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Moffett Library prepares for finals week without the bed bugs

Moffett Library prepares for finals week without the bed bugs

Tasia Floissac, Reporter May 4, 2018

The Moffett Library is quashing bed bug infestation rumors as staff from the library said the rumors are untrue, so students can continue to make the library their home for finals week. “We’ve got...

Magaly Rincon-Zachary, biology professor, talks with one of her students, MiKaila Billinger, biology and Spanish junior, about the EURECA reserach project they are working on in the lab, about the results theyve gotten so far and possible directions they could go forth with, April 11, 2018. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Expertise key factor in determining salaries

Tasia Floissac and Miguel Padron May 3, 2018

A white male and an American-Indian woman are sitting at a table in the Mesquite Dining Hall – both are staff on campus. They both teach. They both hold office hours. They both advise students. They...

The chaos that is K. Aus- the story of cancer survivor Kylie Austin

The chaos that is K. Aus- the story of cancer survivor Kylie Austin

Tasia Floissac, Reporter May 1, 2018

For the average 18-year-old, it would seem that college life is about enjoying new-found freedom, homecoming and bonfires, cringing at cafeteria food and struggling to make that 4.0 GPA or not sleeping...

Jim Anderson, vice president candidate, speaks to staff members during the Vice President for Enrollment Management candidate forum at Dillard 101 on Monday, April 16, 2018. Photo by Jeromy Stacy

Enrollment vice president candidate, Jim Anderson talks improving University brand

Tasia Floissac April 18, 2018

With 15 years of experience in higher education, background in consultancy and a psychology degree under his belt, Jim Anderson has presented himself as the best candidate to become the new Vice President...

Musicians impress at second annual Woodwind Day

Tasia Floissac April 11, 2018

Beneath puckered lips, warm lights reflected against the cold shiny metal that trembled as Joseph Schwantners’ Black Anemones (1981) pierced through the walls of Akin Auditorium on April 10. Shattering...

Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez in Tangerine (2015)

‘Tangerine,’ a tale from a transgender community

Tasia Floissac April 4, 2018

Bursts of laughter and stomping of feet were contagious at the Legacy Hall’s Multipurpose Room on April 4, as the University Programming Board hosted the 2015 film “Tangerine” as part of activities...

A call for sign language to be introduced on campus

Tasia Floissac March 20, 2018

As campus continues to make changes to cater to the needs of students with disabilities, director of the disability support services, Debra Higginbotham is making an appeal for the inclusion of sign language...

Black Excellence Pageant postponed to April

Tasia Floissac March 6, 2018

While students rejoiced at the two extra days of holiday due to recent inclement weather, the storm put a damper on the Black Student Union’s plans for the staging of the Mr. and Ms. Black Excellence...

Dorcas Matuwana, biology senior, presents with partner Chiara Del Vecchio, chemistry junior, on identification of antibiotic activity during EUREKA on April 27, 2017. Photo by Arianna Davis

EURECA forum scheduled for April 28

Tasia Floissac March 2, 2018

Thirty-two research projects from all campus colleges will be up for review when the Enhancing Undergraduate Research Endeavors and Creative Activities holds its forum on April 26. EURECA scholars...

Construction of an elevator is added to Fain to bring building B into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Campus responds to changes in disability laws

Tasia Floissac February 27, 2018

As a new multi-million dollar plan is being rolled out to address compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, calls are being made for heightened discussion on disability to foster greater...

Second annual ‘Cookies and Condoms’ event raises sexual awareness today

Tasia Floissac February 7, 2018

To raise awareness and emphasize the importance of strong sexual health, members of the organization People Respecting the Identity and Diversity of Everyone will host the second annual "Free HIV testing...

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