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Alyvia Nichols, interdisciplinary studies, claps and looks to her people who are in the audience for her during the end part of commencement where the graduates shout-out and clap to the members in the audience who were there for them through their college experiences. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Provost considers graduation on campus

Andrea Pedon February 27, 2018

In an attempt to give future graduates a last farewell to the university, James Johnston, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has explored options to bring graduation back on campus. While...

Ricinda Parks-Turner, mass communication junior, on stage at the Lip Sync competition in the Akin Auditorium. 24 Oct. Photo by Bridget Reilly

’90s throwback lip sync will throw down Oct. 16

halie aldridge October 13, 2017

As part of homecoming week, several student organizations will battle it out at the annual lip sync event on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. According to Ruby Arriaga, student coordinator...

Students reactions to comedian Orlando Baxter in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Aug. 22. Photo by Justin Marquart.

Comedian Orlando Baxter keeps the crowd laughing

Sarah Graves August 23, 2017

Students packed into the lower level seating at D.L. Ligon Coliseum to see comedian Orlando Baxter on Aug. 22. The Office of Student Development and Orientation hosted the comedy event as part of...

A Toys Christmas adopted by the Ernst family show familar Pixar characters come to life displayed in front of the Hardin Administration Building on Nov. 30th. Photo by Kayla White.

Celebrating the 41 years of Fantasy of Lights

Patrick German December 2, 2015

The song, "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" fits for the Fantasy of Lights. Christmas is just 23 days away, and with the cold brisk air, twinkling lights, the warmth of hot cocoa and kids...

Self defense can save a life

Naomi Skinner September 16, 2014

Last Saturday morning instructors with Universal Kempo Karate hosted a free self-defense class in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Although attendance was small, the class still had much to offer. “Women’s...

Jerry Miller, custodian and locker room attendant, plans to retire by the beginning of next year. Photo by Mandi Elrod

Coliseum custodian a ‘very jolly guy’

Mandi Elrod April 22, 2014

Seen everywhere, but few actually speak to them, and even fewer know them by name. We know them as janitors, cleaning ladies and sometimes even “the help.” For those who know Jerry Miller, custodian...

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