Some banks are charging more for you to do business with them. The cost of debit card transactions is going up. The banks are reacting to new regulations that went into effect earlier this month. In this Bobcat Update, Ashley Flores tells us how the changes might affect you.
(STAND-UP: With some banks implementing new fees, swiping a debit card to make a purchase could mean an extra charge out of your pocket.)
Starting in early 2012, Bank of America account holders will be charged a five-dollar monthly fee just for using their debit card anywhere it is accepted.
SB: Kathryn Whitbeck, Vocal Performance Freshmen "...something that's mine."
Chase and Wells Fargo are now testing out a three-dollar monthly debit card fee in select markets. Neither bank says when it will make a final decision on the card charge.
SB: Tatiana Salazar, Mass Communications Senior "...of my account."
Many have decided to change banks.
SB: Josh Richardson, Manufacturing Engineering Sophomore "...a credit union."
SB: Salazar "...a credit union."
Others are still weighing the pros and cons.
SB: Kyle Amstutz, Physics Freshmen "to my switch."
But not every customer is worried.
SB: Adrian Omar Ramirez, Journalism Junior "service for me."
Regardless of which bank they use, customers should review their account statements for changes in their checking fees.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
10/20/11
10/19/11
Amanda Pena
Students are in the quad this afternoon donating the shirts right off their backs -- literally. It's to help those who lost their clothing in the recent Bastrop fires. A Texas State student organization called Fashion Nation is coordinating the effort. The group is also letting people know about their upcoming fashion show, which will be held on November 18th. After the fashion show, all of the clothing will be taken to Bastrop to be distributed to families in need. Donations will be accepted today and tomorrow in the quad.
10/18/11
Kendra Davidson
Mass Communication students at Texas State are learning from the pros this week. A four-day conference featuring numerous workshops, sessions and interviews is underway. Mass Comm Week gives students an opportunity to interact with professionals and alumni. Tonight's featured speaker will be Bob Metcalfe, who helped develop the Internet. Mass Comm Week wraps up tomorrow night with a screening of Page One-Inside the New York Times. The film will be shown at Evans Auditorium.
Beth Brinkman
Cell phones, Facebook, Twitter. Most of us are connected in some way through technology. And now many San Marcos businesses are using these tools to reach their customers. Beth Brinkman has more in this Bobcat Update.
For many, browsing through text messages or twitter feeds is a daily occurrence. Some San Marcos businesses are aware of the trends and they're finding ways to cash in by using social media.
SB: Rachel Gardener, Mochas and Javas employee (...word out there.)
Businesses such as Nephews, Jimmy Johns and Mochas and Javas have started using social media as a more efficient, less costly way to market themselves.
SB: Jon Zmikly, Adjunct Lecturer (to their group).
STANDUP: With the increased use of social media, such as twitter and Facebook, it's no wonder that businesses like Mochas and Javas are using them to reach out to their customers. For Bobcat Update, I'm Beth Brinkman.
For many, browsing through text messages or twitter feeds is a daily occurrence. Some San Marcos businesses are aware of the trends and they're finding ways to cash in by using social media.
SB: Rachel Gardener, Mochas and Javas employee (...word out there.)
Businesses such as Nephews, Jimmy Johns and Mochas and Javas have started using social media as a more efficient, less costly way to market themselves.
SB: Jon Zmikly, Adjunct Lecturer (to their group).
STANDUP: With the increased use of social media, such as twitter and Facebook, it's no wonder that businesses like Mochas and Javas are using them to reach out to their customers. For Bobcat Update, I'm Beth Brinkman.
Emilie Hernandez
Intramural sports is a great option for students who want to find a way to have fun with friends and throw in a little competition as well. Emilie Hernandez has more.
Many Texas State students want to compete. Team sports can be a lot of fun, and they're available to all.
<Sound bite Andi Cruz>……likes the competitiveness of intramurals
Intramural sports give students the opportunity to not only commit to a sport they like but be part of a team as well.
<Sound bite Trevon – Intramural Sports Coordinator>…explaining what sports are available
But, for some students, intramural games are more than just a competition.
<Emilie Stand up> If you miss team sports in high school……..intramural sports here at Texas State could be the solution to fill that void.
<Sound bite Mark> Start with him on camera speaking about students playing intramurals to fulfill their glory days in high school..talks about how competitive some of the organizations can get, then transition to b-roll and back to him.
Whether you're trying to relive your glory days from high school or simply trying to stay in shape and have some fun doing it, intramural sports can meet your needs. Not only do you get to compete, you can also build lasting relationships doing something you love. For Bobcat Update, I'm Emilie Hernandez.
Many Texas State students want to compete. Team sports can be a lot of fun, and they're available to all.
<Sound bite Andi Cruz>……likes the competitiveness of intramurals
Intramural sports give students the opportunity to not only commit to a sport they like but be part of a team as well.
<Sound bite Trevon – Intramural Sports Coordinator>…explaining what sports are available
But, for some students, intramural games are more than just a competition.
<Emilie Stand up> If you miss team sports in high school……..intramural sports here at Texas State could be the solution to fill that void.
<Sound bite Mark> Start with him on camera speaking about students playing intramurals to fulfill their glory days in high school..talks about how competitive some of the organizations can get, then transition to b-roll and back to him.
Whether you're trying to relive your glory days from high school or simply trying to stay in shape and have some fun doing it, intramural sports can meet your needs. Not only do you get to compete, you can also build lasting relationships doing something you love. For Bobcat Update, I'm Emilie Hernandez.
10/17/11
Jessica Buck
Tonight Texas State Volleyball team will take on U-T Arlington at Strahan Colesium. The Bobcats hope to improve their win streak to 8. They are currently 7 and 1 in conference play. Tonight's game is the annual "Bobcats Against Breast Cancer" game. The team will be raising money with a silent auction during the game with proceeds going to the Central Texas Medical Center. Game time is at 6:30. Wear a pink shirt for free admission.
Leocadia O'Brien
Drought and recent wildfires have heightened public awareness to a few unsung heroes...the Hays County Firefighters. Leocadia O'Brien has more...
The sirens blare letting you know to get over to the shoulder and out of the way, but there is more to know about your local firemen. They're volunteers and go through rigorous training, including an 80-hour orientation.
(SB: Carroll)
But the benefits prove worth it in the end.
(SB: Guys about saving lives)
Especially to those who have had dreams of this since they were little.
(SB: Price)
However, they all pretty much agree on what can be the downside.
(SB: Mustache guy)
And it's even harder on the newbies.
(SB: Lopez)
But the most appealing part of this job...
(SB: Captain Carroll)
(Stand Up) Firefighters come to work every day knowing their lives are at risk, but these guys wouldn't have it any other way. For Bobcat Update, I'm Leocadia O'Brien.
The sirens blare letting you know to get over to the shoulder and out of the way, but there is more to know about your local firemen. They're volunteers and go through rigorous training, including an 80-hour orientation.
(SB: Carroll)
But the benefits prove worth it in the end.
(SB: Guys about saving lives)
Especially to those who have had dreams of this since they were little.
(SB: Price)
However, they all pretty much agree on what can be the downside.
(SB: Mustache guy)
And it's even harder on the newbies.
(SB: Lopez)
But the most appealing part of this job...
(SB: Captain Carroll)
(Stand Up) Firefighters come to work every day knowing their lives are at risk, but these guys wouldn't have it any other way. For Bobcat Update, I'm Leocadia O'Brien.
Aspen Streety
Registration for the spring semester has begun at Texas State, and some students are finding the process to be frustrating. The university's new registration system is difficult to navigate because it's very different from the system that was replaced. Registration will continue through November fourth. Before logging in, students should check to see when their access periods are. If you have any questions, contact the Registrar's Office.
Kelsey Manning
Getting your morning caffeine fix may be doing more than helping you stay awake in class. A new study by the Harvard School of Public Health says that regular consumption of coffee can help lower the risk of depression by up to 20 percent, especially in college-aged women. The researchers recommend drinking up to four cups a day, but advise to keep a minimum any added sweeteners.
Kaitlin Heaney
Sun worshipers who want to maintain their tan during the cooler months ahead may have to use a bed or a bottle to maintain their appearance. Katy Heaney tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
Keeping your tan in the winter months can be easy if you're willing to use a tanning salon or buy sprays and lotions. Darque Tan offers a range of services.
SB: It's more of a personal preference whether you would rather lay in a bed or if you're not wanting to get the UVA/UVB rays in you. You can always use the mystic. Our mystic, is actually, we use airbrush solution versus the mystic solution, so it's going to give you a more natural color. (Kaela Rettinger, Darque Tan Employee)
Spray tans are preferable for those who concerned about the potential harmful effects of U-V-A/U-V-B rays.
SB:I love it actually, I mean yeah it kinda sucks that it wears off and you have to keep going back but I'd rather save 10 minutes of spraying here then going through a whole years worth of having cancer. (Ghazaleh Shahvandi, Freshman)
SB: I'm super pale and I don't burn, but I don't tan. So I really do have to do mystic tan cause so many people are so tan around Texas State. So I feel I'd be the most palest person around campus. (Kat LaVally, Freshman)
STANDUP: Using tanning salons can give you that summer, glow you want, but can be expensive. Drugstores and makeup stores also offer tanning lotions and sprays.
Sephora and other makeup stores offer a variety of sprays and lotions which vary in price. Such items can also be found online.
SB: I use fake tanner every now and then to bronze up a little bit but I don't ever go into a tanning salon (Justine Osina, Freshman)
Shahvandi says although lotions and sprays from drugstores are cheaper than salons, she's received better results at salons. For Bobcat Update, I'm Katy Heaney.
Keeping your tan in the winter months can be easy if you're willing to use a tanning salon or buy sprays and lotions. Darque Tan offers a range of services.
SB: It's more of a personal preference whether you would rather lay in a bed or if you're not wanting to get the UVA/UVB rays in you. You can always use the mystic. Our mystic, is actually, we use airbrush solution versus the mystic solution, so it's going to give you a more natural color. (Kaela Rettinger, Darque Tan Employee)
Spray tans are preferable for those who concerned about the potential harmful effects of U-V-A/U-V-B rays.
SB:I love it actually, I mean yeah it kinda sucks that it wears off and you have to keep going back but I'd rather save 10 minutes of spraying here then going through a whole years worth of having cancer. (Ghazaleh Shahvandi, Freshman)
SB: I'm super pale and I don't burn, but I don't tan. So I really do have to do mystic tan cause so many people are so tan around Texas State. So I feel I'd be the most palest person around campus. (Kat LaVally, Freshman)
STANDUP: Using tanning salons can give you that summer, glow you want, but can be expensive. Drugstores and makeup stores also offer tanning lotions and sprays.
Sephora and other makeup stores offer a variety of sprays and lotions which vary in price. Such items can also be found online.
SB: I use fake tanner every now and then to bronze up a little bit but I don't ever go into a tanning salon (Justine Osina, Freshman)
Shahvandi says although lotions and sprays from drugstores are cheaper than salons, she's received better results at salons. For Bobcat Update, I'm Katy Heaney.
Cambrian Pichon
Tail-gaters attending Texas State's homecoming game will notice a lot of new construction at the stadium this year. Cambrian Pichon tells us more, in this Bobcat Update.
The football stadium is being expanded to get ready for competition in the Western Athletic Conference next year, but the construction shouldn't affect tail-gaters when they gather for the homecoming game October 29th.
Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Don Coryell says tailgating will be in the same location it's always been.
Bite: "Tailgating for homecoming will be in the Coliseum parking lot. There are some good parking spots here near the Coliseum for those who arrive here early but we still provide buses to pick up students from different locations for the games. We hope to have a good turnout."
The North Side Complex is scheduled for completion in June 2012 in time for the next season.
Site Manager Joe Thompson says the construction crews are working hard.
Bite: "We work 40 hours in six days a week, except for home game days."
Thompson said one thing is for sure.
"There are not enough hours in a day."
For Bobcat Update, I'm Cambrian Pichon.
The football stadium is being expanded to get ready for competition in the Western Athletic Conference next year, but the construction shouldn't affect tail-gaters when they gather for the homecoming game October 29th.
Associate Athletic Director for External Operations Don Coryell says tailgating will be in the same location it's always been.
Bite: "Tailgating for homecoming will be in the Coliseum parking lot. There are some good parking spots here near the Coliseum for those who arrive here early but we still provide buses to pick up students from different locations for the games. We hope to have a good turnout."
The North Side Complex is scheduled for completion in June 2012 in time for the next season.
