Students, who enjoy creative writing, now have the opportunity to perform their work in front of an audience. Bobcat Update's Samantha Wells has more on the story.
The Honors College Writing Circle is hosting Open Mic Night on the last Monday of every month. The first Open Mic Night was held last week. Students performed songs, poetry, short stories, and more.
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The event gives students the chance to showcase their talents in creative writing. Any student, who is interested, can sign up to perform.
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Future Open Mic Nights will be held in Lampasas Hall, next to Old Main. To sign up, e-mail Professor Jordan Morville. For Bobcat Update, I'm Samantha Wells.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
10/31/17
Megan Hulsman
The Homecoming football game is this weekend, and many events are planned around it. Bobcat Update's Megan Hulsman tells us how students are celebrating.
Homecoming week is one of Texas State's longest-running traditions. Many of the events this week are organized by the Student Association for Campus Activities. They include a volleyball tournament, carnival, talent show and a spirit rally. Some students look forward to certain events every year.
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The events lead up to the Homecoming football game and are organized to boost school pride and unite students, which is also achieved by adding Homecoming royalty to the mix. Organizations are able to recognize some of their finest members by nominating them for Homecoming King, Queen or Gaillardian. Voted on by the students, the nominees are often leaders in their organizations and known by many.
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Homecoming week will continue with the Soapbox Derby and end at Bobcat Stadium where the football team will play New Mexico State. The Homecoming King, Queen and Gaillardian will be announced at halftime. For Bobcat Update, I'm Megan Hulsman.
Homecoming week is one of Texas State's longest-running traditions. Many of the events this week are organized by the Student Association for Campus Activities. They include a volleyball tournament, carnival, talent show and a spirit rally. Some students look forward to certain events every year.
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The events lead up to the Homecoming football game and are organized to boost school pride and unite students, which is also achieved by adding Homecoming royalty to the mix. Organizations are able to recognize some of their finest members by nominating them for Homecoming King, Queen or Gaillardian. Voted on by the students, the nominees are often leaders in their organizations and known by many.
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Homecoming week will continue with the Soapbox Derby and end at Bobcat Stadium where the football team will play New Mexico State. The Homecoming King, Queen and Gaillardian will be announced at halftime. For Bobcat Update, I'm Megan Hulsman.
10/29/17
Ashley Simpson
Texas State students are encouraged to think globally -- and, to that end, many are signing up to study abroad. They're given a chance to learn in an environment different from their own. Ashley Simpson tells us more, in this Bobcat Update.
Texas State hosted a Study Abroad Fair recently to provide information to those interested in studying, teaching or working in a foreign country. Several departments participated in the fair, including Mass Communication, Biology and Political Science. Studying aboard offers an opportunity to experience something new.
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The fair provided a breakdown of costs, travel times and financial aid.
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The fair not only provided tips about the logistics of studying abroad, but it also gave students an opportunity to hear from those who have gone before.
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For more information on how to start your journey to foreign lands, visit the Study Abroad Office. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Simpson.
Texas State hosted a Study Abroad Fair recently to provide information to those interested in studying, teaching or working in a foreign country. Several departments participated in the fair, including Mass Communication, Biology and Political Science. Studying aboard offers an opportunity to experience something new.
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The fair provided a breakdown of costs, travel times and financial aid.
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The fair not only provided tips about the logistics of studying abroad, but it also gave students an opportunity to hear from those who have gone before.
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For more information on how to start your journey to foreign lands, visit the Study Abroad Office. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Simpson.
10/28/17
Alejandra Avila
The Honors College recently hosted its eighth annual Day of the Dead Celebration. Bobcat Update's Alejandra Avila tells us more.
What started out as a simple altar display honoring the dead has turned into an annual event hosted by the Honors College in celebration of the Hispanic holiday.
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The Honors College -- along with the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion AND the Office of Equity and Access -- celebrated El Dia de Los Muertos at the L-B-J Student Center with live music, food and an altar contest.
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The purpose of the altar is to commemorate loved ones who have passed.
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Day of the Dead is a tradition that's been celebrated for thousands of years, tracing back to indigenous tribes in Mexico. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alejandra Avila.
What started out as a simple altar display honoring the dead has turned into an annual event hosted by the Honors College in celebration of the Hispanic holiday.
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The Honors College -- along with the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion AND the Office of Equity and Access -- celebrated El Dia de Los Muertos at the L-B-J Student Center with live music, food and an altar contest.
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The purpose of the altar is to commemorate loved ones who have passed.
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Day of the Dead is a tradition that's been celebrated for thousands of years, tracing back to indigenous tribes in Mexico. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alejandra Avila.
Jasmine Torres
A retired F-B-I agent talks about a confrontation in Waco two decades ago. The incident occurred at the Branch Davidian compound where many members of a cult perished. Bobcat Update's Jasmine Torres tells us more.
