It's St. Patrick’s Day -- a time to celebrate all things Irish. James McNeal tells us how some people will celebrate the day in San Marcos.
Sean Patrick’s -- located just off the square on L-B-J Drive -- enjoys this day like no other.
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Every year people of all ages come to celebrate the Irish holiday, but this year may be a little different.
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Customers have celebrated in diverse ways since the Texas pub opened in 2005.
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Music will be performed throughout the day.
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And to make the Irish theme complete, Sean Patrick's today is serving up green beer.
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There is plenty of green showcased in Sean Patrick’s. Although Almaraz says it’s not required to wear green to get into the bar, other customers will be sure to call you out if you don’t. For Bobcat Update, I’m James McNeal
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3/15/10
Tim Lormor
The Wittliff (WIT-lif) Collections at Texas State University will open its latest exhibition next week. The exhibit called Swim Against The Current: Highlights from the Jim Hightower Archive will feature documents, press, and memorabilia (mem-or-a-BE-lia) from Hightower’s life in politics, writing and talk radio. The exhibition will be open to the public from March 22nd to July 31st. A reception celebrating Hightower and the exhibition will be held at the Collections on May first. The Wittliff (WIT-lif) Collections are located on the seventh floor of Alkek Library.
3/10/10
Nathan Seltzer
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The Texas State political science department is trying to encourage student involvement in the politics. Nathan Seltzer tells us more in this Bobcat Update:
Surveys have shown that students are generally apathetic about the political process. Vicki Brittain, who chairs the political science department, says one way to get students more interested is by encouraging them to add their opinions to the Discourse in Democracy white board, which is on the second floor of the Evans Liberal Arts Building.
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Jim O’Neill says reading the discourse board is one of the highlights of his day.
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[Standup: Seltzer :12 “In 2008, college student turnout in the primary was 24%, but on March 2nd, turnout was only 10% in Hays county. Now, off year elections typically have lower turnout, but some are worried that college students are becoming apathetic toward government”]
Mass Communication professor Bob Mann says being politically aware is crucial for students entering the job hunt after graduation.
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If students have a better understanding of government, it stand to reason that they'll more informed decisions on voting day. The alternative is abiding by the decision of others. For Bobcat Update, I’m Nathan Seltzer.
The Texas State political science department is trying to encourage student involvement in the politics. Nathan Seltzer tells us more in this Bobcat Update:
Surveys have shown that students are generally apathetic about the political process. Vicki Brittain, who chairs the political science department, says one way to get students more interested is by encouraging them to add their opinions to the Discourse in Democracy white board, which is on the second floor of the Evans Liberal Arts Building.
[Brittain :15]
Jim O’Neill says reading the discourse board is one of the highlights of his day.
[O’Neill :05]
[Standup: Seltzer :12 “In 2008, college student turnout in the primary was 24%, but on March 2nd, turnout was only 10% in Hays county. Now, off year elections typically have lower turnout, but some are worried that college students are becoming apathetic toward government”]
Mass Communication professor Bob Mann says being politically aware is crucial for students entering the job hunt after graduation.
[Mann: 08]
If students have a better understanding of government, it stand to reason that they'll more informed decisions on voting day. The alternative is abiding by the decision of others. For Bobcat Update, I’m Nathan Seltzer.
3/5/10
Megan Turney
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is conducting an on-site peer review at Texas State University as part of the accreditation process this month. Megan Turney has more in this Bobcat
Update.
There are fliers all over campus and signs posted in the quad, but many students still don't know what accreditation means or why it's important to the university.
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Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, head of the committee overseeing the accreditation process on the university's behalf, sheds some light on the subject.
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SHOTGUN
As part of that plan, the university is building the PACE center, which stands for Personalized Academic and Career Exploration. The center will be located on the first floor of the new Undergraduate Academic Center that will replace the parking lot adjacent to Evans Hall.
STAND UP
Update.
There are fliers all over campus and signs posted in the quad, but many students still don't know what accreditation means or why it's important to the university.
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Dr. Cathy Fleuriet, head of the committee overseeing the accreditation process on the university's behalf, sheds some light on the subject.
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SHOTGUN
As part of that plan, the university is building the PACE center, which stands for Personalized Academic and Career Exploration. The center will be located on the first floor of the new Undergraduate Academic Center that will replace the parking lot adjacent to Evans Hall.
STAND UP
3/4/10
Lauren Kendrick
Although students are looking forward to enjoying their Spring Break holiday next week, Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants students to be safe. Students got a first hand look at the consequences they face if they choose to drink and drive. Each car on display in the quad has been involved in a deadly car accident due to intoxication. Pictures as well as the victims’ stories line the vehicles so students could get a look into the victims’ lives. Message boards were placed around the vehicles so students could leave their messages to loved ones affected by drunk driving accidents.
Jacqueline Baylon
It’s about that time again: South by Southwest...Thousands of people will be in Austin to experience the latest in film and music, and Texas State students will be a part of it... Jacqueline Baylon has more in this Bobcat Update.
The internationally recognized media and music festival has been around for more than two decades now, and brings in about 17-thousand registrants to Austin every March.
KTSW adviser Dan Shumacker says there is no doubt he wants his students to be a part of that.
SB “This is great opportunity for students....”
Mass Comm professor Cindy Royal will be having her advanced Web design class participate in the interactive conference by having them blog, shoot and report the highlights.
Stand up: “In less than two weeks it all starts here, at the Austin Convention Center. Students will have the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world at this year’ South by South West.”
The KTSW news team will be documenting the music festival from behind the scenes.
SB “ We will be interviewing band before they go on stage...”
Students say they are looking forward to meeting some of the top media leaders at this year’s big event.
SB”It’s huge...this is really big.”
For Bobcate Update,I’m Jacqueline Baylon.
The internationally recognized media and music festival has been around for more than two decades now, and brings in about 17-thousand registrants to Austin every March.
KTSW adviser Dan Shumacker says there is no doubt he wants his students to be a part of that.
SB “This is great opportunity for students....”
Mass Comm professor Cindy Royal will be having her advanced Web design class participate in the interactive conference by having them blog, shoot and report the highlights.
Stand up: “In less than two weeks it all starts here, at the Austin Convention Center. Students will have the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world at this year’ South by South West.”
The KTSW news team will be documenting the music festival from behind the scenes.
SB “ We will be interviewing band before they go on stage...”
Students say they are looking forward to meeting some of the top media leaders at this year’s big event.
SB”It’s huge...this is really big.”
For Bobcate Update,I’m Jacqueline Baylon.
April Adams
Students at Texas State have more options getting help with their classes. April Adams has more in this Bobcat Update…
The Writing Center is now offering drop-in tutoring to students who need assistance. Graduate students provide the service in a classroom-style setting, located in room G-04 in Flowers Hall. Drop-in tutoring was added to help the many students who prefer NOT to make appointments for 25- or 55-minute sessions.
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Unlike other tutoring services, drop-in tutoring allows students to walk in and get help quickly. Some students think this is a great opportunity.
SB (Elliot Brandsma, English Junior)
Although drop-in tutoring is being used on a trial basis, Jines says she and other graduate students feel confident it will flourish.
SB (Jines)
STAND-UP: Drop-in tutoring is available to all students Monday through Thursday. To see a list of times, you can visit their website at writingcenter.txstate.edu. For Bobcat Update, I’m April Adams.
The Writing Center is now offering drop-in tutoring to students who need assistance. Graduate students provide the service in a classroom-style setting, located in room G-04 in Flowers Hall. Drop-in tutoring was added to help the many students who prefer NOT to make appointments for 25- or 55-minute sessions.
SB (Erin Jines, Drop-in Tutor)
Unlike other tutoring services, drop-in tutoring allows students to walk in and get help quickly. Some students think this is a great opportunity.
SB (Elliot Brandsma, English Junior)
Although drop-in tutoring is being used on a trial basis, Jines says she and other graduate students feel confident it will flourish.
SB (Jines)
STAND-UP: Drop-in tutoring is available to all students Monday through Thursday. To see a list of times, you can visit their website at writingcenter.txstate.edu. For Bobcat Update, I’m April Adams.
3/1/10
Jessica Peters
A water sample from a San Marcos well recently tested positive for E. coli. Jessica Peters has more in this Bobcat Update.
The San Marcos Public Services division each month tests more than 60 water distribution sites, and this past Thursday a well at Spring Lake tested positive for E. coli.
Bacterium like E. coli is common in the environment and in raw water supply sources.
According to Biology Professor Bob McLean, E. coli is found in humans and actually assists in keeping one's digestive tract healthy. He says in water there's more E. coli than any other organism.
SB (Bob McLean)
The contaminated sample had been taken from raw, untreated water that had NOT been chlorinated or disinfected. The well where the sample was taken services only one-point-five percent of the city’s water supply.
SB (Jon Clack)
After the discovery of the E. coli bacteria, the well was immediately de-activated until water quality could be assured. Public Services is in the process of disinfecting the Spring Lake well with chlorine, which should kill any traces of the bacteria.
The San Marcos Public Services division each month tests more than 60 water distribution sites, and this past Thursday a well at Spring Lake tested positive for E. coli.
Bacterium like E. coli is common in the environment and in raw water supply sources.
According to Biology Professor Bob McLean, E. coli is found in humans and actually assists in keeping one's digestive tract healthy. He says in water there's more E. coli than any other organism.
SB (Bob McLean)
The contaminated sample had been taken from raw, untreated water that had NOT been chlorinated or disinfected. The well where the sample was taken services only one-point-five percent of the city’s water supply.
SB (Jon Clack)
After the discovery of the E. coli bacteria, the well was immediately de-activated until water quality could be assured. Public Services is in the process of disinfecting the Spring Lake well with chlorine, which should kill any traces of the bacteria.
Kara Bell
Businesses in a San Marcos shopping center are struggling to survive after a few larger stores relocated to better locations. Kara Bell has this Bobcat Update.
The Springtown Shopping Center has been serving its customers for many years. But during 2009, the shopping center lost several of its large stores. Most of the stores relocated to areas along Interstate 35 SOUTH of the city. Some customers are upset because the new locations are less convenient to them.
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Having so many businesses relocate at the same time leaves the remaining ones with less traffic. They've seen sales decline over the past several months.
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The shopping center saw its first loss when Best Buy closed. Soon to follow were Target, Penneys and Bealls. The city explored the possibility of assisting the Alamo Drafthouse in opening a theater in one of the abandoned stores, but the idea hasn't been approved yet. Some feel the status quo is a big waste.
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The most recent store to close at the Springtown Shopping Center was Applebees, which had been doing business there for almost ten years. For Bobcat Update, I’m Kara Bell.
The Springtown Shopping Center has been serving its customers for many years. But during 2009, the shopping center lost several of its large stores. Most of the stores relocated to areas along Interstate 35 SOUTH of the city. Some customers are upset because the new locations are less convenient to them.
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Having so many businesses relocate at the same time leaves the remaining ones with less traffic. They've seen sales decline over the past several months.
