Digressing from being a college student studying in the library to a high school student playing in a school yard during the 1960s seems like an impossible transition. Yet, this journey back in time became a realistic opportunity for some UMHB students. It was the involvement with the upcoming HBO film, tentatively titled Temple Grandin, that made the experience possible. Professor of performance studies at the university, Dr. Diane Howard, had previously been a part of the film, and was impressed by it. “This was the most redemptive, substantive, large production, with top stars that I have seen produced in Texas,” she said....

I absolutely love movies. One could even say that I am addicted to them, so you can imagine how excited I was to be given the opportunity to be in one, especially one that starred Claire Danes, David Strathairn, Catherine O'Hara and Julia Ormond. Yet, being an extra in a film is not for everyone. Most of the time a person will either love it or hate it. I personally loved the experience and would do it again in a heartbeat. This opportunity I had to be a part of the Temple Grandin project was not a normal one, because like ...

Let me preface the following statements by admitting to being a strong advocate of the Republican Party during this last election. While disappointed about the final results, there are limits to expressing these feelings and emotions to the general public. Sadly, many people have crossed this line—on both sides. While Facebook statuses are great ways of revealing emotions and thoughts of friends, it has been taken to the extreme. It now blasphemes, ridicules, belittles and annoys others and their politics. Why are Facebook wars necessary? Can these things not be civilly discussed in person? ...

Texas Java is the highly anticipated coffee house that opened its doors in Belton this past July. It's about a mile from campus, and for many, it has been a godsend. Temple used to be the nearest place to find a coffee house, but now that has changed. Junior Christi Williams said, "I love it because it's more convenient than driving all the way to Temple for Starbucks." It's suitably placed in the Oak Ridge shopping center on Main street, next to a popular sandwich shop. People from the surrounding businesses are always stopping ...

The Game Decked in purple and gold for the homecoming festivities, Cru supporters left Tiger Field Nov. 8 satisfied after a win against Howard-Payne University. Sophomore Ben Beckworth thought the atmosphere started out intensely because of the alumni and bigger attendance. "I think we played good,” he said. “We always want to play our hardest on homecoming." He also said the team plays harder because fans include past football members. "I think we matched up pretty well,” Beckworth said. “We just come out and try to play our hardest each game and play like it's our last."...

The set was reminiscent of a Broadway production as many beautiful and talented women on campus competed for the coveted honor of Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor. For this year's theme, “Bright Lights, Big City,” the Chapel was decorated with many colorful lights and small cutouts of familiar skylines. Large spotlights lit up the night sky. The 2009 pageant was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and was a student-led production in which young women on campus represented organizations, classes or resident halls in competition. Alumni judges were asked to rate the contestants based on their interview, evening gown and individual talent performance....