Once a student, always a Texan

  On May 12 The Tarleton State University Class of 2012 and their families celebrated the receiving of their diplomas, and starting a new chapter in their lives. This year, Tarleton awarded 1,008 diplomas to graduates including two Honorary Doctorate degrees, 12 Doctoral, 182 Master’s, 805 Bachelor’s degrees and nine Associate’s degrees, in diverse areas of study. Full story

Spring football game to be held Friday

After an impressive five-game winning streak to end their 2011 season, the Texan football squad has begun preparing for their 2012 season with the start of spring football practices. The Texans have held practices since March 25 and will hold their “Purple and White” spring football game on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Full story

Randy Rogers ticket giveaway

On Monday, May 14, Randy Rogers will host the “Children’s Advocacy Center of Johnson County Celebrity Golf Tournament.” The tournament will be held in Cleburne, Texas, which is Rogers’ birthplace. After the golf tournament, there will be a concert. The lineup consists of Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew, Deryl Dodd, Austin Allsup, Jamie Wilson, Jason Eady, Bo Phillips, Steve Helms, Ryan Beaver and Sonny Burgess. Full story

President and Vice President swearing-in postponed

The swearing-in of the newly elected Student Body President of Tarleton State University Scott Harrison and Vice President Sami Landers was postponed due to “complaints on the table that have not yet been justified by the election committee,” said previous Student Body President Clint Billingsley. Full story

Culture and Creed

A day with rock band Creed

On May 2, I had the rare opportunity to spend the day with some of the members of one of my favorite rock bands: Creed. Full story