Price Newell

Texas State students have many choices to make between now and November 6th. One choice is -- Do they vote or sit on the sidelines? Price Newell has more in this Bobcat Update.

Early voting starts soon in Texas, and to encourage participation, you may have seen the registration effort on campus. Republicans and Democrats alike tried to get students to sign up. But many students lack passion when it comes to politics.
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Traditionally, young adults don't show up in great numbers at the polls. There are many reasons for the low turnout.
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Despite the general lack of interest or faith in politics among the younger crowd, a few do get involved because they want their voices heard.
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"With early voting still a few DAYS away, students still have time to decide whether to vote or not. For Bobcat Update, I'm Price Newell"

Jenny Sessions

The H-E-B store at Hopkins and Thorpe is undergoing an eleven (M) million-dollar expansion. When the project is finished, the store will have a greater focus on nutrition. A larger variety of produce will be available along with a bigger bakery and deli department. Meanwhile, H-E-B is adjusting to the construction inside of the store by temporarily changing the store layout and combining certain products to one aisle. The expansion, which should be finished in December, will add 30 to 40 new jobs.

Evan Bolton

For many Texas State students, finding supplies for classes can be quite difficult. In this Bobcat Update, Evan Bolton takes a look at how students are getting the office supplies they need.

Notebooks, pencils, staples, folders and many other items needed for classes can be found at the University Bookstore. Many students believe these items to be overpriced, when in fact, the costs are very comparable to what can be found at other office supply stores.
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Many students find the same supplies on campus that they would find at other stores.
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Though the University Bookstore sells a variety of products from Texas State apparel to electronics, many students still buy school supplies everyday.
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Whether students need spiral notebooks, binders, or any other typical office supplies, the University Bookstore is a convenient alternative.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Evan Bolton.

Chrisdyann Uribe

San Marcos is taking a bite out of a growing market. There's a trend in urban communities of having mobile eateries. Four new ones recently opened in the city. Texas State students have a wide variety of choices when they order at food trucks. Dreamland Waffle and Wedo's Taco's are the newest additions on Guadalupe.  SUP Adventures  and Where's That Truck are now on Hopkins. They join more than a dozen already doing business in the city. 

Cecily Fish

You'll find a lot of bikes on campus, but what you might not know is that they're supposed to be registered. The University Police Department wants to know who owns the bikes on campus. The police can use the registration to help them track down bikes when they are lost or stolen. Registration is required, so if a bike owner doesn't bother to do it, there's a chance the bike will be confiscated. It's easy to register. You can do it online at the University Police webpage or in person at the U-P-D office.

Kristen Buechler

It's time to get registered for the spring semester. Early registration started this morning. You have until November 8th to sign up. You can do it using CatsWeb or by going to the Registrar's Office at the J-C Kellam Building. Visit CatsWeb to check for times you can register. Your academic adviser can help you figure out which classes you need.

Lynn T. Anderson

The Wittliff Collections at Texas State are attracting visitors to Alkek Library.  Lynn Anderson has more in this Bobcat update.

The items on display in the gallery are made possible by Bill and Sally Wittliff. They share their collections to showcase diverse cultures -- whether through art, writing or photography. 
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Events at the gallery are offered year round, attracting students and the public at large. On display now are photograms taken by Kate Breakey who uses a 19th century technique of contact printing.
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Stand up…(A quiet and serene place for study or contemplation, Wittliff collections are housed on the seventh floor of the Alkek Library. They are open seven days a week and admission is free. For Bobcat Update, I'm Lynn Anderson.

Christina Ochoa

Bobcat pride is on full display as Texas State celebrates Homecoming. The events this week include students painting windows at the L-B-J Student Center and participating in the Homecoming Talent Show at Evans Auditorium. Also, singer Andy Grammer will perform at the Homecoming Spirit Rally Thursday night at Sewell Park. The spirit-raising events are all in support of the football team, which hosts Idaho on Saturday. At the game, the homecoming queen will be crowned.

Brittney Vaughn

The Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at Texas State is sponsoring a 5-k run to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. The fourth annual Ronald McDonald Run will be held on October 20th, along with a one-mile Pups Fun Run. A-D-Pi  encourages students to participate. Those who run in the 5-K will be separated by age and gender, but the Pups Fun Run will include everyone. The cost is 15 dollars for each race, or 25 dollars for both. The top three contestants in each category will receive prizes. All benefits will be donated to charity.

Matt Southall

The patience of some San Marcos motorists is being tested because of ongoing construction just north of campus. The two-point-six (M) million dollar project has resulted in lanes on North L-B-J and Chestnut being closed to thru traffic. The city is installing two new underground water pipes to increase system capacity and overall reliability. Also, North L-B-J -- from Sessom to Holland -- will be widened with the addition of sidewalks and bike lanes. City officials say the project should be finished in a couple of months.  