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The shopping center saw its first loss when Best Buy closed. Soon to follow were Target, Penneys and Bealls. The city explored the possibility of assisting the Alamo Drafthouse in opening a theater in one of the abandoned stores, but the idea hasn't been approved yet. Some feel the status quo is a big waste.
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The most recent store to close at the Springtown Shopping Center was Applebees, which had been doing business there for almost ten years. For Bobcat Update, I’m Kara Bell.
Whitney Paul
The Bobcats are back on the football field for spring practice. And, as Whitney Paul tells us in this Bobcat Update, the team has a new co-offensive coordinator.
The Texas State football team began spring practice last week under four-year Head Coach Brad Wright, but without Travis Bush who had served as associate head coach and co-offensive coordinator. Bush left his position to join U-T-S-A.
Coach Wright has named Slade Nagle as the new man for the job. Nagle is no stranger to the Southland Conference. He spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Texas State rival, Northwestern University.
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The Bobcats are coming off two straight winning seasons, and the transition has everyone talking about what’s to come.
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(Stand up): The Bobcats may be without Coach Bush this upcoming season, but they don’t seem to be letting that slow them down. For Bobcat Update, I’m Whitney Paul.
The Texas State football team began spring practice last week under four-year Head Coach Brad Wright, but without Travis Bush who had served as associate head coach and co-offensive coordinator. Bush left his position to join U-T-S-A.
Coach Wright has named Slade Nagle as the new man for the job. Nagle is no stranger to the Southland Conference. He spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Texas State rival, Northwestern University.
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The Bobcats are coming off two straight winning seasons, and the transition has everyone talking about what’s to come.
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(Stand up): The Bobcats may be without Coach Bush this upcoming season, but they don’t seem to be letting that slow them down. For Bobcat Update, I’m Whitney Paul.
John Gregory
With spring break just around the corner, many Texas State students are still trying to find something to do during their week off. John Gregory has more in this Bobcat Update-----
Every ten years, the university must go through reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. Texas State has to make sure it is operating in compliance with core requirements and standards. Because the accrediting team is visiting iin mid-March, Texas State's spring break was scheduled to start a week earlier than most universities in the region. This creates a problem for students who wanted to spend their spring break with friends from other colleges or to experience the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin.
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Some students say they'll use the time off to get a little rest and relaxation. With warmer weather on the horizon, Sewell Park becomes a popular destination for many. After a rainy winter, the San Marcos River is full, and it's a great place to beat the heat. Other students are planning to hit the road for spring break destinations like South Padre Island.
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Spring break begins on March fifth and classes will resume on the sixteenth. For Bobcat Update, I’m John Gregory.
Every ten years, the university must go through reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. Texas State has to make sure it is operating in compliance with core requirements and standards. Because the accrediting team is visiting iin mid-March, Texas State's spring break was scheduled to start a week earlier than most universities in the region. This creates a problem for students who wanted to spend their spring break with friends from other colleges or to experience the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin.
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Stand-UP
Some students say they'll use the time off to get a little rest and relaxation. With warmer weather on the horizon, Sewell Park becomes a popular destination for many. After a rainy winter, the San Marcos River is full, and it's a great place to beat the heat. Other students are planning to hit the road for spring break destinations like South Padre Island.
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Spring break begins on March fifth and classes will resume on the sixteenth. For Bobcat Update, I’m John Gregory.
Alex Hering
A devastating earthquake shook the city of Concepcion, Chile, over the weekend. And some people at Texas State have been affected in a personal way.
Alex Hering has more on the story.
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More than 700 people died in the earthquake that left many Chilean cities in rubble.
The news is especially sad for those who have spent time in Chile or have other connections there. Piano Professor Washington Garcia says he loves Chile -- with its rich history and art. Years ago he performed for Chile's president.
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SB “The culture was so rich I just loved it. etc”
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Garcia says he hopes Texas State will be involved in the relief effort.
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Some students have plans to study in Chile, and so far they'll still be able to. The university's Study Abroad Director, Isis Gomez, says a student will be going to Chile's capital next week. Gomez says the summer program will also continue.
STANDUP/IN STUDIO: Latest reports confirm that the Chilean Red Cross is spreading out within the affected cities – street by street and home by home – searching for survivors. They are calling this a major catastrophe and are asking for international aid for field hospitals, power supplies and rescue workers.
For Bobcat Update I’m Alex Hering.
Alex Hering has more on the story.
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More than 700 people died in the earthquake that left many Chilean cities in rubble.
The news is especially sad for those who have spent time in Chile or have other connections there. Piano Professor Washington Garcia says he loves Chile -- with its rich history and art. Years ago he performed for Chile's president.
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SB “The culture was so rich I just loved it. etc”
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Garcia says he hopes Texas State will be involved in the relief effort.
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SB: “I hope they are OK, blah blah”
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Some students have plans to study in Chile, and so far they'll still be able to. The university's Study Abroad Director, Isis Gomez, says a student will be going to Chile's capital next week. Gomez says the summer program will also continue.
STANDUP/IN STUDIO: Latest reports confirm that the Chilean Red Cross is spreading out within the affected cities – street by street and home by home – searching for survivors. They are calling this a major catastrophe and are asking for international aid for field hospitals, power supplies and rescue workers.
For Bobcat Update I’m Alex Hering.
Colleen Baker
The annual South By Southwest festival is a little different this year for Texas State University.
Although the film, convention and music festival is usually held during Texas State’s Spring Break, this year classes have been pushed back for the universities’ re-accreditation.
People can choose either to purchase a wristband for event access, but some bands will schedule free shows for other nights.
The week-long activities allow attendees to get up close and personal to their favorite artists.
In the past, the events have brought in huge celebrity names to the area.
Since classes and the festival’s schedule overlap, students now have to make some tough decisions.
Although the film, convention and music festival is usually held during Texas State’s Spring Break, this year classes have been pushed back for the universities’ re-accreditation.
People can choose either to purchase a wristband for event access, but some bands will schedule free shows for other nights.
The week-long activities allow attendees to get up close and personal to their favorite artists.
In the past, the events have brought in huge celebrity names to the area.
Since classes and the festival’s schedule overlap, students now have to make some tough decisions.
2/24/10
Josh Humphreys
The United States has issued an alert to anyone wanting to travel to Mexico, but that won't stop some Texas State students from participating in their study abroad programs. Joshua Humphreys has more in this Bobcat Update.
A travel alert, which is in reaction to recent violent attacks by drug cartels, advises Americans to delay unnecessary travel to parts of Mexico.
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Study abroad’s director says that there is a difference between a travel alert and a travel warning. With a warning,Texas State will not send any students to the affected country.
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Students planning on studying Spanish through Texas State’s study abroad program this summer are asked to stay in groups and keep in contact with their program's student liaison.
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Since declaring war on the drug cartels in 2006, more than 16-thousand people have died south of the border. The travel alert gives advice to U-S citizens about how they should cooperate with Mexican officials and warns them to avoid certain places at night. For Bobcat Update I’m Joshua Humphreys.
A travel alert, which is in reaction to recent violent attacks by drug cartels, advises Americans to delay unnecessary travel to parts of Mexico.
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Study abroad’s director says that there is a difference between a travel alert and a travel warning. With a warning,Texas State will not send any students to the affected country.
STAND UP
Students planning on studying Spanish through Texas State’s study abroad program this summer are asked to stay in groups and keep in contact with their program's student liaison.
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Since declaring war on the drug cartels in 2006, more than 16-thousand people have died south of the border. The travel alert gives advice to U-S citizens about how they should cooperate with Mexican officials and warns them to avoid certain places at night. For Bobcat Update I’m Joshua Humphreys.
Peter Norosky
New credit card restrictions make it tougher for Texas State students to get their hands on the plastic. Peter Norosky has more in this Bobcat Update.
Last May, Congress decided to crack down on credit card companies by regulating them more. New restrictions will be enforced, including some that will affect college students who are under 21. Minors are now required to have a co-signer when they apply for a credit card.
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Some of the new regulations are designed to help card-holders acquire or keep good credit. For example, card issuers must now give 45-days notice before they can raise interest rates. Also, banks must now mail credit card bills no later than 21 days before payments are due. These restrictions could be beneficial to students who are learning to manage their credit.
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Stand Up
Last May, Congress decided to crack down on credit card companies by regulating them more. New restrictions will be enforced, including some that will affect college students who are under 21. Minors are now required to have a co-signer when they apply for a credit card.
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Some of the new regulations are designed to help card-holders acquire or keep good credit. For example, card issuers must now give 45-days notice before they can raise interest rates. Also, banks must now mail credit card bills no later than 21 days before payments are due. These restrictions could be beneficial to students who are learning to manage their credit.
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Stand Up
Megan Turney
Crowded dorms at Texas State may soon be a thing of the past. Megan Turney has more in this Bobcat Update…
With enrollment at the university booming, the lack of housing on campus is a big issue. The Board of Regents at Texas State recently approved plans to build a new dorm that could house more than 600 students. Freshman Willem Gonzalez, who lives in one of the dorms, says he likes living close to campus, but wishes he had a little more space.
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Residence Life Director Dr. Rosanne Proite says she believes the new dorm, which will be built near the intersection of Sessom Drive and Comanche Street, will help eliminate over-crowding and improve students’ quality of life.
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While requirements for moving off campus have been relaxed to help reduce crowding, Proite says she still believes it’s important for students to begin their college careers close to campus.
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STAND UP: Construction on the dorm, which could cost upwards of 50 million dollars, could begin as early as next fall and the university is hoping it will be ready to house students in 2012. For Bobcat Update, I’m Megan Turney.
With enrollment at the university booming, the lack of housing on campus is a big issue. The Board of Regents at Texas State recently approved plans to build a new dorm that could house more than 600 students. Freshman Willem Gonzalez, who lives in one of the dorms, says he likes living close to campus, but wishes he had a little more space.
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Residence Life Director Dr. Rosanne Proite says she believes the new dorm, which will be built near the intersection of Sessom Drive and Comanche Street, will help eliminate over-crowding and improve students’ quality of life.
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While requirements for moving off campus have been relaxed to help reduce crowding, Proite says she still believes it’s important for students to begin their college careers close to campus.
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STAND UP: Construction on the dorm, which could cost upwards of 50 million dollars, could begin as early as next fall and the university is hoping it will be ready to house students in 2012. For Bobcat Update, I’m Megan Turney.
Caitlin Irwin
Texas State students looking for a good time at a cheap price will be pleased to hear that several San Marcos bars and restaurants have a solution. Caitlin Irwin has more in this Bobcat Update.
In today’s struggling economy, bars and restaurants are finding new ways to fill their tables. A nationwide trend is to create or extend happy hour schedules. The manager of the San Marcos restaurant Palmers says the clientèle during happy hour is about 80-percent students.
SB – Lloyd Briseno, Manager Palmers
Some bars, however, are still finding it easy to maintain a steady flow of patrons. For example, the Tap Room is as busy as ever.