Site Manager Joe Thompson says the construction crews are working hard.
Bite: "We work 40 hours in six days a week, except for home game days."
Thompson said one thing is for sure.
"There are not enough hours in a day."
For Bobcat Update, I'm Cambrian Pichon.
10/14/11
Assignments - Week of Oct. 17-Oct. 20
So.Hays Firefighters-O'Brien-PKG carryover (Thurs)
Tailgate-Construction-Pichon-PKG carryover (Wed)
Tanning-Staying tanned-Heaney PKG carryover (Thurs)
Mass Comm Week-Phillips, Juarez & Hughes-Montage (Thurs)
ATM Fees Going Up-Flores-PKG (Thurs)
Businesses Using Social Media-Brinkman-PKG (Wed)
Volleyball-Buck-VO (Wed)
Spring Registration-Streety VO (Wed)
Harvard Study Coffee Depression-Manning-VO (Wed)
Intramurals-Hernandez-PKG (Wed)
Road Projects-Zuniga-VO (Thurs)
Mass Comm Week-Davidson-VO (airs Wedn)
Pink Breast Cancer Awareness-Newcomb-VO (Thurs)
Food Bank-Holiday Service-Doyle PKG carryover
Tailgate-Construction-Pichon-PKG carryover (Wed)
Tanning-Staying tanned-Heaney PKG carryover (Thurs)
Mass Comm Week-Phillips, Juarez & Hughes-Montage (Thurs)
ATM Fees Going Up-Flores-PKG (Thurs)
Businesses Using Social Media-Brinkman-PKG (Wed)
Volleyball-Buck-VO (Wed)
Spring Registration-Streety VO (Wed)
Harvard Study Coffee Depression-Manning-VO (Wed)
Intramurals-Hernandez-PKG (Wed)
Road Projects-Zuniga-VO (Thurs)
Mass Comm Week-Davidson-VO (airs Wedn)
Pink Breast Cancer Awareness-Newcomb-VO (Thurs)
Food Bank-Holiday Service-Doyle PKG carryover
10/13/11
Jaclyn Doan
If you find yourself yawning in class, you're not alone. A recent study by Brown University shows that college students are sleep deprived. That comes as no surprise after you walk around campus. Boko's Living Room is a favorite spot for a mid-day nap. With a student I-D or driver's license, you can get blankets and pillows to be more comfortable. You can also catch some zzzs in rocking chairs or on couches at various locations. And if you're really desperate, you can nap on grassy areas or concrete walls.
Sonia Onescu
Talent shows and derby cars -- It must be that time of year again. Texas State is celebrating Homecoming with several events leading up to the big game on October 29th. A soap-box-car-build was held earlier today at the L-B-J Student Center patio. The derby cars will race down the hill behind Flowers Hall on the Friday before the Homecoming Game. More than two-dozen events are scheduled this month as part of the celebration. For a complete list of events, visit the Texas State website.
Caroline Cook
Texas State's student radio station is searching for a new logo. Caroline Cook tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
The student radio station, K-T-S-W, will soon celebrate 20 years on the air, and it's looking for a new logo. Ryan Smothers, an avid K-T-S-W listener, supports the idea.
(SB)
Since 2002 the radio station has used the standard logo we know so well -- headphones surrounded by the letters K-T-S-W. For the new logo, a committee of professionals and Texas State faculty and staff will select the winner based on design criteria.
(SB)
The winner receives 150 dollars and will have the satisfaction of seeing the design on the radio station's website.
(SB)
Halloween is the last day to submit a logo. If you take the challenge, your logo could be here.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Caroline Cook.
The student radio station, K-T-S-W, will soon celebrate 20 years on the air, and it's looking for a new logo. Ryan Smothers, an avid K-T-S-W listener, supports the idea.
(SB)
Since 2002 the radio station has used the standard logo we know so well -- headphones surrounded by the letters K-T-S-W. For the new logo, a committee of professionals and Texas State faculty and staff will select the winner based on design criteria.
(SB)
The winner receives 150 dollars and will have the satisfaction of seeing the design on the radio station's website.
(SB)
Halloween is the last day to submit a logo. If you take the challenge, your logo could be here.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Caroline Cook.
10/12/11
Kelsey Doyle
For many seniors at Texas State, graduation is fast approaching. The university wants to help make this a stress-free time for them. The campus bookstore has all the accessories a December graduate would need. The Senior Send-off Grad Fair invites students to order caps, gowns, invitations and class rings. Students can visit with vendors and get important commencement information. The photography vendor offers free cap and gown sittings. And students have a chance to win door prizes including diploma frames, class ring discounts and alumni apparel.
10/11/11
Lauren Newcomb
Central Texas farmers are hoping they'll soon get some relief from the drought, which has plagued the region for the past several months. Recent rains have been welcomed but not enough. At a Farmer's Market in San Marcos this week, Lauren Newcomb talked with growers about their concerns:
Many local farmers say their crops are smaller this year and their profits are down. The reason -- the yearlong drought.
SB "I went from…"
Many farmers turned to drip irrigation as a way to sustain their crops. The recent rainfall was a welcome break.
SB "It has made…"
The long drought and extreme summer heat go into the record books as the worst ever, but area farmers say they're used to dealing with harsh conditions.
SB "It's just the…"
Farmers say irrigation sources are necessary during times like these.
SB "If I relied..."
Farmers are hoping more rain will soak San Marcos in the near future.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Newcomb.
Many local farmers say their crops are smaller this year and their profits are down. The reason -- the yearlong drought.
SB "I went from…"
Many farmers turned to drip irrigation as a way to sustain their crops. The recent rainfall was a welcome break.
SB "It has made…"
The long drought and extreme summer heat go into the record books as the worst ever, but area farmers say they're used to dealing with harsh conditions.
SB "It's just the…"
Farmers say irrigation sources are necessary during times like these.
SB "If I relied..."
Farmers are hoping more rain will soak San Marcos in the near future.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Newcomb.
Kenn Zuniga
Students at K-T-S-W are pleased with yesterday's special day of radio programming for National College Radio Day. Organizers of of the event were hoping to raise awareness about the contributions that college stations make across the country. As part of its programming, K-T-S-W aired interviews featuring Mass Communication Faculty as well as former students who once worked there. The station's over-the-air signal reaches from San Antonio to Austin, and it streams worldwide online. You can visit K-T-S-W's website for a list of its daily programs.
Ashley Flores
The San Marcos community is celebrating the opening of its new Park Recreation Hall. A fire destroyed the original building two years ago. The new structure includes ample space for banquets and a covered patio. The city is hoping to rent the space to those who would like to use it. Thanks to the new building, the San Marcos Lions Club again has a permanent home for its tube-rental business and three times more space than it had in the building that burned.
Kendra Davidson
Being located so close to the live music capital of the world, it's almost impossible not to envy those talented Austinites, but San Marcos has talent of its own. Kendra Omega Davidson has more on this Bobcat Update.
Meet Curtis Clay, one of four finalists chosen in the first ever "San Marcos Has Talent" competition. Clay, a 49-year-old Program Director for the Texas School for Safety at Texas State University, has been singing since he was 8 years old.
(SB)
The competition was held by members of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Clay and three other finalists were among forty people total who auditioned for a select group of judges.
(SB)
One walk around the city and you just may agree with Bondy. Clay, himself has performed with numerous big names in showbiz.
(SB)
Clay says he is constantly impressed with the talented individuals he sees on the Texas State campus.
(SB)
Stand-In: San Marcos Has Talent will announce a winner on November third at the One-Hundred and Ninth Annual Awards Gala held here at the San Marcos Conference Center. The winner will receive a 500-dollar cash prize, a small price for such tremendous talent. Eat your heart out, Austin.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Kendra Omega Davidson
Meet Curtis Clay, one of four finalists chosen in the first ever "San Marcos Has Talent" competition. Clay, a 49-year-old Program Director for the Texas School for Safety at Texas State University, has been singing since he was 8 years old.
(SB)
The competition was held by members of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Clay and three other finalists were among forty people total who auditioned for a select group of judges.
(SB)
One walk around the city and you just may agree with Bondy. Clay, himself has performed with numerous big names in showbiz.
(SB)
Clay says he is constantly impressed with the talented individuals he sees on the Texas State campus.
(SB)
Stand-In: San Marcos Has Talent will announce a winner on November third at the One-Hundred and Ninth Annual Awards Gala held here at the San Marcos Conference Center. The winner will receive a 500-dollar cash prize, a small price for such tremendous talent. Eat your heart out, Austin.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Kendra Omega Davidson
Kelsey Manning
Texas State has record enrollment this semester, but not everyone is excited about the changes that the growing numbers bring. Kelsey Manning has the story.
With 34,113 students now officially attending Texas State, the school is now ranked as the fifth largest public university in the state. For some Bobcats, with a bigger student body comes more prestige and recognition.
BITE: (Booth…getting bigger)
However, with more students comes more construction, even less parking and crowded bus routes. Additionally, students are experiencing bigger class sizes, which takes away some of the appeal of the campus for some.
BITE: (Rhodes…a statistic).
Standup: There are definitely more students enrolled at Texas State than when LBJ attended, but whether the high numbers really benefit students is still undecided. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
Emilie Hernandez
Steve Jobs is being compared to men like Thomas Edison and Henry Ford -- the great inventors of the past. Jobs, who died last week, draws such comparisons because of his impact on media technology. Emilie Hernandez has more in this Bobcat Update.
Jobs is regarded as an innovator. As co-founder of Apple Inc, he revolutionized technology and helped create one of the most admired companies in the world.
SOUNDBITE - CINDY ROYAL
"It's going to really change a lot of industries to not have that special person driving innovation…and it scares me a little bit…..it makes me think you know, what could have been if we had a few more years with him"
"It's weird to say Apple without Steve Jobs"
Jobs was a college dropout. When he was 21, he met Steve Wozniak and together, they started Apple Computers.
Jobs was fired from Apple in 1985, but he came back in '97 to help revitalize the struggling company. He did more than that – he created product lines that were designed for everyone to use.
SOUNDBITE – CINDY ROYAL
"He created things that empower people, that made them feel like they could do stuff"
Apple -- with Jobs at the helm -- brought us new and dazzling computers as well as the i-Phone and the i-Pad. Jobs and Apple had an impact.
SOUNDBITE – NOMA JOWAD
"The computers are fast, customer service in the Apple stores is amazing, and once you go Mac, you never go back"
Jobs, at age 56, died from complications caused by pancreatic cancer.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Emilie Hernandez.
Jobs is regarded as an innovator. As co-founder of Apple Inc, he revolutionized technology and helped create one of the most admired companies in the world.
SOUNDBITE - CINDY ROYAL
"It's going to really change a lot of industries to not have that special person driving innovation…and it scares me a little bit…..it makes me think you know, what could have been if we had a few more years with him"
"It's weird to say Apple without Steve Jobs"
Jobs was a college dropout. When he was 21, he met Steve Wozniak and together, they started Apple Computers.
Jobs was fired from Apple in 1985, but he came back in '97 to help revitalize the struggling company. He did more than that – he created product lines that were designed for everyone to use.
SOUNDBITE – CINDY ROYAL
"He created things that empower people, that made them feel like they could do stuff"
Apple -- with Jobs at the helm -- brought us new and dazzling computers as well as the i-Phone and the i-Pad. Jobs and Apple had an impact.
SOUNDBITE – NOMA JOWAD
"The computers are fast, customer service in the Apple stores is amazing, and once you go Mac, you never go back"
Jobs, at age 56, died from complications caused by pancreatic cancer.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Emilie Hernandez.
Amanda Pena
There's now a local edition of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The protest in New York has been a daily fixture for the past month. Protests at Texas State -- when they occur -- can usually be found at a couple of locations on campus. Amanda Pena explains why in this Bobcat Update.
Americans cherish their First Amendment rights: Freedom of Speech, Religion and Assembly. But even freedom has its limitations.
(Soundbite from Sgt. Campbell explaining where the two student expression areas are)
(Standup-Student organizations such as the one behind me are available to students at all times of the day to express their thoughts and feelings, but students are not able to block entrances to buildings or walkways, and if they do, they could face repercussions)
(Campbell…12
sec…something you can be arrested for)
The University Police Department and CASO are adamant that students refrain from using hate speech as well as profanities.
(Standup-CASO also asks that students bring any symbolic structures, such as signs or posters, to be approved before going to an expression area. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Pena.
Americans cherish their First Amendment rights: Freedom of Speech, Religion and Assembly. But even freedom has its limitations.