Retired agent Byron Sage served as lead negotiator during a 51-day siege that ended in April 1993.
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David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians. In late February of 1993, more than 70 federal agents attempted to raid the Davidian complex where they believed illegal weapons were being stored. Four agents were killed and more than a dozen injured.
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On April 19th, the siege ended after Koresh and his followers set fire to the compound resulting in the deaths of 76 people, including many children. Sage says the Branch Davidian case was the most difficult of his career. Sage was a guest lecturer last week at Texas State, sponsored by the School of Criminal Justice. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jasmine Torres.
Retired agent Byron Sage served as lead negotiator during a 51-day siege that ended in April 1993.
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David Koresh was the leader of the Branch Davidians. In late February of 1993, more than 70 federal agents attempted to raid the Davidian complex where they believed illegal weapons were being stored. Four agents were killed and more than a dozen injured.
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On April 19th, the siege ended after Koresh and his followers set fire to the compound resulting in the deaths of 76 people, including many children. Sage says the Branch Davidian case was the most difficult of his career. Sage was a guest lecturer last week at Texas State, sponsored by the School of Criminal Justice. For Bobcat Update, I'm Jasmine Torres.
10/24/17
Alexis Sanchez
The Student Association for Campus Activities or SACA is a primary source for entertainment at Texas State. In this Bobcat Update, Alexis Sanchez tells us about a SACA-sponsored event that was full of action.
Laser tag is one of the many fun activities that SACA sponsors. It takes place once a year at the L-B-J Student Center. SACA's promotion coordinator Jesus Aleman says laser tag is a big success.
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The event gives students the opportunity to de-stress from school and have fun with friends. This year students could choose between attempting to survive an alien or a zombie apocalypse.
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If you missed all the laser tag fun, you can check out the Texas State web page to learn more about upcoming events. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alexis Sanchez.
Laser tag is one of the many fun activities that SACA sponsors. It takes place once a year at the L-B-J Student Center. SACA's promotion coordinator Jesus Aleman says laser tag is a big success.
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The event gives students the opportunity to de-stress from school and have fun with friends. This year students could choose between attempting to survive an alien or a zombie apocalypse.
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If you missed all the laser tag fun, you can check out the Texas State web page to learn more about upcoming events. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alexis Sanchez.
Chelsie Anguiano
The San Marcos music scene continues to flourish. One example is called Acoustic Fridays where San Marcos residents can enjoy live music. Bobcat Update’s Chelsie Anguiano has more.
STANDUP: Each week San Marcos locals come out to Root Cellar Bakery and listen to local musicians.
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Many of the locals like that it is a family-friendly place where people of all ages in San Marcos can enjoy the music.
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The musicians say it's a fun atmosphere -- where people can come out, listen to good music, and relax after a long week.
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STANDUP: The bakery offers a variety of pastries. Coffee and drink options are also available to customers. Root Cellar Bakery is located on the corner of LBJ and Hopkins Street. For bobcat update I'm Chelsie Anguiano.
STANDUP: Each week San Marcos locals come out to Root Cellar Bakery and listen to local musicians.
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Many of the locals like that it is a family-friendly place where people of all ages in San Marcos can enjoy the music.
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The musicians say it's a fun atmosphere -- where people can come out, listen to good music, and relax after a long week.
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STANDUP: The bakery offers a variety of pastries. Coffee and drink options are also available to customers. Root Cellar Bakery is located on the corner of LBJ and Hopkins Street. For bobcat update I'm Chelsie Anguiano.
Bailey Green
The Kissing Alley Concert series is a free event for Texas State students. It's held on the third Thursday of each month on the San Marcos Square. Bailey Green tells us more in this Bobcat Update.
The concert series is sponsored by a new radio station in San Marcos. K-Z-S-M hopes to inspire local bands and new artists to share their talents with the community.
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K-Z-S-M has received some positive feedback for its concerts so far and is accepting entries from artists who want to participate in the future. The station wants each concert to be dedicated to a specific genre.
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STANDUP: The Next Walkabout and Kissing Alley Concert Series is set to take place on November 16th. For more information or how to get involved you can contact them at K-Z-S-M-dot-org. For Bobcat Update, I'm Bailey Green.
The concert series is sponsored by a new radio station in San Marcos. K-Z-S-M hopes to inspire local bands and new artists to share their talents with the community.
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K-Z-S-M has received some positive feedback for its concerts so far and is accepting entries from artists who want to participate in the future. The station wants each concert to be dedicated to a specific genre.
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STANDUP: The Next Walkabout and Kissing Alley Concert Series is set to take place on November 16th. For more information or how to get involved you can contact them at K-Z-S-M-dot-org. For Bobcat Update, I'm Bailey Green.
10/22/17
Vianney Strick
Texas State University will be expanded and many of its buildings renovated over the next ten years. Bobcat Update's Vianney Strick tells us more.
