Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
11/30/10
Jeremy Klaff
You may not be aware of it, but the L-B-J Student Center has some hidden gems. There are places within the center to check out if you have some free time. If you're looking for a place to relax, go to George's. Need a nap or a place to do your homework? Check out Boko's. The student center even has a shower on the third floor. Need legal advice? Talk with the school attorney. The information desk can direct you to all kinds of resources.
Natalie Pendergrass
Texas State students will soon be cramming for their final exams. If you're looking for a quiet place, the Alkek Library is a favorite choice of many. One of its features is the SLAC lab, which offers tutoring for many courses. The library's sixth floor is known as the silent floor where a lot of students hang out for heavy duty studying. If writing papers, planning projects, or designing portfolios is on your finals' list, Flowers Hall is home to the Writing Center. And you'll find open computer labs at several locations on campus.
Robert Fisher
Every freshman at Texas State has to go through orientation to learn how to navigate around campus, but that doesn't mean they learn everything there is to know about what makes the place interesting. Robert Fisher has the story.
Pay attention now, there'll be a quiz at the end of this.
Here are the facts. Residential College. Have you heard about it? It's open to all freshmen and includes three residential halls: Brogdon, Beretta and Laurel. You have to be pretty smart to be a part of it.
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Another fun fact: Texas State is a diverse campus. The student body closely resembles the make-up of Central Texas with 65-percent white, 25-percent Hispanic, 6-percent African American and 3-percent Asian.
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The campus newspaper. Texas State's University Star is the fourth oldest student-run newspaper in Texas: founded in 1911.
[Standup]
Editor in Chief Allen Reed says the secret to the Star's longevity is its integrity.
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For all the social media fans, Texas State ranks fifth. Yeh, but we're moving up…we are after all the rising star in Texas. How many fans do you think Texas State has?
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Pay attention now, there'll be a quiz at the end of this.
Here are the facts. Residential College. Have you heard about it? It's open to all freshmen and includes three residential halls: Brogdon, Beretta and Laurel. You have to be pretty smart to be a part of it.
[Standup]
Another fun fact: Texas State is a diverse campus. The student body closely resembles the make-up of Central Texas with 65-percent white, 25-percent Hispanic, 6-percent African American and 3-percent Asian.
[Standup]
The campus newspaper. Texas State's University Star is the fourth oldest student-run newspaper in Texas: founded in 1911.
[Standup]
Editor in Chief Allen Reed says the secret to the Star's longevity is its integrity.
[SB]
For all the social media fans, Texas State ranks fifth. Yeh, but we're moving up…we are after all the rising star in Texas. How many fans do you think Texas State has?
[SB]
[SB]
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{Standup}
Jennifer Nickell
Texas State is doing its part to call attention to AIDS prevention. A campus team called the Network organized the university's effort to promote awareness about AIDS and H-I-V. Texas State is not alone, because yesterday was World AIDS day, which calls attention to the plight of the 33 million people who are infected with the virus. Perhaps you've noticed the effort on campus – brochures have been handed out along with red ribbons to show support and concern.
11/29/10
Matthew Wyble
Some Texas State students say -- enough already -- when it comes to the
ever-present solicitors on campus. The solicitations usually take place on the
quad where the heaviest foot traffic exists. According to the University Star,
organizations distributing fliers have incited criticism from students.
University policy states that anyone wishing to distribute literature in the
Quad is required to use a table and must not interfere with traffic or create
litter.
ever-present solicitors on campus. The solicitations usually take place on the
quad where the heaviest foot traffic exists. According to the University Star,
organizations distributing fliers have incited criticism from students.
University policy states that anyone wishing to distribute literature in the
Quad is required to use a table and must not interfere with traffic or create
litter.
