Author: Lauren Scott
McMurry Theatre presents DirectFest 2026
The semester may be coming to an end, but McMurry Theatre is still pumping out shows! This year, they will be closing out their 2026 season with their biannual Direct Fest. Eight student directors from the directing class have […]
DBE Upholds Campus’ Core Values at the 3rd Annual Delta Olympics!
This weekend Greek Life participated in the much-anticipated Delta Olympics! Many hands were working to make sure that the games ran smoothly, but Abcde Vasquez, the Delta Olympics chair for Delta Beta Epsilon (DBE), oversaw the planning and structure of the event. Vaquez is a sophomore majoring in Criminology […]
The Galleon Literary Journal: Join the Voyage!
Ahoy there! Have you ever dreamed of sailing the high seas? Of feeling the rushing wind billow through your hair and the perfect combination of salt and freedom fill your lungs with courageous momentum? Well, you’re in luck, The […]
Pray For Lace: The Importance of Connection and Support
Today we are celebrating a strong and resilient student here on campus. Lace Archambeau, a sophomore at McMurry University, has been in the hearts and minds of all of us […]
Wendy Rodrigue Magnus Inspires the Women Leaders of our Future
March marks the beginning of Women’s History Month, and McMurry kicked it off with a powerful celebration of women’s voices at the Women’s Leadership Luncheon. Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, founder of […]
Honoring Resilience: McMurry’s Black History Month Luncheon Celebrates Unity and Strength
In celebration of Black History Month, McMurry University, sponsored by PAATH and TRIO, recently hosted its annual Black History Luncheon, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members from across Abilene. The event […]
BriTanya Brown: A Fresh Face For District 71
Views expressed by the author are their own and are not representative of the Herald or McMurry University. At last week’s Black History Month luncheon, I had the pleasure of meeting […]
The Mind of an Artist: Kari Perkins’ Guide to Costuming for the Arts
Before an actor steps onto the stage, a costume designer has already helped decide who they are. Kari Perkins — an Abilene local and well-established costume designer — has joined […]
A Life Built on Bonds: An Interview with Maricruz Lopez
Here at McMurry, relationships are the foundation of campus life. The connections formed between students and staff— and especially among students themselves—often grow into meaningful bonds that shape the community […]
Throwing it all together: Learning to Love Pottery
There’s something humbling about trying a brand-new art form when you’re supposed to have everything figured out. That’s exactly where I found myself this semester in Beginners Pottery. This semester […]