It’s the hottest time of year, and everyone on campus is trying to cope. Adrienne Enderle has more in this Bobcat Update.
With the temperature in San Marcos reaching record highs, Texas State students and faculty are searching for a reprieve wherever they can find one. But one part of the university’s population doesn’t have the luxury of working indoors. Construction workers are performing hard labor in this hot climate, and yet they have to do so wearing long pants, hardhats, gloves and, in some cases, long-sleeve shirts and goggles. They have to because of OSHA rules -- rules mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The multiple layers of clothing add to the sweat brought by hard labor. Construction workers must take certain precautions to prevent heat stroke and dehydration when working outside.
(Sound bite: Brad Olson on water breaks and shade)
Texas State’s Department of Engineering Technology trains Construction Science and Management majors to be prepared for the future.
(Sound bite: CSM student on course)
So, what’s the best way to beat the heat?
(Sound bite: Kent on the river)
For Bobcat Update, I’m Adrienne Enderle.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
8/27/11
Jarod Phillips
Texas State students are finding ways to make their first day of class more comfortable -- despite today’s extreme heat. Jarod Phillips has the story.
With temperatures today approaching 105 degrees, most students are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Senior Cambrian Pichon says she wanted to wear something dressy on her first day, BUT...
(:09) “But being as how the weather is in the 100s and 90s, I’m dressed for comfort and so I have on a sundress and some flats cause it’s hot out here.”
Pichon says her attire is a far cry from the pants and heels she would have worn.
Senior Erin Barlow says she won’t try to dress up as long as she lives in Texas. Until she finds a way to move
north, she'll have a different approach to clothing.
(:09) “So I’m trying to get as close to naked as humanly possible without being inappropriate, ‘cause it’s hot.”
Despite the heat, some students still wore pants and long-sleeved shirts. Most simply wore shorts and t-shirts.
Water bottles and hats are a common sight on campus today. University faculty and administrators agree that drinking plenty of fluids and staying out of the sun as much as possible are necessary precautions. In this weather, the saying “Be cool, stay in school” has to be taken literally.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Jarod Phillips.
With temperatures today approaching 105 degrees, most students are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Senior Cambrian Pichon says she wanted to wear something dressy on her first day, BUT...
(:09) “But being as how the weather is in the 100s and 90s, I’m dressed for comfort and so I have on a sundress and some flats cause it’s hot out here.”
Pichon says her attire is a far cry from the pants and heels she would have worn.
Senior Erin Barlow says she won’t try to dress up as long as she lives in Texas. Until she finds a way to move
north, she'll have a different approach to clothing.
(:09) “So I’m trying to get as close to naked as humanly possible without being inappropriate, ‘cause it’s hot.”
Despite the heat, some students still wore pants and long-sleeved shirts. Most simply wore shorts and t-shirts.
Water bottles and hats are a common sight on campus today. University faculty and administrators agree that drinking plenty of fluids and staying out of the sun as much as possible are necessary precautions. In this weather, the saying “Be cool, stay in school” has to be taken literally.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Jarod Phillips.
Kelsey Manning
After 70 days of record-high temperatures, students are finding different ways to seek refuge from the heat. Kelsey Manning has this Bobcat Update.
The first day of school usually has students rushing to get to their classes on time, but this year they may be moving even faster to get out of the sun. Coming off of a dry summer, the heat in Texas Hill Country has not let up. San Marcos residents are feeling the effects, even in the shade. Bobcats at Texas State are trying to stay cool -- using sunglasses, hats or even umbrellas. For some, simply adjusting to the climate is the biggest thing.
SOUNDBITE - Chris - "Hotter than ever"
For others, changing clothes is the best option.
SOUNDBITE - Andre - Clothing
No matter what, staying hydrated is a popular choice for beating the heat. You can see water bottles nearly everywhere on campus. High temperatures are expected to continue through the rest of the month. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
The first day of school usually has students rushing to get to their classes on time, but this year they may be moving even faster to get out of the sun. Coming off of a dry summer, the heat in Texas Hill Country has not let up. San Marcos residents are feeling the effects, even in the shade. Bobcats at Texas State are trying to stay cool -- using sunglasses, hats or even umbrellas. For some, simply adjusting to the climate is the biggest thing.
SOUNDBITE - Chris - "Hotter than ever"
For others, changing clothes is the best option.
SOUNDBITE - Andre - Clothing
No matter what, staying hydrated is a popular choice for beating the heat. You can see water bottles nearly everywhere on campus. High temperatures are expected to continue through the rest of the month. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kelsey Manning.