Adam Holloway
A new doctoral program has just been approved by the university's Board of
Regents. The governing board has authorized Texas State to offer a doctor of
philosophy major in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization. The
program will be unique in Texas. It will advance research in the development of
the next generation of plastics, renewable energy, and electronics, and it will
help doctoral students learn how to commercialize their findings. Courses in the
doctoral program are expected to begin as early as the fall of 2011.
Regents. The governing board has authorized Texas State to offer a doctor of
philosophy major in Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization. The
program will be unique in Texas. It will advance research in the development of
the next generation of plastics, renewable energy, and electronics, and it will
help doctoral students learn how to commercialize their findings. Courses in the
doctoral program are expected to begin as early as the fall of 2011.
Rachel Nelson
The annual Sights and Sounds of Christmas will kick off tonight at six o'clock in the San Marcos Plaza Park, located in the 400 block of East Hopkins Street. City officials say the four-day-long event will likely attract about 35-thousand visitors who will gather for food, arts and crafts, games, and carnival rides. Another feature of the events will be the thousands of lights strung along the San Marcos River. The annual Sights and Sounds 5-K Run and Walk will also take place Saturday, starting at nine A-M in the park.
11/18/10
Will McGinnis
In letters to four companies, the Food and Drug Administration says it has
concluded that adding caffeine to alcohol is unsafe. Four Loko and Joose are
among the companies that received the letters. If the companies do not take
action within 15 days, the F-D-A could begin seizing the products. Federal
officials were facing increasing pressure to take action in the wake of
high-profile incidents, especially involving college students. Experts say the
drinks, sometimes called a blackout in a can, contain high levels of alcohol and
caffeine, making it difficult for people to realize how intoxicated they are.
concluded that adding caffeine to alcohol is unsafe. Four Loko and Joose are
among the companies that received the letters. If the companies do not take
action within 15 days, the F-D-A could begin seizing the products. Federal
officials were facing increasing pressure to take action in the wake of
high-profile incidents, especially involving college students. Experts say the
drinks, sometimes called a blackout in a can, contain high levels of alcohol and
caffeine, making it difficult for people to realize how intoxicated they are.
Michael Fallis
Many restaurants are jumping on the recycling bandwagon, and apparently The Cool
Mint Café in San Marcos serves as a role model. The San Marcos Chamber of
Commerce recently chose Cool Mint as the Green Business of the Year. Cool Mint
saves and separates its containers for recycling. So, glass, cardboard,
aluminum, steel and plastic are all reused. Even the scraps from the
restaurant's food are recycled and composted. The scraps are used in its organic
garden, which in turn helps the restaurant grow fresh fruits and vegetables.
Mint Café in San Marcos serves as a role model. The San Marcos Chamber of
Commerce recently chose Cool Mint as the Green Business of the Year. Cool Mint
saves and separates its containers for recycling. So, glass, cardboard,
aluminum, steel and plastic are all reused. Even the scraps from the
restaurant's food are recycled and composted. The scraps are used in its organic
garden, which in turn helps the restaurant grow fresh fruits and vegetables.
Robert Fisher
Texas State's Common Experience theme of Sustainability is still going strong.
Theatre and dance professor John Hood and his University Seminar sections hosted
a free acoustic and variety show today at the L-B-J Student Center Amphitheater.
The majority of the artists featured in the show were Texas State students, and
their material conveyed a message of Sustainability in Music and Entertainment.
According to Hood, the showcase was appropriate because playing acoustic music
saves electricity and hearing.
Theatre and dance professor John Hood and his University Seminar sections hosted
a free acoustic and variety show today at the L-B-J Student Center Amphitheater.
The majority of the artists featured in the show were Texas State students, and
their material conveyed a message of Sustainability in Music and Entertainment.
According to Hood, the showcase was appropriate because playing acoustic music
saves electricity and hearing.
11/17/10
Tina Salazar
The recent national debate over the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy is
being heard at Texas State. Tina Salazar has more on this Bobcat Update.
