Panhellenic, IFC report rush results, IGC near completion
by Ashley Fuquay in News
Even though all of the Panhellenic organizations on campus reached quota for the first time ever it perceived my many students in the Greek community that the number of students coming through rush is decreasing.
"The numbers as a whole have decreased. Less guys have been coming through rush year after year, not by a lot though," said Tyler McCollum, President of Sigma Chi.
by Kelsey Fitzgibbon in News
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Tarleton's old dining hall played host to an auction that allowed the general public to bid on the building's contents. The auction began at 10 a.m. as participants moved through each room of the building to inspect items on which they wished to bid.
by Mike Cedeno in News
After the disastrous effects of Hurricane Ike, Texas A&M-College Station is doing its best to help those who have been displaced. College Station is now host to more than 400 special needs patients and 1,572 Texas A&M-Galveston students.
According to Jason Cook, Vice President of Marketing and Communication at Texas A&M, before Hurricane Ike there were 1,777 college students enrolled at Texas A&M-Galveston.
by Marcy Waters in News
As most students were trying to enjoy a last day with their families during Family Weekend, others were trying to find a way to turn in assignments and take tests on the Blackboard network. Many found they could not access the Blackboard network from the Tarleton home page.
by Kelsey Fitzgibbon in News
On Thursday, Sept. 18, Tarleton staff members gathered in the Thompson Student Center Ballrooms to celebrate the Staff Employee of the Year Banquet. The Oscar-themed award ceremony honored the university's most outstanding staff members of the 2007-2008 academic year, came to a close as the award was presented to Registered Nurse Nancy Gaither.
by Ashley Fuquay in News
At the Student Government Association Senate meeting on Monday many decisions were made. Resolution 01-08F was passed by the Senate and changes to the election codes and the Yell Contest rules were approved.
Student Government Association Resolution 01-08F states that the crosswalks around the campus should be repainted white and in the "zebra" style, rumble strips should be replaced and that every crosswalk should have a sign prior to the crosswalk to warn traffic of pedestrians.
by Greg Terpenning in News
Constitution Day is a nationally-mandated event that takes place each year at college campuses around the country. This year the event covered the Electoral College; from its history, to selection methods and how it is relevant to this year's presidential election.
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