December 2009

New database reveals funding information for loans, grants
Monday, December 7th, 2009

Dr. Arlene Horne, vice president for research and federal relations, said the University’s office of sponsored research is now allowing all students access to a funding database, according to a recent press release.

Sponsored Programs Information Network is a database designed to provide up-to-date information on funding opportunities, the release said.

Alpha Chi inducts new members
Monday, December 7th, 2009

Alpha Chi National Scholarship Society inducted its new members last month in the Robert R. Muntz Library, honoring students who exhibit academic excellence and exemplary character.

Santa’s Secret Workshop accepting toys, clothing
Monday, December 7th, 2009

St. Paul Children’s Foundation is currently holding Santa’s Secret Workshop on Monday-Friday where donations can be made at Chick-Fil-A, Subway and the administration building on campus.

Donations such as gently used books, board games, cards, crayons, stuffed animals, socks and slippers, stickers and tennis shoes are welcomed.

Further information can be gathered from the office of Community Relations at 903.566.7050.

Iota Nu chapter receives second chapter award
Monday, December 7th, 2009

The University’s Iota Nu Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the international honor society for nursing, received the Chapter Key Award for a second time at the 2009 Biennial Convention, Dean Linda Klotz said in a recent press release.

The award, established in 1991, honors chapters that excel in chapter-related activities, including membership recruitment, retention and professional and leadership development, according to the release.

Disney puts dark spin on Christmas classic
Gabby Smith
Monday, December 7th, 2009

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is perhaps the most widely known Christmas story of all time. It’s been done and redone so many times I find myself suffering from “bah-humbug” fatigue before Christmas even arrives.

Even having seen most, if not all, versions of “A Christmas Carol,” I still was not prepared for what awaited me.

When Disney brought out their version of A Christmas Carol they sold it as a very kid-friendly, cool, 3D version written and produced by “Polar Express” director Robert Zemeckis.

Hattie Kemp
A food-lovers must-have
Hattie Kemp
Monday, December 7th, 2009

Christmas is only 18 days away, and I haven’t begun my shopping yet!

It’s not that I don’t enjoy shopping because I really do. In fact, my kids have nicknamed me Discount Diva for my innate ability to find a bargain.

I’m proud to proclaim my excuse this year is a lack of free time due to an over-abundance of homework.

How many 55-year-old women do you know who can make that claim? LOL!

Jennah Rose English-Welch
Patriotic spirit a Christmas blessing
Jennah Rose English-Welch
Monday, December 7th, 2009

December 7, 1941.

“A day that shall live in infamy.”

A single day in history marking a milestone in creating the world as we know it.

Sarah Fields-Thomas
Huckabee clemency for Clemmons one of many discretionary decisions
Sarah Fields-Thomas
Monday, December 7th, 2009

I disagree with the media’s attack on former presidential hopeful, Gov. Mike Huckabee. Also, had I been in charge of Maurice Clemmons’ request for clemency, it would have been denied.

Clemmons “was a person of interest” for the shooting in a coffee shop in Washington State that left four police officers dead.

Libby Moore
Miraculous intervention keeps childlike hope alive
Libby Moore
Monday, December 7th, 2009

Talk about a close call!

I’ll set the scene for you. It’s the last day of Thanksgiving break and I’m driving back to Tyler from Fort Worth. I’m wearing my comfy sweat pants and my soft Batman t-shirt. I have a Gatorade in my cup holder and a collection of embarrassing music playing on the stereo that I only jam out to when I’m alone. Right now “Mama Mia” is blasting at full volume.

Patriots split two in Abilene
Clay Ihlo
Angel Rocha
Monday, December 7th, 2009

University’s men’s basketball team played follow the leader with the women’s team last week.

The Patriots defeated Schreiner at home 74-61, beat Hardin-Simmons 79-75 and fell to McMurry 76-66.

Monday

The Mountaineers stiffled the Patriots usual fast paced offense and suffocated the paint in the first half.

The Patriots struggled to get off good shots and missed their last seven of the first half.

The Mountaineers took a 32-22 lead at the half, due in large part to a 10-0 run.