The Allies of Texas State had its Fall 2010 Bi-annual Meeting in the L-B-J
Student Center Ballroom Tuesday. The assembly discussed the controversial topic
of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, which allows gays to serve in the military
so long as they keep their sexual orientation quiet.
Allies of Texas State Graduate Research Assistant, Greg Snodgrass, says
discussion at Texas State was designed to promote awareness…
SB:(10)
Aaron Tax of the Service member's Legal Defense Network said Texas State can
play a role in supporting veterans and students.
STANDUP:(10)
Texas State Senior Albert James DeGarmo said he believes the military's policy
is unconstitutional.
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The move to repeal the policy is facing many obstacles in courts and in
Congress.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Tina Salazar.
being heard at Texas State. Tina Salazar has more on this Bobcat Update.
The Allies of Texas State had its Fall 2010 Bi-annual Meeting in the L-B-J
Student Center Ballroom Tuesday. The assembly discussed the controversial topic
of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, which allows gays to serve in the military
so long as they keep their sexual orientation quiet.
Allies of Texas State Graduate Research Assistant, Greg Snodgrass, says
discussion at Texas State was designed to promote awareness…
SB:(10)
Aaron Tax of the Service member's Legal Defense Network said Texas State can
play a role in supporting veterans and students.
STANDUP:(10)
Texas State Senior Albert James DeGarmo said he believes the military's policy
is unconstitutional.
SB:(10)
The move to repeal the policy is facing many obstacles in courts and in
Congress.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Tina Salazar.
Kyle Hinojosa
With graduation just around the corner, many Texas State seniors are concerned about their future. Kyle Hinojosa tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
College graduation should be a time to celebrate a new chapter in your life. However, today’s economy is leaving students in a state of uncertainty. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, two-point-four million students will graduate with a bachelors degree in December -- at a time when jobs are scarce. Texas State Senior Katie Dyson says she's approaching graduation with mixed emotions:
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Texas State University Career Services Director Curt Schafer says looking for a job can be frustrating in hard economic times, but there are ways to manage it.
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Student Jordan Jamison is more optimistic than most.
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College graduation should be a time to celebrate a new chapter in your life. However, today’s economy is leaving students in a state of uncertainty. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, two-point-four million students will graduate with a bachelors degree in December -- at a time when jobs are scarce. Texas State Senior Katie Dyson says she's approaching graduation with mixed emotions:
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Texas State University Career Services Director Curt Schafer says looking for a job can be frustrating in hard economic times, but there are ways to manage it.
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Student Jordan Jamison is more optimistic than most.
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Jessica Garcia
The Campus Recreation Center at Texas State is offering courses in C-P-R, First
Aid and Lifeguard Instructor. Jessica Garcia tells us more in this Bobcat
Update.
The American Red Cross has authorized the rec center to provide safety classes
to the university and community.
(Bjornaas…xx sec…)
Re-certification courses for C-P-R and Lifeguard Instructor are also available.
(Wood…xx sec…)
Each of these safety classes is offered three to four times every semester. The
class registration fee ranges from 25 to 50 dollars.
(Bjornaas…xx sec…)
The C-P-R and First Aid courses are mainly on Fridays and Saturdays at the rec
center.
(Wood…xx sec…)
The rec center is on the corner of Sessom Drive and Academy Street. To find out
more about the classes offered here, visit their page online or ask the front
desk. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jessica Garcia.
Aid and Lifeguard Instructor. Jessica Garcia tells us more in this Bobcat
Update.
The American Red Cross has authorized the rec center to provide safety classes
to the university and community.
(Bjornaas…xx sec…)
Re-certification courses for C-P-R and Lifeguard Instructor are also available.
(Wood…xx sec…)
Each of these safety classes is offered three to four times every semester. The
class registration fee ranges from 25 to 50 dollars.
(Bjornaas…xx sec…)
The C-P-R and First Aid courses are mainly on Fridays and Saturdays at the rec
center.