(Soundbite from Sgt. Campbell explaining where the two student expression areas are)
(Standup-Student organizations such as the one behind me are available to students at all times of the day to express their thoughts and feelings, but students are not able to block entrances to buildings or walkways, and if they do, they could face repercussions)
(Campbell…12
sec…something you can be arrested for)
The University Police Department and CASO are adamant that students refrain from using hate speech as well as profanities.
(Standup-CASO also asks that students bring any symbolic structures, such as signs or posters, to be approved before going to an expression area. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Pena.
Aspen Streety
Allergy season is a rough time for many Texas State students, and this year is no different. Aspen Streety tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
If you were thinking about using up the rest of your absences in class, you might want to hold off. Due to the extreme heat, high mold count and recent wildfires this allergy season is predicted to be one of the worst on record. According to Dr. Emilio Carranco at the Texas State Student Health Center, the lack of rain has led to a build-up of dust in the air, and as plants begin to die they become more susceptible to mold. This causes our bodies to react.
(Soundbite… Carranco)
There are some things you can do to prevent your allergies from getting the best of you.
(Soundbite... Carranco)
Mold, cedar and ragweed are common allergens that affect people the most.
(Soundbite… San Marcos resident)
If you are one of those who suffers from a runny nose or itchy eyes around the same time every year, then you probably have an allergy and should think about seeing a doctor. For Bobcat Update, I'm Aspen Streety.
10/10/11
Marissa Wagner
It rained in Texas this past weekend, and nature is already responding. Austin and San Antonio received rainfall amounts ranging from two to three inches. San Marcos got much less. Even so, city officials are hoping the rain will keep the city from entering stage-three water restrictions. The rains were no doubt helpful, but the state still has a long way to go in order to recover from the extreme drought, which started almost a year ago.
Elizabeth Brinkman
Gay marriage - Should religion play a role or is it strictly a civil matter? Questions, like these, are raised each week at Texas State, in what's called the Dialogue Series. Students can earn extra credit by attending the discussions that highlight what are often controversial issues. Among the topics students and faculty talk about include religious freedom, stem cell research and capital punishment. If you're interested in participating in the Dialogue Series, go to the Philosophy Department's web page for a list of upcoming events.
Jessica Buck
The gates at Bobcat Field may be closed and locked to the public now, but that will soon change. The baseball team will soon be ready for a new season. Jessica Buck tells us more, in this Bobcat Update.
Fall practices are in full swing, and next week the team will host its intra-squad World Series.
<SB> ...closest thing we have to a real game, young guys competing for a chance to perform at a real game...
The Series will pit a Maroon team against a Gold squad in a best-of-five format.
The coaches are hoping there will be a good turnout to give the team a good playing atmosphere.
<SB> ...more pressure and way more fun when there is a crowd here making noise
The series next week will be a showcase for talent, and those who want to watch it can get in free.
<SB> the maroon and gold game gets us prepared for the season and to know what we have to work with
Since arriving at Texas State, Coach Herrington has seen 27 of his players drafted into the big leagues. Last year alone there were five who got the call.
<stand up>
Fall practices are in full swing, and next week the team will host its intra-squad World Series.
<SB> ...closest thing we have to a real game, young guys competing for a chance to perform at a real game...
The Series will pit a Maroon team against a Gold squad in a best-of-five format.
The coaches are hoping there will be a good turnout to give the team a good playing atmosphere.
<SB> ...more pressure and way more fun when there is a crowd here making noise
The series next week will be a showcase for talent, and those who want to watch it can get in free.
<SB> the maroon and gold game gets us prepared for the season and to know what we have to work with
Since arriving at Texas State, Coach Herrington has seen 27 of his players drafted into the big leagues. Last year alone there were five who got the call.
<stand up>
10/7/11
Assignments - Week of Oct. 10-Oct. 13
Curtis Clay - San Marcos Got Talent-Davidson
Impact of Record Enrollment-Manning carryover
Maroon & Gold Game-Buck carryover
Steve Jobs' Legacy Apple New Media-Hernandez
CityRec reopened & renovated-Flores
Sleeped Deprived-VO-Doan
KTSW Logo Contest-Cook
College Radio Day-VO-Zuniga
Farewell-VO-Doyle
FmrsMkt-PKG-Newcomb
HCEvent-Onescu VO
So.Hays Firefighters-O'Brien PKG carryover
Tailgate-Construction-Pichon PKG carryover
Tanning-Staying tanned now PKG carryover
Impact of Record Enrollment-Manning carryover
Maroon & Gold Game-Buck carryover
Steve Jobs' Legacy Apple New Media-Hernandez
CityRec reopened & renovated-Flores
Sleeped Deprived-VO-Doan
KTSW Logo Contest-Cook
College Radio Day-VO-Zuniga
Farewell-VO-Doyle
FmrsMkt-PKG-Newcomb
HCEvent-Onescu VO
So.Hays Firefighters-O'Brien PKG carryover
Tailgate-Construction-Pichon PKG carryover
Tanning-Staying tanned now PKG carryover
10/6/11
Chase Joliet
Body art seems to have increased in popularity in recent years. Many young people, including Texas State students, appreciate tattoos as a unique art form. Many people have tattoos to remember loved ones. Others see them as a means of self-expression. San Marcos has plenty of tattoo parlors to select from, so it shouldn't be surprising if someone you know has one.
Elena Garlock
Stolen bikes at Texas State stand a better chance of being returned to their owners, IF students participate in the U-P-D's Ride Program. The Ride Program encourages students to register their bikes. When a bike is stolen and later recovered, the police department has the information it needs to contact its owner. Students can register online by going to the U-P-D website or by visiting the department's headquarters at the Nueces Building. The Bike Cave can also register bikes.
Ashley Flores
A journalist's role is to provide a voice for others, so says C-N-N correspondent Soledad O'Brien. O'Brien spoke last night at Texas State University. She was invited as part of the L-B-J Distinguished Lecturer series. We learn more in this Bobcat Update from Ashley Flores:
The news media today are often perceived as biased and too opinionated, but Soledad O'Brien told students she believes journalists should use their news stories as a platform for OTHERS to be heard.
SB: "And my job is not to say, well, which side do I want to be on. My job was to say, this is the story of a town in Logan County. And here is what's happened here." (21:16:00-21:26:00)
O'Brien's comments focused on The First Amendment -- this year's Common Experience theme at Texas State.
SB: "As working journalists, it's amazing and it's something that, not only have we fought for, but we have to continually, you know, fight for because people always try to chip away at that right." (14:30:00-14:39:20)
O'Brien's speech at Strahan Coliseum last night was well received.
SB: "I thought she was great, because personally I admire really strong independent women who aren't afraid to go out and do what they have to do to survive in their career." (3:46:00 -3:56:00) (Monica Ramos, Electronic Media Senior)
SB: "I really enjoyed it. I liked how she started out with a few jokes and telling about her background and how she got into journalism, so it was really interesting." (1:00:00-1:25:00) (Blake Barrington, Journalism Senior)
[STAND UP IN STRAHAN] The Common Experience events for this year have only just begun. Texas State University has a line-up of events that can be found online. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.
The news media today are often perceived as biased and too opinionated, but Soledad O'Brien told students she believes journalists should use their news stories as a platform for OTHERS to be heard.
SB: "And my job is not to say, well, which side do I want to be on. My job was to say, this is the story of a town in Logan County. And here is what's happened here." (21:16:00-21:26:00)
O'Brien's comments focused on The First Amendment -- this year's Common Experience theme at Texas State.
SB: "As working journalists, it's amazing and it's something that, not only have we fought for, but we have to continually, you know, fight for because people always try to chip away at that right." (14:30:00-14:39:20)
O'Brien's speech at Strahan Coliseum last night was well received.
SB: "I thought she was great, because personally I admire really strong independent women who aren't afraid to go out and do what they have to do to survive in their career." (3:46:00 -3:56:00) (Monica Ramos, Electronic Media Senior)
SB: "I really enjoyed it. I liked how she started out with a few jokes and telling about her background and how she got into journalism, so it was really interesting." (1:00:00-1:25:00) (Blake Barrington, Journalism Senior)
[STAND UP IN STRAHAN] The Common Experience events for this year have only just begun. Texas State University has a line-up of events that can be found online. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.
Katy Heaney
The San Marcos City Council has approved an ordinance delaying implementation of stage-three water restrictions. Katy Heaney explains, in this Bobcat Update.
The city's director of communications, Melissa Millecam, says stage-three water restrictions aren't necessary in San Marcos -- at least, not yet. Millecam says, for the time being, the city will remain at stage two because San Marcos residents have been doing a good job conserving water. Also helping is the city's multi-million dollar surface-water-treatment plant, which now provides about 70 to 80 percent of the city's water supply.
SB: "Our average per capita use everyday is 114 gallons per capita. And that's very low compared to the state goal which is 140 gallons per capita."
Millecam says San Marcos stage two water restrictions are more strict than other cities in Texas. In San Marcos, stage- two water restrictions consist of watering lawns or using a drip irrigation system only once a week. San Antonio's stage two water restrictions allow hand-held watering at any time and drip irrigation system is permitted during certain hours of the day. San Marcos residents have stayed well within these restrictions.
SB: "I think that San Marcos residents contribute and are very aware of the value of following the drought rules and the fact that we have reduced our reliance on the Edwards aquifer significantly is a big factor."
The drought has also affected tourism in San Marcos. Resident Michael Rychaik says the lack of rain has affected his snorkeling adventures.
SB: "So when the aquifer's up in the 700's you know its flowing better and its more people flipping over in their canoes and stuff and I can find their, ya know, sunglasses. Nice Oakleys, Raybands, stuff like that."
These next few months will give the city council a chance to develop a new plan if the situation changes.
SB: Millecam says if the Edwards Aquifer Falls below 640 feet, stage three restrictions could be implemented.
Reporting for Bobcat Update, I'm Katy Heaney.
The city's director of communications, Melissa Millecam, says stage-three water restrictions aren't necessary in San Marcos -- at least, not yet. Millecam says, for the time being, the city will remain at stage two because San Marcos residents have been doing a good job conserving water. Also helping is the city's multi-million dollar surface-water-treatment plant, which now provides about 70 to 80 percent of the city's water supply.
SB: "Our average per capita use everyday is 114 gallons per capita. And that's very low compared to the state goal which is 140 gallons per capita."
Millecam says San Marcos stage two water restrictions are more strict than other cities in Texas. In San Marcos, stage- two water restrictions consist of watering lawns or using a drip irrigation system only once a week. San Antonio's stage two water restrictions allow hand-held watering at any time and drip irrigation system is permitted during certain hours of the day. San Marcos residents have stayed well within these restrictions.
SB: "I think that San Marcos residents contribute and are very aware of the value of following the drought rules and the fact that we have reduced our reliance on the Edwards aquifer significantly is a big factor."
The drought has also affected tourism in San Marcos. Resident Michael Rychaik says the lack of rain has affected his snorkeling adventures.
SB: "So when the aquifer's up in the 700's you know its flowing better and its more people flipping over in their canoes and stuff and I can find their, ya know, sunglasses. Nice Oakleys, Raybands, stuff like that."
These next few months will give the city council a chance to develop a new plan if the situation changes.
SB: Millecam says if the Edwards Aquifer Falls below 640 feet, stage three restrictions could be implemented.
Reporting for Bobcat Update, I'm Katy Heaney.
Kenn Zuniga
The city of San Marcos is still figuring out how to restore a historic house in the Dunbar Neighborhood. Kenn Zuniga tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
The address is two-17 West M-L-K Drive, and the house needs a lot of work.
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The Cephas (See-Fuss) House belonged to prominent African-American Community Leader Ulysses Cephas beginning in the 1920s. Lifelong Dunbar Resident and Historian Ollie Giles recognizes the importance of restoring the house to the way it looked.
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(Stand-up) Since its purchase in 2003, it's been difficult for the city to break ground on the project because of funding. Now, the city is approaching the project in a cost-effective way.
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A goal that the city has been working on for eight years. Still, Giles is persistent and knows it takes time.
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City officials say they hope to have the project complete by January of 2013. Reporting for Bobcat Update, I'm Kenn Zuniga.
10/5/11
Aspen Streety
Today is International Bike and Walk to School Day, a day set aside to encourage commuters to use alternative means of transportation. Instead of using their cars to get to and from class, Texas State students can take this opportunity to save gas money and manage to get a workout at the same time. Organizers say another benefit gained by leaving cars at home is that it create less pollution and helps the environment.
