2008 Woodie Awards
Passing by The Garage on a Thursday night, it's possible that the hip-hop beats coming from within the Fry Street hangout are the product of DJ Shaun Chapa, Corpus Christi senior. While Chapa is known for his performances at parties and other such venues, the 27-year-old mixes more than music. (3) comments
Glenn Johnson sat in the lobby of the Career Center, waiting to be interviewed by a major insurance company. Johnson, a Rochester, Ind., senior, sported a gray suit and tightly knotted tie, not only to dress in business attire, but to cover something. "I have a tattoo," said Johnson as he pointed to his arm, "but as long as I cover it up, it's no big deal. (2) comments
Dr. Annetta Ramsay sits in a century-old home off Oak street, surrounded by several paintings of women suffering from pain, distress, and unhappiness. Ramsay is the president of the Chrysalis Educational Foundation, which seeks to inform the Denton community on eating disorders and consol the families that encounter them. (0) comments
Artwork by Bastrop senior Rachel Fischer and Dallas senior Giovanni Valderas will be on display beginning Oct. 8 on the third floor of the University Union Gallery. The collection, titled "Stroke," includes 14 full-color paintings, depicting human subjects. (1) comment
Shampoo, toothpaste, perfume and makeup are just a few household products that may lead to breast cancer, according to "Toxic Bust: Chemicals and Breast Cancer," a documentary featured in the Brown Bag Films series at the Media Library Tuesday night. The film, written, produced and directed by Megan Siler, suggests that a big problem lies in exposure to hazardous chemicals in everyday products, instead of exploring nutritional or hereditary risk factors. (0) comments
