The Texas State Alumni Association is hosting a T-shirt trade-up in the L-B-J Mall and Hub. Bobcat Update's Jasmine Torres tells us about the tradition -- aimed at boosting school pride and scholarship funding.
Students can trade up their old t-shirts from other schools and get a new Texas State shirt in return. Students who don't have shirts to offer can still participate by donating five dollars to a Texas State scholarship fund.
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The Texas State shirts have different designs on them every semester. Students can submit their ideas through the Alumni Association page, and the best one gets featured on the shirt.
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Some students look forward to this event every semester.
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The Texas State Alumni Association hosts t-shirt trade ups every semester. For more information, please visit the Pride and Traditions page on the Texas State website. This is Jasmine Torres for Bobcat Update.
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10/18/17
10/16/17
Kat Huerta
The city of San Marcos hosts a national indigenous festival that continues to grow each year. Bobcat Update's Kat Huerta tells us more.
The Sacred Springs Powwow -- an annual Native American festival -- welcomes indigenous tribes across the country to participate in dances, storytelling, and lectures.
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The festival is now a two-day event, which means more volunteers are needed.
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Even though the event has been growing over the years, the participants wish more people were educated on their own indigenous culture.
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The festival celebrates indigenous cultures and offers a deeper understanding of traditions that run the risk of being forgotten. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kat Huerta.
The Sacred Springs Powwow -- an annual Native American festival -- welcomes indigenous tribes across the country to participate in dances, storytelling, and lectures.
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The festival is now a two-day event, which means more volunteers are needed.
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Even though the event has been growing over the years, the participants wish more people were educated on their own indigenous culture.
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The festival celebrates indigenous cultures and offers a deeper understanding of traditions that run the risk of being forgotten. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kat Huerta.
10/14/17
Ashley Simpson
The Search for Justice is this year's Common Experience theme at Texas State. Bobcat Update's Ashley Simpson tells us how the theme is being addressed.
The Common Experience is designed to cultivate an intellectual conversation on a wide range of topics. There are panel discussions, art exhibitions, research, films, and guest speakers -- all aligned to tell a multi-layered story as it relates to the theme. The Search for Justice proved to be an ideal fit for including Anthony Graves who spoke last week at Texas State. Graves spent 12 years on death row for a 1992 murder conviction. Altogether, 16 years of his life were spent behind bars before he was ultimately exonerated of killing six people.
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After gaining his freedom, Graves decided to dedicate his life to helping prove the innocence of wrongfully convicted inmates. He started the Anthony Graves Foundation, which raises awareness about the need for criminal justice reform.
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Hearing about Graves' experience helps students relate to the struggles he endured. For some, his stories hit home.
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Despite the hardships Graves faced, he found a way to forgive and to hold on to hope:
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(Stand Up) Anthony Graves continues to restore hope in those who have lost it and seek justice for those who deserve it. With Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Simpson.
The Common Experience is designed to cultivate an intellectual conversation on a wide range of topics. There are panel discussions, art exhibitions, research, films, and guest speakers -- all aligned to tell a multi-layered story as it relates to the theme. The Search for Justice proved to be an ideal fit for including Anthony Graves who spoke last week at Texas State. Graves spent 12 years on death row for a 1992 murder conviction. Altogether, 16 years of his life were spent behind bars before he was ultimately exonerated of killing six people.
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After gaining his freedom, Graves decided to dedicate his life to helping prove the innocence of wrongfully convicted inmates. He started the Anthony Graves Foundation, which raises awareness about the need for criminal justice reform.
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Hearing about Graves' experience helps students relate to the struggles he endured. For some, his stories hit home.
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Despite the hardships Graves faced, he found a way to forgive and to hold on to hope:
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(Stand Up) Anthony Graves continues to restore hope in those who have lost it and seek justice for those who deserve it. With Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Simpson.
Scott Stutzman
An organization recently visited Texas State to capture some unusual student portraits. Bobcat Update's Scott Stutzman tells us about a group called Dear World.