Cambrian Pichon
They return year after year. Companies, like Kohls and Dillards, are on campus today participating in one of Texas State's internship and job fairs. A manager for Kohls says the job fair attracts quality students -- the kind that companies like to hire. Eighty-three firms are represented at the fair, which is being held in the L-B-J Student Center Ballroom. Students bring their resumes and hope the interviews they conduct will land them employment in the workforce.
10/4/11
Lauren Newcomb
Wonder World Park is a major tourist attraction for San Marcos, but apparently very few Texas State students are aware of it. Park Manager Leslie Saxton estimates that less than one percent of the traffic at the park consists of college students. The park has been in operation for more than 100 years and is open year-round, rain or shine. Wonder World has four main attractions including: tours of Wonder Cave, an observation tower, an anti-gravity house and a train ride through the wildlife petting park. A full tour costs less than 20 dollars.
Leocadia O'Brien
Be sure to hit the textbooks this fall and pay attention in class, because new data show a strong link between employment opportunities and educational attainment. The U-S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that college grads have a much greater chance of finding a job and keeping it. The latest numbers show only four-point-three percent of college grads are unemployed, which is far below the national rate which has hovered at about nine percent for more than a year.
Caroline Cook
Fall is finally here, and temperatures are cooling down. While the Recreation Center at Texas State is a popular place to exercise, a growing number of students are burning their calories outside. The outdoor recreation center, located in Sewell Park, provides students and faculty with many rental options. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boards are popular options, as well as snorkel sets. The outdoor rec center also offers expeditions and workshops in its adventure trip program.
Marissa Wagner
San Marcos bar patrons may soon have a smoke-free atmosphere. Marissa Wagner has more in this Bobcat update.
The San Marcos City council is considering legislation that would enforce a city-wide smoking ban for all restaurants and bars.
The co-owner of Texas Music Theater, Greg Grayson, says he's indifferent to the proposed law as long as all businesses are treated the same.
"As long as it's even across the board. You know I think that, you know, everybody should have a choice, but if the city wants to do that, I don't have a problem with it."
The Texas Legislature considered a statewide ban on smoking earlier this year. The bill passed the Texas House but didn't get through the Senate.
ME: more than 40 communities statewide have passed 100 percent smoke-free laws.
Those in favor of the bill say that the ban will save Texas millions of dollars a year in smoking-related healthcare issues, whereas those opposed believe it to be an invasion of people's personal rights.
Musician Johnathan Siem says he understands both sides of the issue.
"I think it's a healthier decision, I guess, for everybody, in the long run because of, I guess, for everybody in the long run because of, I guess, second-hand smoke and all that, but it does…it's not very convenient for smokers. It's a choice that they have and I don't think it should be that big of a deal."
The San Marcos City Council held two public forums this summer and has created an online discussion board for residents to voice their opinions on the matter.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Marissa Wagner.
10/3/11
Kelsey Michelle Doyle
The trains that pass through San Marcos play a central role to the town, and now a new local hot-spot is celebrating that fact. Kelsey Doyle has more in this Bobcat Update.
Anyone who lives in San Marcos has had his or her share of frustrating train experiences.
VO: Fleury "keep rolling by"
Owners of The Railyard Bar and Grille are trying to turn those frustrations into a good time at their new restaurant. They even have a drink special based on the trains:
VO: Matt Hagemann"of my building"
The Railyard owners say they wanted to bring something new to San Marcos:
VO: Matt Hagemann"nice courtyard area"
The grand opening was last Friday. Hagemann says the weather was great, probably the best it had been in six months.
VO: Hagemann "not like that"
Located on Edward Gary, just follow the horn.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Doyle
Anyone who lives in San Marcos has had his or her share of frustrating train experiences.
VO: Fleury "keep rolling by"
Owners of The Railyard Bar and Grille are trying to turn those frustrations into a good time at their new restaurant. They even have a drink special based on the trains:
VO: Matt Hagemann"of my building"
The Railyard owners say they wanted to bring something new to San Marcos:
VO: Matt Hagemann"nice courtyard area"
The grand opening was last Friday. Hagemann says the weather was great, probably the best it had been in six months.
VO: Hagemann "not like that"
Located on Edward Gary, just follow the horn.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Doyle
Amanda Pena
The fences are up again! You may have noticed the barriers in place along the San Marcos River near the Salt Grass Restaurant and Clear Springs Apartments. The drought can be blamed. Officials are concerned that endangered species, such as Texas Wild Rice, are being harmed by the lower water flow. Officials say swimming is still allowed in the area, but those who use the river must use designated entrances.
Assignments - Week of Oct. 3-Oct. 6
RailYard, Edward Gary-Doyle
Smoking Ban Update - Bars Downtown-Wagner
Swimming Near Saltgrass/Clear Springs-Pena
Staying Fit Outdoors Now That Weather is Better-Cook
Wonder World update-Newcomb
Water Restrictions Update-Heaney
Education & Employment: How They Relate-O'Brien
Cephas House Restoration-Zuniga
Job Fair Business Perspective-Pichon
Intl Bike and Walk Day-Streety
Tattoos-Who's Got them and why?
Bike Registration on campus
Smoking Ban Update - Bars Downtown-Wagner
Swimming Near Saltgrass/Clear Springs-Pena
Staying Fit Outdoors Now That Weather is Better-Cook
Wonder World update-Newcomb
Water Restrictions Update-Heaney
Education & Employment: How They Relate-O'Brien
Cephas House Restoration-Zuniga
Job Fair Business Perspective-Pichon
Intl Bike and Walk Day-Streety
Tattoos-Who's Got them and why?
Bike Registration on campus
10/2/11
Elizabeth Brinkman
October is Breast Cancer awareness month, and the San Marcos Professional Fire Fighters Association is doing its part to help. Last Sunday it sponsored a 5-K run to raise funds. Money collected as part of the Pink Heals race will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The firefighters will also raise funds at a rally later this month. You can get more information and sign up for the event by going to the firefighters website.
9/29/11
Leocadia O'Brien
Enter a classroom these days and you'll likely see students using their electronic devices. Having a laptop or a phone in class can be distracting. For some, class time is game time. Yes, if you take a close look, you'll find students playing Angry Birds, Words With Friends or maybe Fruit Ninja. Some professors don't seem to mind while others include guidelines or prohibitions in their syllabi. So far, the university hasn't set a policy one way or another.
Chase Joliet
Texas State students all have one thing in common…great calf muscles. Texas State University sits on 457 acres of Texas Hill Country that makes for a countless number of stairs students must trek to and from class. According to Live-Strong-dot-com students who regularly partake in stair climbing exercises three to five times a week can benefit their cardiovascular system while increasing endurance and stamina. For those who want to take the extra step, the recreation center offers a variety of ways students can continue to tone their leg muscles.
9/28/11
Assignments - Week of Sept. 26-Sept. 29
Soledad O'Brien at Texas State
Discover Texas State: Tours, Wine Walk, Greenfest
Sororities/Fraternities-Raising Money-Anthropology
Is Smoking Ban Being Enforced on Campus?
What is The Hitch? Mobile Eating
Future of Aquarena Center
Military Friendly-Three Years Running
Drinking on the Square-Open Containers
Student Running for Place 3 Council
What's All the Construction? Ramps near LBJ
Guy in a Cage
Honors Program-Meet the Professors
Dining Options-Striving to Find Healthy Food
Witliff-20th Anniversary
Dropoff points have changed for commuters
Calf Muscles enhanced-Climbing stairs
Popular games-Distractions in the Classroom
Discover Texas State: Tours, Wine Walk, Greenfest
Sororities/Fraternities-Raising Money-Anthropology
Is Smoking Ban Being Enforced on Campus?
What is The Hitch? Mobile Eating
Future of Aquarena Center
Military Friendly-Three Years Running
Drinking on the Square-Open Containers
Student Running for Place 3 Council
What's All the Construction? Ramps near LBJ
Guy in a Cage
Honors Program-Meet the Professors
Dining Options-Striving to Find Healthy Food
Witliff-20th Anniversary
Dropoff points have changed for commuters
Calf Muscles enhanced-Climbing stairs
Popular games-Distractions in the Classroom
Kenn Zuniga
A Texas State Senior is among the candidates vying for a City Council position in San Marcos. Kenn Zuniga tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
Political Science Major Nicholas Cubides' (Coo-Pee_Dez) is no stranger to riding the bull on the campaign trail. Cubides' experience includes working for John Thomaides when he ran for mayor in 2009. Now, the two men are running against each other for Place Three on the City Council.
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Cubides says although he's a student, he considers himself a San Marcan first.
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Cubides' other opponents include retired San Marcos Police Commander Terry Nichols and Seton Healthcare Contract Negotiator Toby Hooper. Cubides says he plans to run a targeted campaign.
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Luck isn't the only thing that Cubides has bestowed to Thomaides.
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Cubides says he's looking forward to the November 8th election.
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(stand in) The San Marcos Area League of Women Voters is sponsoring a debate for both Place three and Place four City Council positions here at the Activity Center. You can hear the candidates, including Cubides and Thomaides, square off on Monday October 17th at 7 p-m. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kenn Zuniga.
Adrienne Enderle
Texas State's University Honors Program is making a transition to college status. The university's board of regents recently authorized the change. The Honors Program helps attract high-ability students to attend the university by offering challenging coursework in a variety of academic fields. The Honors Program will host Meet the Professor Night at five o'clock this afternoon in Lampasas Hall. At the meeting current and prospective Honors students will be able to get information on spring courses from Honors professors.
Kelsey Manning
You may have noticed people trapped in a cage on campus this afternoon. The cage is a protest of sorts, sponsored by a group called Students for a Sensible Drug Policy. The cage consists of p-v-c pipes. You can see it next to the stallions statue in the quad. The group says it wants to call attention to America's drug policies and how certain drug offenses can result in long prison sentences. The local chapter of Students for a Sensible Drug Policy was launched this semester.
9/27/11
William Foster
A wildfire north of Post Road in San Marcos has been contained. The cause of the wildfire that started on Saturday is unknown. Wildfires have been common this year in drought-stricken Texas. Property owners have reason to be concerned, but, as William Foster, tells us in this Bobcat Update, measures can be taken to keep wildfires from spreading.
Three conditions exist in Texas that can contribute to the spread of wildfires -- hot temperatures, drought and gusty winds.
San Marcos Fire Chief Les Stevens says wildfires are unpredictable and can spread quickly. Stevens says there isn't a simple solution to stop wildfires, but careful landscaping can help prevent them from spreading.
(Fire Chief Les Stevens...13 secs...house)
Vegetation is any dry piece of bio-mass that burns, such as leaves, grass and brush. The combination of record-setting temperatures and high winds doesn't help either. One spark in a dry area is enough to start a small fire and winds push fires in every direction. Stevens says most wildfires are accidents and can be prevented.
(Fire Chief Les Stevens...13 secs...hour)
There is no universal answer to stop a wildfire, but certain precautions can be taken to prevent them for spreading. For more information you can contact your local fire department. For Bobcat Update, I'm William Foster.
Three conditions exist in Texas that can contribute to the spread of wildfires -- hot temperatures, drought and gusty winds.
San Marcos Fire Chief Les Stevens says wildfires are unpredictable and can spread quickly. Stevens says there isn't a simple solution to stop wildfires, but careful landscaping can help prevent them from spreading.
(Fire Chief Les Stevens...13 secs...house)
Vegetation is any dry piece of bio-mass that burns, such as leaves, grass and brush. The combination of record-setting temperatures and high winds doesn't help either. One spark in a dry area is enough to start a small fire and winds push fires in every direction. Stevens says most wildfires are accidents and can be prevented.
(Fire Chief Les Stevens...13 secs...hour)
There is no universal answer to stop a wildfire, but certain precautions can be taken to prevent them for spreading. For more information you can contact your local fire department. For Bobcat Update, I'm William Foster.
Ashley Flores
The downtown bar scene will be a little different after a new city ordinance is implemented. The ordinance, which goes into effect next week, prohibits open containers of booze on the square. And public consumption won't be allowed after ten p.m. During October, violators will receive only verbal warnings. After that, they will likely get a citation and if they receive multiple citations, then officers can haul them to jail.
Lauren Newcomb
New construction at Texas State seems to be a constant endeavor. Projects are underway to build new facilities and renovate old ones. University officials are following a master plan to improve the campus environment. Included in the plan are more student housing, a career center and a new building for the performing arts. Also in the works are library improvements and a Bobcat Trail, which will essentially be another quad area. More information regarding the Master Plan can be found on the university's website.
