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Kirk Scarbrough informs students about the Teach for America Program. Photo by Sara Smith.

Graduate speaks: Former student discusses experiences

David Meraz October 12, 2010

WTAMU graduate Kirk Scarbrough and current San Antonio ISD teacher recently made an appearance at WT to talk about what he is doing with Teach for America, one of the nation’s largest providers of...

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Somaly Mam speaks at Convocation. Photo by Stephen Ingle.

Convocation speaker wishes students strength, happiness

Katelyn Garrity October 12, 2010

“Give back. Create change. Help others.” Student Body President Tim Vela told freshmen to follow in the footsteps of Somaly Mam, author of The Road of Lost Innocence, during his Freshman Convocation...

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Homecoming Recap

Han Hsu October 11, 2010

Marshmallow Roast Marshmallow Roast was the first Homecoming event; it was sponsored by Resident Hall Association (RHA). This year, the RHA provided marshmallow, Hershey’s chocolate, and graham crackers...

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RHA hosts annual tractor pull

Sara Smith October 7, 2010

The Residential Hall Association hosted the annual tractor pull, Wednesday Oct. 6 2010 at 5:00 p.m., at the bonfire site. The big red tractor was  provided by Heritage Equipment. The three sections of...

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The bonfire was lit yesterday night to start homecoming week

Residence Hall Association sponsores the annual marshmallow roast

Sara Smith October 5, 2010

The Residence Hall Association sponsored the annual marshmallow roast, Tuesday Oct. 5, 2010, at the bonfire site. WT students enjoyed a warm fire while they roasted marshmallows. Marshmallows, chocolate...

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College of Nursing and Health Sciences has new dean

College of Nursing and Health Sciences has new dean

Dino Griego October 5, 2010

During the last academic calendar year, the college of Nursing and Health Sciences did not have an official dean. Dr. John Lubker served as interim dean, but the college needed a full time person to...

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Tech Club welcomes all of campus to join

Tech Club welcomes all of campus to join

Andres Diaz September 28, 2010
The WTAMU Tech Club was created in 2009 as a way to get students engaged with technology and leadership. Although, mainly students from the College of Business join the Tech Club, it is an organization that is open for all WT students. “Although we are supported by the Computer, Information and Decision Management Department, our members include students from a variety of majors including Graphic Design, Marketing, Management, English and others,” Dr. Christopher Furner, advisor for the Tech Club, said. “Any student with an interest in technology is welcome to join. We are proud of our diverse membership.” The club’s current president is Skyler Schmidt. Students elect their officers, but they have the support of Dr. Jeffry Babb and Dr. Furner, assistant professors of the CIDM Department that belongs to the COB. Beyond the overarching objective of getting students engaged with technology, they develop activities related to three aspects: learning, service and fun.
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NCS starts new year of applications

September 28, 2010

After two years and a half since its start in WTAMU, Nationally Competitive Scholarships is preparing students in the application process for the second time since its establishment. The NCS was funded...

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Students clean campus: Homecoming preparations begin

David Meraz September 28, 2010

October 2 is WTAMU’s annual Work-A-Thon, the campus cleanup the week before homecoming. Work-A-Thon is the first event that kicks off a week full of events around campus that ultimately lead to the...

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Former Longhorn returns to football field in fundraiser match

Evan Grice September 21, 2010

Ryan Hazelwood is the engineer for the broadcasting department at WTAMU. Hazelwood assists with the WTTV Live Crew, and is the advisor for the National Broadcasting Society. Hazelwood played middle...

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Cubicles fill the CORE office with information about campus organizations. Photo by Frankie Sanchez.

Student organizations: more than social

Jordan Fry September 21, 2010

Getting involved on campus can do more than just socially advance students at WTAMU. WT’s website states that involvement in student organizations can broaden horizons, create life-long friendships...

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Eternal Flame burns as a remembrance of hardships

Eternal Flame burns as a remembrance of hardships

Cecile Charles September 15, 2010

In 1914, a fire consumed the only building on the WT campus. This meant that almost everything had been lost; books, teachers’ notes, students’ projects and every other item utilized in an early 1900...

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