The Texas State Paintball Team will be heading to the nationals next week to compete against other teams from colleges all across the country. Joshua Humphreys has more in this Bobcat Update…
The national championships will be in Lakeland, Florida, where the Bobcats hope to blast the competition. The N-C-P-A’s national championships are held every spring and have nearly 50 college teams competing.
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The paintball team is going into this championship after placing 7th at the University of Texas Open and ranking 27th in the nation. All major Texas universities have a paintball team and host tournaments during the season.
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Wells says the Texas State Paintball Team is building a new tournament field in San Marcos and hopes to generate more awareness by placing well in the national tournaments.
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Texas State's paintball team hopes to have its own field by this summer, which would make it possible for the Bobcats to host tournaments starting next year. For Bobcat Update I’m Joshua Humphreys.
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3/30/10
3/29/10
Lauren Murphy
Texas State University hosted its annual Bobcat Build this past weekend. Lauren Murphy has more in this Bobcat Update.
Bobcat Build is an opportunity for Texas State University students to give back to the San Marcos community. Being one of the largest organized service projects in the southwest region, Bobcat Build is being recognized by Texas’ elected officials. Texas State Representative Patrick Rose and U-S Congressman Lloyd Doggett spoke at the event and congratulated Texas State and San Marcos for its efforts.
SB Congressman Lloyd Doggett
Due to the enormous growth of volunteers, Bobcat Build is expanding its services to include not only those of low socioeconomic status but also job sites at schools, homes and non-profit organizations.
This is the second year Bobcat Build has been completely student organized by the Bobcat Build Student Planning Committee. Assistant Director Eddie Garcia has seen Bobcat Build's unprecedented growth.
SB Eddie Garcia
SB Lauren Murphy Stand Up
Bobcat Build is an opportunity for Texas State University students to give back to the San Marcos community. Being one of the largest organized service projects in the southwest region, Bobcat Build is being recognized by Texas’ elected officials. Texas State Representative Patrick Rose and U-S Congressman Lloyd Doggett spoke at the event and congratulated Texas State and San Marcos for its efforts.
SB Congressman Lloyd Doggett
Due to the enormous growth of volunteers, Bobcat Build is expanding its services to include not only those of low socioeconomic status but also job sites at schools, homes and non-profit organizations.
This is the second year Bobcat Build has been completely student organized by the Bobcat Build Student Planning Committee. Assistant Director Eddie Garcia has seen Bobcat Build's unprecedented growth.
SB Eddie Garcia
SB Lauren Murphy Stand Up
Jessica Peters
The City of San Marcos is taking the initiative to become a little more green. Jessica Peters has more in this Bobcat Update.
The Parks and Recreation Department has purchased an electric vehicle. The truck will be used to help maintain the San Marcos parks, while reducing emissions and lowering the impact of driving on parklands.
SB: Jimmy Salmon
The new truck uses no gas—it is completely powered by electricity. The Parks and Recreation Department bought the electric truck to replace an existing gas-fueled vehicle. It will only cost about 200 dollars a year to maintain the electric truck versus the two-thousand dollars in fuel the city paid to operate a gas-powered maintenance truck.
Director of Community Services Rodney Cobb says city officials are excited to have a vehicle that is environmentally sensitive. He says the city has been moving toward becoming greener over the past few years.
SB: Jimmy Salmon
The Parks and Recreation Department has only purchased one electric vehicle so far, but there are plans to buy more later.
SU: The City of San Marcos is en route to a greener community. For Bobcat Update, I’m Jessica Peters.
The Parks and Recreation Department has purchased an electric vehicle. The truck will be used to help maintain the San Marcos parks, while reducing emissions and lowering the impact of driving on parklands.
SB: Jimmy Salmon
The new truck uses no gas—it is completely powered by electricity. The Parks and Recreation Department bought the electric truck to replace an existing gas-fueled vehicle. It will only cost about 200 dollars a year to maintain the electric truck versus the two-thousand dollars in fuel the city paid to operate a gas-powered maintenance truck.
Director of Community Services Rodney Cobb says city officials are excited to have a vehicle that is environmentally sensitive. He says the city has been moving toward becoming greener over the past few years.
SB: Jimmy Salmon
The Parks and Recreation Department has only purchased one electric vehicle so far, but there are plans to buy more later.
SU: The City of San Marcos is en route to a greener community. For Bobcat Update, I’m Jessica Peters.