(Wood…xx sec…)
The rec center is on the corner of Sessom Drive and Academy Street. To find out
more about the classes offered here, visit their page online or ask the front
desk. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jessica Garcia.
Hayley Balin
All dorms on campus now have elevator security cameras. The installation of
cameras began last summer as a part of a campus-wide surveillance system.
According to the University Star, the Department of Housing and Residential Life
initiated the effort to improve security in the residence halls. Dorms without
elevators are receiving new cameras at the front entrances. So far, students
have responded positively to the new security additions, and vandalism has
decreased overall.
cameras began last summer as a part of a campus-wide surveillance system.
According to the University Star, the Department of Housing and Residential Life
initiated the effort to improve security in the residence halls. Dorms without
elevators are receiving new cameras at the front entrances. So far, students
have responded positively to the new security additions, and vandalism has
decreased overall.
11/16/10
Natalie Pendergrass
Shorter days and longer nights. Moods seem to have changed after we adjusted
our clocks a couple of weeks ago, and the daylight hours will be fewer and fewer
as the winter season approaches. Natalie Pendergrass reports on the impact of
these changes.
Many students and faculty are having a hard time adjusting their schedules.
Interview
According to health officials, having a predictable sleep pattern, or the lack
of one, affects one's mood:
Interview
Changing clocks from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time gave some people an
excuse to party for an extra hour:
Interview
For others, clock shifting is an irrelevant exercise. It simply doesn't
matter. For example, Aviation Club President Brian Dierks, says any time is a
good time to fly.
Interview
Stand up
our clocks a couple of weeks ago, and the daylight hours will be fewer and fewer
as the winter season approaches. Natalie Pendergrass reports on the impact of
these changes.
Many students and faculty are having a hard time adjusting their schedules.
Interview
According to health officials, having a predictable sleep pattern, or the lack
of one, affects one's mood:
Interview
Changing clocks from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time gave some people an
excuse to party for an extra hour:
Interview
For others, clock shifting is an irrelevant exercise. It simply doesn't
matter. For example, Aviation Club President Brian Dierks, says any time is a
good time to fly.
Interview
Stand up
Jennifer Nickell
The Cheatham Street Warehouse, a true San Marcos treasure, has been helping
launch the music careers of many country artists for 30-plus years. Kent Fin-lay
founded the venue in 1974. He rented an old warehouse and turned it into a
honky-tonk bar that provided local musicians a venue for their talents. The
small stage has nurtured the career of several country music artists, including
George Strait. Strait played his first 60 gigs at the bar. The Cheatham Street
Warehouse features live music almost every night and a songwriters' circle on
Wednesdays.
launch the music careers of many country artists for 30-plus years. Kent Fin-lay
founded the venue in 1974. He rented an old warehouse and turned it into a
honky-tonk bar that provided local musicians a venue for their talents. The
small stage has nurtured the career of several country music artists, including
George Strait. Strait played his first 60 gigs at the bar. The Cheatham Street
Warehouse features live music almost every night and a songwriters' circle on
Wednesdays.
Monte Ashqar
Athletics officials say Texas State University is making the right move as it
steps up to the Western Athletic Conference. The move puts the Bobcats in the
Football Bowl Subdivision. But some students are concerned. Monte Ash-car has
more, in this report.
The concern is this: The move is going to cost a lot of money, and there's fear
that the needed funding will come at the expense of academics.
(Insert Elaine Roll's SB)
Roll says the university should get its house in order before making such move.
Next year the Athletics Department will be receiving an *additional* two million
dollars for its budget, bringing the total up to 18 million dollars.
Associate Athletics Director Don Coryell (Correll) says the move will benefit
everyone at the university.
(Insert Coryell's SB)
Some students like the idea of joining the WAC and being eligible for F-B-S
competition.
(Insert Hernandez' SB)
Insert Stand up
steps up to the Western Athletic Conference. The move puts the Bobcats in the
Football Bowl Subdivision. But some students are concerned. Monte Ash-car has
more, in this report.