Chase Hunter
With the record-breaking heat in Central Texas, students at Texas State are finding ways to adjust during the first week of classes. Chase Hunter has more on this Bobcat Update.
One-hundred degree temperatures are not ending any time soon, and many students are beating the heat in unique ways. One way they are cooling off is with free gear in the quad courtesy of Student Affairs. Frisbees are being handed out. Graduate student Hope Herrington says the frisbees are mostly being used as fans to provide some relief :
Soundbite 1: (Hope Herrington, division of Student Affairs)
Some students are experiencing a problem in the theater building. A sewer line recently broke, which means the building has no running water. This means no restrooms and no water fountains. Portable toilets have been set up outside of the building [and a few come equipped with air-conditioning -- Seriously!]. Inside the theater building water stations are set up with cups for everyone to rehydrate. Senior Breck Robinson says it's a little frustrating, but everyone has to cope:
Soundbite 2: (Breck Robinson, senior student)
Drinking plenty of water will help cool off some of the heat in the afternoon hours. Senior Chase Joliet says he brings a water bottle with him to keep refreshed.
Soundbite 3: (Chase Joliet, Mass Comm Senior)
Luckily for students a brief shower today provided some temporary relief from the heat. But most students were caught without umbrellas and were left walking in the rain.
For Bobcat Update, I’m Chase Hunter.
One-hundred degree temperatures are not ending any time soon, and many students are beating the heat in unique ways. One way they are cooling off is with free gear in the quad courtesy of Student Affairs. Frisbees are being handed out. Graduate student Hope Herrington says the frisbees are mostly being used as fans to provide some relief :
Soundbite 1: (Hope Herrington, division of Student Affairs)
Some students are experiencing a problem in the theater building. A sewer line recently broke, which means the building has no running water. This means no restrooms and no water fountains. Portable toilets have been set up outside of the building [and a few come equipped with air-conditioning -- Seriously!]. Inside the theater building water stations are set up with cups for everyone to rehydrate. Senior Breck Robinson says it's a little frustrating, but everyone has to cope:
Soundbite 2: (Breck Robinson, senior student)
Drinking plenty of water will help cool off some of the heat in the afternoon hours. Senior Chase Joliet says he brings a water bottle with him to keep refreshed.
Soundbite 3: (Chase Joliet, Mass Comm Senior)
Luckily for students a brief shower today provided some temporary relief from the heat. But most students were caught without umbrellas and were left walking in the rain.
For Bobcat Update, I’m Chase Hunter.
4/28/11
Luke McBroom
Texas State baseball has reached new heights in the last 12 years under head coach Ty Harrington. Last Saturday he reached a milestone that very few coaches in college baseball ever achieve, Luke McBroom has more in this Bobcat Update:
(McBroom sound bite)
Ty Harrington is now in elite company among college baseball coaches, now sitting at 401 career victories. Over his 12 seasons at Texas State Coach Harrington has coaches 55 all-conference players, and 22 of them went on to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The 2009 season was one to remember, the Bobcats won a school record 41 games, the Southland Conference title, and gained a birth in the N-C-Double-A Regional Tournament.
(Harrington sound bite)
Harrington played baseball for and graduated from the University of Texas in 1989. He looks back on his past success and uses his experience as a tool to get better.
(Harrington sound bite)
Currently the Bobcats are 26-15 on the season, and are tied for the lead in the Southland Conference. Coach Harrington and his team will go for career win number 402 this weekend as the take on the McNeese State Cowboys for a 3 game series at Bobcat Field. For Bobcat update, I'm Luke McBroom.
(McBroom sound bite)
Ty Harrington is now in elite company among college baseball coaches, now sitting at 401 career victories. Over his 12 seasons at Texas State Coach Harrington has coaches 55 all-conference players, and 22 of them went on to be selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. The 2009 season was one to remember, the Bobcats won a school record 41 games, the Southland Conference title, and gained a birth in the N-C-Double-A Regional Tournament.
(Harrington sound bite)
Harrington played baseball for and graduated from the University of Texas in 1989. He looks back on his past success and uses his experience as a tool to get better.
(Harrington sound bite)
Currently the Bobcats are 26-15 on the season, and are tied for the lead in the Southland Conference. Coach Harrington and his team will go for career win number 402 this weekend as the take on the McNeese State Cowboys for a 3 game series at Bobcat Field. For Bobcat update, I'm Luke McBroom.