Jennifer Alvarez
San Marcos Police Department is searching for two men in connection with the robbery of a Sonic late Thursday. According to S-M-P-D, two employees were leaving the Sonic on South Guadalupe when two masked suspects approached-each holding a long rifle or shotgun. The employees were ordered by the suspects to drop the deposit bag. The suspects grabbed the bag and took off on foot. It is believed they had a vehicle waiting nearby. Both were dressed in long-sleeved black shirts and were wearing white masks with wavy lines. Sergeant Dave Waugh says some evidence was recovered at the scene.
Tim Leeland
Seems everywhere you go near campus these days, streets are under construction. Utility work began Monday on Comanche from the Woods intersection to Pat Garrison. Workers will install a sewer line. Once the line is in place, workers will re-pave the street with asphalt. Traffic will be blocked for four weeks, but there are detours to streets like North Guadalupe and Fredericksburg. Construction is extensive, but access to driveways and mailboxes will be possible.
3/26/10
James McNeal
The new Piqasso restaurant at Hopkins and C-M Allen is now open. James McNeal tells us how the head chef’s unique background landed him the position.
Piqasso head chef and general manager Steve McCowan’s path to success starts a little differently than most of his colleagues.
(SB…10sec…McCowan) Marine grew up in the valley.
McCowan started his career as a jarhead, but his start in the culinary arts came after his tours.
(SB…12sec…McCowan) Work in Napa and Italy
McCowan learned a lot from some big-name mentors while in Italy.
(SB…10sec… McCowan) Guys he worked under
San Marcos doesn’t get too many “top-chefs,” but for McCowan this town is the right fit.
(SB…10sec…McCowan)
Piqasso serves anything from gyros to pasta, and will have even more when the menu is complete.
(SB…8sec…McCowan) Describes weird foods
McCowan says San Marcos fits such an appetite.
(SB…14sec…McCowan)
Piqasso plans to have all decorations and the full menu complete in four weeks. At that time, customers will be able to dine later in the evening.
(SB…6sec…McCowan) Bar at night, student oriented
(SU…8sec…McNeal)
Piqasso head chef and general manager Steve McCowan’s path to success starts a little differently than most of his colleagues.
(SB…10sec…McCowan) Marine grew up in the valley.
McCowan started his career as a jarhead, but his start in the culinary arts came after his tours.
(SB…12sec…McCowan) Work in Napa and Italy
McCowan learned a lot from some big-name mentors while in Italy.
(SB…10sec… McCowan) Guys he worked under
San Marcos doesn’t get too many “top-chefs,” but for McCowan this town is the right fit.
(SB…10sec…McCowan)
Piqasso serves anything from gyros to pasta, and will have even more when the menu is complete.
(SB…8sec…McCowan) Describes weird foods
McCowan says San Marcos fits such an appetite.
(SB…14sec…McCowan)
Piqasso plans to have all decorations and the full menu complete in four weeks. At that time, customers will be able to dine later in the evening.
(SB…6sec…McCowan) Bar at night, student oriented
(SU…8sec…McNeal)
3/25/10
Kara Bell
A new housing policy has created problems for some students at Texas State. Kara Bell has more in this Bobcat Update.
Texas State's housing policy now allows students with more than 30 credit hours to live off campus. Last year the threshold was 42 hours. As a result, some students are having problems finding an apartment in San Marcos, because a lot more people are in the market for one.
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Apartment complexes are filling up faster than expected due to the fact that many students renewed their leases. According to Westfield Management, more than half of the students who live at the apartment complex renewed. That means new applicants are put on a waiting list.
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Some students have turned to services, like apartment locators, for extra guidance.
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Apartment locators are continuing to help students find housing. One such firm, Great Locations, says its business has increased 40 percent since the university's new housing policy went into effect. For Bobcat Update, I’m Kara Bell.
3/24/10
Aaron Kolar
Texas State students are facing more obstacles trying to get on campus. Bobcat Update’s Aaron Kolar has more.
The lack of parking on campus is already a common complaint by many students, and now they have the added frustration of trying to avoid major construction on Sessom Street as well.
Stand Up: With the city of San Marcos focusing on repairing roads; the Bobcat trams are left looking for new routes.
The Aquarena route is a prime example. It regularly travels down Aquarena and Sessom leading directly to the bus stop; however, with the current construction the route is occasionally forced to detour elsewhere at unpredictable times:
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The unpredictable nature of the re-routes also make it hard to keep students informed.