Jenny Sessions

Finding a job is a challenge -- even in the best of times. It may be necessary for students to find ways to show potential employers that they stand above the rest. In this Bobcat Update, Jenny Sessions offers some tips on how to handle the job search.

It's hard to find work in a competitive job market.While some students have found ways to make lemonade out of life's lemons by straying away from the corporate world, others are hoping
to put their degrees to use. Students are now being advised to take extra precautions when applying for jobs.
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The University has several resources for students. They can find help in career counseling, job postings and networking. The idea is to prepare students for the job market and offer guidance in launching their careers.
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Matthew Rogers

For many Texas State Students, life is a juggling act. They go to school; they work; they have family obligations. In this Bobcat Update, Matt Rogers takes a look at how they can cope with such responsibilities.

Many students have to work while attending school, and finding the right balance can be difficult.
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Students have various ways of mixing things up in order to relieve stress.
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Texas State students often work between 12-30 hours a week while also managing full-course loads. For those who find these demands difficult to meet, there are on-campus resources available.
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Students can access these resources both online and on campus at SLAC and the L-B-J Student Center.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Matt Rogers.

William Bolling

Gloomy weather loomed over San Marcos this past weekend, but the Bobcats football team came ready to play. William Bolling has the story.

The Texas State Bobcats competed in their third home game Saturday against the Nevada Wolfpack. Bad weather may have been to blame for the game's poor attendance, yet many Bobcat fans braved the rainy conditions. The Bobcats scored first following an interception on the Wolfpack’s first drive and remained competitive through halftime leading 21 to 20. But the Nevada defense didn't allow any second-half scoring, and the Bobcat's lost 34-to-21. Despite the setback, some fans said they realize Texas State is going to be facing tougher competition from now on.
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Other fans are more optimistic.
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The Bobcats travel to Albuquerque next weekend to face New Mexico. The Texas State coaches say for the Bobcats to win they'll need to run the ball better and eliminate costly turnovers. For Bobcat Update I’m William Bolling.

Evan Bolton

Fall has arrived. Flowers and trees will start to die as the cold weather approaches. For many people, keeping their gardens alive as long as possible is a priority. To do so, people are encouraged to add compost to their soil and use mulch to help retain moisture. Wire cages or some other form of support should be used to keep the plants from being moved by strong winds. Though temperatures will start to drop, people should continue watering.

Christopher Green

Advances in technology continue to make our lives easier, but often at the price of distraction. Chris Green has the story in this Bobcat Update:
Students often get absorbed in their smartphones, laptops and tablets. Electronic devices are a common sight on campus. A lot of students consider them essential:
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But some students say they're willing to put away their smartphones occasionally to better connect with others.
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Browsing social networking sites and text messaging are popular pastimes.
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Price Newell

The Theater Department at Texas State is staging a comedy this week at the main stage. The comedy is called Lend Me A Tenor. It's about the disappearance of an opera star and the madness that ensues. The production runs through Sunday. Students can purchase tickets at the box office for seven dollars, and the general public can buy them for ten dollars. Showtimes are at 7:30 nightly through Saturday and two P-M on Sunday.

Matthew Boyd

K-T-S-W celebrates national College Radio Day. On Tuesday, the station ran special several specialty shows and had in-studio interviews, including one with Rob Quicke, the founder of College Radio Day. The reason for having a designated day is to encourage awareness of college radio. Participation is pretty high, in Texas alone, there were 17 stations that observed it.

Daisy Saenz

Research shows that having a second language offers many benefits. Daisy Saenz has more in this Bobcat Update.

Now more than ever those who are bilingual find themselves in high demand. It's important to speak a foreign language.
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Studying a second language can also provide a potential edge against the competition.
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The Department of Modern Languages at Texas State University offers courses in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and American Sign Language. Reporting for Bobcat Update, I'm Daisy Saenz.

Chrisdyann Uribe

Mother Nature really tested Bobcat Pride this past weekend as tailgaters got rained on before the football game. Chrisdyann Uribe has more in this Bobcat Update.

Rain may pour over Texas State students during a tailgate but it certainly doesn't stop them from showing their pride. Bobcats -- armed with umbrellas, ponchos and sweaters -- endured the rain at the Strahan parking lot Saturday.
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Fans were huddled underneath tents to protect themselves from the rain. Others dealt with it in just a sweater.
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Cooks grilled hamburgers and hotdogs as usual while music played in the background. Others ignored the rain while tossing around a football.
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Many students decided that a little precipitation was not enough to cloud their support. For Bobcat Update, I'm Chrisdyann Uribe.

Erik Pompa

Texas State is now considered an emerging research institution. By gaining that status, the university is committed to providing more funding for research programs. The goal is to eventually reach Tier-One status and join the ranks of U-T Austin, Texas A-and-M and Rice University. That would mean more money from the state to go along with funds being raised through the university's Pride-in-Action campaign. To date, more than 125-million dollars has been raised.