Everyone at Texas State has a unique story to tell. Dear World is an art collective that takes portraits of ordinary people -- the portraits show words and phrases important to the subject's life written on his or her body. Dear World then curates the subjects' stories as they relate to the chosen phrases. Texas State's Office of Student Involvement invited Dear World to campus to engage with students and faculty members.
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Participants told stories central to their personal identities. Some talked about their childhood.
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Participants also listened to other people's stories and gained insight in a rare and intimate way.
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Dear World captures these stories alongside portraits of the subject. Event organizers knew a campus as diverse as Texas State would have plenty of perspectives to explore.
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Dear World reminds us that every story is important, no matter how small. For Bobcat Update, I'm Scott Stutzman.
Everyone at Texas State has a unique story to tell. Dear World is an art collective that takes portraits of ordinary people -- the portraits show words and phrases important to the subject's life written on his or her body. Dear World then curates the subjects' stories as they relate to the chosen phrases. Texas State's Office of Student Involvement invited Dear World to campus to engage with students and faculty members.
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Participants told stories central to their personal identities. Some talked about their childhood.
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Participants also listened to other people's stories and gained insight in a rare and intimate way.
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Dear World captures these stories alongside portraits of the subject. Event organizers knew a campus as diverse as Texas State would have plenty of perspectives to explore.
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Dear World reminds us that every story is important, no matter how small. For Bobcat Update, I'm Scott Stutzman.
Veronica Vergara
The first phase of a photo-digitizing project -- aimed at preserving San Marcos history -- is now complete. Bobcat Update`s Veronica Vergara has more on the story.
A team at University Archives has been entrusted with preserving photo negatives donated by the San Marcos Daily Record. It`s estimated to be a collection of about 800-thousand images taken from the mid-1930`s into the 2000`s. They provide a glimpse into the city`s past.
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For those involved in the project, it's an extraordinary experience -- preserving moments in time of a place they call home.
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San Marcos is a rapidly growing city, and the team at University Archives hopes the digitizing project can engage the community in remembering, discovering and appreciating the city`s history.
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The San Marcos Daily Record`s negatives are available online on the project's Flickr page where 14-hundred images have been stored. More will be added in the days and weeks to come. For Bobcat Update, I'm Veronica Vergara.
A team at University Archives has been entrusted with preserving photo negatives donated by the San Marcos Daily Record. It`s estimated to be a collection of about 800-thousand images taken from the mid-1930`s into the 2000`s. They provide a glimpse into the city`s past.
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For those involved in the project, it's an extraordinary experience -- preserving moments in time of a place they call home.
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San Marcos is a rapidly growing city, and the team at University Archives hopes the digitizing project can engage the community in remembering, discovering and appreciating the city`s history.
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The San Marcos Daily Record`s negatives are available online on the project's Flickr page where 14-hundred images have been stored. More will be added in the days and weeks to come. For Bobcat Update, I'm Veronica Vergara.
10/11/17
Malcolm Thomas
Immigration issues affect many Texas State students. In this Bobcat Update, reporter Malcolm Thomas talks with a student who shares her story.
Laura Valencia, a Texas State senior, moved to the U-S when she was nine years old. As of a year ago, she became an American citizen. Valencia is grateful she earned that status BEFORE immigration officials began rounding up undocumented citizens for deportation. However, she's still very concerned about the well-being of those dealing with immigration issues.
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The Student Government's lack of support for an immigration attorney on campus has made Valencia fearful. She's concerned that Texas State will not provide adequate assistance to students who face possible deportation. Also, she says she encounters prejudice on campus, which makes her feel unsafe and unsupported.
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(Standup) If you are feeling unsafe, threatened or need someone to talk to—visit the Student Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the L-B-J Student Center on the fifth floor. You will be supported. For Bobcat Update, I'm Malcolm Thomas.
Laura Valencia, a Texas State senior, moved to the U-S when she was nine years old. As of a year ago, she became an American citizen. Valencia is grateful she earned that status BEFORE immigration officials began rounding up undocumented citizens for deportation. However, she's still very concerned about the well-being of those dealing with immigration issues.
