https://www.texannews.net/author/19,brenna-dempsey en Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/763,humility-focus-keep-sergio-guerra-in-his-elementBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Since starting their 2026 season, the Texans’ baseball team has been taking home mostly wins thanks to the many passionate players on the team, one of whom bei...]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/763,humility-focus-keep-sergio-guerra-in-his-element https://www.texannews.net/article/745,iron-lung-could-be-the-push-the-independent-film-industry-needsBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer For a while now, the independent film industry has been struggling in the wake of COVID-19, artificial intelligence and a general lack of recognition. But “Iro...]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/745,iron-lung-could-be-the-push-the-independent-film-industry-needs https://www.texannews.net/article/727,manrrs-a-tarleton-chapterBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) is a chapter that has come to Tarleton State University in the last few semesters an...]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/727,manrrs-a-tarleton-chapter https://www.texannews.net/article/717,tarleton-cheer-team-stands-strong-with-the-competition-communityBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer For the members of the Tarleton State University cheer program, success is measured by more than just the performance on the field, court or mat.Under the lead...]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/717,tarleton-cheer-team-stands-strong-with-the-competition-community https://www.texannews.net/article/710,olivia-findley-the-lifelong-journey-of-an-artistBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Art is different for everyone, but for Olivia Findley, it is a calling, and it plays a large part in her life.Findley is a studio art major with a focus in pai...]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/710,olivia-findley-the-lifelong-journey-of-an-artist https://www.texannews.net/article/690,different-ways-to-upgrade-your-pecan-recipesBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Whether you call it “puh-KAHN” or “PEA-can,” we can almost all agree that it just isn’t the holiday season without something pecan-related on the table.There a...]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/690,different-ways-to-upgrade-your-pecan-recipes https://www.texannews.net/article/671,tron-ares-isn-t-as-bad-as-the-critics-sayBY BRENNA DEMSPEYExecutive Producer The “Tron” franchise finally made its comeback on the big screen after 15 long years of anticipation with its new installation, “Tron: Ares,” and the big quest...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/671,tron-ares-isn-t-as-bad-as-the-critics-say https://www.texannews.net/article/650,texans-and-tradition-the-beating-of-the-drumBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer The Beating of the Drum is an age-old tradition that has been around since the 1920s as a result of North Texas Agricultural College, now the University of Tex...]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/650,texans-and-tradition-the-beating-of-the-drum https://www.texannews.net/article/625,tarleton-s-ultimate-frisbee-club-welcomes-all-who-want-to-learn-the-sportBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Tarleton State University has a growing ultimate frisbee club that offers something for everyone, no matter what their skill level is.Ultimate frisbee—not to b...]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/625,tarleton-s-ultimate-frisbee-club-welcomes-all-who-want-to-learn-the-sport https://www.texannews.net/article/612,shining-light-on-the-dark-side-of-fast-fashionBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Fast fashion is all the norm thanks to unrealistically low prices and ever-changing fashion trends. This is unfortunate because it is not safe for the environm...]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/612,shining-light-on-the-dark-side-of-fast-fashion https://www.texannews.net/article/591,starting-the-semester-off-on-the-right-footBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Returning to classes from summer break can be a bit of an adjustment, but starting the semester off right can be the key to success.One of the best ways to be...]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/591,starting-the-semester-off-on-the-right-foot https://www.texannews.net/article/574,evan-soward-firefighter-family-man-future-physicianBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Evan Soward is a remarkable student, and there is no shortage of people who would agree.While he attends Tarleton State University as a full time student, he i...]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/574,evan-soward-firefighter-family-man-future-physician https://www.texannews.net/article/568,the-48-hour-prayer-tent-that-was-on-campusBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer A prayer tent was set up at the amphitheater by the Thompson Student Center from April 14 to 16 for a full 48 hours. The Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) ho...]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/568,the-48-hour-prayer-tent-that-was-on-campus https://www.texannews.net/article/564,outdoor-day-trip-destination-ideas-for-tarleton-studentsBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer break from school.Life gets busy, and things start moving fast, but taking the time to focus on your mental health and step away from the extra stress can be h...]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/564,outdoor-day-trip-destination-ideas-for-tarleton-students https://www.texannews.net/article/552,mission-documents-a-spiritual-journeyBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer “Mission” is a documentary that follows the lives of a group of friends at the Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) hosted by the Saint Brendan Catholic Church.The d...]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/552,mission-documents-a-spiritual-journey https://www.texannews.net/article/543,how-to-create-healthy-sleeping-habits-and-why-it-s-importantBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Healthy sleep habits offer many benefits, and it can be pretty straightforward when it comes to building them.Forming better sleeping habits can improve your o...]