The University Master Plan was finalized last week after a two-year development process. The Campus Master Plan will be executed over the next decade at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses as well as the Science, Technology, and Advanced Research Park.
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The plan calls for more academic buildings and walkways to connect students who have similar interests. Planners want to build communities within the university.
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The students' call for more parking spaces was included in the plan.
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Three new parking garages with about two-thousand spaces will be added at the San Marcos campus. The University Master Plan provides for significant expansion at all three campuses.
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The University Master Plan was finalized last week after a two-year development process. The Campus Master Plan will be executed over the next decade at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses as well as the Science, Technology, and Advanced Research Park.
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The plan calls for more academic buildings and walkways to connect students who have similar interests. Planners want to build communities within the university.
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The students' call for more parking spaces was included in the plan.
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Three new parking garages with about two-thousand spaces will be added at the San Marcos campus. The University Master Plan provides for significant expansion at all three campuses.
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10/21/17
Peyton Donnell
The San Marcos River serves as the inspiration for an art exhibition now on display at the L-B-J Student Center. The exhibition is called From the Headwaters. Bobcat Update's Peyton Donnell tell us more.
Ten artists contributed pieces that are now on display. They are part of the Student Center's first exhibition of the year. The Fine Arts Advisory Board recognized the most impressive works at a ceremony last week. One of the artists, Elaine Fuchs, says the river is an integral part of the Texas State experience.
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Student Curator Amy Rubio says putting together exhibitions like this can be complex.
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STAND UP: The exhibition will be on display through November 27th in the gallery space on the third floor of the student center. For Bobcat Update, I'm Peyton Donnell.
Ten artists contributed pieces that are now on display. They are part of the Student Center's first exhibition of the year. The Fine Arts Advisory Board recognized the most impressive works at a ceremony last week. One of the artists, Elaine Fuchs, says the river is an integral part of the Texas State experience.
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Student Curator Amy Rubio says putting together exhibitions like this can be complex.
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STAND UP: The exhibition will be on display through November 27th in the gallery space on the third floor of the student center. For Bobcat Update, I'm Peyton Donnell.
Aubrey Doherty
Allies of Texas State is an organization designed to help bring awareness to, and show support for, a certain community on campus. Bobcat Update's Aubrey Doherty has more on the story.
October is Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender history month, and an organization called Allies of Texas State is hoping to spread the word. Last week the group celebrated Spirit Day to promote diversity on campus. Students were encouraged to wear purple, take pictures and learn more about Allies.
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A goal of the Allies organization is to create a more inclusive environment and let students know they always have a place to go for support.
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The next Allies of Texas State event will be.......... For Bobcat Update, I'm Aubrey Doherty.
October is Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender history month, and an organization called Allies of Texas State is hoping to spread the word. Last week the group celebrated Spirit Day to promote diversity on campus. Students were encouraged to wear purple, take pictures and learn more about Allies.
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A goal of the Allies organization is to create a more inclusive environment and let students know they always have a place to go for support.
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The next Allies of Texas State event will be.......... For Bobcat Update, I'm Aubrey Doherty.
Jillian Schuster
Texas State has a new way to help students feel safer. Bobcat Update's Jillian Schuster tells us how.
Bobcat Guardian is an app that allows anyone with a Texas State email address to set a safety timer when walking from place to place, and to connect with people who can help them out when needed.
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The app also allows users to make emergency calls and send tips to the University Police Department if something looks suspicious.
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Students say they feel safe on campus, but it's a good idea to be cautious when walking alone at night.
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The guardian app is free to download in the app store, and the University Police Department is always on standby. From Bobcat Update, I'm Jillian Schuster.
Bobcat Guardian is an app that allows anyone with a Texas State email address to set a safety timer when walking from place to place, and to connect with people who can help them out when needed.
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The app also allows users to make emergency calls and send tips to the University Police Department if something looks suspicious.
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Students say they feel safe on campus, but it's a good idea to be cautious when walking alone at night.
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The guardian app is free to download in the app store, and the University Police Department is always on standby. From Bobcat Update, I'm Jillian Schuster.
Kyle Spencer
A student organization is fighting to make sure every voice is heard. Bobcat Update's Kyle Spencer has more.
The Pan African Action Committee is a multicultural student organization that seeks to expand black studies on campus. The committee also promotes diversity and challenges the way culture is taught and learned.
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The Pan African Action Committee meets every Wednesday in the L-B-J Student Center. At these meetings members discuss ways to make institutional changes in the community, while also sharing personal stories and providing a safe place for students to feel accepted and welcomed.
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(Standup) For more information on the Pan African Action Committee, you can visit the Texas State website or follow them on twitter @PanAfricanAct. All students are allowed to participate and are encouraged to join. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kyle Spencer.