SB – Tim Russell, Bartender Tap Room
SU - Happy hours around San Marcos bring students out and as the prices go down, its bottoms up. For Bobcat Update, I’m Caitlin Irwin. (this is a stand up)
In today’s struggling economy, bars and restaurants are finding new ways to fill their tables. A nationwide trend is to create or extend happy hour schedules. The manager of the San Marcos restaurant Palmers says the clientèle during happy hour is about 80-percent students.
SB – Lloyd Briseno, Manager Palmers
Some bars, however, are still finding it easy to maintain a steady flow of patrons. For example, the Tap Room is as busy as ever.
SB – Tim Russell, Bartender Tap Room
SU - Happy hours around San Marcos bring students out and as the prices go down, its bottoms up. For Bobcat Update, I’m Caitlin Irwin. (this is a stand up)
Nathan Seltzer
A program that provided late-night rides home to students who have been at bars ╨ could be revived. Student government and the city are preparing a pilot program of Students With Alternative Transportation ╨ or SWAT. It will investigate re-launching the program ╨ which was canceled last year due to a lack of student volunteers to drive rental cars. If the pilot program is successful, the new incarnation of SWAT could allow students to catch a bus home from downtown to anywhere along the Bobcat Tram route on weekend nights. A date for the test run has not yet been announced.
Aaron Kolar
Controversial legislation is brewing in Washington that will affect the radio broadcasting industry. The bill would enact a performance tax. It would benefit artists whose music is played on radio stations, like Texas State's K-T-S-W. Broadcasters would have to pay an extra fee, and it's a fee they don't want to pay.The National Association of Broadcasters is opposing the bill stating that radio stations already provides two-point-four (b) billion dollars in sales for the music industry. The N-A-B also argues that the fee would force some small stations off the air and that up-and-coming artists would struggle to get air time.
James McNeal
The 2010 census form will be arriving in your mailbox soon. James McNeal has more on what's being done to inform students about how to fill out the form.…
Look for the form to be delivered sometime next month.
The Texas State University Student Affairs office and the Bateman Public Relations team have joined forces to inform students about the importance of the census.
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Smith says more than seven-thousand students will receive the forms on campus.
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The census helps ensure that San Marcos gets its fair share of political representation and government funding. After the census is completed, there's a possibility that the population of San Marcos will exceed 50 thousand, which could bring in more funding for area projects:
(SB… Smith… 8 secs)
(SU… McNeal… 8 secs… about the count.)
Facebook and Twitter are among the ways the Census Bureau is reaching out to explain the process to students. Some students are not sure if they should use their San Marcos address or their parents' address as their official residence for the census.
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After filling out the ten questions on the form, all you have to do is send it back in the pre-paid envelope.
For Bobcat Update… I’m James McNeal.
Look for the form to be delivered sometime next month.
The Texas State University Student Affairs office and the Bateman Public Relations team have joined forces to inform students about the importance of the census.
(SB… Smith... 12 secs)
Smith says more than seven-thousand students will receive the forms on campus.
(SB…Taylor… 10 secs)
The census helps ensure that San Marcos gets its fair share of political representation and government funding. After the census is completed, there's a possibility that the population of San Marcos will exceed 50 thousand, which could bring in more funding for area projects:
(SB… Smith… 8 secs)
(SU… McNeal… 8 secs… about the count.)
Facebook and Twitter are among the ways the Census Bureau is reaching out to explain the process to students. Some students are not sure if they should use their San Marcos address or their parents' address as their official residence for the census.
(SB… Smith… 12 secs)
After filling out the ten questions on the form, all you have to do is send it back in the pre-paid envelope.
For Bobcat Update… I’m James McNeal.
Jennifer Alvarez
College life can be an exciting time, but with it comes added pressures and stress. Jennifer Alvarez has more in this Bobcat Update…
Last week San Marcos Police were dispatched to the Sanctuary Lofts after receiving a report of a female student on the building's roof. Police were able to talk the woman out of taking any drastic action. An investigation is underway. Her situation is a sad but familiar one. Some students feel overwhelmed.
SB (counselor on always being evaluated)
SU (option) According to the counseling center's website, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students and almost ten percent of students have considered doing it.
SB (Fear of failure is so great)
College students aren’t the only ones affected by extreme stress. Last week an Austin man flew a airplane into an office building because -- according to statements he left behind -- he had ongoing tax problems.
SB (stacks statement)
The pressures of a college student can take a toll on maintaining relationships and grades. Some students have ways of alleviating the stress.
SB (how she gets rid of stress)
SU-->Texas State has a 24-hour emergency hotline available or you can set up an appointment on the counseling centers website. For Bobcat Update, I’m Jennifer Alvarez.
Last week San Marcos Police were dispatched to the Sanctuary Lofts after receiving a report of a female student on the building's roof. Police were able to talk the woman out of taking any drastic action. An investigation is underway. Her situation is a sad but familiar one. Some students feel overwhelmed.
SB (counselor on always being evaluated)
SU (option) According to the counseling center's website, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students and almost ten percent of students have considered doing it.
SB (Fear of failure is so great)
College students aren’t the only ones affected by extreme stress. Last week an Austin man flew a airplane into an office building because -- according to statements he left behind -- he had ongoing tax problems.
SB (stacks statement)
The pressures of a college student can take a toll on maintaining relationships and grades. Some students have ways of alleviating the stress.
SB (how she gets rid of stress)
SU-->Texas State has a 24-hour emergency hotline available or you can set up an appointment on the counseling centers website. For Bobcat Update, I’m Jennifer Alvarez.
2/23/10
Sydney Liles
Texas State University students have seen something they aren’t used to…snow. Students braved snowy conditions on Tuesday…and some even had a little fun. Whether they were taking pictures…in a snowball fight…or making tiny snowmen…students enjoyed their time in the snow. As it accumulated… the University closed at five Tuesday evening. Classes resumed the next day. Parts of Central Texas saw up to three-inches of snow.
Parker Hans
San Marcos is seeing more construction as the railway company Union Pacific continues to renovate its system. The upgrades stretch from San Antonio to Taylor, which is northeast of Austin. The workers are removing wood, mud and other elements that could cause damage to the trains. According to Union Pacific workers, the renovation in San Marcos should be finished by next week. In the meantime, motorists can expect to face delays if they have to drive near the construction. (Remove the sentence I added if the formatted version is more than a page long.)
Lauren Kendrick
We're only a week into Lent, but some students are finding it hard to stick to their commitments. Lauren Kendrick has more in this Bobcat Update.
SU: The season of Lent is upon us again. Students and faculty are sacrificing things they can't live without in preparation for Easter.
SU: The season of Lent is upon us again. Students and faculty are sacrificing things they can't live without in preparation for Easter.
2/22/10
Colleen Baker
Some areas of San Marcos are showing evidence of economic expansion. Colleen Baker has more in this Bobcat Update.
New businesses have opened on the downtown square. Monroe Hair Studio is an example. Another is the sandwich shop Jimmy Johns.
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Downtown is a prime location for new and old alike. Managers at the Coffee Pot say it's an asset to be in the center of town.
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(You need a different closing--with facts. Tell me why downtown is doing so well.)
For Bobcat Update, I’m Colleen Baker.
New businesses have opened on the downtown square. Monroe Hair Studio is an example. Another is the sandwich shop Jimmy Johns.
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Downtown is a prime location for new and old alike. Managers at the Coffee Pot say it's an asset to be in the center of town.
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(You need a different closing--with facts. Tell me why downtown is doing so well.)
For Bobcat Update, I’m Colleen Baker.
Evan Dennis
Driving is essential for most of us every day, but it can also be dangerous. The most recent available data, from 2008, shows there were just over 14-hundred traffic collisions in San Marcos, eight resulting in fatalities. Several intersections and roads are difficult to navigate for some drivers. Driving hazards include confusing road signs, five-way stops and construction. Another common hazard is that many drivers don't take the time to fully stop before entering intersections. On a section of North Street, the road is narrow and there are no sidewalks for pedestrians, which results in them walking in the road and creating yet another hazard.
April Adams
The city of San Marcos will soon launch some road improvement projects along Sessom Drive. Construction will begin on March 4th to repair drainage inlets and install new culverts near Sessom and North L-B-J Drives. Construction work will stretch all the way to Academy Street. The project is expected to take five to eight weeks, depending on weather conditions. Officials say they hope to get the repairs done quickly since Sessom is a busy street for Texas State students and the general public. This is the first of many road improvement projects scheduled over the next two years.
2/17/10
Tim Leeland
Spring break is fast approaching, and for some at Texas State that means it's time to start shaping up. The university's Recreation Center has more than 100 cardio machines and a variety of free and machine weights. It also provides students with a swimming pool, eight basketball courts, a rockwall and racquetball courts. If you prefer group exercises, they are available as well ranging from yoga to spinning classes. One class -- called the Cat Crunch -- focuses on the abs. So, if you're thinking it's time to shape up for the spring or summer, the Rec Center can help.
2/16/10
Anisia Morales
Texas State students are facing problems when it comes to scheduling appointments at the Student Health Center. Anisia Morales has more in this Bobcat Update.
The health center is being kept busy treating sore throats and a variety of respiratory ailments. The center has added more personnel to handle the increased demand. Student Health Center Associate Director Karen Gordon-Sosby says February has been a busy month.
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Most students have to wait a few days before they can see a doctor. Senior Christie Brantley says it’s hard to get an appointment.
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The Student Health Center’s website provides a way for students to look up over the counter medications. All they have to do is go to the site and click on symptom. Junior Megan Smith says the website is easy to use.
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The health center is being kept busy treating sore throats and a variety of respiratory ailments. The center has added more personnel to handle the increased demand. Student Health Center Associate Director Karen Gordon-Sosby says February has been a busy month.
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Most students have to wait a few days before they can see a doctor. Senior Christie Brantley says it’s hard to get an appointment.
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The Student Health Center’s website provides a way for students to look up over the counter medications. All they have to do is go to the site and click on symptom. Junior Megan Smith says the website is easy to use.
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2/15/10
Liz Guzman
A couple of Texas State fraternities have been raising funds for Haiti relief. Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha have been using their cooking skills to raise money. They call their event Hot dogs for Haiti. The University Bookstore was also involved and handed out t-shirts to anyone who bought food or donated money. The fraternities have raised more than 300 dollars by selling hamburgers for two dollars and hot dogs for a buck.
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San Marcos will be honoring Martin Luther King Junior and President Lyndon Johnson by building a memorial at the intersection of M-L-K and L-B-J Drives.
A committee formed by San Marcos residents is overseeing the project. Recently land at the intersection was transferred from county to city control for the memorial. The committee’s next step is to secure funding for the project, estimated at 150 thousand dollars. Officials say the memorial should be finished by next January.
A committee formed by San Marcos residents is overseeing the project. Recently land at the intersection was transferred from county to city control for the memorial. The committee’s next step is to secure funding for the project, estimated at 150 thousand dollars. Officials say the memorial should be finished by next January.