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The Student Government's lack of support for an immigration attorney on campus has made Valencia fearful. She's concerned that Texas State will not provide adequate assistance to students who face possible deportation. Also, she says she encounters prejudice on campus, which makes her feel unsafe and unsupported.
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(Standup) If you are feeling unsafe, threatened or need someone to talk to—visit the Student Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the L-B-J Student Center on the fifth floor. You will be supported. For Bobcat Update, I'm Malcolm Thomas.
10/10/17
Jamonique Florence
Texas State President Denise Trauth and the Campus Carry Task Force want to hear the university community's thoughts about the implementation of the Campus Carry law thus far. Bobcat Update's Jamonique Florence tells us about the university's efforts to spark discussion.
When firearms have a presence on campus, safety is a central concern. In September, President Trauth e-mailed a survey invitation to all students, faculty, and staff urging them to participate in a holistic review of the Campus Carry law. Since last year, the law has allowed anyone with a concealed handgun license to carry such a weapon on campus. The purpose of the survey is to find out what people think about possible changes to the Campus Carry rules . More gun-free areas are being considered, including testing centers and faculty offices.
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Many areas, including, but not limited to, spaces providing services or events for minors, health care services, and competitive sporting events, have already been declared gun-free zones. While these areas prohibit Campus Carry, there is only so much university officials can do to ensure maintained safety.
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Protecting the safety of anyone who visits the university begins with educating and raising mental-health awareness.
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A full list of gun-free areas is available on the Campus Carry page of the Texas State website.
(STANDUP) Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take the survey and share their thoughts on the newly proposed gun-free zones and the campus carry law. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jamonique Florence.
When firearms have a presence on campus, safety is a central concern. In September, President Trauth e-mailed a survey invitation to all students, faculty, and staff urging them to participate in a holistic review of the Campus Carry law. Since last year, the law has allowed anyone with a concealed handgun license to carry such a weapon on campus. The purpose of the survey is to find out what people think about possible changes to the Campus Carry rules . More gun-free areas are being considered, including testing centers and faculty offices.
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Many areas, including, but not limited to, spaces providing services or events for minors, health care services, and competitive sporting events, have already been declared gun-free zones. While these areas prohibit Campus Carry, there is only so much university officials can do to ensure maintained safety.
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Protecting the safety of anyone who visits the university begins with educating and raising mental-health awareness.
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A full list of gun-free areas is available on the Campus Carry page of the Texas State website.
(STANDUP) Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take the survey and share their thoughts on the newly proposed gun-free zones and the campus carry law. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jamonique Florence.
Bailey Green
A new business, called Perk Up, is now open in San Marcos. Bobcat Update's Bailey Green has more.
Danita Hays and David Graffagini are the co-owners of Perk Up. They grew up in central Texas and say their experience gives them insight on how to start a new business.
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Perk Up's vantage point and lighting are unique, as is its motto.
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Perk Up offers a variety of healthy food options.
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(Stand Up) With their spacious location, healthy options and variety of coffee, Perk Up is sure to make an impact and expect growth of new customers. With Bobcat Update, I'm Bailey Green.
Danita Hays and David Graffagini are the co-owners of Perk Up. They grew up in central Texas and say their experience gives them insight on how to start a new business.
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Perk Up's vantage point and lighting are unique, as is its motto.
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Perk Up offers a variety of healthy food options.
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(Stand Up) With their spacious location, healthy options and variety of coffee, Perk Up is sure to make an impact and expect growth of new customers. With Bobcat Update, I'm Bailey Green.
Chelsie Anguiano
The Gallery of the Common Experience provides a setting for new artwork that Texas State students, faculty and staff can enjoy. Bobcat Update's Chelsie Anguiano has more.
(STAND UP) Each year the coffee forum in Lampasas Hall switches up their artwork to give a variety of pieces that the public can view. The artwork that is displayed during the exhibit is created by students and the public. The exhibit gives the artists the opportunity to display their skills through their artwork.
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The theme for the 2017-2018 school year is Reformation: An Exhibit on Justice.