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/543,how-to-create-healthy-sleeping-habits-and-why-it-s-important https://www.texannews.net/article/508,sports-bring-together-communities-and-build-relationshipsBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer Community and connections go hand-in-hand when it comes to sports.When people go to watch a game, they end up surrounded by people who are there for the same r...]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/508,sports-bring-together-communities-and-build-relationships https://www.texannews.net/article/501,was-captain-america-brave-new-world-a-hit-or-a-missBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer “Captain America: Brave New World” made its way to theaters Feb. 14, 2025, and has some fans feeling let down. At the time this article was written, the R...]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/501,was-captain-america-brave-new-world-a-hit-or-a-miss https://www.texannews.net/article/483,games-that-are-becoming-movies-in-2025BY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer The movie industry has been busy when it comes to the adaptation of many beloved video games. We have already seen a rise in the popularity of these types...]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/483,games-that-are-becoming-movies-in-2025 https://www.texannews.net/article/473,what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-grammysBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer The winners of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and a year of fantastic music has come to a close.The event was full of surprises from the re...]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/473,what-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-grammys https://www.texannews.net/article/456,ways-to-spoil-your-pet-this-valentine-s-dayBY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer The day of love and affection is upon us, and who could be more loving and affectionate than our furry friends?Do not miss out on the opportunity to show your...]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/456,ways-to-spoil-your-pet-this-valentine-s-day https://www.texannews.net/article/439,5-games-to-add-to-your-gaming-list-in-2025BY BRENNA DEMPSEYExecutive Producer There are some big names returning to the world of gaming this year with some much anticipated sequels in the works.These story-driven games will keep players...]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/439,5-games-to-add-to-your-gaming-list-in-2025 https://www.texannews.net/article/431,tackle-tough-topics-with-group-study-sessionsBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Executive Producer Group studying is a great way to find the motivation to get those painstaking assignments done.Gathering together with other students can help hold students...]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/431,tackle-tough-topics-with-group-study-sessions https://www.texannews.net/article/428,job-fairs-share-opportunities-for-tarleton-studentsBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Executive Producer Job fairs and career readiness go hand in hand.There is a lot to learn from attending job fairs because it will help students identify fields that might spa...]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/428,job-fairs-share-opportunities-for-tarleton-students https://www.texannews.net/article/424,a-simple-way-to-create-a-greener-dayBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Executive Producer There is only one planet we can call home, and taking steps to preserve it is incredibly important.For college students, the goal is to be prepared to take...]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/424,a-simple-way-to-create-a-greener-day https://www.texannews.net/article/404,faith-and-family-help-pave-the-way-for-makaela-livelyBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Multimedia Journalist Makaela Lively is making her way to the next chapter of her story: graduate life. She is excited to be earning her degree in animal science with a c...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/404,faith-and-family-help-pave-the-way-for-makaela-lively https://www.texannews.net/article/388,tips-for-tackling-the-end-of-semester-stressBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Multimedia Journalist With the holidays and finals right around the corner, the stress and potential burnout can also follow.There are different causes for stress on campus as...]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/388,tips-for-tackling-the-end-of-semester-stress https://www.texannews.net/article/352,mental-health-matters-and-so-do-you-resources-on-the-tarleton-campusBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Multimedia Journalist College life can be stressful and personal struggles can have a large impact on our mental health. These battles are not ones we have to face alone.Tarle...]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/352,mental-health-matters-and-so-do-you-resources-on-the-tarleton-campus https://www.texannews.net/article/345,3-fall-flavors-to-celebrate-the-season-rightBY BRENNA DEMPSEY/ Multimedia Journalist Desserts bring friends, family and even strangers together over the fall season. The good feelings it brings to the table is something to celebrate.Shelby...]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:54:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/345,3-fall-flavors-to-celebrate-the-season-right https://www.texannews.net/article/318,tarleton-state-university-students-help-excavate-mammoth-fossilsBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Multimedia Journalist A fossilized mammoth was found in Central Texas over the summer and Tarleton State University students helped in the excavation process. The remains...]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:38:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/318,tarleton-state-university-students-help-excavate-mammoth-fossils https://www.texannews.net/article/298,from-marching-band-beginnings-to-an-ensemble-of-excellenceBY BRENNA DEMPSEY / Multimedia Journalist The Tarleton State University Wind Ensemble has come a long way from the original 9-person marching band founded in 1919 under the Corps of Cadets.A. J....]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/298,from-marching-band-beginnings-to-an-ensemble-of-excellence