2/12/10
Parker Hans
San Marcos restaurants are doing their part to help Haiti after an earthquake rocked the country’s capital. Parker Hans has the story:
Tres Hermanas restaurant owner David Chiu thought up the idea for “Dine-Out” for Haiti day after watching news coverage on the disaster. Chiu says he and others want to help.
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A couple of other restaurants will be hosting the “Dine-Out” for Haiti. A portion of their profits will go to an organization that will help the Haitian people.
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Grins is another local restaurant that is participating in the “Dine-Out” for Haiti. Ten-percent of the proceeds will go to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund.
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“Dine-Out” for Haiti begins today and will last until the restaurant doors close. For Bobcat Update, I’m Parker Hans.
Tres Hermanas restaurant owner David Chiu thought up the idea for “Dine-Out” for Haiti day after watching news coverage on the disaster. Chiu says he and others want to help.
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A couple of other restaurants will be hosting the “Dine-Out” for Haiti. A portion of their profits will go to an organization that will help the Haitian people.
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Grins is another local restaurant that is participating in the “Dine-Out” for Haiti. Ten-percent of the proceeds will go to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund.
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“Dine-Out” for Haiti begins today and will last until the restaurant doors close. For Bobcat Update, I’m Parker Hans.
Kara Bell
Sweethearts in San Marcos are attempting to find new ways to bring a little love to their lovers' hearts this Valentine’s Day. Kara Bell has this Bobcat Update.
This Valentine’s Day couples are looking for new ideas to make their lovers smile like never before. Many are looking past the standard box of chocolates, cards and candy to a more romantic and creative approach. Some sweethearts say they know just what their mate would like this Valentine’s Day.
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Some couples, though, prefer just to spend quality time together on Valentine's Day without the pressure of thinking outside the box.
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Stores are well stocked this year in preparation for the holiday, so even the last-minute shopper will find something for their special someone. For Bobcat Update, I’m Kara Bell.
This Valentine’s Day couples are looking for new ideas to make their lovers smile like never before. Many are looking past the standard box of chocolates, cards and candy to a more romantic and creative approach. Some sweethearts say they know just what their mate would like this Valentine’s Day.
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Some couples, though, prefer just to spend quality time together on Valentine's Day without the pressure of thinking outside the box.
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Stores are well stocked this year in preparation for the holiday, so even the last-minute shopper will find something for their special someone. For Bobcat Update, I’m Kara Bell.
Todd Baxley
Starting this week, the Texas State Writing Center will be offering skill enhancement workshops. Todd Baxley has more in this Bobcat Update…
For 25 years, the Writing Center has helped students improve their writing. This week the “Study Skills Smackdown” starts off another semester-long schedule of workshops to help students make better grades.
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Students in freshman composition classes are required to write numerous essays and many professors use an in-class method to test students. For those not used to writing in a college environment, writing an essay may
be a difficult process. Some faculty members encourage the use of the writing center and their workshops.
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Students may also ask for one-on-one help with tutors. They can make an appointment that will last either 25 or 55 minutes. The writing center can help on many different levels.
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Information about the Writing Center can be found on the Texas State website. For Bobcat Update, I’m Todd Baxley.
For 25 years, the Writing Center has helped students improve their writing. This week the “Study Skills Smackdown” starts off another semester-long schedule of workshops to help students make better grades.
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Students in freshman composition classes are required to write numerous essays and many professors use an in-class method to test students. For those not used to writing in a college environment, writing an essay may
be a difficult process. Some faculty members encourage the use of the writing center and their workshops.
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Students may also ask for one-on-one help with tutors. They can make an appointment that will last either 25 or 55 minutes. The writing center can help on many different levels.
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Information about the Writing Center can be found on the Texas State website. For Bobcat Update, I’m Todd Baxley.
Lauren Murphy
Several Texas State students today are bearing a mark signifying the beginning of Lent. Lauren Murphy has the story.
In the weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday, Catholics around the world have been celebrating. Mardi Gras festivities have been seen at Texas State, too. But it’s not all about beads and parties. It's a religious celebration to observe Lent. Texas State Freshman Joey Alvarado says he will make the sacrifices necessary to become a better student.
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Lent is a 40-day period of self-sacrifice during which many individuals fast or give up a favorite past time or luxury. According to a C-N-N report, many students are observing Lent by giving up Facebook, fast food and sweets. Texas State sophomore Michelle Jordan says she's not a participant but many of her friends are.
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The Texas State Catholic Student Center has been hosting services all day to accommodate students. The services started early this morning and are being held well into the evening. For those who aren’t able to go to a formal Ash Wednesday service, Chaplain Bouzard from Christ Chapel has set up a booth in the quad and will be available to students who want to participate.
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The Lent season is a very important time for many different Christian denominations, and Easter will marks the end of this religious season. For Bobcat Update, I’m Lauren Murphy.
In the weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday, Catholics around the world have been celebrating. Mardi Gras festivities have been seen at Texas State, too. But it’s not all about beads and parties. It's a religious celebration to observe Lent. Texas State Freshman Joey Alvarado says he will make the sacrifices necessary to become a better student.
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Lent is a 40-day period of self-sacrifice during which many individuals fast or give up a favorite past time or luxury. According to a C-N-N report, many students are observing Lent by giving up Facebook, fast food and sweets. Texas State sophomore Michelle Jordan says she's not a participant but many of her friends are.
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The Texas State Catholic Student Center has been hosting services all day to accommodate students. The services started early this morning and are being held well into the evening. For those who aren’t able to go to a formal Ash Wednesday service, Chaplain Bouzard from Christ Chapel has set up a booth in the quad and will be available to students who want to participate.
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The Lent season is a very important time for many different Christian denominations, and Easter will marks the end of this religious season. For Bobcat Update, I’m Lauren Murphy.
2/10/10
Denim Pittman
Many Texas State students are searching now for housing they'll need next fall. Denim Pittman tells us more in this Bobcat Update…
Residence Life has to make room for incoming freshmen. Those who live on campus now might not be able to return in the fall because of the limited space available. To decide who will be allowed to return, a lottery system has been set up. Residence Life Assistant Director Megan Dupree says this is the first year for the lottery.
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Many on-campus residents will have to find a new place to live in the fall. Burleson Hall resident Ian Smith says he's going to work this summer to save money for an apartment.
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Some students want to live as close as possible to campus. Sanctuary Lofts Operations Manager Lori Salinas says the search has already begun.
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Other students are finding creative ways to continue living on campus. Christian Taylor is applying to be a Resident Assistant.
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Dupree says that Residence Life tried to get the word out as soon as possible to students and their families.
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Residence Life has to make room for incoming freshmen. Those who live on campus now might not be able to return in the fall because of the limited space available. To decide who will be allowed to return, a lottery system has been set up. Residence Life Assistant Director Megan Dupree says this is the first year for the lottery.
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Many on-campus residents will have to find a new place to live in the fall. Burleson Hall resident Ian Smith says he's going to work this summer to save money for an apartment.
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Some students want to live as close as possible to campus. Sanctuary Lofts Operations Manager Lori Salinas says the search has already begun.
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Other students are finding creative ways to continue living on campus. Christian Taylor is applying to be a Resident Assistant.
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Dupree says that Residence Life tried to get the word out as soon as possible to students and their families.
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April Adams
Texas State University's Instructional Technologies Support division is upgrading the school's TRACS website. April Adams has more in this Bobcat Update…
With the population of Texas State University growing and more faculty, staff and students using online tools, it is important for technology to keep up. The Instructional Technologies Support division will soon launch a new version of the TRACS software program. The idea is to integrate TRACS to work more like a social-networking site, much like Facebook. Assistant Vice President of I-T-S, Dr. Milton Nielsen, says that one goal is to make TRACS more intuitive for students and faculty alike. He says it's essential for the university to keep up with technological demands. Nielsen anticipates that students will make the transition easily because they're familiar with the social-networking trend.
Pre-Mass Communication freshman Chelsea Martin says she would be would be more motivated to learn with the upgraded TRACS.
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The newer version of TRACS will mix old conventions with new ideas, taking advantage of an environment, which focuses on communication and teamwork between students and faculty. Associate Director of University Honors, Diann McCabe, says the update will benefit her students.
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The new version of TRACS is expected to be available to all faculty, staff and students in the fall of 2012. For Bobcat Update, I'm April Adams.
With the population of Texas State University growing and more faculty, staff and students using online tools, it is important for technology to keep up. The Instructional Technologies Support division will soon launch a new version of the TRACS software program. The idea is to integrate TRACS to work more like a social-networking site, much like Facebook. Assistant Vice President of I-T-S, Dr. Milton Nielsen, says that one goal is to make TRACS more intuitive for students and faculty alike. He says it's essential for the university to keep up with technological demands. Nielsen anticipates that students will make the transition easily because they're familiar with the social-networking trend.
Pre-Mass Communication freshman Chelsea Martin says she would be would be more motivated to learn with the upgraded TRACS.
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The newer version of TRACS will mix old conventions with new ideas, taking advantage of an environment, which focuses on communication and teamwork between students and faculty. Associate Director of University Honors, Diann McCabe, says the update will benefit her students.
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The new version of TRACS is expected to be available to all faculty, staff and students in the fall of 2012. For Bobcat Update, I'm April Adams.
Evan Dennis
It won't be long before San Marcos firefighters move in to a new station. Evan Dennis has the story.
Construction on the new San Marcos Central fire station began on January sixth and is nearing completion. It is located at 100 Carlson circle just off of I- 35 south near Aquarena Springs drive. Nearly 270- thousand dollars in federal funds were allocated for the project. Although the weather has slowed construction, Assistant Fire Chief Len Nored says the department hopes to start moving to the station soon.
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The new station is designed with the city's future in mind and offers many amenities to help make firefighters' jobs easier.
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The San Marcos Fire Department serves the city and Texas State University.. This will be San Marcos' fourth station, and all the old stations will remain operational after it opens. Nine new firefighters will also be hired. For Bobcat Update, I'm Evan Dennis.
Construction on the new San Marcos Central fire station began on January sixth and is nearing completion. It is located at 100 Carlson circle just off of I- 35 south near Aquarena Springs drive. Nearly 270- thousand dollars in federal funds were allocated for the project. Although the weather has slowed construction, Assistant Fire Chief Len Nored says the department hopes to start moving to the station soon.
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The new station is designed with the city's future in mind and offers many amenities to help make firefighters' jobs easier.
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The San Marcos Fire Department serves the city and Texas State University.. This will be San Marcos' fourth station, and all the old stations will remain operational after it opens. Nine new firefighters will also be hired. For Bobcat Update, I'm Evan Dennis.
Alex Hering
Texas State University Police say they are logging in to your favorite social networks to catch crimes on campus. Alex Hering has more on the story
There wasn't much evidence left to gather once Sergeant Bran Carpenter arrived at the fire-damaged Lyndon Johnson statue in 2008. But Carpenter says YOU-Tube turned out to be a helpful resource in finding the people who committed the crime. Carpenter says U-P-D will log onto such sites to search for leads.