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One piece is notable for portraying the U-S border patrol denying access to a family. The artwork prompted a lot of emotion.
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(STAND UP) The exhibit consists of 2D work, 3D work, film, dance, and poetry. People are encouraged to stop by Lampasas Hall, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the artwork that is displayed throughout the exhibit. For Bobcat Update I'm Chelsie Anguiano.
(STAND UP) Each year the coffee forum in Lampasas Hall switches up their artwork to give a variety of pieces that the public can view. The artwork that is displayed during the exhibit is created by students and the public. The exhibit gives the artists the opportunity to display their skills through their artwork.
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The theme for the 2017-2018 school year is Reformation: An Exhibit on Justice.
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One piece is notable for portraying the U-S border patrol denying access to a family. The artwork prompted a lot of emotion.
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(STAND UP) The exhibit consists of 2D work, 3D work, film, dance, and poetry. People are encouraged to stop by Lampasas Hall, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the artwork that is displayed throughout the exhibit. For Bobcat Update I'm Chelsie Anguiano.
10/9/17
Jackie Lang
Texas State's Theater Department will present A Doll House later this week. Bobcat Update's Jackie Lang tells us more.
A Doll House, directed by Bruce Turk, will be performed Thursday through Sunday in the Black Box Theater on campus. The evening shows will begin at 7:30, and there's a Sunday matinee at two o'clock Sunday.
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Tickets will sell for 15-dollars for adults and eight dollars for students and can be purchased online or at the theater center. Parking will be available in the garage located at the corner of University Drive and Edward Gary Street.
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SU: All tickets are general admissions, so seats will be first-come, first-serve. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jackie Lang.
A Doll House, directed by Bruce Turk, will be performed Thursday through Sunday in the Black Box Theater on campus. The evening shows will begin at 7:30, and there's a Sunday matinee at two o'clock Sunday.
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Tickets will sell for 15-dollars for adults and eight dollars for students and can be purchased online or at the theater center. Parking will be available in the garage located at the corner of University Drive and Edward Gary Street.
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SU: All tickets are general admissions, so seats will be first-come, first-serve. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jackie Lang.
Leanda Harley
It's not uncommon for a first-year student to be unsure of what career path to take. Fortunately, Texas State has a program specialized just for that. Bobcat Update's Leanda Harley has more.
The Fall of 2017 has brought the largest class of freshmen in Texas State history. As the Spring semester approaches, advisors are preparing for the mass volume of freshmen seeking career counseling.
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The first-year program helps students figure out who they are and what type of jobs they can land after graduation.
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SU The PACE center is located on the first floor of the U-A-C building. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit pace-dot-txstate-dot-edu. For Bobcat Update, I'm Leanda Harley.
The Fall of 2017 has brought the largest class of freshmen in Texas State history. As the Spring semester approaches, advisors are preparing for the mass volume of freshmen seeking career counseling.
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The first-year program helps students figure out who they are and what type of jobs they can land after graduation.
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SU The PACE center is located on the first floor of the U-A-C building. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit pace-dot-txstate-dot-edu. For Bobcat Update, I'm Leanda Harley.
10/7/17
Montana Kilgore
The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is featuring 20-dollar dog adoptions through the end of the month. Bobcat Update's Montana Kilgore has the story.
The low-cost adoptions are being offered as part of Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month. It's the first part of the Home-4- the-Holidays campaign that the animal shelter will have from now until January second. Each adoption includes spaying or neutering the pets along with rabies vaccinations, de-worming, microchips, city licensing and heartworm tests.
Animal Services Community Outreach Coordinator Lauren Volpe says the campaign brings more traffic to the shelter and more opportunities for adoptions.
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A goal for Home-4-the-Holidays is to find orphaned pets loving homes -- pets like seven-year-old Freddy and one- year-old October, who have been residents at the shelter for weeks. The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter team hopes that dogs like these will have forever homes this holiday season.
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The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is located at 750 River Road. For more information, go to san marcos T-X dot-gov-slash-animal-adoptions. For Bobcat Update, I'm Montana Kilgore.
