8/31/09

Colby Howell

Things are looking up for Texas State Football, both figuratively and physically. Not only have the 2008 Southland champs been picked to defend their title this year, but they will now be playing under the shadows of a newly-renovated Bobcat Stadium. Colby Howell has more.

The upgrades at the stadium include the addition of air-conditioned luxury suites for many high-profile season ticket holders. There are also new boxes for the media to use. The project will be finished in time for the Texas State's first home game of the season. Senior Ryan Whittington says the transformation has now given the stadium a much larger, taller stature than before.
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Texas State hopes to move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision. For the past few years, the school has labeled the move as the drive to FBS. The upgraded stadium is designed to boost attendance, which will be necessary before the Bobcats can make the jump to FBS. But many are skeptical it will. But some are skeptical…
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Texas State's home opener in the renovated stadium will be against the Angelo State Rams on September 5th. For Bobcat Update, I'm Colby Howell.

Adam Swank

Texas State University has several beautification projects underway. Adam Swank has the story.

Residents of the university-owned Clear Springs Apartments are excited about some of the renovations at the complex.

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Residents at Clear Springs saw a small spike in rent as a result of the renovation to the aging complex's exterior this summer.

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Clear Springs, which is located on the San Marcos River and within walking distance of campus, is also getting two new signs. Former resident Ansel Hildebrand says the improvements were long overdue.

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Construction workers beautified the exterior of the Lampasas Honors building last spring and are now working to improve the sculpture garden next to Flowers Hall. While beautification projects can be controversial when other improvements around campus are needed, Hildebrand says they're still important.

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With new baseball fields, a renovated stadium, and lots of new greenery, Texas State is working hard for a new image. For Bobcat Update, I'm Adam Swank.

Timothy Ladusky

Texas State has reopened its doors for another fall semester. Timothy Ladusky has more on this Bobcat Update

As fall two-thousand and nine begins, Texas State welcomes new and returning students.
Senior Jacklyn Ingram remembers what it was like being a freshman on her first day

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The quad was once again full of organizations trying to recruit new members and new students trying to find where all their classes are. The Texas State tram service is again busy shuttling students to and from commuter parking lots and apartment complexes.

Cafeterias on campus have opened their doors to hundreds of hungry students who live on campus. A student living on campus is required to buy a meal plan. Freshman and sophomores have also started to get acquainted with their new homes. A lot of upperclassmen have fond memories of dorm life Senior Rena Iglehart shares some of those memories

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Reporting for Bobcat Update I'm Timothy Ladusky.

Ashley Flores

Blazing sun, dry weather and lack of shade makes for a very sweaty student. Ashley Flores has more on the impact of the hot weather on Texas State.

Classes have resumed at Texas State, students walk with their backpacks on shoulder, glasses on, water bottle in hand and… sweat down their back. The sun relentlessly beams down on students, which makes walking to class almost unbearable.

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The National Weather Service reported a cool high of 99 today, decent when compared to previous 105-degree days.

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Shorts, t-shirts and improvised helps some people stay cool in this climate.

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Overexposure to the sun could lead to dehydration or even heat exhaustion. According to medicinenet.com the warning signs for heat exhaustion are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness or dizziness. So remember to stay hydrated, put your shades on and grab a makeshift fan because more hot days are ahead. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores