By Makenzie Plusnick— Opinion Editor I keep seeing a reoccurring post stating that through women claiming they can do everything a man can, we are losing what makes us unique and ‘feminine.’ My question is: what is femininity? Is it determined by the career we choose, the clothes we wear or what hobbies we have? […]
By Makenzie Plusnick — Opinion Editor According to the Humane Society of Central Texas, 7.6 million animals enter the shelter every year. Of those animals, 1.2 million dogs and 1.4 million cats are euthanized. 35 percent of all animals that enter shelters are adopted, 31 percent are euthanized, and 26 percent are returned to owner. […]
By Makenzie Plusnick— Opinion Editor SGA passed two pieces of legislation at Wednesday’s meeting. Resolution F-19 moved to block off a section of seating at sporting events for spirit organizations. Resolution G-19 moved to add a better shuttle schedule and provide transportation both on and off campus. Desirae Garcia, congressperson for Freshman Representative Council, sponsored […]
Makenzie Plusnick — Opinion Editor Today, March 7th, is National Agriculture Day. To celebrate, different agricultural programs and organizations set up tables and informative signs around the library and agriculture building. They had the opportunity to publicize their organizations as well as educate students about different subjects in agriculture. Avrill Dupree, a member of the […]
By: Makenzie Plusnick— Opinion Editor President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, recently testified in front of Congress about the president. This testimony set fireworks off on Capitol Hill. Not only did Cohen paint President Trump as a conman, he painted himself as a conman and many believe his previous unethical actions prove him […]
By: Makenzie Plusnick — Opinion Editor Dane Beasley, adjunct faculty member for the department of Agricultural and Consumer Sciences and Tarleton alumnus, died unexpectedly February 24th. According to his biography on the Tarleton website Beasley grew up in Raymondville, Texas in a farming and ranching family, FFA was a major part of his child and […]
By Makenzie Plusnick— Opinion Editor The Student Government Association voted to pass Resolution E-19 yesterday. Resolution E-19, sponsored by Congressperson for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, George Reisinger, moved to create a sensory room at Tarleton for students who may need access to a quiet environment. This would be one of the few sensory rooms in […]
Caleb Shaffer— Multimedia Journalist Stephenville native and high school Hall of Fame member, Justin Monk was set to play football at Hardin-Simmons in 2001. After the terrorist attacks on 9/11 he chose to join the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman, instead of playing football. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2005 with 2nd battalion […]
This story is based on interviews conducted by Loida Albarez, Lorynne Benavides, Alexis Burkett, Hadley Butler, Abigail Farrer, Seth Gonzales, Brandon Gutierrez, Jadie Hargrove, Deandre Hogg, Hannah Holmes, Rachel LaCroix, Shelby Lawless, Hannah Mabry, Tierra Mauney, Bryonnah McCarty, Kyonnah McCarty, Cam Nellum, Kylee Newman, Makenzie Plusnick, Destiny Ross, Ronald Russek, Joseph Seaman, Robyn Tanter, Bailey […]
By Arynn Tomson — Multimedia Journalist Tarleton State University will begin demolition on residential properties near campus later this month in order to create additional parking. According to a Tarleton press release, five to seven houses will be demolished, in addition to 11 that have already been demolished. The lots are expected to be completed […]