Amanda Escobedo
There's no doubt that summers in San Marcos are hot and sometimes sticky, and a
lot of people choose to stay indoors unless a body of water is nearby. But you
CAN beat the heat. Amanda Escobedo tells us how In this Bobcat Update:
The Texas State Outdoor Recreation Center provides students with opportunities
to experience the river. You can arrange for moonlight floats or canoeing trips
through the Rec Center. It's located in Sewell Park and offers low-cost rentals.
SB
University Camp, located in Wimberley, is a part of the outdoor rec center. At
University Camp, students can rent cabins and campgrounds for the weekend or
longer. The camp also offers team-building exercises and zip-lines.
SB
If you're looking for something a little more intense and have more time, the
rec center has four adventure trips a year. These trips range from cross-country
skiing to long canoeing trips. They last anywhere from a week to ten days. The
next Adventure trip is in May along the Appalachian Trail. Even if you aren't
the outdoorsy type, the rec center can find something right for you.
SB
Stand up: So if you are in San Marcos for the summer and are looking for some
fun, come check out the Texas State outdoor recreation center located here in
Sewell Park. The offer many activities and you will be able to experience the
river and San Marcos's beauty. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Escobedo
lot of people choose to stay indoors unless a body of water is nearby. But you
CAN beat the heat. Amanda Escobedo tells us how In this Bobcat Update:
The Texas State Outdoor Recreation Center provides students with opportunities
to experience the river. You can arrange for moonlight floats or canoeing trips
through the Rec Center. It's located in Sewell Park and offers low-cost rentals.
SB
University Camp, located in Wimberley, is a part of the outdoor rec center. At
University Camp, students can rent cabins and campgrounds for the weekend or
longer. The camp also offers team-building exercises and zip-lines.
SB
If you're looking for something a little more intense and have more time, the
rec center has four adventure trips a year. These trips range from cross-country
skiing to long canoeing trips. They last anywhere from a week to ten days. The
next Adventure trip is in May along the Appalachian Trail. Even if you aren't
the outdoorsy type, the rec center can find something right for you.
SB
Stand up: So if you are in San Marcos for the summer and are looking for some
fun, come check out the Texas State outdoor recreation center located here in
Sewell Park. The offer many activities and you will be able to experience the
river and San Marcos's beauty. For Bobcat Update, I'm Amanda Escobedo
Avron Fernandes
You can have fun this summer without emptying your pockets. In this Bobcat
Update, Avron Fernandes has some tips on how to be a cheap date.
Dinner and a movie used to be the norm. But with rising food prices and movie
tickets costing more, dating can be expensive.
Senior advertising major Robin Nennig says that guys don't need to spend a lot
to show a girl a good time.
SB
Some students say that the river is great place to spend some time together.
SB
The key to dating without breaking the bank is to show some creativity.
SB
Dollar bowling is popular with students and with the right spin; the pins may
not be the only thing falling for you.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Avron Fernandes.
Update, Avron Fernandes has some tips on how to be a cheap date.
Dinner and a movie used to be the norm. But with rising food prices and movie
tickets costing more, dating can be expensive.
Senior advertising major Robin Nennig says that guys don't need to spend a lot
to show a girl a good time.
SB
Some students say that the river is great place to spend some time together.
SB
The key to dating without breaking the bank is to show some creativity.
SB
Dollar bowling is popular with students and with the right spin; the pins may
not be the only thing falling for you.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Avron Fernandes.
4/27/11
Nicholas Medina
No smoking permitted -- anywhere. That will soon be the policy at Texas State.
University President Denise Trauth says the campus will be entirely smoke-free,
effective August 1st. Smoking has NOT been allowed inside the buildings at
Texas State since 2000, but today's announcement will affect all areas of not
only the San Marcos campus but also the one in Round Rock.
University President Denise Trauth says the campus will be entirely smoke-free,
effective August 1st. Smoking has NOT been allowed inside the buildings at
Texas State since 2000, but today's announcement will affect all areas of not
only the San Marcos campus but also the one in Round Rock.
Louise Armstrong
The Texas State Department of Theater and Dance opens its musical The Wild
Party tonight at seven 30. Directed by Kaitlin Hopkins, the show tells the story of a
party organized by a vaudeville showgirl and a clown, with some surprising
consequences. It will run through May first and is intended for mature audiences
only. For ticket information, contact the Texas State Box Office.