Caroline Cook
Wooden ramps are being used near the L-B-J Student Center. The ramps are necessary while construction crews repair damages caused recently by a major leak at the center. The temporary ramps have been set up between the student center and the McCoy Business Building. Construction workers are repairing the damage. Cement is being replaced and new drains are being installed.
Kendra Davidson
Bobcats are standing at attention this week for being recognized as a Military Friendly school. According to military-friendly-schools-dot-com, there are over one-thousand veterans enrolled at Texas State with a graduation rate of more than 40 percent. A student worker in the veterans affairs office, Nicole Fisher, says the university has earned the Military Friendly title the past three years. The university received a score of three-point-seven on a four-point scale from its military students this year.
9/26/11
Marissa Wagner
Some Texas State Students, who ride the trams that stop on Aquarena Springs Drive, risk danger when they attempt to cross against heavy traffic.The area where they disembark doesn't have a convenient crosswalk. So, students who live in one of the nearby apartment complexes have a choice of either walking to a stoplight where there is a crosswalk OR darting across a busy street. San Marcos and Texas State officials have studied the problem, but so far the city's master plan doesn't include any improvements.
Cambrian Pinchon
Students in the quad are being asked to donate their pennies and other coins. The sorority Delta Gamma is competing against the fraternity Phi Beta Sigma in a Penny War this week. The two groups are raising money to donate to the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The money will also be used to train guide dogs. The effort is part of Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash, which also includes an "eye" beauty pageant and an intramural sports competition.
Aspen Streety
Alumni, families, and students are invited to Discover Texas State, an opportunity to experience what the University has to offer. The event will kick off Friday night with a wine walk through downtown San Marcos. Activities will resume on Saturday with a breakfast, campus tours, and Green Fest. Green Fest features 20 booths providing information on healthy living and the stewardship of natural resources. The event will conclude with tailgating at the football game against Nicholls State.
Amanda Pena
Since a Tobacco-Free Policy went into effect on the Texas State campus, the Student Health Center has been informing students of the treatments available to help them quit smoking. The Health Center is offering three medications -- patches, lozenges and gum -- to help reduce the urge to smoke. A Smoking Cessation Program is also being offered to staff and students allowing them an affordable way to purchase medications and to receive the support they need to break the habit. For more information, check out the health center's website.
9/19/11
Ryan Cochran
The Aquarena Springs Center will be closing soon in an effort to restore the area to a more natural state. Aquarena Springs was an amusement park for many years -- until Texas State University bought the property in the mid-1990s. Much of the old park has already been dismantled but more of what used to be tourist attractions will be shut down and removed. The Corp of Engineers will begin the dismantling process on October first. Two features at the center that will remain intact are the River Institute and the glass bottom boats.
9/18/11
Adrienne Enderle
Going to college costs a lot of money. Most students have to take out loans to pay for their education, and loans at some point have to be paid back. In this Bobcat Update, Adrienne Enderle describes some of the options available to students.
Many students need financial help. Tuition, fees and other expenses quickly add up to big bucks. Loans are one way to make ends meet. And whether they're loans from the government OR from a private lender, eventually they come due. Payments have to be made.
(Soundbite: Lens on school loans vs governmental)
(Soundbite/Standup: Enderle on default rates rising by 7%)
Usually within a few months of graduation, students will have to begin payments on their loans. That can be a big problem if the newly-minted graduate can't find a job.
(Soundbite: Lens on repayment of loans)
One option for students who can't immediately find a job is to defer their payments, which could mean more time in school.
(Soundbite: Lens on graduate school)
For Bobcat Update, I'm Adrienne Enderle.
Many students need financial help. Tuition, fees and other expenses quickly add up to big bucks. Loans are one way to make ends meet. And whether they're loans from the government OR from a private lender, eventually they come due. Payments have to be made.
(Soundbite: Lens on school loans vs governmental)
(Soundbite/Standup: Enderle on default rates rising by 7%)
Usually within a few months of graduation, students will have to begin payments on their loans. That can be a big problem if the newly-minted graduate can't find a job.
(Soundbite: Lens on repayment of loans)
One option for students who can't immediately find a job is to defer their payments, which could mean more time in school.
(Soundbite: Lens on graduate school)
For Bobcat Update, I'm Adrienne Enderle.
9/16/11
Beth Brinkman
The San Marcos River is a source of fun and recreation. Many people enjoy spending their leisure time on or near the river, but the state's prolonged drought is taking a toll. The San Marcos River is down almost three feet because of the lack of rain.
Much of the river habitation has been affected by the drought and the lower than normal flow. For example, officials are concerned about an already endangered plant called Texas Wild Rice. Erosion of the river bank is another issue for those who enjoy the San Marcos River.
Much of the river habitation has been affected by the drought and the lower than normal flow. For example, officials are concerned about an already endangered plant called Texas Wild Rice. Erosion of the river bank is another issue for those who enjoy the San Marcos River.
9/15/11
Cambrian Pinchon
The University Police Department is registering student bikes in the quad. Students are asked to fill out a form about their bike including the color, model and personal contact information. In return they receive a sticker with a serial number that is placed on the bike and logged into the Police DepartmentÕs database. The serial number may help if the bike is ever stolen. The U-P-D has registered more than one-thousand bikes in the program's eight-year existence.
9/14/11
Caroline Cook
Texas State University now has a campus-wide ban on smoking. In this Bobcat Update, Caroline Cook tells us how some students are being affected.
Texas State officially became a tobacco-free campus on August 1st. The university handbook states that students and faculty are encouraged to enforce the policy themselves but many choose not to.
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A recent survey showed that 70 percent of students and 75 percent of faculty wanted a tobacco-free campus. Although the ban is now in effect, many ignore the policy.
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The school is offering classes and a hotline to students and staff who want to quit smoking. The ban is in effect for both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. For Bobcat Update, I'm Caroline Cook.
Texas State officially became a tobacco-free campus on August 1st. The university handbook states that students and faculty are encouraged to enforce the policy themselves but many choose not to.
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A recent survey showed that 70 percent of students and 75 percent of faculty wanted a tobacco-free campus. Although the ban is now in effect, many ignore the policy.
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The school is offering classes and a hotline to students and staff who want to quit smoking. The ban is in effect for both the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. For Bobcat Update, I'm Caroline Cook.
9/13/11
Karina Gonzalez
It is becoming more challenging for student bikers to ride across the Texas State campus.Riding your bicycle to school is supposed to be easier than walking; however, many ramps on campus are "restricted for the mobility impaired." There are no ramps designated for student bikers anywhere on campus. In addition to handicapped ramps, construction is also posing an issue. Ramps have been built for temporary access to help with construction; however, bikers are still clashing with other students. The convenient has become the inconvenient as bikers struggle to ride across campus.
Marissa Wagner
Wildfires across Texas have kept San Marcos firefighters quite busy. Marissa Wagner has this Bobcat Update.
The San Marcos Fire Department has been working non-stop since Labor Day weekend, offering assistance to control wildfires in the region and aiding families who have been affected by the fires.
The fire department has sent firemen and supplies to Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Travis County and Caldwell County during the past week alone.
Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Clark says the fire department expects more of the same in the coming weeks.
CLARK ( :__ __ seconds)
"We're getting ready you know, because I think this, unfortunately, is going to be the start, until we get some rain, of a busy, busy fire season."
The fire department and other San Marcos organizations have been collecting donations for families in Bastrop who lost homes in the fire.
The generosity of San Marcos residents has led the city to look for a place to store the donations until they're distributed.
In assisting others, the local fire department has logged more than 120 overtime hours -- all of which must be paid up front by the city -- BUT, in time, the funds will be reimbursed. Texas has been declared a disaster area and will receive federal funds to cover the costs of battling the wildfires.
CLARK ( : __ __)
"Just costs of feeding people when they're up there and trying to get people rest; there's costs associated with it and down the road it will be recoverable. But right now, it's going to be a little bit of a burden on the city."
San Marcos has been fortunate, so far, to avoid any large fires, but some small fires have been reported. Clark says residents need to take precautions.
CLARK ( :__ __)"The wind hasn't been blowing, the humidity has been high, but everybody's just going to have to be careful, because it's the same here as it is everywhere, and it takes just one wrong move."
With daily highs in the 90s and 100s, wildfires are still possible. Even the smallest actions, from lighting a match for a grill to discarding a lit cigarette in an open area, can start a big fire.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Marissa Wagner.
The San Marcos Fire Department has been working non-stop since Labor Day weekend, offering assistance to control wildfires in the region and aiding families who have been affected by the fires.
The fire department has sent firemen and supplies to Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Travis County and Caldwell County during the past week alone.
Fire Battalion Chief Jeff Clark says the fire department expects more of the same in the coming weeks.
CLARK ( :__ __ seconds)
"We're getting ready you know, because I think this, unfortunately, is going to be the start, until we get some rain, of a busy, busy fire season."
The fire department and other San Marcos organizations have been collecting donations for families in Bastrop who lost homes in the fire.
The generosity of San Marcos residents has led the city to look for a place to store the donations until they're distributed.
In assisting others, the local fire department has logged more than 120 overtime hours -- all of which must be paid up front by the city -- BUT, in time, the funds will be reimbursed. Texas has been declared a disaster area and will receive federal funds to cover the costs of battling the wildfires.
CLARK ( : __ __)
"Just costs of feeding people when they're up there and trying to get people rest; there's costs associated with it and down the road it will be recoverable. But right now, it's going to be a little bit of a burden on the city."
San Marcos has been fortunate, so far, to avoid any large fires, but some small fires have been reported. Clark says residents need to take precautions.
CLARK ( :__ __)"The wind hasn't been blowing, the humidity has been high, but everybody's just going to have to be careful, because it's the same here as it is everywhere, and it takes just one wrong move."
With daily highs in the 90s and 100s, wildfires are still possible. Even the smallest actions, from lighting a match for a grill to discarding a lit cigarette in an open area, can start a big fire.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Marissa Wagner.
Aspen Streety
Texas State students have a new tool for measuring how long they're going to have to wait for a bus. Aspen Streety tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
The university's Auxiliary Services has installed Q-R codes at the major stops along the Texas State bus routes. School officials say the codes are a big improvement over existing applications.
SOUNDBITE: (Hamilton…:08…major bus stops)
You just have to scan the code with your phone and it will display the wait time for every bus in your vicinity.
SOUNDBITE: (Hamilton…:10…those scanners)
However, some students do not know these codes exist.
SOUNDBITE: (Walker…:05…something else)
SOUNDBITE: (Walker…:04…using it)
STANDUP: (Streety...:07...Aspen Streety)
The university's Auxiliary Services has installed Q-R codes at the major stops along the Texas State bus routes. School officials say the codes are a big improvement over existing applications.
SOUNDBITE: (Hamilton…:08…major bus stops)
You just have to scan the code with your phone and it will display the wait time for every bus in your vicinity.
SOUNDBITE: (Hamilton…:10…those scanners)
However, some students do not know these codes exist.
SOUNDBITE: (Walker…:05…something else)
SOUNDBITE: (Walker…:04…using it)
STANDUP: (Streety...:07...Aspen Streety)
Kelsey Manning
San Marcos has caught on to the food truck craze. Kelsey Manning has this Bobcat Update.
If you're hungry for something different, The Hitch may offer the perfect solution. Located in historic downtown San Marcos, off of East Hopkins, the mobile eatery is a collection of food trucks.
SOUNDBITE : (Booth…14 sec…showing up.)
Other food trailers include Mr. Bigote's Tacos and The Tin Box. Soon to open will be barbeque, pizza and hot dog trucks. The Hitch accepts credit and debit cards and provides a covered picnic table area.
SOUNDBITE : (Booth…8 sec…good here.)
No matter if you like things sweet or salty, The Hitch has something for you. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
If you're hungry for something different, The Hitch may offer the perfect solution. Located in historic downtown San Marcos, off of East Hopkins, the mobile eatery is a collection of food trucks.
SOUNDBITE : (Booth…14 sec…showing up.)
Other food trailers include Mr. Bigote's Tacos and The Tin Box. Soon to open will be barbeque, pizza and hot dog trucks. The Hitch accepts credit and debit cards and provides a covered picnic table area.
SOUNDBITE : (Booth…8 sec…good here.)