The low-cost adoptions are being offered as part of Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month. It's the first part of the Home-4- the-Holidays campaign that the animal shelter will have from now until January second. Each adoption includes spaying or neutering the pets along with rabies vaccinations, de-worming, microchips, city licensing and heartworm tests.
Animal Services Community Outreach Coordinator Lauren Volpe says the campaign brings more traffic to the shelter and more opportunities for adoptions.
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A goal for Home-4-the-Holidays is to find orphaned pets loving homes -- pets like seven-year-old Freddy and one- year-old October, who have been residents at the shelter for weeks. The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter team hopes that dogs like these will have forever homes this holiday season.
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The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter is located at 750 River Road. For more information, go to san marcos T-X dot-gov-slash-animal-adoptions. For Bobcat Update, I'm Montana Kilgore.
Kyle Spencer
Texas State is offering students some help to improve their writing. Bobcat Update's Kyle Spencer has more.
Write Time is a group that provides students with a designated time to focus on their writing. Participants are challenged to think about their writing in different ways and are encouraged to push themselves to improve.
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Each session students set goals, and they have tutors guiding them. Students are given time to focus solely on their writing, and later they work with their tutors to reflect on what they've accomplished and to plan for the next session.
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(Standup) Write Time is held every Monday from 10-12:30 and every Thursday from 11-1:30 in the Writing center.... room 108. The event is free and open to all. For Bobcat Update I'm Kyle Spencer.
Write Time is a group that provides students with a designated time to focus on their writing. Participants are challenged to think about their writing in different ways and are encouraged to push themselves to improve.
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Each session students set goals, and they have tutors guiding them. Students are given time to focus solely on their writing, and later they work with their tutors to reflect on what they've accomplished and to plan for the next session.
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(Standup) Write Time is held every Monday from 10-12:30 and every Thursday from 11-1:30 in the Writing center.... room 108. The event is free and open to all. For Bobcat Update I'm Kyle Spencer.
Taeler Kallmerten
Sleeping in hotel rooms and commuting to campus may not be the ideal college experience, but it's the reality some students are facing. Bobcat Update's Taeler Kallmerten has more.
Allison Fluker has been spending her final semester staying in the Comfort Suites hotel. Fluker is one of the many students displaced after Pointe San Marcos, an upscale student housing complex, failed to finish construction in time for the fall semester.
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The Pointe San Marcos offered its residents compensation options, such as Rent-credit, gift cards and hotel accommodations. Tanner Murphy chose the rent-credit option and was initially angry about the inconvenience, but now he says management has done its best to work with him.
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While some students are making the most of the situation, others are taking action. Michael McDaniel says residents have contacted the Pointe's leasing office, American Campus, and its corporate headquarters as well. The residents are using a Group-me app to coordinate their efforts. McDaniel says anyone who wants to be more informed is welcome to join the Group-me.
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SU: As Fall is quickly approaching a lot of us are worrying about what we're going to do decorate our apartments. For the student that are displaced they have a lot more to worry about than that. They have to worry about when they can have a place to call home. For Bobcat Update, I'm Taeler Kallmerten.
Allison Fluker has been spending her final semester staying in the Comfort Suites hotel. Fluker is one of the many students displaced after Pointe San Marcos, an upscale student housing complex, failed to finish construction in time for the fall semester.
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The Pointe San Marcos offered its residents compensation options, such as Rent-credit, gift cards and hotel accommodations. Tanner Murphy chose the rent-credit option and was initially angry about the inconvenience, but now he says management has done its best to work with him.
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While some students are making the most of the situation, others are taking action. Michael McDaniel says residents have contacted the Pointe's leasing office, American Campus, and its corporate headquarters as well. The residents are using a Group-me app to coordinate their efforts. McDaniel says anyone who wants to be more informed is welcome to join the Group-me.
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SU: As Fall is quickly approaching a lot of us are worrying about what we're going to do decorate our apartments. For the student that are displaced they have a lot more to worry about than that. They have to worry about when they can have a place to call home. For Bobcat Update, I'm Taeler Kallmerten.