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Carpenter says YOU-Tube has been helpful in tracking down graffiti and tagger footage. But some students are wary of the police techniques -- fearing that it may be an invasion of privacy
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U-P-D says tracking video evidence online makes sense because it's already publicly available and easy to find.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Alex Hering.
There wasn't much evidence left to gather once Sergeant Bran Carpenter arrived at the fire-damaged Lyndon Johnson statue in 2008. But Carpenter says YOU-Tube turned out to be a helpful resource in finding the people who committed the crime. Carpenter says U-P-D will log onto such sites to search for leads.
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Carpenter says YOU-Tube has been helpful in tracking down graffiti and tagger footage. But some students are wary of the police techniques -- fearing that it may be an invasion of privacy
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U-P-D says tracking video evidence online makes sense because it's already publicly available and easy to find.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Alex Hering.
Joe Doyle
The McCoy College Ambassadors are hosting Business Leadership Week, a series of events designed to engage the campus community in the practice and discussion of business leadership, including the art of the interview. Joe Doyle has more in this Bobcat Update.
Here at the McCoy business college, students are learning skills to help them land the jobs and internships that greatly depend on interviews with Interview Express, a skills program developed by Students in Free Enterprise
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Students are also learning that many of the more casual ways of introducing themselves that they use daily would prove unwise in the business world.
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The Interview Express Skill Building program has been a part of business leadership Week for the past four years. For Bobcat Update, I'm Joe Doyle.
Here at the McCoy business college, students are learning skills to help them land the jobs and internships that greatly depend on interviews with Interview Express, a skills program developed by Students in Free Enterprise
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Students are also learning that many of the more casual ways of introducing themselves that they use daily would prove unwise in the business world.
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The Interview Express Skill Building program has been a part of business leadership Week for the past four years. For Bobcat Update, I'm Joe Doyle.
Colleen Baker
Severe rainstorms have put more than just a damper on student events. Colleen Baker has more in this Bobcat Update.
Several Texas State organizations are adapting to this week's bad weather. The heavy rainfall has created a number of problems for on-campus activities.
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Although the Student Organization Fair was held inside the L-B-J Ballroom, Graduate Research Assistant Dominique McGee says they still felt the weather had a negative impact.
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Some organizations were not so lucky. The Study Abroad Fair, an event held only once each semester, had to be canceled altogether.
The involvement of student radio station K-T-S-W in the Student Organization Fair was also affected due to the rain.
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In the meantime, students are finding ways to stay dry by any means necessary.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Colleen Baker.
Several Texas State organizations are adapting to this week's bad weather. The heavy rainfall has created a number of problems for on-campus activities.
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Although the Student Organization Fair was held inside the L-B-J Ballroom, Graduate Research Assistant Dominique McGee says they still felt the weather had a negative impact.
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Some organizations were not so lucky. The Study Abroad Fair, an event held only once each semester, had to be canceled altogether.
The involvement of student radio station K-T-S-W in the Student Organization Fair was also affected due to the rain.
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In the meantime, students are finding ways to stay dry by any means necessary.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Colleen Baker.
Megan Turney
Business Leadership Week is bringing some big names to Texas State.
Megan Turney has more in this Bobcat Update…
Richard Garriott, a computer gaming entrepreneur and space tourist, spoke
to students Monday about the importance of privatizing the business of
space travel.
Garriott, who spent 30-million dollars to spend 12 days in orbit, told
students that it takes a lot of motivation and hard work to get into space.
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Garriott urged students to stop thinking of space travel as a
something reserved only for astronauts and to pursue space travel
commercially. Garriott said that with modern techonology, space
travel is relatively easy, as the materials needed to send a rocket
into space are all available for purchase on the internet.
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Garriott was the Spotlight Speaker of Business Leadership Week, hosted
by the McCoy College of Business.
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Megan Turney has more in this Bobcat Update…
Richard Garriott, a computer gaming entrepreneur and space tourist, spoke
to students Monday about the importance of privatizing the business of
space travel.
Garriott, who spent 30-million dollars to spend 12 days in orbit, told
students that it takes a lot of motivation and hard work to get into space.
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Garriott urged students to stop thinking of space travel as a
something reserved only for astronauts and to pursue space travel
commercially. Garriott said that with modern techonology, space
travel is relatively easy, as the materials needed to send a rocket
into space are all available for purchase on the internet.
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Garriott was the Spotlight Speaker of Business Leadership Week, hosted
by the McCoy College of Business.
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2/9/10
Joshua Humphreys
Two academic departments at Texas State will soon be changing their names. Joshua Humphreys has more in this Bobcat Update.
The College of Education is changing the names of two departments to follow the example of other schools and universities. This change comes after other major universities began consolidating their education departments to more professional names that better reflect what the department actually does.
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The Department of Educational Administration and Psychological Services is being renamed to the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology. This name will help associate the careers that the departments' students will be entering.
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The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation will also be renamed to the Department of Health and Human Performance. The title encompasses the department's focus on all aspects of health and physical education.
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The Department Chair of Health and Human Performance says these department name changes will not affect any degree plans or classes but will reflect the many programs that each department offers. For Bobcat Update, I'm Joshua Humphreys.
The College of Education is changing the names of two departments to follow the example of other schools and universities. This change comes after other major universities began consolidating their education departments to more professional names that better reflect what the department actually does.
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The Department of Educational Administration and Psychological Services is being renamed to the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology. This name will help associate the careers that the departments' students will be entering.
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The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation will also be renamed to the Department of Health and Human Performance. The title encompasses the department's focus on all aspects of health and physical education.
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The Department Chair of Health and Human Performance says these department name changes will not affect any degree plans or classes but will reflect the many programs that each department offers. For Bobcat Update, I'm Joshua Humphreys.
Lauren Kendrick
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the shelves of San Marcos businesses are stocked full of gift ideas for your sweetheart. Lauren Kendrick has more in this Bobcat Update.
If you still haven't decided on what to get that special person in your life for Valentine's Day, don't worry. H-E-B has a wide array of candy and flowers to choose from at an affordable price.
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The traditional Valentine's Day gifts include chocolate, flowers, and stuffed animals, but that might not be for everyone. Local flower shop, Bizzy B's, has some suggestions for those guys who have no clue what to get their significant other.
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Another helpful suggestion is to plan ahead if you're taking your sweetheart to a restaurant this weekend. Suzanne, owner of Mint Café, says use common sense such as making reservations or calling ahead.
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Whether you're planning to stay in or go out to celebrate Valentine's Day, there are plenty of options around town. Just don't wait until the last minute
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Kendrick
If you still haven't decided on what to get that special person in your life for Valentine's Day, don't worry. H-E-B has a wide array of candy and flowers to choose from at an affordable price.
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The traditional Valentine's Day gifts include chocolate, flowers, and stuffed animals, but that might not be for everyone. Local flower shop, Bizzy B's, has some suggestions for those guys who have no clue what to get their significant other.
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Another helpful suggestion is to plan ahead if you're taking your sweetheart to a restaurant this weekend. Suzanne, owner of Mint Café, says use common sense such as making reservations or calling ahead.
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Whether you're planning to stay in or go out to celebrate Valentine's Day, there are plenty of options around town. Just don't wait until the last minute
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Kendrick
2/8/10
Jennifer Alvarez
The San Marcos City Council may decide soon to allow a form of adult entertainment the city hasn't had before. Jennifer Alvarez has more in this Bobcat Update:
Strip clubs may be in San Marcos' future. Council members began amending an ordinance affecting sexually oriented businesses last month, and the changes make it possible for strip clubs to be created. Some city council members have expressed reservations about allowing strip clubs, but they also recognize that there could be a positive economic effect.
Some students say it's time to bring something a little different to the area.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering possible locations for strip clubs. One condition is that such businesses must contain a 15- hundred foot buffer away from churches, schools, bars, and residential zones. Also included in the ordinance was the allowance of adult bookstores, video stores, and novelty stores. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jennifer Alvarez
Caitlin Irwin
Toyota dealerships are servicing recalled vehicles this week after receiving parts for accelerator pedals. Caitlin Irwin has the story.
According to the company press release, Toyota has tried to accommodate the two-point-three (M) million vehicle owners of recalled models in the U.S.
Toyota dealerships nationwide have extended their hours of operation, many to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in an attempt to help those who aren't available during regular business hours.
The San Marcos Toyota dealership is open later than usual for service needs. Mass Comm. Student Colleen Baker says her 2010 Camry is already scheduled for pedal replacement service next week because of the recall.
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According to Toyota, the company is focused on making this recall simple and trouble-free for its customers.
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In Texas, there have been no reports so far of any accidents related to Toyota's accelerator problem. For Bobcat Update, I'm Caitlin Irwin.
According to the company press release, Toyota has tried to accommodate the two-point-three (M) million vehicle owners of recalled models in the U.S.
Toyota dealerships nationwide have extended their hours of operation, many to 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in an attempt to help those who aren't available during regular business hours.
The San Marcos Toyota dealership is open later than usual for service needs. Mass Comm. Student Colleen Baker says her 2010 Camry is already scheduled for pedal replacement service next week because of the recall.
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According to Toyota, the company is focused on making this recall simple and trouble-free for its customers.
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In Texas, there have been no reports so far of any accidents related to Toyota's accelerator problem. For Bobcat Update, I'm Caitlin Irwin.
Tim Leeland
Texas State University students frustrated by a shortage of on-campus parking may see some improvement soon after a new parking garage is opened. Tim Leeland has more in this Bobcat Update.
Construction of the Matthews Street Garage began in December of 2008. According to Texas State University, it is now 45 percent complete. Some students believe it will improve on-campus parking:
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The Matthews Street Garage will have five levels and hold up to 956 vehicles.
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The parking garage is in the middle of the Texas State campus. It will cost approximately 25 (M) million dollars to complete. University officials say they expect it will open this summer. For Bobcat Update I'm Tim Leeland
11/19/09
Jonathan Wachsmann
Students at Texas State will soon be a source of some much needed energy, and they'll provide it through their exercise. The student recreation center is retro-fitting 30 elliptical machines that will give the equipment the capability of converting exercise into renewable energy. The machines will be connected to the university's power grid. A typical 30-minute workout will convert into 50-watt hours, which is enough to power a computer for 30 minutes. The nearly 20-thousand dollar project will be funded by the Department of Campus Recreation and is set to be unveiled on December 8th at the student recreation center.
Bret Taylor
The San Marcos Southside Community Center will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Feast tomorrow at their location on South Guadalupe. The feast is geared towards less fortunate families in the San Marcos area and starts at Six o'clock P-M. They are expecting two-thousand people to attend. Turkeys have been cooked and provided by Fuschaks Barbeque. In addition to turkey and fixings The Jigglebug Express will be there to provide free rides to kids in the community center parking lot. Admission is free and open to all members of the community.