No matter if you like things sweet or salty, The Hitch has something for you. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
9/9/11
Lauren Newcomb
Adjusting to college is difficult for a lot of students, but Texas State is trying to make it a little easier. Lauren Newcomb has the story.
One way for students to adjust to college life is to get involved in extracurricular activites. The Student Organizations Council at Texas State University helps students stay involved. This past Thursday the S-O-C had an organizational fair to showcase the different groups on campus
Senior Kristopher Infante says the effort won't end there.
SB-Kristopher Infante Director of Marketing and Public Relations for SOC
S-O-C holds these events throughout the year and it's never too late to get involved! Angel Prangner, of the Phi Beta Chi sorority, says she wishes she would have gotten involved earlier and encourages others to join an organization as soon as possible to reap all the benefits.
SB-Angel Prangner Phi Beta Chi
Be sure to check out some of S-O-C's future events to see if there's an organization that fits you!
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Newcomb.
One way for students to adjust to college life is to get involved in extracurricular activites. The Student Organizations Council at Texas State University helps students stay involved. This past Thursday the S-O-C had an organizational fair to showcase the different groups on campus
Senior Kristopher Infante says the effort won't end there.
SB-Kristopher Infante Director of Marketing and Public Relations for SOC
S-O-C holds these events throughout the year and it's never too late to get involved! Angel Prangner, of the Phi Beta Chi sorority, says she wishes she would have gotten involved earlier and encourages others to join an organization as soon as possible to reap all the benefits.
SB-Angel Prangner Phi Beta Chi
Be sure to check out some of S-O-C's future events to see if there's an organization that fits you!
For Bobcat Update, I'm Lauren Newcomb.
Kaitlin Heaney
Police are looking for a suspect who apparently threatened another person on campus with a knife today. In this Bobcat Update, Katy Heaney tells us how students and faculty were alerted:
University Police used its RAVE emergency text messaging system to let students know about a potentially dangerous situation on campus.
Text messages kept students updated throughout the day by informing them about the suspect's last known whereabouts on campus. The messages said the man was seen with a knife on the corner of Sessom and Comanche.
Freshman Sara Cardwell says today's events upset her.
SB: (Sara Cardwell)
Sergeant Robert Campbell says the text messaging system alerted students about the situation faster than e-mail.
SB: (Robert Campbell)
Some students receiving the text messages liked the system. Criminal Justice Major Conrad Reyes says he believes RAVE is a great way of alerting students about what's going on.
SB: (Conrad Reyes)
Campbell says he encourages students to join Rave.
SB: (Campbell)
Several updates were posted on RAVE throughout the day. And though no one was arrested on campus, students were encouraged to continue with their regular activities.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Katy Heaney.
University Police used its RAVE emergency text messaging system to let students know about a potentially dangerous situation on campus.
Text messages kept students updated throughout the day by informing them about the suspect's last known whereabouts on campus. The messages said the man was seen with a knife on the corner of Sessom and Comanche.
Freshman Sara Cardwell says today's events upset her.
SB: (Sara Cardwell)
Sergeant Robert Campbell says the text messaging system alerted students about the situation faster than e-mail.
SB: (Robert Campbell)
Some students receiving the text messages liked the system. Criminal Justice Major Conrad Reyes says he believes RAVE is a great way of alerting students about what's going on.
SB: (Conrad Reyes)
Campbell says he encourages students to join Rave.
SB: (Campbell)
Several updates were posted on RAVE throughout the day. And though no one was arrested on campus, students were encouraged to continue with their regular activities.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Katy Heaney.
Footnote: Police later apprehended the individual in San Antonio.
Kendra Davidson
San Marcos residents now have an important role to play in aiding those affected by wildfires in Central Texas. Kendra Davidson has the story.
Sparked by what some now call the Bastrop Blaze, many San Marcos businesses have begun accepting donations to give to those who have been misplaced by the disastrous fires. Sonic Drive-In, located on Aquarena Springs Drive, has joined in the city's relief efforts, encouraging the donation of any non-perishable items. The Triple Crown bar, located downtown, is conducting a drive and a benefit concert to assist evacuees. Greg Ellis, an employee at the Sundance Record Store, says San Marcos seems to be in a giving spirit.
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Some local churches are offering their facilities as shelter for evacuees. Texas State junior Ryan Sellers says every one should get involved.
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For Bobcat Update, I'm Kendra Davidson
Leocadia O'Brien
Many Texas State students are familiar with the perils of commuting. Leocadia O'Brien tells us in this Bobcat Update what it means for those who choose to live away from campus.
With the constant back and forth, commuters have to deal with potential obstacles -- occasional traffic jams, high gas prices and overcrowded buses. Getting to class on time can be a big hassle for anyone who chooses to live out of town.
SB: (Caleb Hey-TX State Senior)
Commuting by bus from Austin or San Antonio can cost up to nine dollars per round trip, which is on top of the almost 80-dollar bus fee that students pay at registration. Driving isn't much easier. Parking spots are scarce and then there's the construction on campus.
SB: (Curtis Hammil-TX State Junior)
However, a little bit of travel is worth it to these Texas State students who make the sacrifice to live in a city they call home.
SB: (Jessica Kornberg-Psychology major)
Commuters hope these issues will be resolved soon, but until then they'll just have to make due. For Bobcat Update, I'm Leocadia O'Brien.
Ashley Flores
These are uncertain times for Texas State students. The cost of getting a college education is high, but prospects for getting a job after graduation seem to be low. Ashley Flores tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
Unemployment remains high in the United States -- lingering at more than nine percent. But Marketing Junior Andrew Patterson says he doesn't let it bother him.
(SB: "I'm not really that nervous when I get out of college, maybe because I'm not there yet, but I already have a job with a marketing company, so I should be fine." 00:08)
While some students may be optimistic about finding a job in their field, other students are feeling pressure.
Education Senior Brian Reppart says although he's currently interning at a middle school, he is still worried about finding a job.
(SB: "I'm terrified. I really am. Especially, with teachers right now. The employment rates for teachers have gone down so much with layoffs and just having Ricky Perry cut our budget by more than half." 00:10)
Adviser Allison Birk says Career Services host many programs for students concerned about the job market. The programs offer a range of services -- from polishing up the resumes to meeting employers for interviews.
(SB: "We bring real employers from all different industries in and allow students to interview with those companies in our office so students don't have to travel to San Antonio, Austin." 00:09)
Career Services will also be hosting a Career Fair Prep on September 14th at five p-m on the fifth floor of LBJ for students for those who are interested in getting a quick lesson on the do's and don'ts at a job fair.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.
8/27/11
Adrienne Enderle
It’s the hottest time of year, and everyone on campus is trying to cope. Adrienne Enderle has more in this Bobcat Update.
With the temperature in San Marcos reaching record highs, Texas State students and faculty are searching for a reprieve wherever they can find one. But one part of the university’s population doesn’t have the luxury of working indoors. Construction workers are performing hard labor in this hot climate, and yet they have to do so wearing long pants, hardhats, gloves and, in some cases, long-sleeve shirts and goggles. They have to because of OSHA rules -- rules mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The multiple layers of clothing add to the sweat brought by hard labor. Construction workers must take certain precautions to prevent heat stroke and dehydration when working outside.
(Sound bite: Brad Olson on water breaks and shade)
Texas State’s Department of Engineering Technology trains Construction Science and Management majors to be prepared for the future.
(Sound bite: CSM student on course)
So, what’s the best way to beat the heat?
(Sound bite: Kent on the river)
For Bobcat Update, I’m Adrienne Enderle.
With the temperature in San Marcos reaching record highs, Texas State students and faculty are searching for a reprieve wherever they can find one. But one part of the university’s population doesn’t have the luxury of working indoors. Construction workers are performing hard labor in this hot climate, and yet they have to do so wearing long pants, hardhats, gloves and, in some cases, long-sleeve shirts and goggles. They have to because of OSHA rules -- rules mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The multiple layers of clothing add to the sweat brought by hard labor. Construction workers must take certain precautions to prevent heat stroke and dehydration when working outside.
(Sound bite: Brad Olson on water breaks and shade)
Texas State’s Department of Engineering Technology trains Construction Science and Management majors to be prepared for the future.
(Sound bite: CSM student on course)
So, what’s the best way to beat the heat?
(Sound bite: Kent on the river)
For Bobcat Update, I’m Adrienne Enderle.
Jarod Phillips
Texas State students are finding ways to make their first day of class more comfortable -- despite today’s extreme heat. Jarod Phillips has the story.
With temperatures today approaching 105 degrees, most students are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Senior Cambrian Pichon says she wanted to wear something dressy on her first day, BUT...
(:09) “But being as how the weather is in the 100s and 90s, I’m dressed for comfort and so I have on a sundress and some flats cause it’s hot out here.”
Pichon says her attire is a far cry from the pants and heels she would have worn.
Senior Erin Barlow says she won’t try to dress up as long as she lives in Texas. Until she finds a way to move
north, she'll have a different approach to clothing.
(:09) “So I’m trying to get as close to naked as humanly possible without being inappropriate, ‘cause it’s hot.”
Despite the heat, some students still wore pants and long-sleeved shirts. Most simply wore shorts and t-shirts.
Water bottles and hats are a common sight on campus today. University faculty and administrators agree that drinking plenty of fluids and staying out of the sun as much as possible are necessary precautions. In this weather, the saying “Be cool, stay in school” has to be taken literally.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Jarod Phillips.
With temperatures today approaching 105 degrees, most students are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Senior Cambrian Pichon says she wanted to wear something dressy on her first day, BUT...
(:09) “But being as how the weather is in the 100s and 90s, I’m dressed for comfort and so I have on a sundress and some flats cause it’s hot out here.”
Pichon says her attire is a far cry from the pants and heels she would have worn.
Senior Erin Barlow says she won’t try to dress up as long as she lives in Texas. Until she finds a way to move
north, she'll have a different approach to clothing.
(:09) “So I’m trying to get as close to naked as humanly possible without being inappropriate, ‘cause it’s hot.”
Despite the heat, some students still wore pants and long-sleeved shirts. Most simply wore shorts and t-shirts.
Water bottles and hats are a common sight on campus today. University faculty and administrators agree that drinking plenty of fluids and staying out of the sun as much as possible are necessary precautions. In this weather, the saying “Be cool, stay in school” has to be taken literally.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Jarod Phillips.
Kelsey Manning
After 70 days of record-high temperatures, students are finding different ways to seek refuge from the heat. Kelsey Manning has this Bobcat Update.
The first day of school usually has students rushing to get to their classes on time, but this year they may be moving even faster to get out of the sun. Coming off of a dry summer, the heat in Texas Hill Country has not let up. San Marcos residents are feeling the effects, even in the shade. Bobcats at Texas State are trying to stay cool -- using sunglasses, hats or even umbrellas. For some, simply adjusting to the climate is the biggest thing.
SOUNDBITE - Chris - "Hotter than ever"
For others, changing clothes is the best option.
SOUNDBITE - Andre - Clothing
No matter what, staying hydrated is a popular choice for beating the heat. You can see water bottles nearly everywhere on campus. High temperatures are expected to continue through the rest of the month. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
The first day of school usually has students rushing to get to their classes on time, but this year they may be moving even faster to get out of the sun. Coming off of a dry summer, the heat in Texas Hill Country has not let up. San Marcos residents are feeling the effects, even in the shade. Bobcats at Texas State are trying to stay cool -- using sunglasses, hats or even umbrellas. For some, simply adjusting to the climate is the biggest thing.
SOUNDBITE - Chris - "Hotter than ever"
For others, changing clothes is the best option.
SOUNDBITE - Andre - Clothing
No matter what, staying hydrated is a popular choice for beating the heat. You can see water bottles nearly everywhere on campus. High temperatures are expected to continue through the rest of the month. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
Chase Hunter
With the record-breaking heat in Central Texas, students at Texas State are finding ways to adjust during the first week of classes. Chase Hunter has more on this Bobcat Update.
One-hundred degree temperatures are not ending any time soon, and many students are beating the heat in unique ways. One way they are cooling off is with free gear in the quad courtesy of Student Affairs. Frisbees are being handed out. Graduate student Hope Herrington says the frisbees are mostly being used as fans to provide some relief :
Soundbite 1: (Hope Herrington, division of Student Affairs)
Some students are experiencing a problem in the theater building. A sewer line recently broke, which means the building has no running water. This means no restrooms and no water fountains. Portable toilets have been set up outside of the building [and a few come equipped with air-conditioning -- Seriously!]. Inside the theater building water stations are set up with cups for everyone to rehydrate. Senior Breck Robinson says it's a little frustrating, but everyone has to cope:
Soundbite 2: (Breck Robinson, senior student)
Drinking plenty of water will help cool off some of the heat in the afternoon hours. Senior Chase Joliet says he brings a water bottle with him to keep refreshed.