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Bobcat tram officials estimate that the re-route only adds five additional minutes to a student's commute. The construction project should be finished soon because contractors are working under a 30 day deadline. Plans to repair sidewalks and curbs will be pushed back until after graduation. So there could be a repeat performance during summer school. For Bobcat Update, I’m Aaron Kolar.
The lack of parking on campus is already a common complaint by many students, and now they have the added frustration of trying to avoid major construction on Sessom Street as well.
Stand Up: With the city of San Marcos focusing on repairing roads; the Bobcat trams are left looking for new routes.
The Aquarena route is a prime example. It regularly travels down Aquarena and Sessom leading directly to the bus stop; however, with the current construction the route is occasionally forced to detour elsewhere at unpredictable times:
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The unpredictable nature of the re-routes also make it hard to keep students informed.
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Bobcat tram officials estimate that the re-route only adds five additional minutes to a student's commute. The construction project should be finished soon because contractors are working under a 30 day deadline. Plans to repair sidewalks and curbs will be pushed back until after graduation. So there could be a repeat performance during summer school. For Bobcat Update, I’m Aaron Kolar.
Nathan Seltzer
The Texas State Job and Internship Expo is happening now at Strahan Coliseum. Students attending the event can meet around 70 employers, including Apple, News 8 Austin and the Peace Corps. Seniors who are graduating in May can set up interviews, which begin tomorrow in the L-B-J Student Center. The expo runs until 6 p.m., and Career Services Associate Director Josie Garrott says she expects about a thousand students to participate in the three-hour event. Last year’s fair had around 11-hundred student attendees.
3/23/10
Anisia Morales
Order of Omega, the council that's in charge of all Greek organizations at Texas State, has made some changes in the way it conducts Greek Week. Anisia Morales has more in this Bobcat Update…
The biggest change has been improved cash flow. The organization has more to spend this year.
Order of Omega President [A-T] says revenue gathered from this year’s recruitment drive raised the budget for Greek Week from about one thousand dollars to nine thousand dollars.
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During Greek Week, members raise money for Saint Jude Hospital, improve recruitment techniques and donate school supplies to San Marcos elementary schools.
Motivational speaker Matt Mattson was the featured attraction Monday night. Mattson urged the sororities and fraternities to be more inclusive in their activities. Sigma Tau Gamma member Teddy Krapin (cray-pin) praised the speaker's efforts.
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STANDUP
The biggest change has been improved cash flow. The organization has more to spend this year.
Order of Omega President [A-T] says revenue gathered from this year’s recruitment drive raised the budget for Greek Week from about one thousand dollars to nine thousand dollars.
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During Greek Week, members raise money for Saint Jude Hospital, improve recruitment techniques and donate school supplies to San Marcos elementary schools.
Motivational speaker Matt Mattson was the featured attraction Monday night. Mattson urged the sororities and fraternities to be more inclusive in their activities. Sigma Tau Gamma member Teddy Krapin (cray-pin) praised the speaker's efforts.
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STANDUP
Jennifer Alvarez
It's now law. President Obama has signed the health care reform bill, which was approved Sunday night by the U-S House. Jennifer Alvarez has some local reaction in this Bobcat Update
The healthcare reform bill was passed by a vote of 219-to-212 Sunday night. The legislation has generated mix reactions at Texas State.
MONTE-(ecstatic about the bill)
Junior Tim Bishop says he was upset about no longer having the choice for a public option.
TIM -(No PO-can't be on mom/dad insurance)
So how exactly will it affect college students? One provision in the new law allows adult children to stay on their parents' policy until the age of 26.
Many states are gearing up to fight the law by challenging it in court. Texas will be among them, according to Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Graduate teaching assistant Clay Fuller says the law is not perfect, but it is important.
FULLER-(huge step in a direction-not sure if right or not)
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The healthcare reform bill was passed by a vote of 219-to-212 Sunday night. The legislation has generated mix reactions at Texas State.
MONTE-(ecstatic about the bill)
Junior Tim Bishop says he was upset about no longer having the choice for a public option.
TIM -(No PO-can't be on mom/dad insurance)
So how exactly will it affect college students? One provision in the new law allows adult children to stay on their parents' policy until the age of 26.
Many states are gearing up to fight the law by challenging it in court. Texas will be among them, according to Attorney General Greg Abbott.
Graduate teaching assistant Clay Fuller says the law is not perfect, but it is important.
