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Achieving Latino Academic Success

Their focus:  Mostly academic to help students stay in school. They have 10-15 members right now. They meet on Thursdays, 4 p.m. in El Paso Hall, Room E-081. Special guest lecturer will be Dr. Sherry Dean on Oct. 13.  

Anime Club

Interested in cartoons, anime, manga or video games? The Anime Club's goal is to expose students to a wider variety of anime than they would normally see in the United States.  Every week, the Anime Club shows four to five episodes of various anime and the club votes on future episodes.

Art Club

The Art Club offers an opportunity for students to explore different fields and attend art-related workshops. The goal of the club is to encourage students to find their artistic side and potentially discover a future artistic career. Field trips, gallery visits, guest speakers and fellow artists are a few of the activities the club offers.

Chess Club

The Chess Club is made up of players of all skill levels. The club aims to teach students an appreciation for the challenge of chess and hope that one day that Richland will be well-known for its chess players. According to President Andrew Graf, chess is a way of exercising the mind in a way that students wouldn't normally do.

Baptist Student Ministry

Honey Macabitas, president Major:  child development She's been here 3 years and hopes to go to TWU. Purpose of the club:  "We are a group that tries to bring students to Christ. We meet every Wednesday at noon to 1:30 p.m. in El Paso Hall, Room E-076.

Connections Club

Peter Thavornvong, age 23 Major:  mechanical engineering Purpose:  "We want our fellow students to get to know each other and build our network." "Our slogan is, ‘Student linked to success'."  They meet every Friday at 1 p.m. in Medina Hall, M-207.

Women in Math and Science

The Women in Math and Science Club is an opportunity for women to learn more about the opportunities available to them in the fields of math and science. It's an opportunity for women to ask questions and get information about a certain opportunity or career.

Yoga Club

Purpose of the group: To help the students and faculty reduce stress, stress management and concentrate on their studies with clarity of mind." Also, to balance emotions and for physical, mental health and well being. "I teach at UTD, Brookhaven, at UT-Arlington and the APA (Association for Persons Afflicted with Addictions)," said Dada Theo, instructer, from Malaysia, who has been teaching yoga for over 30 years.

Youth for Ron Paul

Zach Smith, coordinator (family studies) Purpose:  To rally support for Ron Paul for the upcoming presidential election. Current name:  Youth for Ron Paul This is a new club. The idea is:  It's part of the National Youth for Ron Paul Movement (nationwide).