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OcTubafest kicks off Thursday on steps of Akin Auditorium

Nick Lanier, Reporter October 9, 2018

Enjoy brass music while tasting German cuisine at OcTubafest this Thursday on the steps of Akin Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. "The previous concert was inside last year. This time, weather permitting,...

The last of the 11 performances at the Soca Show for the 21st annual Caribfest brought the crowd to their feet as the night closed out on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Photo by Will Schultz

Music breathes life into Soca Show to kick-off Caribfest

Jake Clancy, Reporter October 6, 2018

As the lights flashed around the Sikes Lake Center and the thump of the music reverberated through the performers' and audience's chests, the Soca Show kicked off the 21st annual Caribfest Oct. 4 at 7:30...

Flag football playoffs kickoff Oct. 4

Demian Ponce, Reporter October 3, 2018

Intramural flag football playoffs start Oct. 4. All teams from both women's and men's division have a spot in playoffs, the games to be held at the recreational/athletic field north. "All teams are...

Piano concert provides the opportunity to give thanks to donators

Jake Clancy, Reporter October 2, 2018

The Perkins-Prothro Foundation gifted the music department $1.1 million which was used to buy 40 new pianos. To show its gratitude and to show off the new pianos, the music department put on a piano concert...

Bradley Wilson: Twitter a prime source for news

Carli Woolsey, Reporter October 2, 2018

Associate Professor Bradley Wilson kicked off the Social Media Day event with a lecture informing students how to use Twitter effectively with an audience of more than 60 people. Wilson explained the...

A day in the life of Rebekah Proffitt studying abroad

Jake Clancy, Reporter October 1, 2018

In the spring of 2018, Rebekah Proffitt, radiology sophomore, was among the first 12 students to have the opportunity to travel to Grenada for two weeks. Grenada is one of the 28 Caribbean islands...

Shipley reports enrollment increase

Kristin Silva, Managing Editor September 27, 2018

According to an email from University President Suzanne Shipley sent at 11:20 a.m. Sept. 27, fall 2018 enrollment increased. "I am pleased to report our fall 2018 enrollment increase as follows. ...

Resources available for students struggling with mental health issues

Jason Wilson, Reporter September 26, 2018

Counseling Center members respond to the possibility of suicide on campus by providing extensive resources to students who may be struggling throughout the year to help maintain a safe environment for...

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Environmental Student Organization aims to conserve the Earth

Nick Lanier, Reporter September 26, 2018

From preserving endangered species, to cutting down on plastic straws, the Environmental Student Organization takes a broad, hands-on approach to making an impact. In the fall of 2017, ESO was formed...

Mariachi band to perform Sept. 20

Demian Ponce, Reporter September 20, 2018

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mariachi Nueva Era will play in a free concert Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Sikes Lake Pavilion. "We are having this event in part of Hispanic heritage month to show...

Football players to do 24 pushups

Madison Davis September 19, 2018

To honor the legacy of student-athlete Robert Grays who died last year in a football accident, the football players have invited the campus community to commemorate Grays by doing 24 pushups at the...

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Artist inspires students at presentation

Carli Woolsey, Reporter September 17, 2018

Associate Professor of Art at the University of Colorado Boulder, Melanie Yazzie, held a presentation Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Legacy Multipurpose room in front of more than 70 people.  Yazzie said...

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