Party tonight at seven 30. Directed by Kaitlin Hopkins, the show tells the story of a
party organized by a vaudeville showgirl and a clown, with some surprising
consequences. It will run through May first and is intended for mature audiences
only. For ticket information, contact the Texas State Box Office.
4/25/11
Ana Anguiano
Hays County is taking steps to bring its 9-1-1 communication system into the
21st century. According to the San Marcos Daily Record, Hays County has
established a task force to develop a plan that would route calls to the Fire,
Police, and E-M-S departments into a unified dispatch center. Currently, 9-1-1
dispatchers are handled by Hays County law enforcement and Texas State. If a
unified 9-1-1 center is set up, all calls involving Hays County municipalities
would be handled at the center.
21st century. According to the San Marcos Daily Record, Hays County has
established a task force to develop a plan that would route calls to the Fire,
Police, and E-M-S departments into a unified dispatch center. Currently, 9-1-1
dispatchers are handled by Hays County law enforcement and Texas State. If a
unified 9-1-1 center is set up, all calls involving Hays County municipalities
would be handled at the center.
Alanna Sarabia
The First United Methodist Church in San Marcos is showing some wear and tear.
The building has been part of the city landscape since 1893. The structure needs
some repairs, and recently the church received a 60-thousand-dollar grant to
repaint the church exterior and to redo the floors. The church is a designated a
Texas Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. The Burdue Johnson Foundation provided funds for the grant.
The building has been part of the city landscape since 1893. The structure needs
some repairs, and recently the church received a 60-thousand-dollar grant to
repaint the church exterior and to redo the floors. The church is a designated a
Texas Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. The Burdue Johnson Foundation provided funds for the grant.
Lynn McCann
The spring semester will soon be over...and for many Texas State students it's
time to move. If you're relocating at the end of the semester, you might
consider participating in Texas State's 10th annual Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On
donation program. Lynn McCann tells us how you can get involved.
In the past, dumpsters would overflow at this time of the year as students moved
out of their dorms or apartments for the summer. Massive amounts of household
items would be left behind because they were no longer wanted or needed.
Nowadays, the Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On program offers an alternative.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
Last year, more than seven tons of donated items were made available to needy
families in the San Marcos area. Originally, the donation program was organized
under a single tent at Aquarena Springs. Now it takes over the entire ballroom
at the L-B-J Student Center.
SB – Lynn McCann, Bobcat Update
However, Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On could never happen without its volunteers.
Volunteering for the program is not only an opportunity to earn service hours,
it's also a great way to give back to the community.
SB – Jessica Bodine, Community Relations Student Worker
Barrels for donations will be located at every dorm and campus-owned apartment
complex. There are also plans to have the barrels placed at off-campus complexes
as well.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
You can visit the Community Relations website for more information on
volunteering and for a list of desired items. Donations from dorms will be
accepted until May 16th, while donations from apartments will be accepted until
August. For Bobcat Update, I'm Lynn McCann.
time to move. If you're relocating at the end of the semester, you might
consider participating in Texas State's 10th annual Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On
donation program. Lynn McCann tells us how you can get involved.
In the past, dumpsters would overflow at this time of the year as students moved
out of their dorms or apartments for the summer. Massive amounts of household
items would be left behind because they were no longer wanted or needed.
Nowadays, the Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On program offers an alternative.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
Last year, more than seven tons of donated items were made available to needy
families in the San Marcos area. Originally, the donation program was organized
under a single tent at Aquarena Springs. Now it takes over the entire ballroom
at the L-B-J Student Center.
SB – Lynn McCann, Bobcat Update
However, Pack-It-Up and Pass-It-On could never happen without its volunteers.
Volunteering for the program is not only an opportunity to earn service hours,
it's also a great way to give back to the community.
SB – Jessica Bodine, Community Relations Student Worker
Barrels for donations will be located at every dorm and campus-owned apartment
complex. There are also plans to have the barrels placed at off-campus complexes
as well.
SB – Kim Porterfield, Creative Services Director
You can visit the Community Relations website for more information on
volunteering and for a list of desired items. Donations from dorms will be
accepted until May 16th, while donations from apartments will be accepted until
August. For Bobcat Update, I'm Lynn McCann.
4/23/11
Anthony Sifuentes
Texas State is setting up a therapy program to assist adults who stutter.
Anthony Sifuentes has more in this Bobcat Update.