11/18/09
Colby Howell
A new facebook group regarding school pride has many students talking. The group called "Texas State Traitors" urges students to take pictures of fellow bobcats who wear other schools' clothing. The group has reached almost twelve-hundred members in just a week. Some say that a shirt is just a shirt. Other students say they've had enough- School pride has never been strong at this university and some say wearing colors besides maroon and gold in the quad doesn't help. If your picture is posted, the only way to be removed is to send the group a pic of you either throwing away, burning or donating the shirt to charity.
Timothy Ladusky
Citizens in San Marcos will have to continue to wait for help with traffic problems caused by the trains on Aquarena Springs Dr. The overpass that is supposed to begin at I-35 and travel down the West side of Aquarena Springs. The design phase of the project has been pushed back until May of 2011 and be finished in September of the same year. The overpass will cross in front of Mamacita's Resturant over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks ending at Charles Austin Drive. City officials say the project is could cost up to 22-million dollars and bidding on the project will being in January of 2015
Jesse Moloney
Students at campuses across the country are growing beards and mustaches as part of a No-shave-November campaign. A Holiday that originated in Australia, Called Mo-Vember, combining Mustache and November to celebrate manhood and the changing of the seasons. The celebration has been adopted in the U-S through word of mouth and social networking sites and is now being called Novem-Beard, allowing for all sorts of creative styles. Facial hair popularity is growing at Texas State, and Man-acured styles are causing a hairy situation on campus. Participants are urged not to shave the entire month. The November campaign has even inspired Decem-Beard and Manuary, Leaving men hairy all winter long.
Rena Iglehart
Bobcat Update gets a behind the scene look on the life of a not so average but normal Texas State student. Rena Iglehart has more on this inspiring story.
In an interview before the big speech, Lizzie gives Bobcat Update a peak into her story.
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Like most college students Lizzie enjoys the typical pleasures.
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Later that night Lizzie would be addressing her Texas State peers, for the very first time.
Stand up: Showtime is just a few minutes away but students continue to come to hear the spectacular story of Lizzie Velasquez.
A once empty auditorium is almost full. As students and family wait to hear a unique story.
Even though things are looking up. Times haven't always been so easy.
Family members, audience members and even an old friend were inspired by her determination.
The event was a success. Friends and family express their joy and gratitude for taking another yet another big step.
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For Bobcat Update I'm Rena Iglehart
In an interview before the big speech, Lizzie gives Bobcat Update a peak into her story.
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Like most college students Lizzie enjoys the typical pleasures.
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Later that night Lizzie would be addressing her Texas State peers, for the very first time.
Stand up: Showtime is just a few minutes away but students continue to come to hear the spectacular story of Lizzie Velasquez.
A once empty auditorium is almost full. As students and family wait to hear a unique story.
Even though things are looking up. Times haven't always been so easy.
Family members, audience members and even an old friend were inspired by her determination.
The event was a success. Friends and family express their joy and gratitude for taking another yet another big step.
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Lizzie Velasquez....
For Bobcat Update I'm Rena Iglehart
11/17/09
Lianne Thomas
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Next week most everyone at Texas State will take a break from school-related activities to spend time with family. Bobcat Update's Lianne Thomas asked several people on campus how they'll celebrate the holiday.
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Students are standing up to the Winter Challenge. The Winter Challenge is an initiative to discourage students from driving under the influence of alcohol during the holidays. The Network is a peer group at Texas State, which is leading the challenge to educate students about living healthy lifestyles. The group is asking students to sign pledges not to drink and drive. The message was reinforced with a portable demonstrator -- set up by the University Police Department. The demonstrator allows students to experience what it feels like to drive drunk.
Mitch Shubert
For seniors at Texas State, commencement is right around the corner. For those graduating, students are asked to arrive at commencement an hour beforehand. To get ready for the big day, make sure you purchase the official Texas State cap and gown, which can be ordered from the University bookstore in the L-B-J Student Center, or on the bookstore website. The bookstore also sells graduation announcements, diploma frames, and official Texas State rings.
11/16/09
Ashley Flores
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November 15th through the 20th is National Hunger and Homelessness week. The Student Volunteer Connection in the L-B-J student center has planned programs and events for every day of this week.
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The purpose of the designating this week for events is to help raise poverty and hunger awareness. The Student Volunteer Connection hopes students will gain a better understanding of what it means to be homeless.
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Bridge: If you're unable to make it to this week's events, you can still help feed the hungry.
If you have meal trades and would like to make a difference, you can stop by Harris Dining Hall and donate by simply swiping your card.
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Whether you donate a swipe, a can of food or your time, any little bit will count for something.
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For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.
November 15th through the 20th is National Hunger and Homelessness week. The Student Volunteer Connection in the L-B-J student center has planned programs and events for every day of this week.
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The purpose of the designating this week for events is to help raise poverty and hunger awareness. The Student Volunteer Connection hopes students will gain a better understanding of what it means to be homeless.
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Bridge: If you're unable to make it to this week's events, you can still help feed the hungry.
If you have meal trades and would like to make a difference, you can stop by Harris Dining Hall and donate by simply swiping your card.
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Whether you donate a swipe, a can of food or your time, any little bit will count for something.
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For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.
Amanda Dugan
Credit card companies will no longer have the privilege of soliciting on or near college campuses. Once the CARD Act takes effect after February, credit card companies will be required to let consumers know 21 days before a bill is due. That is a week longer than before. The act will also require individuals under the age of 21 to have a co-signer on their card that has good credit history. Texas State has established a link called Money Savvy Cats to help students learn more about financial responsibilities. Visit v-p-s-a-dot-t-x-state-dot-e-d-u-slash money savvy to learn more.
11/15/09
Hannah Miller
The Hindu festival of Diwali (phonetic spelling?) is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, and San Marcos got a glimpse of it on Saturday night. Hannah Miller has more in this Bobcat Update.
There were speakers at Diwali, a lot of singing, and, of course, decorations. But the Indian Student Association's real reason for bringing almost 400 Westerners and Asians together in a crowded auditorium was not religious.
The night's celebration featured eleven different dances, all meant to give San Marcos a small taste of Indian culture.
The Kuchipudi dance is a representation of Diwali. I-S-A vice president Deepthi Komati performed the dance with her feet not on the floor – but on a gold plate. She balanced a candle on her head, and one in her hand.
Deepthi moved from India two years ago. She's been dancing at Diwali since she was eleven years old.
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Girls decked out in traditional Indian jewelry and dresses performed time-honored Bollywood classics.
And traditional dances were fused with hip hop beats and danced moves to represent the rich diversity of India's culture.
I-S-A President Pawan Gogad remembers celebrating Diwali in India, where festivities last for several days.
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After several high-energy dance performances, the I-S-A served everyone a traditional Indian meal of naan, rice, curry, and vegetable fritters.
After dinner, a string of fusion dances enthralled the crowd, getting some audience members on their feet.
The I-S-A has been celebrating Diwali at Texas State for the past six years. For Texas State's Indian community, sharing their culture with others holds a lot of meaning.
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The festivities are over for now, but Diwali will be back next year, and another three hours of Indian cultural immersion will be sure to go by in the blink of an eye. For Bobcat Update, I'm Hannah Miller.
There were speakers at Diwali, a lot of singing, and, of course, decorations. But the Indian Student Association's real reason for bringing almost 400 Westerners and Asians together in a crowded auditorium was not religious.
The night's celebration featured eleven different dances, all meant to give San Marcos a small taste of Indian culture.
The Kuchipudi dance is a representation of Diwali. I-S-A vice president Deepthi Komati performed the dance with her feet not on the floor – but on a gold plate. She balanced a candle on her head, and one in her hand.
Deepthi moved from India two years ago. She's been dancing at Diwali since she was eleven years old.
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Girls decked out in traditional Indian jewelry and dresses performed time-honored Bollywood classics.
And traditional dances were fused with hip hop beats and danced moves to represent the rich diversity of India's culture.
I-S-A President Pawan Gogad remembers celebrating Diwali in India, where festivities last for several days.
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After several high-energy dance performances, the I-S-A served everyone a traditional Indian meal of naan, rice, curry, and vegetable fritters.
After dinner, a string of fusion dances enthralled the crowd, getting some audience members on their feet.
The I-S-A has been celebrating Diwali at Texas State for the past six years. For Texas State's Indian community, sharing their culture with others holds a lot of meaning.
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The festivities are over for now, but Diwali will be back next year, and another three hours of Indian cultural immersion will be sure to go by in the blink of an eye. For Bobcat Update, I'm Hannah Miller.
11/12/09
Claudia Mickle
An article published last week in U-T's Daily Texan is creating quite a stir. Claudia Mickle has more in this Bobcat Update.
The title: Professors dispute employment value of college degrees -- the article had a good start, but a sour ending. A University of Texas professor said U-T should NOT be compared with Austin Community College or Texas State University. He said U-T's approach is not skills-based training, but rather to guide the leaders of tomorrow in how to think. The professor also described Texas as a regional institution lacking in basic research.
Senior Nate Foss says Texas State is often perceived inaccurately.
SB : (Nate Foss) "First and foremost I think that Texas State gets a bad rep as not a good educational college and since everybody in Texas has this stigma that if your football team is not D-1 and if you're not in the big twelve, that your college must reflect that on the education scale."
Foss says Texas State doesn't have a big marquee name, like U-T, but the university here does offer a lot to be desired..
SB: (Nate Foss) "Beating ACC or UT in a community, you walk through Texas State and you know everybody, you know your professors and if you are going to get a lot more out of the job market from people that you know rather than just some grade or statistic at UT, I think that Texas State people are going to get some great jobs from just the relationships they have with professors and students here."
A requirements for a program that is nationally recognized takes place in a building located right off the Quad.
Stand Up: "The Evans Liberal Arts building is home to the largest Geography program in the country."
This Fall semester alone there are over 613 undergraduate majors for Geography, double that of UT's program of only 310. There are also125 masters students and 70 plus P-h-D students.
Dr. Richard Earl, the undergraduate program coordinator for geography, says the geography department does a good job of preparing students.
SB : (Dr. Earl) "Our program was built on good teaching, good advising and good career placement and counseling. Our students have an excellent record of getting good training and a good education in geography and then going out and securing professional employment."
SB : (Dr. Earl) "Last year we looked at our alumni survey and at least 90 percent of the graduates get professional related careers within one year of graduation."
Stand Up : "Despite what others may say, Texas State has its many achievements. We are the rising star of Texas. For Bobcat Update, I'm Claudia Mickle."
The title: Professors dispute employment value of college degrees -- the article had a good start, but a sour ending. A University of Texas professor said U-T should NOT be compared with Austin Community College or Texas State University. He said U-T's approach is not skills-based training, but rather to guide the leaders of tomorrow in how to think. The professor also described Texas as a regional institution lacking in basic research.
Senior Nate Foss says Texas State is often perceived inaccurately.