The concern is this: The move is going to cost a lot of money, and there's fear
that the needed funding will come at the expense of academics.
(Insert Elaine Roll's SB)
Roll says the university should get its house in order before making such move.
Next year the Athletics Department will be receiving an *additional* two million
dollars for its budget, bringing the total up to 18 million dollars.
Associate Athletics Director Don Coryell (Correll) says the move will benefit
everyone at the university.
(Insert Coryell's SB)
Some students like the idea of joining the WAC and being eligible for F-B-S
competition.
(Insert Hernandez' SB)
Insert Stand up
Karla Estrada
Perhaps you've heard the term -- it's been in the news lately -- Vodka Balling. In this Bobcat Update, Karla Estrada tells us what Vodka Balling means and who's being affected.
Featured on YouTube are people who have tried it. Some of the TV stations in Austin and San Antonio have picked up on the phenomenon. Vodka Balling is -- get this -- shooting straight vodka directly into your eyes just to get drunk faster. Sounds pretty bizarre, right?
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Julie Eckert of Health Promotion Services at Texas State says putting alcohol in your eyes can be more than painful--it can lead to blindness. She says there's a big difference between drinking alcohol and putting it in your eyes.
SOUNDBITE
Eckert also says no cases of vodka balling have been reported at the Student Health Center.
SOUNDBITE
Local bar owners are skeptical. The ones we talked to haven't seen anyone engage in Vodka Balling.
SOUNDBITE
SOUNDBITE
Seems the only people that know what vodka balling is, heard about it in a news report.
STAND-UP
Featured on YouTube are people who have tried it. Some of the TV stations in Austin and San Antonio have picked up on the phenomenon. Vodka Balling is -- get this -- shooting straight vodka directly into your eyes just to get drunk faster. Sounds pretty bizarre, right?
SOUNDBITE
SOUNDBITE
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Julie Eckert of Health Promotion Services at Texas State says putting alcohol in your eyes can be more than painful--it can lead to blindness. She says there's a big difference between drinking alcohol and putting it in your eyes.
SOUNDBITE
Eckert also says no cases of vodka balling have been reported at the Student Health Center.
SOUNDBITE
Local bar owners are skeptical. The ones we talked to haven't seen anyone engage in Vodka Balling.
SOUNDBITE
SOUNDBITE
Seems the only people that know what vodka balling is, heard about it in a news report.
STAND-UP
Ashley Coke-Mendez
The School of Art & Design at Texas State is exhibiting work this month that fits the university's common experience theme, sustainability. There are two galleries located in the art building. One of the galleries is exhibiting the works of Sculptor Mark Schatz -- his topic -- Signs Of Life. The other gallery is exhibiting the works of Jessica Halonen and Vincent Falsetta. The materials used to create both exhibitions consist of wood, recycled cardboard and paper -- all of which support sustainability.
11/15/10
Justin Travis
According to the Better Business Bureau, bank customers collectively lose nearly
one billion dollars each year to theft -- when they use A-T-Ms and other card
scanners. The thieves are called skimmers, and they steal debit and credit card
information. Students can avoid becoming victims of skimming by avoiding A-T-Ms
in poorly lit or low-traffic areas. They should also avoid A-T-Ms if cameras
have been placed in areas where skimmers could be recording PIN numbers. If you
encounter such a situation, report it immediately to the bank and closely
monitor your account statements for suspicious activity.
one billion dollars each year to theft -- when they use A-T-Ms and other card
scanners. The thieves are called skimmers, and they steal debit and credit card
information. Students can avoid becoming victims of skimming by avoiding A-T-Ms
in poorly lit or low-traffic areas. They should also avoid A-T-Ms if cameras
have been placed in areas where skimmers could be recording PIN numbers. If you
encounter such a situation, report it immediately to the bank and closely
monitor your account statements for suspicious activity.
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