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Fort Hood tragedy hits close to home for psychology chair

Psychology Chair Thomas Billimek, who retired from the U.S. Army as a colonel after his last command in 2003 at Fort Hood, described today’s mass shooting by simply saying, “It’s a tragedy.” Full story

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Fly flag proudly Nov. 11, but follow the U.S. code

The U.S. flag has long stood as a symbol of freedom and democracy, and Veterans Day is a chance to fly the flag in honor of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Full story

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Bookstore process, released time allocation discussed

Faculty Senate focused Wednesday on bookstore problems and consideration of released time for faculty. Full story

Volunteers needed for adult leisure learning center targeting people age 50 and older

The continuing education training network will open an adult leisure learning center in the spring at the continuing education annex. Full story

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President, administrators share pizza, answers with students

The aroma of pizza and breadsticks filled the Fiesta Room in Loftin Student Center Oct. 29 during “Pizza With the President,” sponsored by Student Government Association. Full story

Time to decide on fall drops

With the end of classes four, short weeks away, students should start looking at their grades and talking to instructors before deciding whether they can go the distance. Full story

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Military, veteran student numbers up in colleges

The Alamo Colleges have a growing population of veterans and military students. In August, Board Chairman Denver McClendon announced: “We are one of the 50 top community colleges chosen by the military to take courses in. I’m very proud of that fact. Full story

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Faculty protests accreditation review process at PAC forum

Northwest Vista and Northeast Lakeview forums not scheduled yet.

The Alamo Community College District trustees at a forum at Palo Alto College Wednesday responded to questions about single accreditation, district budget cuts and the impression of a bloated district administration — some calling it the “elephant in the room. Full story

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Library puts on a new look and service on third floor

The newly remodeled third floor of the library has opened to students looking for a place to read or study and offering numerous tables, individual kiosks and group study rooms. Full story

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Short film connects heartbreak, insomnia

Media communications sophomore Jamie Sanchez began shooting his short film submission, “Night Mind,” Tuesday for the Luminaria Arts Night celebration in March. Full story

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Rangers men’s basketball team continues winning

The Rangers men’s basketball team defeated the Southwest Texas Junior College Cowboys Wednesday in the regular season home opener 80-77. Full story

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McLaughlin out? Hire Pam Tyler and save $100,000

James McLaughlin, vice chancellor for finance and administration, retires Dec. 31. That means someone will need to fill in and clean up the mess he’s leaving behind. Full story

Some parking questions answered

Parking is still an issue on this campus. The peak times, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., have not changed from last year but enrollment has reached 22,096 on campus. Full story