 21, 2024
Podcast: Power of Community
Podcast: Power of Community
November 19, 2024

The Rambler

The Rambler
All content by Shaydi Paramore
Fighting for those who are afraid to speak

Fighting for those who are afraid to speak

Shaydi Paramore
December 11, 2017
Ben's Triple B: Biscuits, Burgers and Brews is set to open late spring 2018. Photo by Texas Wesleyan University/Marketing and Communication

New restaurant set to open across from campus

Shaydi Paramore
November 2, 2017
Students were given special ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses to view the Solar Eclipse.  Photo by Shaydi Paramore

West Library hosts Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Shaydi Paramore
August 21, 2017
Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Guse costume designs the USA

Shaydi Paramore
May 17, 2017
Wesleyan's infrastructure project will save enough water to fill 11 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Wesleyan improves infrastructure

Shaydi Paramore
April 27, 2017
Images from pixabay.com

Celebrate Black History Month

Shaydi Paramore
February 24, 2017
Blue Zones ambassadors, Councilmember Kelly Allen Gray, and President Slabach participate in the ringing of the bells. Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Wesleyan is named the first Blue Zones-approved Texas university

Shaydi Paramore
February 14, 2017
Valentine's Day can celebrate friends, family

Valentine’s Day can celebrate friends, family

Shaydi Paramore
February 14, 2017
Decorations presented on the tables at the Alumni Board Thank You Breakfast on Friday. Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Thank you breakfast focuses on university advancements

Shaydi Paramore
February 13, 2017
Editor-in-chief Shaydi Paramore balances multiple jobs and college life at Texas Wesleyan.

Workaholic: Nothing to be proud of

Shaydi Paramore
February 12, 2017
Photo by Calvin Johnson

Hannah Onder shines as a feature writer and designer

Shaydi Paramore
February 7, 2017
At least 3.3 million people participated in marches in the U.S., according to an article at elitedaily.com

Women march around the world

Shaydi Paramore
January 30, 2017
Editor-in-chief Shaydi Paramore works hard at preparing the weekly budget for an upcoming issue.

New Rambler editor hopes to inspire

Shaydi Paramore
January 27, 2017
Photo by freeimages.com.

An Open Letter to President Trump

Shaydi Paramore
January 20, 2017
Wesleyan's wind ensemble plays before Saturday's graduation ceremony. Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Graduation speakers stress importance of education

Shaydi Paramore
December 12, 2016
Eddie Redmayne (left) and Katherine Waterston (right) perfom in the film adaption of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which opens Nov. 17.

Holiday movies offer variety for fans

Shaydi Paramore
November 18, 2016
Stop Kiss focuses on the love of two women, Callie (played by Giselle Saucedo) and Sara (played by Jasmine West). For the Thursday, Nov. 10 performance, the role of Sara was played by understudy and properties designer, Kim Owens. The play will run Nov. 10 through the 20. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. except for Nov. 20, when there will be a 2 p.m. matinee. All performances are at the Thad Smotherman Theatre. Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez.

Stop Kiss reinforces the idea that love is love

Shaydi Paramore
November 11, 2016
Photo by freeimages.com.

Wesleyan students hope for a positive future after Trump win

Shaydi Paramore
November 10, 2016
Outside the Gainesville State School, a juvenile detention center that houses more than 250 inmates. Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Students learn from visit to juvenile detention center

Shaydi Paramore
October 28, 2016
Info graphic showcases the decrease of student voting. Info graphic by Shaydi Paramore

Students spooked out of voting

Shaydi Paramore
October 28, 2016
Content producer Shaydi Paramore poses with her fiance, Robert Clary, for a Christmas photo.

Balancing bouquets and books

Shaydi Paramore
October 20, 2016
Board of Trustee Chairman and Alumna of the Year, Beverly Powell, speaks at the Alumni Medal Dinner on Friday.Photo by Shaydi Paramore

Alumni Medal Dinner focuses on excellence at Wesleyan

Shaydi Paramore
October 17, 2016
Shaydi Paramore (left) and friend Amanda Roach (dressed as the Joker) after returning from Dallas Fan Days on Sunday. Photo by Eddy Lynton

Dallas Fan Days: the experience of a lifetime

Shaydi Paramore
October 17, 2016
Portrait of Beverly Volkman Powell.

Powell named Alumna of the Year

Shaydi Paramore
October 15, 2016
Wesleyan alumna Dana Schultes was named executive producer of Stage West in January.

Schultes: from Wesleyan to Stage West

Shaydi Paramore
October 13, 2016
A Wesleyan faculty member "Dons" a Trump mask to illustrate the university's interest in the presidential candidate.

Does Wesleyan love Trump?

Shaydi Paramore
September 30, 2016
Actors, Abbie Hancock and Raied Makhamreh, perform in Rains, which runs through Oct. 2. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez)

Rain excites audience members

Shaydi Paramore
September 23, 2016
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez wants to make Texas Wesleyan a premier University. (Photo by Gracie Coleman)

Rodriguez focuses on outreach

Shaydi Paramore
September 22, 2016
Magician Shel "Pops" Higgins attempts to escape a straight jacket on top of a ladder on Saturday's magic show at Martin Hall. Photo by: Shaydi Paramore

Night of magic raises funds for Wiant family

Shaydi Paramore
September 19, 2016
The Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia has combined with the counseling program from the School of Education to form the School of Health Professions.

Wesleyan creates new school

Shaydi Paramore
September 17, 2016
Senior Colton Mallory will direct Stop Kiss, which will run from Nov. 10 to Nov. 20. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Sanchez)

Theatre Wesleyan marks 60th season

Shaydi Paramore
September 15, 2016
Attendees enjoy the Wesleyan Chamber Singers at convocation. Photo by Shaydi Paramore.

Slabach focuses on kindness at convocation ceremony

Shaydi Paramore
August 23, 2016
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