https://www.texannews.net/author/31,kellan-byars en Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/780,the-wuthering-heights-2026-retells-a-classic-storyBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Few novels feel as emotionally violent and all-consuming as “Wuthering Heights.” Published in 1847 by Emily Brontë, the novel has long stood as one of the mos...]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/780,the-wuthering-heights-2026-retells-a-classic-story https://www.texannews.net/article/762,wrestling-club-earns-national-duals-crownBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Tarleton State University Wrestling Club claimed a pair of national titles at the 2026 NCWA National Duals, with both men’s and women’s teams winning gold dur...]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/762,wrestling-club-earns-national-duals-crown https://www.texannews.net/article/756,driven-by-consistency-prestina-ochonogor-looks-aheadBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Before international competitions and collegiate championships, Prestina Ochonogor was just a student in Nigeria choosing a team color for an inter-house race...]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/756,driven-by-consistency-prestina-ochonogor-looks-ahead https://www.texannews.net/article/742,this-semester-s-10-most-anticipated-film-releasesBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Movie theaters are gearing up for a busy spring semester as a wide variety of films are slated for release. From suspenseful thrillers and touching dramas to...]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/742,this-semester-s-10-most-anticipated-film-releases https://www.texannews.net/article/737,meat-judging-team-successful-at-recent-competitionBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Standing inside a meat packing plant for hours at a time may not sound appealing to most college students, but for members of the Tarleton State University Me...]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/737,meat-judging-team-successful-at-recent-competition https://www.texannews.net/article/705,sarah-fambro-it-is-what-you-make-it-so-make-it-sweetBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Sarah Fambro has a sparkle in her eye that is impossible to miss. Those who know her see her constant laughter and joy that touch everyone she interacts with....]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/705,sarah-fambro-it-is-what-you-make-it-so-make-it-sweet https://www.texannews.net/article/697,grotesque-and-beautiful-del-toro-s-newest-creatureBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Frankenstein has been stitched together dozens of times on screen, but Guillermo del Toro’s newest rendition feels like the first time the monster truly opens...]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/697,grotesque-and-beautiful-del-toro-s-newest-creature https://www.texannews.net/article/686,tarleton-students-reflect-on-holiday-traditions-from-homeBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist There’s a quiet kind of magic that settles over Tarleton when the semester winds down. The kind that hums beneath the glow of campus lights and the last exam...]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/686,tarleton-students-reflect-on-holiday-traditions-from-home https://www.texannews.net/article/677,alumni-at-heart-tim-and-brooke-wellsBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Tarleton State University alumni are an integral part of the university. Leaders, business owners and community members carry Tarleton’s values far beyond cam...]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/677,alumni-at-heart-tim-and-brooke-wells https://www.texannews.net/article/666,state-of-the-university-hurley-shares-tarleton-s-path-of-progressBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalisti Growth was the word of the day as Dr. James Hurley delivered Tarleton’s 2025 State of the University address. With enrollment at an all-time high and new aca...]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.texannews.net/article/666,state-of-the-university-hurley-shares-tarleton-s-path-of-progress https://www.texannews.net/article/658,a-beacon-of-texan-pride-lighting-of-the-smokestackBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist When the smokestack glows purple, Tarleton comes alive.The Lighting of the Smokestack is more than just a flash of color against the Stephenville sky. It sign...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/658,a-beacon-of-texan-pride-lighting-of-the-smokestack https://www.texannews.net/article/641,ring-ceremony-honors-tarleton-students-and-generations-of-texansBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Tarleton State University celebrated one of its most cherished traditions Friday, Sept. 19, as students gathered for the fall 2025 Ring Ceremony inside the Cl...]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/641,ring-ceremony-honors-tarleton-students-and-generations-of-texans https://www.texannews.net/article/633,tarleton-state-s-wrestling-program-continues-growthBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Wrestling might be the oldest sport in the world, but at Tarleton State University, it’s the newest fight for recognition.In just its second year, the program...]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/633,tarleton-state-s-wrestling-program-continues-growth https://www.texannews.net/article/623,matthew-norman-a-tarleton-tiktok-sensationBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Dorm rooms aren’t usually the stuff of internet fame. They can be small, a little messy and often decorated with more personality than square footage allows.&...]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/623,matthew-norman-a-tarleton-tiktok-sensation https://www.texannews.net/article/613,rushing-toward-sisterhood-at-tarleton-stateBY KELLAN BYARSMultimedia Journalist Last week, one of Tarleton’s most spirited traditions took center stage: Panhellenic sorority recruitment. Packed with chants, anticipation and new friendship...]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.texannews.net/article/613,rushing-toward-sisterhood-at-tarleton-state