FULLER-(huge step in a direction-not sure if right or not)
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Peter Norosky
Associated Student Government elections will soon be underway at Texas State. A-S-G candidates have been campaigning in the quad and at the student center this week, trying to get their names recognized by the student body. A-S-G Presidential nominee Mel Ferrari and her running mate Colter Ray set up three tents in the quad on Tuesday, taking student e-mail addresses in exchange for free t-shirts. A-S-G voting will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday. Students can cast their votes online or at a polling station in the quad.
Joe Doyle
The Student Health Center is facing the possibility of a 500-thousand dollar deficit by 2011, if it does not change its funding model, according to a memo issued by the Associated Student Government. The memo says between 40 and 80 students are being turned away daily at the Health Center because of increased student demand for appointments. The Health Center is proposing a medical service fee that would charge students 53 dollars per semester for health services. In addition, students would pay ten MORE dollars per office visit.
Colleen Baker
A championship title may have been on the line, but everyone was a winner this past weekend. Colleen Baker tells us about a fundraising effort sponsored by Greeks at Texas State.
More than 80 fraternities and sororities participated in a four-square tournament last weekend to benefit the Saint Jude's Children's Hospital.
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While winning the 80s-themed tournament was on everyone's minds, the real goal at hand was not lost among the competitors.
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Saint Jude's representative Nichole Alcalde says Texas State and the national organization make a good team.
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In the past several years, the university has donated over **** (we have the actual number in the b-roll) to the medical organization, based in Memphis Tennessee.
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More than 80 fraternities and sororities participated in a four-square tournament last weekend to benefit the Saint Jude's Children's Hospital.
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While winning the 80s-themed tournament was on everyone's minds, the real goal at hand was not lost among the competitors.
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Saint Jude's representative Nichole Alcalde says Texas State and the national organization make a good team.
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In the past several years, the university has donated over **** (we have the actual number in the b-roll) to the medical organization, based in Memphis Tennessee.
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Tim Leeland
The Ford Motor Company -- including the San Marcos dealerships -- is enjoying a spike in sales. Nationally, Ford sold 43 percent more cars and trucks in February than it did a year ago. The sales increase is led by the mid-sized Ford Fusion. Ford sold 110 percent more Fusions than it did this time last year. In February, Ford had better sales than recall-beleaguered Toyota as well as G-M. That hadn't happened in more than a decade. Ford’s stock has increased to more than 12 dollars per share -- a dramatic increase over last year’s price, which was below two dollars.
Liz Guzman
Texas State University’s drive for diversity could soon pay off as it gets closer to reaching its goal of becoming a Hispanic-serving institution. Liz Guzman has more in this Bobcat Update.
The university's admissions office has revamped its recruiting tactics in an effort to attract more Hispanic students. More full-time recruiters are being stationed in Houston, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley area where Hispanic families are prominent. They’re also visiting secondary schools where there's a high concentration of minorities. Admissions Associate Director Carlos Laird says increasing Texas State's Hispanic student population would elevate the university’s profile.
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Once a university is certified, it is eligible for federal funds to support faculty research and student-focused programs. Spanish professor Gloria Velasquez (VELAS-KEZ) says the Spanish Department wants to become H-S-I certified.
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If the plan succeeds, Texas State would be the largest four-year Hispanic-serving institution in the state.
SU: Currently Hispanics make up 18 percent of Texas State’s population. In order to be considered a Hispanic-serving institution, that number must rise up to at least 25 percent. For Bobcat Update, I'm Liz Guzman.
The university's admissions office has revamped its recruiting tactics in an effort to attract more Hispanic students. More full-time recruiters are being stationed in Houston, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley area where Hispanic families are prominent. They’re also visiting secondary schools where there's a high concentration of minorities. Admissions Associate Director Carlos Laird says increasing Texas State's Hispanic student population would elevate the university’s profile.
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Once a university is certified, it is eligible for federal funds to support faculty research and student-focused programs. Spanish professor Gloria Velasquez (VELAS-KEZ) says the Spanish Department wants to become H-S-I certified.
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If the plan succeeds, Texas State would be the largest four-year Hispanic-serving institution in the state.
SU: Currently Hispanics make up 18 percent of Texas State’s population. In order to be considered a Hispanic-serving institution, that number must rise up to at least 25 percent. For Bobcat Update, I'm Liz Guzman.
Alex Hering
Spring has arrived, and for many San Marcos homeowners that means it's time to **spring** into action. Alex Hering has more in this Bobcat Update.
San Marcos resident Twinkle Brown says she's glad the colder weather is behind us, because now she can begin her gardening routine.
