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Student Veteran’s Organization submits proposal for veteran’s memorial

The Student Veteran’s Organization at Texas Wesleyan University is submitting a proposal asking permission to build a veteran’s memorial on the historic campus. In the proposal, Carolyn Clontz, history secondary education major and vice president of the SVO, stated her reason for wanting a veteran’s memorial on campus. “As a potential student to Texas Wesleyan [...]

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Van Noy leaves lasting impression on Wesleyan

An 8-year-old boy grips the bat as sweat trickles down his forehead, threatening to fall on the green uniform that screams “Warriors” across the front. The coach lobs the ball forward and the bat gives a loud crack as it makes contact with the ball and he takes off down the first base line, cleats [...]

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Tools for final exam survival on sale now

Rolandra West rdwest@txwes.edu The end of another semester slowly approaches Texas Wesleyan students and professors as they prepare for final exams. The Ram Parent Association and New Student Programs are aiming to help aide students during finals week with Student Survival Kits. They are on sale for $5 including delivery until April 27. The survival [...]

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Black Student Association stirs new interest

Tristian Evans Tkevans1098@txwes.edu More than 30 students attended an April 13 meeting of the Black Student Association to reignite the organization that had failed in the past due to lack of involvement. Dr. Julia Ballenger, associate professor in the School of Education, said in the past the BSA was very active and had a large [...]

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Contract signed with The Language Company

Joshua Dunk jkdunk@txwes.edu On April 13 at 1 p.m. in the President’s office, staff and faculty held an informal signing ceremony of the agreement with The Language Company to establish an intensive English program on campus. The Language Company provides an avenue for international students to not only improve their English skills but to build [...]

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Professor resigns from job, turns himself in

Michael K. Gilbert, former chemistry professor at Texas Wesleyan University, resigned from his position March 26 and turned himself into federal authorities under felony charges of shipping child pornography, according to an April 2 press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Frederick G. Slabach, Texas Wesleyan University president, declined to comment on the matter. [...]

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Alexander wins election with 51 percent

The Rambler’s news editor, Shauna Banks, sat down with Laura Alexander, newly elected SGA president for a Q&A session. SB: What will be the first issue you address when you are sworn into office? LA: After I am sworn into office, the first issue that I will address is ensuring that we have a well-trained [...]

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Voting day calls for new president

Gary Jones; Classification/major: junior/political science with minor in religion Hometown: born in Dayton, Ohio and traveled all over U.S. as a child, staying in Madison, Wisconsin the longest period of time. Goals for Texas Wesleyan: 1. Continue the trend of SGA working hand in hand with the Administration to push a student agenda. 2. Push [...]

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Light shed on professors at Wesleyan

Jessica Pounds jpounds@txwes.edu As students begin planning classes they would like to take at Texas Wesleyan during the fall 2012 semester, some students are using an outside resource to help them make their decision. A website called RateMyProfessors.com is being used by some students to find information about the professor who will be teaching a [...]

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Budget cuts inspire revamping

Eliana Mijangos emmijangos@txwes.edu President Frederick Slabach plans to fight the budget cuts at Wesleyan this past year with expansive plans to entice students and raise enrollment. John Veilleux, vice president of marketing and communications, said Texas Wesleyan students saw a rise in tuition for the 2012 fiscal year by 5 percent. Slabach, however, said along [...]

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