The Pan African Action Committee is a multicultural student organization that seeks to expand black studies on campus. The committee also promotes diversity and challenges the way culture is taught and learned.
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The Pan African Action Committee meets every Wednesday in the L-B-J Student Center. At these meetings members discuss ways to make institutional changes in the community, while also sharing personal stories and providing a safe place for students to feel accepted and welcomed.
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(Standup) For more information on the Pan African Action Committee, you can visit the Texas State website or follow them on twitter @PanAfricanAct. All students are allowed to participate and are encouraged to join. For Bobcat Update, I'm Kyle Spencer.
Montana Kilgore
The Farmer's Market in San Marcos give residents a chance to buy locally grown food and homemade goods. Bobcat Update's Montana Kilgore has the story.
Open to all San Marcos residents, the Farmer's Market is a place for anyone looking for a variety of unique goods.
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Along with marketing their fresh goods, local farmers and artisans are able to build relationships with each other and customers.
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The Farmer's Market is every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 at 312 East Hopkins Street, and on Saturdays from 9 a-m to 1 p-m on East San Antonio Street. For Bobcat Update, I'm Montana Kilgore.
Open to all San Marcos residents, the Farmer's Market is a place for anyone looking for a variety of unique goods.
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Along with marketing their fresh goods, local farmers and artisans are able to build relationships with each other and customers.
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The Farmer's Market is every Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 at 312 East Hopkins Street, and on Saturdays from 9 a-m to 1 p-m on East San Antonio Street. For Bobcat Update, I'm Montana Kilgore.
10/19/17
Naomi Garza
The saying goes, do unto others as we hope they would do unto us, and that's exactly what one Texas State Student is doing. Bobcat Update's Naomi Garza has the story.
Texas State's Tierra Cole and her family were victims of Hurricane Harvey that hit Houston this past August. Fortunately for Tierra, she and her family received a lot of support from their community, and now Tierra wants to pay it forward.
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Future Bobcat Isabella Rolon says the living conditions in Puerto Rico are pretty dire. Isabella's grandparents and uncles are experiencing hardships following the devastating hurricane that hit the island. Many residents have no electricity; they lack food; and they're laid off from their jobs.
Tierra wants to organize an on-campus flash mob to bring more of a positive vibe to what has been so terrible and heart wrenching. She hopes to raise awareness about Puerto Rico's plight and help families like Isabella's.
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Isabella says she supports Tierra's idea.
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Anyone who wants to participate can email Tierra.
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Tierra says she expects the flash mob to take place sometime during the first week of November, so be sure to be on the lookout. I'm Naomi Garza and this is Bobcat Update.
Texas State's Tierra Cole and her family were victims of Hurricane Harvey that hit Houston this past August. Fortunately for Tierra, she and her family received a lot of support from their community, and now Tierra wants to pay it forward.
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Future Bobcat Isabella Rolon says the living conditions in Puerto Rico are pretty dire. Isabella's grandparents and uncles are experiencing hardships following the devastating hurricane that hit the island. Many residents have no electricity; they lack food; and they're laid off from their jobs.
Tierra wants to organize an on-campus flash mob to bring more of a positive vibe to what has been so terrible and heart wrenching. She hopes to raise awareness about Puerto Rico's plight and help families like Isabella's.
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Isabella says she supports Tierra's idea.
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Anyone who wants to participate can email Tierra.
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Tierra says she expects the flash mob to take place sometime during the first week of November, so be sure to be on the lookout. I'm Naomi Garza and this is Bobcat Update.
10/18/17
Haley Polk
Mass Communication Week provides students with an opportunity to interact with professionals in the industry. Bobcat Update's Haley Polk has more.
Mass Communication Week is a four-day conference held each year in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. It gives students a chance to look into the future and hear from professionals who talk about issues, trends and careers in mass media.
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This year Mass Communication Week featured more than 35 events representing the fields of advertising, digital and electronic media, journalism, and public relations.
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Students participated by covering the events using social media and interacting with the guests. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with professionals.
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(Standup) Mass Communication Week is helpful to all students and will return next fall. For Bobcat Update I'm Haley Polk.
Mass Communication Week is a four-day conference held each year in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. It gives students a chance to look into the future and hear from professionals who talk about issues, trends and careers in mass media.
SB President of SPJ- Jacob Rodriguez :34-:51
This year Mass Communication Week featured more than 35 events representing the fields of advertising, digital and electronic media, journalism, and public relations.
SB Larry Carlson-Mass Comm Week '17 Committee :1- :12
Students participated by covering the events using social media and interacting with the guests. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with professionals.
SB Kirsten Danis Managing editor at the Marshall Project :30-:47
(Standup) Mass Communication Week is helpful to all students and will return next fall. For Bobcat Update I'm Haley Polk.
Jasmine Torres
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.
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.
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.
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