Soundbite 3: (Chase Joliet, Mass Comm Senior)
Luckily for students a brief shower today provided some temporary relief from the heat. But most students were caught without umbrellas and were left walking in the rain.
For Bobcat Update, I’m Chase Hunter.
One-hundred degree temperatures are not ending any time soon, and many students are beating the heat in unique ways. One way they are cooling off is with free gear in the quad courtesy of Student Affairs. Frisbees are being handed out. Graduate student Hope Herrington says the frisbees are mostly being used as fans to provide some relief :
Soundbite 1: (Hope Herrington, division of Student Affairs)
Some students are experiencing a problem in the theater building. A sewer line recently broke, which means the building has no running water. This means no restrooms and no water fountains. Portable toilets have been set up outside of the building [and a few come equipped with air-conditioning -- Seriously!]. Inside the theater building water stations are set up with cups for everyone to rehydrate. Senior Breck Robinson says it's a little frustrating, but everyone has to cope:
Soundbite 2: (Breck Robinson, senior student)
Drinking plenty of water will help cool off some of the heat in the afternoon hours. Senior Chase Joliet says he brings a water bottle with him to keep refreshed.
Soundbite 3: (Chase Joliet, Mass Comm Senior)
Luckily for students a brief shower today provided some temporary relief from the heat. But most students were caught without umbrellas and were left walking in the rain.
For Bobcat Update, I’m Chase Hunter.
4/28/11
Luke McBroom
Texas State baseball has reached new heights in the last 12 years under head coach Ty Harrington. Last Saturday he reached a milestone that very few coaches in college baseball ever achieve, Luke McBroom has more in this Bobcat Update:
(McBroom sound bite)
Ty Harrington is now in elite company among college baseball coaches, now sitting at 401 career victories. Over his 12 seasons at Texas State Coach Harrington has coaches 55 all-conference players, and 22 of them went on to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The 2009 season was one to remember, the Bobcats won a school record 41 games, the Southland Conference title, and gained a birth in the N-C-Double-A Regional Tournament.
(Harrington sound bite)
Harrington played baseball for and graduated from the University of Texas in 1989. He looks back on his past success and uses his experience as a tool to get better.
(Harrington sound bite)
Currently the Bobcats are 26-15 on the season, and are tied for the lead in the Southland Conference. Coach Harrington and his team will go for career win number 402 this weekend as the take on the McNeese State Cowboys for a 3 game series at Bobcat Field. For Bobcat update, I'm Luke McBroom.
(McBroom sound bite)
Ty Harrington is now in elite company among college baseball coaches, now sitting at 401 career victories. Over his 12 seasons at Texas State Coach Harrington has coaches 55 all-conference players, and 22 of them went on to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The 2009 season was one to remember, the Bobcats won a school record 41 games, the Southland Conference title, and gained a birth in the N-C-Double-A Regional Tournament.
(Harrington sound bite)
Harrington played baseball for and graduated from the University of Texas in 1989. He looks back on his past success and uses his experience as a tool to get better.
(Harrington sound bite)
Currently the Bobcats are 26-15 on the season, and are tied for the lead in the Southland Conference. Coach Harrington and his team will go for career win number 402 this weekend as the take on the McNeese State Cowboys for a 3 game series at Bobcat Field. For Bobcat update, I'm Luke McBroom.
Amanda Escobedo
There's no doubt that summers in San Marcos are hot and sometimes sticky, and a
lot of people choose to stay indoors unless a body of water is nearby. But you
CAN beat the heat. Amanda Escobedo tells us how In this Bobcat Update:
The Texas State Outdoor Recreation Center provides students with opportunities
to experience the river. You can arrange for moonlight floats or canoeing trips
through the Rec Center. It's located in Sewell Park and offers low-cost rentals.
SB
University Camp, located in Wimberley, is a part of the outdoor rec center. At
University Camp, students can rent cabins and campgrounds for the weekend or
longer. The camp also offers team-building exercises and zip-lines.
SB
If you're looking for something a little more intense and have more time, the
rec center has four adventure trips a year. These trips range from cross-country
skiing to long canoeing trips. They last anywhere from a week to ten days. The
next Adventure trip is in May along the Appalachian Trail. Even if you aren't
the outdoorsy type, the rec center can find something right for you.
SB
Stand up: So if you are in San Marcos for the summer and are looking for some
fun, come check out the Texas State outdoor recreation center located here in
Sewell Park. The offer many activities and you will be able to experience the
river and San Marcos's beauty. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Escobedo
lot of people choose to stay indoors unless a body of water is nearby. But you
CAN beat the heat. Amanda Escobedo tells us how In this Bobcat Update:
The Texas State Outdoor Recreation Center provides students with opportunities
to experience the river. You can arrange for moonlight floats or canoeing trips
through the Rec Center. It's located in Sewell Park and offers low-cost rentals.
SB
University Camp, located in Wimberley, is a part of the outdoor rec center. At
University Camp, students can rent cabins and campgrounds for the weekend or
longer. The camp also offers team-building exercises and zip-lines.
SB
If you're looking for something a little more intense and have more time, the
rec center has four adventure trips a year. These trips range from cross-country
skiing to long canoeing trips. They last anywhere from a week to ten days. The
next Adventure trip is in May along the Appalachian Trail. Even if you aren't
the outdoorsy type, the rec center can find something right for you.
SB
Stand up: So if you are in San Marcos for the summer and are looking for some
fun, come check out the Texas State outdoor recreation center located here in
Sewell Park. The offer many activities and you will be able to experience the
river and San Marcos's beauty. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Escobedo
Avron Fernandes
You can have fun this summer without emptying your pockets. In this Bobcat
Update, Avron Fernandes has some tips on how to be a cheap date.
Dinner and a movie used to be the norm. But with rising food prices and movie
tickets costing more, dating can be expensive.
Senior advertising major Robin Nennig says that guys don't need to spend a lot
to show a girl a good time.
SB
Some students say that the river is great place to spend some time together.
SB
The key to dating without breaking the bank is to show some creativity.
SB
Dollar bowling is popular with students and with the right spin; the pins may
not be the only thing falling for you.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Avron Fernandes.
Update, Avron Fernandes has some tips on how to be a cheap date.
Dinner and a movie used to be the norm. But with rising food prices and movie
tickets costing more, dating can be expensive.
Senior advertising major Robin Nennig says that guys don't need to spend a lot
to show a girl a good time.
SB
Some students say that the river is great place to spend some time together.
SB
The key to dating without breaking the bank is to show some creativity.
SB
Dollar bowling is popular with students and with the right spin; the pins may
not be the only thing falling for you.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Avron Fernandes.
4/27/11
Nicholas Medina
No smoking permitted -- anywhere. That will soon be the policy at Texas State.
University President Denise Trauth says the campus will be entirely smoke-free,
effective August 1st. Smoking has NOT been allowed inside the buildings at
Texas State since 2000, but today's announcement will affect all areas of not
only the San Marcos campus but also the one in Round Rock.
University President Denise Trauth says the campus will be entirely smoke-free,
effective August 1st. Smoking has NOT been allowed inside the buildings at
Texas State since 2000, but today's announcement will affect all areas of not
only the San Marcos campus but also the one in Round Rock.
Louise Armstrong
The Texas State Department of Theater and Dance opens its musical The Wild
Party tonight at seven 30. Directed by Kaitlin Hopkins, the show tells the story of a
party organized by a vaudeville showgirl and a clown, with some surprising
consequences. It will run through May first and is intended for mature audiences
only. For ticket information, contact the Texas State Box Office.
Party tonight at seven 30. Directed by Kaitlin Hopkins, the show tells the story of a
party organized by a vaudeville showgirl and a clown, with some surprising
consequences. It will run through May first and is intended for mature audiences
only. For ticket information, contact the Texas State Box Office.
4/25/11
Ana Anguiano
Hays County is taking steps to bring its 9-1-1 communication system into the
21st century. According to the San Marcos Daily Record, Hays County has
established a task force to develop a plan that would route calls to the Fire,
Police, and E-M-S departments into a unified dispatch center. Currently, 9-1-1
dispatchers are handled by Hays County law enforcement and Texas State. If a
unified 9-1-1 center is set up, all calls involving Hays County municipalities
would be handled at the center.
21st century. According to the San Marcos Daily Record, Hays County has
established a task force to develop a plan that would route calls to the Fire,
Police, and E-M-S departments into a unified dispatch center. Currently, 9-1-1
dispatchers are handled by Hays County law enforcement and Texas State. If a
unified 9-1-1 center is set up, all calls involving Hays County municipalities
would be handled at the center.
Alanna Sarabia
The First United Methodist Church in San Marcos is showing some wear and tear.
The building has been part of the city landscape since 1893. The structure needs
some repairs, and recently the church received a 60-thousand-dollar grant to
repaint the church exterior and to redo the floors. The church is a designated a
Texas Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. The Burdue Johnson Foundation provided funds for the grant.
The building has been part of the city landscape since 1893. The structure needs
some repairs, and recently the church received a 60-thousand-dollar grant to
repaint the church exterior and to redo the floors. The church is a designated a
Texas Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. The Burdue Johnson Foundation provided funds for the grant.
Lynn McCann
The spring semester will soon be over...and for many Texas State students it's
time to move. If you're relocating at the end of the semester, you might
consider participating in Texas State's 10th annual Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On
donation program. Lynn McCann tells us how you can get involved.
In the past, dumpsters would overflow at this time of the year as students moved
out of their dorms or apartments for the summer. Massive amounts of household
items would be left behind because they were no longer wanted or needed.
Nowadays, the Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On program offers an alternative.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
Last year, more than seven tons of donated items were made available to needy
families in the San Marcos area. Originally, the donation program was organized
under a single tent at Aquarena Springs. Now it takes over the entire ballroom
at the L-B-J Student Center.
SB – Lynn McCann, Bobcat Update
However, Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On could never happen without its volunteers.
Volunteering for the program is not only an opportunity to earn service hours,
it's also a great way to give back to the community.
SB – Jessica Bodine, Community Relations Student Worker
Barrels for donations will be located at every dorm and campus-owned apartment
complex. There are also plans to have the barrels placed at off-campus complexes
as well.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
You can visit the Community Relations website for more information on
volunteering and for a list of desired items. Donations from dorms will be
accepted until May 16th, while donations from apartments will be accepted until
August. For Bobcat Update, I'm Lynn McCann.
time to move. If you're relocating at the end of the semester, you might
consider participating in Texas State's 10th annual Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On
donation program. Lynn McCann tells us how you can get involved.
In the past, dumpsters would overflow at this time of the year as students moved
out of their dorms or apartments for the summer. Massive amounts of household
items would be left behind because they were no longer wanted or needed.
Nowadays, the Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On program offers an alternative.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
Last year, more than seven tons of donated items were made available to needy
families in the San Marcos area. Originally, the donation program was organized
under a single tent at Aquarena Springs. Now it takes over the entire ballroom
at the L-B-J Student Center.
SB – Lynn McCann, Bobcat Update
However, Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On could never happen without its volunteers.
Volunteering for the program is not only an opportunity to earn service hours,
it's also a great way to give back to the community.
SB – Jessica Bodine, Community Relations Student Worker
Barrels for donations will be located at every dorm and campus-owned apartment
complex. There are also plans to have the barrels placed at off-campus complexes
as well.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
You can visit the Community Relations website for more information on
volunteering and for a list of desired items. Donations from dorms will be
accepted until May 16th, while donations from apartments will be accepted until
August. For Bobcat Update, I'm Lynn McCann.
4/23/11
Anthony Sifuentes
Texas State is setting up a therapy program to assist adults who stutter.
Anthony Sifuentes has more in this Bobcat Update.
For two weeks in July, in the Health Professions Building, Farzan Irani, a Texas
State Communications Disorders Professor, and his staff of five graduate
students will work with adults to help them with stuttering. The staff will work
one-on-one with clients and recording the conversations. The team will also
observe each other's sessions through a two-way mirror in a dark room. The
sessions will be analyzed; speech samples will be measures; and day-to-day
changes will be recorded. Following two weeks of intensive therapy, the
participants will continue in the program for another ten months using Adobe
Connect Pro online.
Standup
Irani says that therapy is not a cure, but rather a managing tool for
stuttering.
