Christian Godinez

The upcoming Super Bowl will provide a showcase for advertisers who are spending some big bucks to attract attention to their products and services. This year, Planters, the food company known for its famous cartoon mascot, Mr. Peanut, has already received a lot of attention for a Super Bowl ad. In the commercial, the beloved mascot seemingly meets its demise. Bobcat Update's Christian Godinez has the story.

Many were shocked to learn that Mr. Peanut is a goner. Twitter posts -- using the hashtag 'RIPeanut' -- expressed condolences and some confusion.
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Since 1916, the cartoon mascot graced packaging and advertisements by Planters, eventually symbolizing the entire peanut industry. While many expressed grief over the sudden death of the icon, others wondered what steps the company would take.
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Planters confirmed the mascot's death, but it hasn't been revealed what the company plans to do to bank on all of the attention it has received from the stunt. For Bobcat Update, I'm Christian Godinez.

Hector Montemayor-Perez

Attending classes at Texas State can be a challenge for some students, especially those who commute and have to find elusive parking spots on campus. Bobcat Update's Hector Montemayor-Perez takes a look at the options.

There's always the option of walking to class, but you have to live on or very near campus for that to be possible. For those who live farther away, the university's shuttle system is needed.
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If you commute from somewhere not serviced by the buses, you'll have to purchase a permit for parking, and you have to be careful to park only where the permit allows if you want to avoid tickets or being towed. Another option is to bike to class.
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You can find more information about permits and parking on the Texas State website. Just search the term parking. For Bobcat Update, I'm Hector Montemayor-Perez.

Bradley Barnes

Texas State students may find it easier to get around campus this semester. Bobcat Update's Bradley Barnes has the story.

The campus is again full of activity, and the walkways are easier to move because the makeshift ramps near construction areas have been taken down. Most of the renovations at the L-B-J Student Center were completed during the winter break.
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Many students won't miss the inconveniences brought on by the wooden ramps and closed walking areas.
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The renovated section of the Student Center features open walkways, seating areas, and a new ballroom. For Bobcat Update, I'm Bradley Barnes.

Andrew Zimmel

A new learning management system is being rolled out for students and faculty at Texas State. Bobcat Update's ________ has the story.
The TRACS system is being phased out. It has been the university's online learning management system for several years. Texas State is shifting to the Canvas system, and students have mixed feeling about the change.
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Some students have complained to the administration about having to learn a whole new system so close to graduation.
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The new Canvas system is supposed to be easier to use as well as more sleek and accommodating. Some professors migrated to it this semester, and it will be the only option as of Spring 20-21. For Bobcat Update, I'm ______________.