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Illuminated

Rare syndrome doesn’t stop student from pursing a degree

Despite being deaf in his left ear, legally blind in his left eye, incapable of smelling or tasting and living in a body that is physically half his age, Chris Sence continues to push toward his goal of obtaining a college degree. Full story

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Restored

Recovering addict stays afloat amid college atmosphere

After more than two years of sobriety, Katie Ryan refuses to let the allure of college life send her spiraling back to addiction. Full story

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Student maintains grades, builds relationship with daughter

Being introduced to motherhood at a young age taught Bobbie Huston the meaning of sacrifice. Full story

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Student lives life in silence, dreams big

The world Derek Downie has come to know is shrouded by silence. He is incapable of verbal communication. And yet, he remains unfazed. Deaf since age 7, he refuses to allow his disability to hold him back. Full story

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Jabberwock brings variety to talent show

Starting at 6:15 p.m. Friday, sound checks and bass beats could be heard from the Matador Room in the Student Union Building, where the members of Delta Sigma Theta hosted the 2009 Jabberwock. Full story

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Price engages audience at performance series

The College of Visual and Performing Arts Presidential Lecture and Performance Series presented jazz vocalist Rachael Price on Friday night at the Allen Theatre to an assorted crowd. Full story

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Cancer activist travels 1,300 miles by foot to support aunt

Finally finishing his 1,300-mile hike across the United States, Dustin Hucks was reunited Sunday with his family at the Southwest Cancer Center. Family gathered to welcome Hucks home from his three-month journey across the country in which he raised money and support for the American Cancer Society. Full story

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Fall Forties Night swings dancers into Jazz Age

A time portal will open Friday night allowing people to experience an era where swing dancing and jazz music reigned supreme. Full story

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An Unforgettable Experience

Study abroad provides ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

A study by NAFSA: Association of International Educators for the 2006-2007 academic year showed fewer than 1 percent of university students in the United States took advantage of study abroad opportunities. Full story

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Run-on Raiders

Goin’ Band takes field for final home performance of 50th anniversary season

It's game day and fans are beginning to gather in the Jones AT&T Stadium. Amid the anticipation of another Texas Tech football game, the 400-member Tech marching band appears in both tunnels of the stadium after marching down Boston Avenue. Full story