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Clinic Director Renee Wendell says she's looking forward to establishing the
program because it addresses an issue she feels is often over-looked.
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Irani and Wendell hope after the initial test run the program will expand to
assist adolescents and children. For Bobcat Update, I'm Anthony Sifuentes.
Anthony Sifuentes has more in this Bobcat Update.
For two weeks in July, in the Health Professions Building, Farzan Irani, a Texas
State Communications Disorders Professor, and his staff of five graduate
students will work with adults to help them with stuttering. The staff will work
one-on-one with clients and recording the conversations. The team will also
observe each other's sessions through a two-way mirror in a dark room. The
sessions will be analyzed; speech samples will be measures; and day-to-day
changes will be recorded. Following two weeks of intensive therapy, the
participants will continue in the program for another ten months using Adobe
Connect Pro online.
Standup
Irani says that therapy is not a cure, but rather a managing tool for
stuttering.
(SB)
Clinic Director Renee Wendell says she's looking forward to establishing the
program because it addresses an issue she feels is often over-looked.
(SB)
Irani and Wendell hope after the initial test run the program will expand to
assist adolescents and children. For Bobcat Update, I'm Anthony Sifuentes.
4/21/11
John Spain
The Roy F. Mitte building is hosting an exhibit for students featuring a state-of-the-art Formula-One car. The Williams Cosworth F-W 33 will utilize an emerging Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The system stores braking energy, which would otherwise be converted to heat, making the car significantly faster and more efficient. The car is capable of reaching zero-to-60 miles per hour in just over two seconds. In the coming years, the College of Science plans to use information gathered from the exhibit to teach engineering principles.
Wesley Wagener
It's Bike to School day at Texas State. The annual event encourages students to ride their bikes to school as a way of promoting alternative transportation and healthier lifestyle. The Bike Cave is offering free tune-ups, soft drinks, and shirt screen printing for those who come by the tent. The quad is also bustling with Earth Day events as well, showcasing everything from a solar-powered charging station to a riding lawnmower that is powered by electricity.
Luke McBroom
Texas State Softball has now won 10 games in a row, after beating the University of North Texas 2-to-1 on Tuesday. Sophomore pitcher Anne Marie Taylor picked up her 13th win of the season for the 'Cats, who were lead offensively by Chandler Hall's solo home run in the 3rd inning to tie the game at one a piece. The Bobcats return to action tomorrow to face Houston Cougars.
4/20/11
Hollee Barfield
An International Rhythm Competition hit Texas State's campus last night. Students competed in Red Bull's Tum Tum Pa (Toom Toom Pah) by banging school supplies on desks to create musical masterpieces. No traditional instruments were allowed. "The Four Musketeers" beat their way into first place with their rendition of Toxic, by Britney Spears. The group now has a chance to compete in the World Finals in Brazil, depending on how it ranks in competition online.
Sam Howell
The Texas State Disc Golf Club traveled to Augusta over the weekend to compete in the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship. Out of the thirty-six schools that competed, Texas State placed eleventh in the Championship Division and first in the First Flight Division. The Club was started last semester and includes about 20 members. The players practice on the Campus Golf Course, which recently added three new holes.
Wayne Jones
The swimming pools at Texas State offer students a chance to beat the heat. The Rec Center Natatorium has a six-lane lap pool for those who want to exercise, as well as a leisure pool with basketball and volleyball nets. The Aqua Sports Center is located next to Hines Academic Center and has eight lanes for lap swimming. Both pools have varying hours of operation, so it's a good idea to check the Department of Campus Recreation web page for the schedule. The Aqua Student Center has no entrance fee, but a valid student I-D is needed.
Kelsey Kearns
Senior art students at Texas State are exhibiting their work. You can see the exhibit at the Mitte Art Building. Art students are being given an opportunity to show their friends and family the work they've done this semester. The exhibit also gives the students experience in promoting and opening a gallery show. The senior thesis gallery will remain open daily and on weekends until the end of the semester.
4/19/11
Genna Eneman
ANCHOR: Texas State has taken the lead in adopting green technologies. It's been over a year since the university unveiled its Calories-to-Kilowatts program at the student recreation center. Our Genna Eneman is there live to tell us what it's all about.
LIVE-ON-SCENE: The initiative outfitted 30 elliptical machines to convert kinetic energy into electricity. The energy is produced during a workout. And the electricity that's generated is recycled into the campus power grid.
RECORDED NARRATION: It cost Texas State nearly 20-thousand dollars to install the ReRev system. Returns on the investment won't be seen for eight to ten years, but university officials say the project was not created as a cost-effective initiative, but rather to get students thinking about sustainable energy. Students are taking notice of the university's on-going efforts to explore green technology.
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The Calories-to-Kilowatts program has received overwhelming support from students, and some would like to see it expanded.
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The university hopes to eventually retrofit all 100 of the cardio machines at the rec center with the ReRev system.
LIVE-ON-SCENE: The University of North Texas recently installed the same renewable energy system on 36 machines at its Recreation Center. Who knows? It could be that Texas State has started a trend. Reporting Live from the Rec Center....For Bobcat Update, I'm Genna Eneman. Back to you at the studio.
LIVE-ON-SCENE: The initiative outfitted 30 elliptical machines to convert kinetic energy into electricity. The energy is produced during a workout. And the electricity that's generated is recycled into the campus power grid.
RECORDED NARRATION: It cost Texas State nearly 20-thousand dollars to install the ReRev system. Returns on the investment won't be seen for eight to ten years, but university officials say the project was not created as a cost-effective initiative, but rather to get students thinking about sustainable energy. Students are taking notice of the university's on-going efforts to explore green technology.
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The Calories-to-Kilowatts program has received overwhelming support from students, and some would like to see it expanded.
[SB]
The university hopes to eventually retrofit all 100 of the cardio machines at the rec center with the ReRev system.
LIVE-ON-SCENE: The University of North Texas recently installed the same renewable energy system on 36 machines at its Recreation Center. Who knows? It could be that Texas State has started a trend. Reporting Live from the Rec Center....For Bobcat Update, I'm Genna Eneman. Back to you at the studio.
Amanda Escobedo
Students in the School of Music are rehearsing to showcase their musical talents in upcoming spring recitals. The recitals are compilations of music learned and practiced during the school year. For seniors their individual performances highlight talents they have perfected over their entire college career. The recitals are held in the music building and vary from full orchestra and jazz ensemble to individual piano, saxophone and flute performances. Check out the events calender posted on the Texas State website for a list of all the shows this month.
Valerie Soja
Texas weather is heating up. It's been in the 90s the past several days, certainly warm enough to encourage sun worshipers to take advantage of the opportunity to be outdoors. But there are risks. The sun can do great harm, if you don't take precautions. Valerie Soja has more in this Bobcat Update.
It's well known that sun exposure raises the risk of developing skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. More than one million cases are diagnosed yearly.
For Texas State students, the San Marcos River is a favorite place to hang out this time of year. Some are to swim or to play a game. Others are here to get a tan. In any case, applying sun blocking lotions is a must.
SB: Rachel Ealy, "It's harder to tan when you put on SPF 30…."
Tyler Miska also tries to wear sunscreen, but often forgets.
SB: "It's a hassle to buy it…"
Shannon Vandivier is well aware of the potential risk of skin cancer. "I am a Bio… major… my grandfather just got skin cancer."
But some studies suggest that you might not want to completely avoid the sun. According to the World Health Organization, brief exposure to U-V radiation, about 5-15 minutes twice a week can be beneficial, It produces vitamin D which is essential for helping the human body protect itself against internal cancers as well as various neurological, cardiovascular, immune, and bone diseases.
Dillon Scott, says he puts on sunscreen every morning before he heads to Sewell park to enjoy the sun's rays.
SB: "I just put on my trance music…. and rave at the sun."
Dan Barry, better known as frisbee Dan, also takes the proper precautions to protect his skin.
SB: "In the morning… injured from the sun."
Although research shows the sun can have health benefits, It is important to limit your sun exposure. The American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend wearing the right kind of clothing whenever possible, and using sunscreen of S-P-F 15 or more to protect your skin. Don't neglect your eyes either. Long-term exposure to U-V rays can cause loss of vision and cataracts.
With summer just around the corner, everyone is eager to get out and enjoy the sun, but do so safely and in moderation. Dermatoligists warn that the sun is most dangerous between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reporting Live from Sewell Park....For Bobcat Update. I'm Valerie Soja.
Tyler Miska also tries to wear sunscreen, but often forgets.
SB: "It's a hassle to buy it…"
Shannon Vandivier is well aware of the potential risk of skin cancer. "I am a Bio… major… my grandfather just got skin cancer."
But some studies suggest that you might not want to completely avoid the sun. According to the World Health Organization, brief exposure to U-V radiation, about 5-15 minutes twice a week can be beneficial, It produces vitamin D which is essential for helping the human body protect itself against internal cancers as well as various neurological, cardiovascular, immune, and bone diseases.
Dillon Scott, says he puts on sunscreen every morning before he heads to Sewell park to enjoy the sun's rays.
SB: "I just put on my trance music…. and rave at the sun."
Dan Barry, better known as frisbee Dan, also takes the proper precautions to protect his skin.
SB: "In the morning… injured from the sun."
Although research shows the sun can have health benefits, It is important to limit your sun exposure. The American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend wearing the right kind of clothing whenever possible, and using sunscreen of S-P-F 15 or more to protect your skin. Don't neglect your eyes either. Long-term exposure to U-V rays can cause loss of vision and cataracts.
With summer just around the corner, everyone is eager to get out and enjoy the sun, but do so safely and in moderation. Dermatoligists warn that the sun is most dangerous between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reporting Live from Sewell Park....For Bobcat Update. I'm Valerie Soja.
4/18/11
Danielle Elisabeth Madsen
No other university in Texas has a distinction that Texas State can claim. It's
the only university in the Lone Star State that graduated a student who went on
to become President of the United States. Danielle Elisabeth Madsen tells us
more about Lyndon Johnson's connection with his alma mater.
Stand Up:
President Lyndon Baines Johnson attended the Southwest Texas State Teacher's
College from 1927 to 1930. He was a member of the debate team, majored in
History, and served as the editor and chief of the student newspaper, then
called the College Star.
SB: Allen Reed – Editor and Chief of the University Star Newspaper
Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. He was described as a hard
worker during his time at college. Mary Brennan is a History professor at Texas
State who has done research into Johnson's early educational experiences.
SB: Mary Brennan- History Professor
As president, Johnson signed many important pieces of legislation into law,
including the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Higher Education
Act.
SB: Chris Jones- Career Advisor
President Lyndon Johnson left a powerful legacy at Texas State. The University's
President, Denise Trauth, says the institution serves as a launching pad for any
individual, no matter how high their goals or aspirations.
SB: President Denise Trauth
Stand Up:
President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Higher Education Act in 1965 on this
very desk on the Texas State University campus. It now sits at the L-B-J Museum
located in San Marcos, Texas. The museum documents President Johnson's time at
Texas State, as well his dedication to hard work and excellence. His passion for
education lives on through Texas State University and its students. For Bobcat
Update, I'm Danielle Elisabeth Madsen.
the only university in the Lone Star State that graduated a student who went on
to become President of the United States. Danielle Elisabeth Madsen tells us
more about Lyndon Johnson's connection with his alma mater.
Stand Up:
President Lyndon Baines Johnson attended the Southwest Texas State Teacher's
College from 1927 to 1930. He was a member of the debate team, majored in
History, and served as the editor and chief of the student newspaper, then
called the College Star.
SB: Allen Reed – Editor and Chief of the University Star Newspaper
Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. He was described as a hard
worker during his time at college. Mary Brennan is a History professor at Texas
State who has done research into Johnson's early educational experiences.
SB: Mary Brennan- History Professor
As president, Johnson signed many important pieces of legislation into law,
including the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, and the Higher Education
Act.
SB: Chris Jones- Career Advisor
President Lyndon Johnson left a powerful legacy at Texas State. The University's
President, Denise Trauth, says the institution serves as a launching pad for any
individual, no matter how high their goals or aspirations.
SB: President Denise Trauth
Stand Up:
President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Higher Education Act in 1965 on this
very desk on the Texas State University campus. It now sits at the L-B-J Museum
located in San Marcos, Texas. The museum documents President Johnson's time at
Texas State, as well his dedication to hard work and excellence. His passion for
education lives on through Texas State University and its students. For Bobcat
Update, I'm Danielle Elisabeth Madsen.
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