The Ranger

3 incumbents, 3 new up for election to AC board

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Cindy Maggiulli

cmmaggiulli@my.actx.edu

Ranger Beat Reporter

Although the May 10 election will include the much-publicized Amarillo smoking ordinance, it also will include selection of members of the Amarillo College board of regents.

The election will be AC's first using the cumulative voting system.

Badgerama brings redneck delights to Memorial Park

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Josh Godsey

jpgodsey@my.actx.edu

Opinions Editor

Badgerama drew a record crowd April 24 as more than 500 college and high school students came out in support of the annual festival and Sneak Peek, an event for high school seniors.

Faculty, staff and parents also enjoyed sunny skies and free food provided by Cattle Call.

College offer could come May 20

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dr. Brad Johnson, vice president and dean of development, still is the lone finalist for the presidency at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant.
The NTCC board is discussing details of Johnson's possible employment.
Johnson said Tuesday that an offer for the position can be extended no earlier than May 20.

Staff editorial: Find things to do locally this summer

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With gas prices hiking toward $4 a gallon, many people may be wondering how they will afford a summer vacation. When you live in the Texas Panhandle, it's easy to overlook some of the entertaining things one can enjoy here, but there actually is a lot to do.

Graduation: All the work paid off

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The semester is almost over, and for some it means the start of summer and preparing for the fall semester. But for others, like me, it's time to start preparing for graduation. As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end, and that is so true as some of us prepare to go out into "the real world.

Tan safely, protect your skin

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Compared to 20 years ago, indoor tanning is much safer for your skin today due to new improvements in tanning bed technology and government regulations.

First, one must understand the difference between UVB and UVA rays. UVB rays are short-wave ultraviolet rays that affect the outer layer of the skin, also known as a burning ray.

Badger logo redesigned to promote college image

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If you are like many Amarillo College students, you most likely have been involved in a club or group project where in some way you had to represent the college.

If you created a logo or used the AC logo (or more recently the badger), you may not have realized that you have to go through the college for permission.

News in Brief

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brad Johnson and NTCC Dr. Brad Johnson, vice president and dean of development, still is the lone finalist for the presidency at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant. The NTCC board is discussing details of Johnson's possible employment. Johnson said Tuesday that an offer for the position can be extended no earlier than May 20.

Recycling campaign keeps city clean, attractive

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Keep Amarillo Beautiful campaign conducted its annual Recycling Day e-waste event Saturday. Residents got the opportunity to drop off items for donations, including e-waste.

The campaign collected items such as newspapers, aluminum cans, books, magazines and electronic waste materials such as batteries, used cell phones, keyboards, laptops, monitors and game systems.

Semester Exam Schedule

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Final exam schedule Finals have been scheduled for Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. Exam times for each class are as follows: Monday, May 5 Class time - Exam Time MW 7:30 a.m. - 7:30-9:30 a.m. MW 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MW 1:30 p.m. - 1:30-3:30 p.

Honors convocation rewards students, alumnus

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students and ex-students received awards at the Honors Convocation April 20 at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Students received awards for Academic Excellence, Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, Blue Blazers, Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa Members, Regents Excellence and Achievement Scholarships, Sigma Kappa Delta, Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, and for Outstanding Majors.

Crossword Puzzle

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Across 1- Drinks (as a cat); 5- They'll be themselves, axiomatically; 9- "____ loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah"; 12- Notion; 13- Muse of poetry in Greek mythology; 15- ___-do-well; 16- Delhi wrap; 17- Brown and white Eurasian falcon; 18- Oil-rich Islamic theo

Tips for transferring

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Transferring from a two-year community college to a major university can be quite a shock," said Morgan Jeneanne, a student at Texas A&M University who transferred from Amarillo College.

"First off, a big thing to remember is that major universities are never quite as personal as a smalltown community college.

Engineering students build trebuchet

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the summer of 1191, Richard the Lionheart laid siege to the city of Acre as part of the medieval Crusades. The duke assembled a machine that was employed to smash an enemy's masonry walls and throw projectiles over them: the trebuchet.

When used in the 12th century, a trebuchet could fling 300-pound objects at high speeds into enemy fortifications.

Teacher Feature: Family time, open space make Ferguson a commendable teacher

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Audree Holdaway

Aaholdaway22@my.actx.edu

Ranger Reporter

Amarillo College has a reputation for academic excellence among community colleges.

To make that possible, AC has made it a point to provide the best teachers for its students.

Dan Ferguson has been teaching English at AC for the past six years.

Artist Bill Kastan hosts design workshop

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Artist Bill Kastan hosted a card design workshop for art students April 24, and his visit had an impact on Jo Brown.

"I learned how to be creative with limited resources," the art history major said.

Kastan graduated from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit and has a degree in graphic design.

AMOA hosts new exhibit featuring area students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Just north of the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus is the Amarillo Museum of Art.

Surrounding the building is a handful of sculptures that broach heights above the tallest of people.

Since April 17 and through Friday, a walk inside and up the stairs brings visitors to an exhibition of student work.

Safe Company: More than Music

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the summer of 2007, guitarist Hobbs Magaret was preparing for a gig and he needed a little backup. He contacted bassist Matt Cassetty, who called guitarist Chris Winters, who called drummer Brent Klein, and quickly a band was formed.

"And then the magic happened," Winters said of the band's immediate chemistry.