Aubrey Doherty
The Joann Cole Mitte Art Gallery is hosting an eye-opening exhibit, and this week a panel of unlikely guest speakers will help bring it to life. Bobcat Update's Aubrey Doherty has more on the story.
From a distance they appear to be just painted plates, but the message they hold for Mark Menjivar, assistant professor of the school of Art and Design, is much deeper.
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The Last Supper is an exhibit by artist Julie Green representing the dehumanization of last meal requests for inmates on death row. In keeping with the theme, ex-inmates whose stay in prison ranged from ten to almost 30 years were invited to speak about their experiences.
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Jorge Antonio Renaud spent 27 years incarcerated. He is now an organizer for the Center for Community Change.
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Former death row inmate Anthony Graves was the featured speaker at Evans Auditorium last night.
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From a distance they appear to be just painted plates, but the message they hold for Mark Menjivar, assistant professor of the school of Art and Design, is much deeper.
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The Last Supper is an exhibit by artist Julie Green representing the dehumanization of last meal requests for inmates on death row. In keeping with the theme, ex-inmates whose stay in prison ranged from ten to almost 30 years were invited to speak about their experiences.
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Jorge Antonio Renaud spent 27 years incarcerated. He is now an organizer for the Center for Community Change.
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Former death row inmate Anthony Graves was the featured speaker at Evans Auditorium last night.
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Peyton Donnell
The Student Government at Texas State recently hosted an open forum to give students an opportunity to voice their concerns about the election process. Bobcat Update's Peyton Donnell has the story.
The Senate has proposed a rule change that would allow candidates to offer support to one another. Being permitted to campaign openly has been restricted in Student Government elections. Some students aren't in favor of changing the rule.
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Student Body President Connor Clegg says the rule change would give candidates the ability to express more freely their beliefs and opinions.
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The rule has not officially been put into place, which is why the Senate is encouraging students to make themselves heard.
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Student Government leaders say they expect the matter to be resolved before November. For Bobcat Update, I'm Peyton Donnell.
The Senate has proposed a rule change that would allow candidates to offer support to one another. Being permitted to campaign openly has been restricted in Student Government elections. Some students aren't in favor of changing the rule.
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Student Body President Connor Clegg says the rule change would give candidates the ability to express more freely their beliefs and opinions.
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The rule has not officially been put into place, which is why the Senate is encouraging students to make themselves heard.
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Student Government leaders say they expect the matter to be resolved before November. For Bobcat Update, I'm Peyton Donnell.
Jasmine Torres
The Texas State Honors College is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Bobcat Update's Jasmine Torres tells us more.
The Honors College was founded in 1967, and in the beginning only offered two courses. Today it offers 36. The Honors Colleges provides a learning community for students from all majors. The idea is for the students to work together in small groups to further their education. The program is known for its diversity.
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For its 50th anniversary, the Honors College is hosting 50 different events throughout the school year.
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Students say the Honors College benefits them in many ways. For example, they like the passion that certain professors bring to the table. It's very much a learning environment.
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All students can apply for the Honors College at any time. To get more information, you can go to the group's page on the Texas State website. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jasmine Torres.
The Honors College was founded in 1967, and in the beginning only offered two courses. Today it offers 36. The Honors Colleges provides a learning community for students from all majors. The idea is for the students to work together in small groups to further their education. The program is known for its diversity.
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For its 50th anniversary, the Honors College is hosting 50 different events throughout the school year.
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Students say the Honors College benefits them in many ways. For example, they like the passion that certain professors bring to the table. It's very much a learning environment.
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All students can apply for the Honors College at any time. To get more information, you can go to the group's page on the Texas State website. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jasmine Torres.
10/4/17
Albino Hernandez
The Hays Consolidated Independent School District is building two new campuses and replacing another. In this Bobcat Update, Albino Hernandez tells us about a new high school and two elementary schools that are under construction.
The new high school is being built next to Carpenter Hill Elementary, which is on High Road close to Highway 21. Also, under construction is an elementary school on Old San Antonio Road in Buda. Adding the schools is necessary because of the tremendous population growth in Hays County.