SB : (Nate Foss) "First and foremost I think that Texas State gets a bad rep as not a good educational college and since everybody in Texas has this stigma that if your football team is not D-1 and if you're not in the big twelve, that your college must reflect that on the education scale."
Foss says Texas State doesn't have a big marquee name, like U-T, but the university here does offer a lot to be desired..
SB: (Nate Foss) "Beating ACC or UT in a community, you walk through Texas State and you know everybody, you know your professors and if you are going to get a lot more out of the job market from people that you know rather than just some grade or statistic at UT, I think that Texas State people are going to get some great jobs from just the relationships they have with professors and students here."
A requirements for a program that is nationally recognized takes place in a building located right off the Quad.
Stand Up: "The Evans Liberal Arts building is home to the largest Geography program in the country."
This Fall semester alone there are over 613 undergraduate majors for Geography, double that of UT's program of only 310. There are also125 masters students and 70 plus P-h-D students.
Dr. Richard Earl, the undergraduate program coordinator for geography, says the geography department does a good job of preparing students.
SB : (Dr. Earl) "Our program was built on good teaching, good advising and good career placement and counseling. Our students have an excellent record of getting good training and a good education in geography and then going out and securing professional employment."
SB : (Dr. Earl) "Last year we looked at our alumni survey and at least 90 percent of the graduates get professional related careers within one year of graduation."
Stand Up : "Despite what others may say, Texas State has its many achievements. We are the rising star of Texas. For Bobcat Update, I'm Claudia Mickle."
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Old Main could be undergoing renovations soon. The 107-year-old building at Texas State has cracks in the walls and floors due to ground movement as well as water damages from the leaky roof. Assistant Director (of what?) Michael Petty says the roof needs to be replaced to help minimize leaks. Petty says the construction on the roof could begin as early as June and will take at least six months to complete. Petty says the reroofing of Old Main could cost up to one-million-dollars.
Ansel Hildebrand
Students who want to live on-campus housing may face some hurdles. Ansel Hildebrand has more in this Bobcat Update.
Incoming Texas State students who want to live on campus will now be required to receive a bacterial meningitis vaccine before they can get a room.
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A state law requires students at all higher education institutions to get the vaccine in order to live on campus.
Texas State Department of Housing and Residential Life says the vaccine is necessary because meningitis can be very dangerous.
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The university does allow a few exceptions. Students who object due to personal conscience or religious beliefs may sign an affidavit and seek a waiver. Also, physicians may decide against administering the vaccine if they determine it might be detrimental to a student's health.
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Incoming Texas State students who want to live on campus will now be required to receive a bacterial meningitis vaccine before they can get a room.
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A state law requires students at all higher education institutions to get the vaccine in order to live on campus.
Texas State Department of Housing and Residential Life says the vaccine is necessary because meningitis can be very dangerous.
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The university does allow a few exceptions. Students who object due to personal conscience or religious beliefs may sign an affidavit and seek a waiver. Also, physicians may decide against administering the vaccine if they determine it might be detrimental to a student's health.
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Jonathan Wachsmann
Every year the Marine Corps raises money and collects gifts for less-fortunate children during the holidays. This year Alpha Tau Omega, a fraternity at Texas State, is providing support to the cause.
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Giving a little bit goes a long way.
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So far the fraternity's efforts have paid off, with several boxes full of toys and more than 200 dollars raised in less than week. People interested in donating toys or some loose change can find A-T-O in the quad or at one of their two houses located at the intersection of Lindsey and North Street.
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SB: "From my memories…their Christmas better"
So far the fraternity's efforts have paid off, with several boxes full of toys and more than 200 dollars raised in less than week. People interested in donating toys or some loose change can find A-T-O in the quad or at one of their two houses located at the intersection of Lindsey and North Street.
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11/11/09
Nathan Estrada
Stargazers in San Marcos can view the universe from a unique perspective. An observatory is open at Texas State on Wednesday nights on the top floor of the Supple Science Building on the university's west campus. The observatory has been in operation for several years, but many students and faculty don't even know it exists. Texas State Physics professor Russell Doescher (Doh-share) is usually on hand to offer interpretations on what can be seen. The observatory opens at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Rena Iglehart
Intramural sports continues to attract students as fans and participants at Texas State. Indoor soccer claimed victories in all six categories in last week's championships and, just yesterday, women's volleyball spiked in a new champion, Team Toxic. Due to bad weather, intramural football championships were pushed back to Monday. Intramural basketball remains the most popular sport. Sign-up for basketball begins early next spring.
11/10/09
Rhe-Anne Cannaday
Bobcat Update's Rhe-Anne Cannaday spoke to several Texas State students about the fatal shootings at Fort Hood last week.
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Texas State students wanting to work in water resources had the chance to stop by the Environmental Job Fair on Tuesday. The event, held in the L-B-J Ballroom, featured several potential employers including Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Water Development Board. Most of the organizations were seeking students to fill internships or, in some cases, full-time positions. An advisor with Career Services says several hundred students attended the fair. The next event sponsored by Career Services will be the Summer Job Fair next spring.
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Push America is getting a big push this week from members of a Texas State fraternity. Push America promotes volunteerism and education awareness for people with disabilities. Drawing attention to the group's effort is the fraternity Pi Kappa Phi, which has earned about 20 million dollars for Push America over the past two decades. You can find frat members on their scaffold this week. Seventy members will be alternating shifts and manning the quad 24-seven, to raise five thousand dollars. The deadline for donating to the cause is this Friday.
11/9/09
Timothy Ladusky
The grass is green and the boys are back. After setting multiple records last season, the Bobcats baseball team is already gearing up for another run. Timothy Ladusky has more on this Bobcat Update.
The Bobcats won 41 games last year, which set a team record and won them a conference championship. Junior outfielder Bret Atwood says the off-season is a good time for the team to work on the basics:
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Standup: After having a record setting year and winning a S-L-C championship, Coach Ty Harrington and the Bobcats are already getting for next year.
Bobcat pitchers and hitters report every afternoon to work on the fundamentals. Pitchers work with pitching coach Derek Matlock on technique and conditioning.
While Bobcat hitters take their cuts in the cage, the pitching staff has its own routines. Junior Outfielder Cody Gambill says that the pitchers will be even better this coming year.
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Drop the standup -- This is fall. You can't say that spring is "right around the corner." Plus, "the smell of victory" is cliche and nonsensical. Give me a different closing statement. Cover it with B-Roll. Standup: With spring right around the corner the smell of victory is already in the air for Bobcat Update I'm Timothy Ladusky.
The Bobcats won 41 games last year, which set a team record and won them a conference championship. Junior outfielder Bret Atwood says the off-season is a good time for the team to work on the basics:
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Standup: After having a record setting year and winning a S-L-C championship, Coach Ty Harrington and the Bobcats are already getting for next year.
Bobcat pitchers and hitters report every afternoon to work on the fundamentals. Pitchers work with pitching coach Derek Matlock on technique and conditioning.
While Bobcat hitters take their cuts in the cage, the pitching staff has its own routines. Junior Outfielder Cody Gambill says that the pitchers will be even better this coming year.
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Drop the standup -- This is fall. You can't say that spring is "right around the corner." Plus, "the smell of victory" is cliche and nonsensical. Give me a different closing statement. Cover it with B-Roll. Standup: With spring right around the corner the smell of victory is already in the air for Bobcat Update I'm Timothy Ladusky.
Colby Howell
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The Texas State football program is working toward a move from the Football Championship Subdivision to the Football Bowl Subdivision. With an enrollment of more than 30-thousand students, Texas State is one of the largest schools NOT to play in the F-B-S. The process, if successful, should be completed in 2012, but there are mixed reviews regarding The Drive.
SB: "I am not for it because I'm a really big sports fan and I don't wanna see them... I think there's a good chance they'll struggle at the next level."
SB: "Nah, I don't think it's a bad idea. At first, I definitely thought it was something that was , like "Why are we doing this." If you can't even win, but then after everybody starts putting support into the program we see how Texas State athletics can definitely change and became better."
One of the requirements for the jump is a minimum average attendance of 15-thousand at home games. Such a benchmark seems possible for the Bobcats, because at their homecoming game two weeks ago the team drew a near capacity crowd. The next game at Bobcat Stadium will be this Saturday night versus McNeese State. For Bobcat Update, I'm Colby Howell.
The Texas State football program is working toward a move from the Football Championship Subdivision to the Football Bowl Subdivision. With an enrollment of more than 30-thousand students, Texas State is one of the largest schools NOT to play in the F-B-S. The process, if successful, should be completed in 2012, but there are mixed reviews regarding The Drive.
SB: "I am not for it because I'm a really big sports fan and I don't wanna see them... I think there's a good chance they'll struggle at the next level."
SB: "Nah, I don't think it's a bad idea. At first, I definitely thought it was something that was , like "Why are we doing this." If you can't even win, but then after everybody starts putting support into the program we see how Texas State athletics can definitely change and became better."
One of the requirements for the jump is a minimum average attendance of 15-thousand at home games. Such a benchmark seems possible for the Bobcats, because at their homecoming game two weeks ago the team drew a near capacity crowd. The next game at Bobcat Stadium will be this Saturday night versus McNeese State. For Bobcat Update, I'm Colby Howell.
Jesse Moloney
Today is Veterans’ Day -- a day of remembrance. And, in this Bobcat Update, Jesse Moloney tells us how San Marcos residents have been observing the event.
Downtown San Marcos was shut down Saturday morning to make way for a record 80 entries in this year's Veterans’ Day Parade.
Families, friends and flags surrounded the Square as Parade Master of Ceremonies and Vietnam Vet Alan Camaron sang to the crowd preparing them for the spirited caravan of floats.
Camaron says the amount of work to prepare for the parade is amazing.
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Kiwanis club members invited children of all ages to bring their bikes to the square to be decorated and to participate in the parade.
Retired Sergeant First Class Alicia Pineda says it's important for children to understand why these celebrations are held.
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Onlookers waved to government officials and veterans while being entertained by marching bands. Veterans say the sacrifices of their fellow soldiers must be remembered.
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The parade's grand marshal was George Kumpe, who was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service in the U-S Army during the Vietnam War.
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Downtown San Marcos was shut down Saturday morning to make way for a record 80 entries in this year's Veterans’ Day Parade.
Families, friends and flags surrounded the Square as Parade Master of Ceremonies and Vietnam Vet Alan Camaron sang to the crowd preparing them for the spirited caravan of floats.
Camaron says the amount of work to prepare for the parade is amazing.
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Kiwanis club members invited children of all ages to bring their bikes to the square to be decorated and to participate in the parade.
Retired Sergeant First Class Alicia Pineda says it's important for children to understand why these celebrations are held.
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Onlookers waved to government officials and veterans while being entertained by marching bands. Veterans say the sacrifices of their fellow soldiers must be remembered.
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The parade's grand marshal was George Kumpe, who was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service in the U-S Army during the Vietnam War.
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11/5/09
Jessica Elmore
Thieves have been targeting vehicles parked on the Texas State campus. Jessica Elmore has more in this Bobcat Update.
