The Ranger Online

Friday, March 14, 2008

Calendar

• Upcoming events

News

• Stop sign still ignored after student struck by vehicle at intersection
• Committee recommends $7 tuition increase
• 'Reality TV women unreal'
• Taiwanese ambassador promotes good will, high hopes for 2008 Olympics in Beijing
• Women, men march downtown in support of women's rights
• Taunts of failure did not stop director of wildlife sanctuary from rescuing animals
• Biology instructor recalls impact on world of Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring'
• U.S. to stay in Iraq, political science professors believe
• Students get opportunity to learn about transferring during fair
• New buildings near completion, renovations expected to begin in fall
• Spring Book Fair canceled for lack of help
• Instructor hopes survey shows advantage of student writing lab
• Enrollment low for St. Philip's as Northeast Lakeview set to open
• Board chairman seeks greater funding for community colleges
• Deadline passed, trustee positions will soon be filled
• Deadline today for applicants for dean of student affairs
• Server problems restrict access to The Ranger archive
• Crisis team: Volunteers helping break cycle
• Center gives first-time students guidance
• Growing cases of child abuse need CASA care
• Women's rights becomes a growing subject similar to growing tulips in garden, expert says
• Curanderismo passed from Spanish, Native American cultures, practitioners say
• April 14 final day for students to drop spring semester courses
• Counseling center open during spring break
• Five years later, Iraq still in turmoil
• Open Source Fest starts Wednesday
• Council seeks equitable raises for adjunct faculty
• Homebuyer classes offered by nonprofit outreach program
• Contractor inspects garage water system
• Space heaters determined safe by National Fire Protection code
• Garage wins award
• Meningitis vaccine recommended for freshmen living in dormitories
• Board trustees frustrated over budget misinformation
• Removal of fees will not affect library, dean says

Premiere

• Movie review - "Run Fat Boy Run"

Features

• 'Kitchen Diva' triumphs over cultural barriers in children's stories, cookbooks
• Dental assisting students educate Travis youngsters

Premiere

• Astronomy Club spends night with the stars
• Beauty and the Beast
• Pledge drive raises cash for KSYM

Features

• Campus club works to end suffering around world

Premiere

• Speech professor recommends use of visual aids

Features

• Millionaire tells students how to gain interest in jobs they dislike

Premiere

• See gadgets, gizmos at annual tech expo
• KSYM staff prepares for HD switch to digital
• Northwest Vista plans first literary magazine
• No sex, no drugs, only rock 'n' roll
• Features, documentaries, independent films showcased at Austin SXSW film, music festival

Pulse

• Ranger season ends abruptly after too many technical fouls
• Lady Rangers' winning streak ends with loss to Northwest Vista
• Soccer team depends on more recruits
• New construction includes putting green at Palo Alto College

Opinion

• Editorial cartoon
• Editorials for March 14
• FROM OUR READERS
• Viewpoint - Do not assume young parents are ignorant, neglectful or irresponsible
• Viewpoint - Farewell letter to former love turned dirty - hip-hop
• Guest viewpoint - Think of first-rate performance before killing motor pool

Blotter

• Blotter for March 14

People

• Photographers record week's images around colleges, city

Back Page

• 172nd anniversary of Battle of the Alamo
• Battle of Medina excavation set Sunday

More Issues

Issue Summary

News

• District granted summary judgment against student who threatened professor
• New agreement reached with fired professor
• Send a news tip
• Midday computer snatch at Travis
• Panel members say Miller case stresses importance of following policy
• President plans to announce choice for dean this week
• Ranger staff nominates sources for awards
• Vice presidential search conclusion in sight
• 11 students vie for 7 SGA spots; electronic voting begins Monday
• Immigrants deserve all U.S. rights, government professor says
• Math course for engineering majors to be offered in spring
• NISD counseling director addresses challenges of students
• College fails to equip smart classrooms
• Budget woes impact student services
• Godin expected to go before grand jury soon, DA's office says
• Imagination nurtured for engineering project
• Report confirmed of security efforts for chancellor's office
• Students gain further speaking skills in SpeakOut competition
• Disabled student denied Moody elevator access
• Timing key to selling books for best price
• NE Lakeview dedicated
• Advertising students raise funds for two-room school renovation
• Policy may force French lecturer to bid 'adieu'
• Possible rodent droppings found in food
• Mi Casa fair features financial aid assistance
• Equity sought in employees' pay grades
• Kane searching for a place to stand
• Microwave burns sandwich; forces Moody evacuation
• Dean candidate believes one-on-one contact will get it done
• Houston Street headquarters cramped
• Leave bank collects donated time for employees in need
• VIA raises fares
• Dean candidate aims to provide administrative support
• Interim dean says 'I will be here forever'

Calendar

• Out with the old

Features

• Miraculous vision celebrated by Catholic Center Thursday
• Photography freshman's photo of dog wins contest
• Turkey Taste-off takes time, talent

Premiere

• Oaxacan artist's work on display
• Take a front row seat
• Media event opens Scobee Planetarium
• Toy drive benefits Family Service
• Halloween house party cheers sick children
• Call for backpacks, toys
• Former student lectures Tuesday in visual arts
• No back to school blues, it's all about going green
• Fundraiser benefits clubs, AIDS awareness

Pulse

• Deaf soccer league fun, not combative
• Fat count knockout
• Peer Educators learn in workshop about preventing STDs
• Health center gives tips on living with epilepsy
• Rangers improve shooting, but lose to Lackland AFB 86-66
• Student Life Spa Day estimated to cost $6,000

Opinion

• Editorial cartoon
• Express your opinion
• Nov. 21 editorials
• FROM OUR READERS
• Viewpoint - Urges, too, go up in smoke

Blotter

• Blotter for Nov. 21

People

• Photographers record the week's images around campus

Back Page

• Holiday blues pose problem for some
• USA Today: Half of America's college students abuse drugs, drink alcohol