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Construction of a replacement elementary school in Hays County will start early next year.
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The Hays C-I-S-D recently launched a nominating process to name the new schools. Nominations will be accepted for two weeks, but only residents of the district may participate. Administrators hope the new schools will be finished by fall 2019. For Bobcat Update, I'm Albino Hernandez.
The new high school is being built next to Carpenter Hill Elementary, which is on High Road close to Highway 21. Also, under construction is an elementary school on Old San Antonio Road in Buda. Adding the schools is necessary because of the tremendous population growth in Hays County.
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Construction of a replacement elementary school in Hays County will start early next year.
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The Hays C-I-S-D recently launched a nominating process to name the new schools. Nominations will be accepted for two weeks, but only residents of the district may participate. Administrators hope the new schools will be finished by fall 2019. For Bobcat Update, I'm Albino Hernandez.
Vianney Strick
Students who will be returning next spring need to prepare for registration. In this Bobcat Update, Vianney Strick tells us about some important deadlines that are coming up.
Students are only half way through the fall semester, but it's not too early to begin thinking about which classes they need to take next semester.
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Registration for the Spring 2018 semester begins October 23rd at 6 in the morning and ends December 22nd at 5 in the afternoon. Students who aren't registered by the deadline will still have a chance to sign up, but they'll have to pay a fine.
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Late registration begins January 4th and continues through the 11th. The late registration fee will cost 25 dollars. If that deadline isn't met, the last day to register is January 13th. The late fee then will be 100-dollars. Students who have problems scheduling their classes can use the Bobcat Schedule Builder, which will guide them through the process.
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Standup: For more information, you can visit the J-C Kellam Administration Building or go to the Texas State website. For Bobcat Update, I'm Vianney Strick.
Students are only half way through the fall semester, but it's not too early to begin thinking about which classes they need to take next semester.
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Registration for the Spring 2018 semester begins October 23rd at 6 in the morning and ends December 22nd at 5 in the afternoon. Students who aren't registered by the deadline will still have a chance to sign up, but they'll have to pay a fine.
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Late registration begins January 4th and continues through the 11th. The late registration fee will cost 25 dollars. If that deadline isn't met, the last day to register is January 13th. The late fee then will be 100-dollars. Students who have problems scheduling their classes can use the Bobcat Schedule Builder, which will guide them through the process.
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Standup: For more information, you can visit the J-C Kellam Administration Building or go to the Texas State website. For Bobcat Update, I'm Vianney Strick.
Tyler Williamson
Enrollment at Texas State is down this semester, which ends a 19-year streak of numbers going up each fall. In this Bobcat Update, Tyler Williamson looks at the data.
Overall the enrollment numbers decreased slightly, but the freshman class is the largest ever. The university reports a two-point-five percent increase of freshmen surpassing the previous record set in 2016. Lower cost tuition, compared to other universities in the state, may be one reason the freshman numbers continue to go up.
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Higher freshman enrollment was apparently not enough to offset the lower number of transfer students coming to Texas State. This fall the university has about 200 fewer students than last year. Matt Flores is an assistant vice president of university advancement.
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Lower enrollment will not have an immediate impact on the university's wide array of research programs.
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Texas State continues to improve and create better learning environments for current and future Bobcats. For Bobcat Update, I am Tyler Williamson.
Overall the enrollment numbers decreased slightly, but the freshman class is the largest ever. The university reports a two-point-five percent increase of freshmen surpassing the previous record set in 2016. Lower cost tuition, compared to other universities in the state, may be one reason the freshman numbers continue to go up.
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Higher freshman enrollment was apparently not enough to offset the lower number of transfer students coming to Texas State. This fall the university has about 200 fewer students than last year. Matt Flores is an assistant vice president of university advancement.
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Lower enrollment will not have an immediate impact on the university's wide array of research programs.
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Texas State continues to improve and create better learning environments for current and future Bobcats. For Bobcat Update, I am Tyler Williamson.
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