For months now, the I-H-35 corridor has provided burglars with an array of opportunities. The number of car break-ins has become so prevalent that the University Police Department is now joining forces with other area police departments to catch the thieves.
Police say they believe the criminals are non-students. U-P-D captain Rickey Lattie says the same group may be responsible for a string of break-ins. Lattie says the thieves are showing no respect for property and are doing incredible amounts of damage. Lattie says it's important not to provide bait for the burglars.
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Thieves often go after radio and stereo equipment, G-P-S devices, laptops and purses. Many students feel uneasy about the break-ins and are taking precautions to protect themselves.
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Several campus parking lots have been hit and the burglaries are often happening in the early morning hours between 2 and 6. The lots are vulnerable because most Texas State parking lots don't have surveillance cameras. To try to curb the amount of burglaries, the U-P-D has increased patrols on campus.
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Police say they believe the criminals are non-students. U-P-D captain Rickey Lattie says the same group may be responsible for a string of break-ins. Lattie says the thieves are showing no respect for property and are doing incredible amounts of damage. Lattie says it's important not to provide bait for the burglars.
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Thieves often go after radio and stereo equipment, G-P-S devices, laptops and purses. Many students feel uneasy about the break-ins and are taking precautions to protect themselves.
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Several campus parking lots have been hit and the burglaries are often happening in the early morning hours between 2 and 6. The lots are vulnerable because most Texas State parking lots don't have surveillance cameras. To try to curb the amount of burglaries, the U-P-D has increased patrols on campus.
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A celebration of peace -- that's how an event at Texas State is being described. Mitch Shubert attended a poetry reading hosted by the Modern Languages Department, and he files this report:
"Paz! Y Daniel!"-quoteTo remind her audience of the evening's theme, Dr. Maria Echeverria would stand and call out "Paz Y Daniel" or Peace and Daniel.. The event, a poetry and musical performance by students, was a celebration of peace and the life of Daniel Frouman, who died last summer. Daniel was a Spanish teacher at Texas State who had recently passed his med school exams. Maria Echeverria remembers Daniel as being the type of person who brought passion into everything he set his mind to.
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Texas State students and faculty read from poems, shared their thoughts, even played music. The chosen poems transcended time, location, topic, even language. English samples included works by Shakespeare, Poe, Bukowski, and Whitman. Others chose to read Spanish-influenced poetry, Don Quixote, Santiasco's La Linea Roja, Cristobal's "Al Mas el Futuro." Alba Meglar reminded attendees that poetry may not always be understood but can always be enjoyed.
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One of the students who attended, Cassie Kitchen, said the event was a success.
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For those who attended the event, they got a glimpse into a life lived to the fullest, along with the ever-present theme of peace. After all, according to Plato, poetry is nearer to vital truth than history. We can all learn a little something from that. For Bobcat Update, I'm Mitch Shubert.
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11/4/09
Ashley Flores
Students may have to pay a hefty price if caught downloading material illegally from the Internet. Ashley Flores has more in this Bobcat Update.
It may seem innocent at first. You tell yourself it's just this one time. One song won't hurt anyone. Then you get an e-mail that says you've been busted. Some students are unaware of the university policy on downloading material from such websites as Limewire or Ares.
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When students activate a Texas State Net I-D, they agree to the Appropriate Use Policy that states the student will not use university resources to download unauthorized materials. Texas State senior Joseph Adenji says the policy is wise and thinks nothing good can come from downloading illegal files.
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The Recording Industry Association of America is the watchdog that looks for students engaging in illegal activity. Once the association spots prohibited downloading it sends the university a complaint which includes the I-P address of the computer. Some students don't appreciate this and feel it's unfair to pay for music.
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Bridge- "If you want to download music there are alternative sites, such as hulu, myspace or even youtube."
Students who refuse to comply with the rules and continue to download illegally face consequences that can cost a lot more than 99 cents per song. According to the Texas State website, offenders face paying fines of up to 150-thousand dollars for each movie or song that has been illegally acquired or shared. That makes 99 cents seem like a bargain after all. For Bobcat Update I'm Ashley Flores.
It may seem innocent at first. You tell yourself it's just this one time. One song won't hurt anyone. Then you get an e-mail that says you've been busted. Some students are unaware of the university policy on downloading material from such websites as Limewire or Ares.
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When students activate a Texas State Net I-D, they agree to the Appropriate Use Policy that states the student will not use university resources to download unauthorized materials. Texas State senior Joseph Adenji says the policy is wise and thinks nothing good can come from downloading illegal files.
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The Recording Industry Association of America is the watchdog that looks for students engaging in illegal activity. Once the association spots prohibited downloading it sends the university a complaint which includes the I-P address of the computer. Some students don't appreciate this and feel it's unfair to pay for music.
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Bridge- "If you want to download music there are alternative sites, such as hulu, myspace or even youtube."
Students who refuse to comply with the rules and continue to download illegally face consequences that can cost a lot more than 99 cents per song. According to the Texas State website, offenders face paying fines of up to 150-thousand dollars for each movie or song that has been illegally acquired or shared. That makes 99 cents seem like a bargain after all. For Bobcat Update I'm Ashley Flores.
Amanda Bayer
One city council race has been decided in San Marcos; another is still up in the air. Incumbent John Thomaides was reelected yesterday defeating Monica Garcia and Anita Fuller. However, another city council race has yet to be determined. Ryan Thomason is three votes shy of the 50 percent he needs to be declared the victor. A recount is expected, and if that doesn't change the outcome, a runoff will be necessary. Of his opponents in the race, the top vote-getter was Lisa Marie Coppoletta. County officials say only seven percent of the eligible voters turned out for yesterday's election.
11/3/09
Sarah Hudiburg
It's called the Central Texas version of the Cannes Film Festival. It's the Bobcat Tube Video Contest. Participants create a three-minute video collage entitled, "A Slice of My Life at Texas State
Rhe-Anne Cannaday
A network television correspondent visited Texas State University this week. Bobcat Update's Rhe-Anne Cannaday was among a group of Mass Communication students he talked with, and she filed this report:
John Quinnones, a reporter for A-B-C's 20-20 and the news show What Would You Do?, spoke with students about his life, career and his new book. After lecturing, Quinnes sat with a small group of students over pizza and discussed the thought-provoking journalism he is known for. Students asked questions about trends in society and the media today.
(Quinnones...15...something back)
Mass Communications Professor Kym Fox says she welcomes the opportunity for students to hear from a successful former student.
(Fox...13sec...got started)
(Cannaday...15sec...I'm Rhe-Anne Cannaday)
John Quinnones, a reporter for A-B-C's 20-20 and the news show What Would You Do?, spoke with students about his life, career and his new book. After lecturing, Quinnes sat with a small group of students over pizza and discussed the thought-provoking journalism he is known for. Students asked questions about trends in society and the media today.
(Quinnones...15...something back)
Mass Communications Professor Kym Fox says she welcomes the opportunity for students to hear from a successful former student.
(Fox...13sec...got started)
(Cannaday...15sec...I'm Rhe-Anne Cannaday)
Summer Ratliff
San Marcos motorists may see some street changes soon as part of the city's Downtown Master Plan. The City Council is considering changing some one-way streets to two-way. You need to attribute this to a source since you did not cover the meeting first hand. And the Council has decided to widen downtown streets and lower the speed limit to make it easier for bikers to navigate alongside motorists. The city's master plan also includes widening sidewalks and adding benches and trees. The street changes are expected to start within the next two years.
Jonathan Wachsmann
Suicide prevention experts are ready and willing to help at Texas State. That reminder is needed in light of a recent suicide of a freshman. Jonathan Wachsmann (walks-men) has more in this Bobcat Update.
Twenty-three-year-old David Edwards of Kerrville was discovered by his brother James Edwards early on the morning of October 26th. The body was found with a suicide note in an abandoned building by Spring Lake, near the two brother's off-campus apartment. The investigation continues.
Karen Gordon-Sosby, associate director of the Student Health Center, says depression is common among students, but help is available.
SB: "o/c: __________" (13 seconds)
Freshmen Chemistry major Allison McGlamory says she believes it's important to be aware of university resources, especially in cases such as this.
SB: "o/c ___________" (7 seconds)
Students who believe they, or a friend, need immediate assistance can go to the counseling center located on the fifth floor in the L-B-J Student Center or visit the Student Health Center to receive professional advising. If the two locations are closed, students are encouraged to call the crisis hotline at 1-877-466-0660 where there are people available to speak 24-hours a day.
Stand up: "I'm Jonathan Wachsmann (6 seconds)
Twenty-three-year-old David Edwards of Kerrville was discovered by his brother James Edwards early on the morning of October 26th. The body was found with a suicide note in an abandoned building by Spring Lake, near the two brother's off-campus apartment. The investigation continues.
Karen Gordon-Sosby, associate director of the Student Health Center, says depression is common among students, but help is available.
SB: "o/c: __________" (13 seconds)
Freshmen Chemistry major Allison McGlamory says she believes it's important to be aware of university resources, especially in cases such as this.
SB: "o/c ___________" (7 seconds)
Students who believe they, or a friend, need immediate assistance can go to the counseling center located on the fifth floor in the L-B-J Student Center or visit the Student Health Center to receive professional advising. If the two locations are closed, students are encouraged to call the crisis hotline at 1-877-466-0660 where there are people available to speak 24-hours a day.
Stand up: "I'm Jonathan Wachsmann (6 seconds)
11/2/09
Nick Loftis
The Texas State volleyball team is looking to defend its title as the Southland Conference Champs. Nick Loftis has more in this Bobcat Update.
The women are on a five-game winning streak. Their last win at Mcneese State puts them at 8-3 on the year for conference play and settles them into third place just behind Central Arkansas and Sam Houston State. Coach Karen Chisum is more than happy with the play of her team as the season nears the end.
SB
The Southland Conference Tournament begins November 20th. Coach Chisum says the team will be ready for San Antonio and will bring some weapons.
SB
The team has its eyes set on the Conference Tournament trophy. The Bobcats already have four of them, the last one in 2007.
Standup: "There are only four games left on the schedule until the conference tournament. We'll host Lamar Thursday and Sam Houston on Saturday, so come out and support the Lady Bobcats, for Bobcat Update I'm Nick Loftis.
The women are on a five-game winning streak. Their last win at Mcneese State puts them at 8-3 on the year for conference play and settles them into third place just behind Central Arkansas and Sam Houston State. Coach Karen Chisum is more than happy with the play of her team as the season nears the end.
SB
The Southland Conference Tournament begins November 20th. Coach Chisum says the team will be ready for San Antonio and will bring some weapons.
SB
The team has its eyes set on the Conference Tournament trophy. The Bobcats already have four of them, the last one in 2007.
Standup: "There are only four games left on the schedule until the conference tournament. We'll host Lamar Thursday and Sam Houston on Saturday, so come out and support the Lady Bobcats, for Bobcat Update I'm Nick Loftis.
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