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A Nice Ring to it
Students and alumni now have the opportunity to participate in the newest tradition on campus — the Official Maverick Ring Ceremony. Two ceremonies are held each year — a Spring ceremony in May and a Fall ceremony in December. The Maverick Ring Ceremony marks a special time in a Maverick’s life — when they receive their Official Maverick Ring, a lifetime symbol of their pride […]
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Wranglers: Loud and Proud
The Wranglers, a new student spirit group, raised the decibel level for basketball games at College Park Center during the record-setting 2011-12 season. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Wranglers formed and what it takes to become one of these super fans.
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Soledad O’Brien Discusses Diversity in America
CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien, an Edward R. Murrow Award winner, addressed a Texas Hall crowd in February as part of the 2011-12 Maverick Speakers Series.
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College Park Center: A New Era Has Arrived
Mavericks fans who packed College Park Center witnessed the dawning of a new era Feb. 1 as a spectacular multimedia and pyrotechnic extravaganza christened the striking $78 million special events venue.
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Curtains at Texas Hall
The men’s and women’s basketball teams said good-bye to Texas Hall with their last games on the stage, which has been a sports court for 47 years.