The Senior Practicum Seminar presented “Far From Truth” on April 12. The show featured mixed media that displayed young artists’ expressions and emotions at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Gallery. The mixed media includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics and installations. The exhibit displayed challenging topics and concepts. […]
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Grindhouse tamed compared to earlier versions
Mix gratuitous sex, violence, and gore and shake; do not stir. Bring to a boil; after 90 minutes, reduce to a simmer for another hour and a half. Sprinkle with a ridiculous amount of cheese, garnish with a 70s twist, serve smokin’ hot, and you’ve got the recipe for Quentin […]
Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Concert Ends in Standing Ovation
The Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Symphonic Evolution” concert at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts on April 1 received a standing ovation from an apparently mesmerized audience. More than 500 individuals rose from their seats to applaud the LPO and Director Brendan Townsend, after the two hour concert. “It’s […]
Dustdevils end home stretch victorious
The Dustdevil Baseball team once again had a victorious win against Heartland Conference opponent Lincoln University on March 30th and 31st at the Student Activities Complex. The Devils took game one with a win of 7-3 and game two with a final win score of 15-9. The Devils also faced […]
Basketball awards presented
The 2006-2007 Dustdevil Basketball season was one of transition for both the players of the teams and the university as a whole. Being contenders of the NCAA Division II Heartland Conference didn’t stop either team from excelling, and it sure didn’t stop players such as Vanessa Villarreal, Jermina Tomlinson, Leon […]
Women’s soccer try-outs
The women’s soccer team held try-outs for high school seniors and enrolled students who are seeking to be part of the intercollegiate women’s soccer team on Friday, April 13. Head coach, Anna Girdwood, was expecting two players to show up; however, she said, “The fact that we got 12 players […]
Finals and stress go hand in hand at end of year
With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many students become overwhelmed and stressed with class work and the thought of finals. Dr. Jesus Aros, director of the Student Counseling Services and Disability Services for Students, states that it’s normal for students to feel stressed now due to papers, projects, […]
Iran, laughing at the West
The British soldiers are now free and some even got the chance to cash in on their experience. So the world is now safer and at ease, right? The answer is a big flat NO! This brief hostage situation might as well be the point in history in which the […]
Students present work, win big at COAS conference
Students were able to put years of hard work and dedication to practice at the Guillermo Benavides Z College of Arts and Sciences fifth annual conference program held on March 29-30. The conference was kicked-off by keynote speaker U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Saldana. Saldana spoke to student participants about her […]
Alumni sweep Devils; 3-1
Members of both past and present Dustdevil men’s soccer teams came together for the first alumni game Saturday, March 31. The game yielded a surprising victory for the alumni team (3-1). “I didn’t think the alumni would win, I had my doubts,” said Selina Gusman, a sophomore. “The guys pulled […]