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October 5, 2009
Attorney General directs release of Deike documents
Clay Ihlo
Monday, October 5th, 2009

University officials must release more information to the Patriot Talon regarding the “retirement” of former women’s basketball coach Terri Deike, according to a Texas Attorney General’s opinion issued Sept. 24.

The University claimed some documents are exemption from disclosure because Deike had threatened to sue when her contract was not renewed. However, the Attorney General denied the exemption saying the University attorneys failed to prove a lawsuit was imminent.

Watts of Fun
Engineering exhibits shown at science place
Hattie Kemp
Monday, October 5th, 2009

Two-year-old Hayes Hamman may not understand the possibilities associated with mechanical and electrical engineering, but he is already testing the limits.

Lighting considered for "green space"
Joseph Elerson
Monday, October 5th, 2009

Officials vowed to find ways to help students after they voiced complaints to the Student Government Association for lack of “green space” at the intramural practice fields. Last week, University students Tim Records, Chris Stonestreet and Dean Mize addressed members of SGA stating college teams received preferential treatment.

Debate Team
Debaters reap success from student fees
Amy Weatherholtz
Monday, October 5th, 2009

Dr. Alisa White, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences said President Rod Mabry rewards student organizations for academic excellence. The University’s debate team has a budget of $41,984 according to Student Fee Advisory Committee’s recommendations. The funding comes from collected student fees.

More money means the team can represent at regional level but also travel to national tournaments, White said. Dr. Charles Walts, coach of the debate team said, “the majority of the budget is used for travel expense, however recruitment and research supplies is also involved.”