Archive for November, 2008
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21
Nov
2008
Rock Drums!
Congratulations on another outstanding year for “Rock Drums!”
The Round Rock High School Drumline “Rock Drums,” under the direction of Steve Roeder, competed at the state level “Lone Star Classic” drumline competition in Dallas on Saturday, November 15. For the 2nd year in a row, “Rock Drums” came away with the 1st place trophy out of more than 30 drumlines. They also received the caption awards of “Outstanding Snare Line ” and “Outstanding Cymbal Line” at the contest.
20
Nov
2008
Challenged Ballots: You Decide
The Senate race in Minnesota STILL isn’t decided!
The race between incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat and former comedian Al Franken was too close to call after the votes were counted. In fact, after over 2 MILLION votes were counted, the difference was less than 300 votes.
LESS THAN 300 VOTES!!!
(Don’t ever let anyone EVER tell you that their vote doesn’t count)
The state of Minnesota is currently recounting the votes. While this seems simple, it really isn’t at all. Sometimes its hard to tell EXACTLY what the voters intent is!
Can you tell who the voter intended to vote for?
Challenged ballots: You be the judge – Minnesota Public Radio puts together a sample of challenged ballots like this one.
Check it out!
What do you think?
19
Nov
2008
What’s up with the Women?
Wow! I found this story absolutely fascinating.
Ladies – take pride in the Granite State, New Hampshire!
All Things Considered, November 9, 2008 · The presidential election was not the only historic political moment last week: In New Hampshire, voters elected 13 women — out of 24 total members — to the state Senate, making it the country’s first state legislative body with more women than men. New Hampshire Senate President Sylvia Larsen talks to host Jacki Lyden about the election.
You can listen to the story on NPR here: Women Dominate New Hampshire State Legislature
BTW - Texas had 36 women (by my count) in the most recent Legislature! Most of them were Republicans too! I’m not sure, however, if that number went up, or down, after the most recent election. Do you know Tom?
18
Nov
2008
Texas is losing it!
Some people argue that we’re losing a lot of clout and stature with the new Democratic majority.
Politico’s story on our home state is quite interesting
When President George W. Bush turns the Oval Office over to Barack Obama, he might as well dump the Lone Star of Texas into the bed of his pickup and haul it off with him.
17
Nov
2008
Senior Portraits for Yearbook
Photo Texas will be on campus on November 17 to 19 to take senior portraits.
Seniors must have their photo taken with this company to appear in the yearbook. Seniors can have pictures taken on campus or at the Photo Texas studio. There is no obligation to buy prints, but the picture must be taken by Photo Texas to be in the yearbook. Photos should be taken as soon as possible to make the yearbook.
For campus appointments, students should come to the journalism room (room 705) to schedule an appointment. Appointments run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.each day. There is a $10 sitting fee. Other more extensive packages are available. Information will be provided when students sign up for their appointment.