SB "I just love gardening.. blah blah"
Hays County Master Gardener Joe Scott says the warmer weather gives landscapers an incentive to buy plants and flowers that grow best this time of year.
SB "You need the perennials the blahs and blahs" caused many locals to take to their gardens in full force.
Beware, though -- more coughing and sneezing seem to occur in the spring.
Standup: And Scott says that trees with blossoms and mold will cause the most allergies this season. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alex Hering.
San Marcos resident Twinkle Brown says she's glad the colder weather is behind us, because now she can begin her gardening routine.
SB "I just love gardening.. blah blah"
Hays County Master Gardener Joe Scott says the warmer weather gives landscapers an incentive to buy plants and flowers that grow best this time of year.
SB "You need the perennials the blahs and blahs" caused many locals to take to their gardens in full force.
Beware, though -- more coughing and sneezing seem to occur in the spring.
Standup: And Scott says that trees with blossoms and mold will cause the most allergies this season. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alex Hering.
Jacqueline Baylon
The Associated Student Government elections are about a week away, but students may not have a lot of voting to do.
There are 60 seats in the senate, but, as of Friday, only 51 students had filed to run for the positions. A potential candidate must file his or her intentions with the Dean of Students Office. Two candidates have indicated they will run for student body president and one has filed for vice president.
Mass comm junior Melanie Ferrari and political science sophomore Samuel Hillhouse are running for president. Mass comm student Colter Ray, who is Ferrari’s running mate, is an unopposed candidate, running for vice president. Ferrari and Ray’s supporters have been campaigning in the quad.
SB: Will Fox, “ I am representing Ferrari/Ray...”
Hillhouse says running for A-S-G doesn't seem to be a popular pursuit among students.
SB: “It’s been a trending topic in the last...students don’t run”
A-S-G adviser Kathy Weiser says she does not know why students won’t run but adds that the senate positions will be filled. Weiser says after the elections the new A-S-G president will appoint students to the senate to complete the administration.
For Bobcat Update, I’m Jacqueline Baylon.
There are 60 seats in the senate, but, as of Friday, only 51 students had filed to run for the positions. A potential candidate must file his or her intentions with the Dean of Students Office. Two candidates have indicated they will run for student body president and one has filed for vice president.
Mass comm junior Melanie Ferrari and political science sophomore Samuel Hillhouse are running for president. Mass comm student Colter Ray, who is Ferrari’s running mate, is an unopposed candidate, running for vice president. Ferrari and Ray’s supporters have been campaigning in the quad.
SB: Will Fox, “ I am representing Ferrari/Ray...”
Hillhouse says running for A-S-G doesn't seem to be a popular pursuit among students.
SB: “It’s been a trending topic in the last...students don’t run”
A-S-G adviser Kathy Weiser says she does not know why students won’t run but adds that the senate positions will be filled. Weiser says after the elections the new A-S-G president will appoint students to the senate to complete the administration.
For Bobcat Update, I’m Jacqueline Baylon.
3/16/10
Lauren Kendrick
Two Texas State instructors have been honored for their work with new media. Cindy Royal and Dara Quakenbush were co-winners of the Texas Social Media award at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival. They were recognized for bringing social media to the forefront of public relations. Royal and Quackenbush have both built websites to encourage students to incorporate social media into their P-R work, Quackenbush says she has her students blog about PR and social media trends. Royal also hosts a technology blog.
Peter Norosky
After having Spring Break a week earlier than normal, some Texas State students feel that they still need more time. Peter Norosky has more in this bobcat Update.
A week of rest and relaxation during Spring Break was not enough time for some Texas State students. This past week, many students were absent from class, taking it upon themselves to enjoy an extended break with their friends from other universities. Texas State’s Spring Break was a week earlier than most, because of the university is going through an accreditation process.
SB (Rhima)
The Quad and other places on campus where students are usually seen have been less populated, but some believe the empty desks in classrooms are to be expected after a break.
SB (Mursch)
Stand Up
A week of rest and relaxation during Spring Break was not enough time for some Texas State students. This past week, many students were absent from class, taking it upon themselves to enjoy an extended break with their friends from other universities. Texas State’s Spring Break was a week earlier than most, because of the university is going through an accreditation process.
SB (Rhima)
The Quad and other places on campus where students are usually seen have been less populated, but some believe the empty desks in classrooms are to be expected after a break.
SB (Mursch)
Stand Up
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