By connecting with the students and their families, Self said their feedback will help how they approach the upcoming school year — by focusing on students’ needs and concerns.

“I appreciate it a lot more, because I’m getting to be a part of the hard work instead of just having it done for me,” Everitt said. “I think it was a good experience and a good way to meet the other people in our hall.”

Ten sports editors and editors-in-chief from across the Big 12 teamed up to predict the nation’s least-predictable conference.

A rising sensation in the modern country music genre, Ty Myers, will headline this year’s Howdy at the Hurd, put on by Pi Beta Phi. The free, students-only celebration will happen on Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m.