For two weeks in July, in the Health Professions Building, Farzan Irani, a Texas
State Communications Disorders Professor, and his staff of five graduate
students will work with adults to help them with stuttering. The staff will work
one-on-one with clients and recording the conversations. The team will also
observe each other's sessions through a two-way mirror in a dark room. The
sessions will be analyzed; speech samples will be measures; and day-to-day
changes will be recorded. Following two weeks of intensive therapy, the
participants will continue in the program for another ten months using Adobe
Connect Pro online.
Standup
Irani says that therapy is not a cure, but rather a managing tool for
stuttering.
(SB)
Clinic Director Renee Wendell says she's looking forward to establishing the
program because it addresses an issue she feels is often over-looked.
(SB)
Irani and Wendell hope after the initial test run the program will expand to
assist adolescents and children. For Bobcat Update, I'm Anthony Sifuentes.
Anthony Sifuentes has more in this Bobcat Update.
For two weeks in July, in the Health Professions Building, Farzan Irani, a Texas
State Communications Disorders Professor, and his staff of five graduate
students will work with adults to help them with stuttering. The staff will work
one-on-one with clients and recording the conversations. The team will also
observe each other's sessions through a two-way mirror in a dark room. The
sessions will be analyzed; speech samples will be measures; and day-to-day
changes will be recorded. Following two weeks of intensive therapy, the
participants will continue in the program for another ten months using Adobe
Connect Pro online.
Standup
Irani says that therapy is not a cure, but rather a managing tool for
stuttering.
(SB)
Clinic Director Renee Wendell says she's looking forward to establishing the
program because it addresses an issue she feels is often over-looked.
(SB)
Irani and Wendell hope after the initial test run the program will expand to
assist adolescents and children. For Bobcat Update, I'm Anthony Sifuentes.
4/21/11
John Spain
The Roy F. Mitte building is hosting an exhibit for students featuring a state-of-the-art Formula-One car. The Williams Cosworth F-W 33 will utilize an emerging Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The system stores braking energy, which would otherwise be converted to heat, making the car significantly faster and more efficient. The car is capable of reaching zero-to-60 miles per hour in just over two seconds. In the coming years, the College of Science plans to use information gathered from the exhibit to teach engineering principles.
Wesley Wagener
It's Bike to School day at Texas State. The annual event encourages students to ride their bikes to school as a way of promoting alternative transportation and healthier lifestyle. The Bike Cave is offering free tune-ups, soft drinks, and shirt screen printing for those who come by the tent. The quad is also bustling with Earth Day events as well, showcasing everything from a solar-powered charging station to a riding lawnmower that is powered by electricity.
Luke McBroom
Texas State Softball has now won 10 games in a row, after beating the University of North Texas 2-to-1 on Tuesday. Sophomore pitcher Anne Marie Taylor picked up her 13th win of the season for the 'Cats, who were lead offensively by Chandler Hall's solo home run in the 3rd inning to tie the game at one a piece. The Bobcats return to action tomorrow to face Houston Cougars.
4/20/11
Hollee Barfield
An International Rhythm Competition hit Texas State's campus last night. Students competed in Red Bull's Tum Tum Pa (Toom Toom Pah) by banging school supplies on desks to create musical masterpieces. No traditional instruments were allowed. "The Four Musketeers" beat their way into first place with their rendition of Toxic, by Britney Spears. The group now has a chance to compete in the World Finals in Brazil, depending on how it ranks in competition online.
Sam Howell
The Texas State Disc Golf Club traveled to Augusta over the weekend to compete in the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship. Out of the thirty-six schools that competed, Texas State placed eleventh in the Championship Division and first in the First Flight Division. The Club was started last semester and includes about 20 members. The players practice on the Campus Golf Course, which recently added three new holes.
Wayne Jones
The swimming pools at Texas State offer students a chance to beat the heat. The Rec Center Natatorium has a six-lane lap pool for those who want to exercise, as well as a leisure pool with basketball and volleyball nets. The Aqua Sports Center is located next to Hines Academic Center and has eight lanes for lap swimming. Both pools have varying hours of operation, so it's a good idea to check the Department of Campus Recreation web page for the schedule. The Aqua Student Center has no entrance fee, but a valid student I-D is needed.
Kelsey Kearns
Senior art students at Texas State are exhibiting their work. You can see the exhibit at the Mitte Art Building. Art students are being given an opportunity to show their friends and family the work they've done this semester. The exhibit also gives the students experience in promoting and opening a gallery show. The senior thesis gallery will remain open daily and on weekends until the end of the semester.
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