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Bobcats continue to play hard despite loss

Nov 19 2009 - 1:02am | Keff Ciardello

The Texas State football team will play its final game of the season against Sam Houston State Saturday at Bobcat Stadium.

“It’s tough knowing we can’t advance,” said Travis Houston, senior defensive lineman. “But it’s a good way to end playing a team like Sam Houston. Every year they bring it. They always play like they’re 9-0.”

The Bobcats secured their Southland Conference championship by defeating Sam Houston State in overtime 45-42 in Huntsville last season.

The Bearkats come to San Marcos this season with only bragging rights on the line.

Intramural team celebrates success

Nov 19 2009 - 1:01am | Blake Barington

Intramural sports at Texas State University

Jake Marx/Star photo

The Texas State Titans intramural flag football team has been playing together for three years, representing the school in the highest fashion.

Volleyball prepares for postseason

Nov 19 2009 - 1:00am | Eric Harper

While other Texas State teams have seen their postseason hopes dashed, the Bobcat volleyball’s postseason journey is only beginning.

Texas State travels to San Antonio this weekend to compete in the Southland Conference Tournament. The Bobcats will begin the tournament 11 a.m. Friday against eighth-seeded Southeastern Louisiana.

The Bobcats come into the tournament as the No. 1 seed riding a 10-match win streak. The Bobcats were 9-12 overall, 3-3 in the SLC, coming off a five-set home defeat against Central Arkansas before the current streak.

Soccer player reflects on memories, friendships

Nov 19 2009 - 12:59am | Cameron Irvine

The women’s soccer team featured 21 games this season. Britney Curry, junior forward, started in all of them.

Curry was — and still is — the staple of the Bobcat soccer attack. She scored 18 goals in 21 games and played 1,305 minutes.

Unfortunately, what people sometimes overlook is her will to be part of the team.

Cameron's Commentary: College football would benefit from playoffs

Nov 19 2009 - 12:51am | Cameron Irvine

Now that college football is coming down to the wire (like it does every year), some teams should be recognized.

There is Florida, Alabama and Texas, which are all undefeated (not a big surprise there). However, this year Texas Christian, Cincinnati and Boise State remain undefeated as well.

Bobcats tuck their tails after NIT tournament

Nov 19 2009 - 12:47am | Anthony Medina

The National Invitational Tournament began earlier this week for various universities in four states.

The Texas State men’s basketball team had a forgettable first two rounds. The Bobcats hit only 36 percent of their shots from the field and lost both games.

Texas State played Arizona State Monday night and kept the game close until late in the first half before falling 84-62 to the Sun Devils.

New federal legislation requires more of credit card companies targeting students

Nov 18 2009 - 11:31pm | Gabrielle Samples

Build credit. Earn rewards. Spend freely. Dig yourself a hole of financial debt. Do all of these features sound appealing?

For years credit card companies have lured college students to venture on the dangerous path of credit spending by portraying the process as care and trouble-free.

The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act, which will go into effect February 2010, will help protect students from making unwise financial decisions. The act will clear the vagueness credit card companies present to applicants.

Diwali: It's more than just good food

Nov 18 2009 - 11:29pm | Robert Beckhusen

In India, it can be considered bad manners to refuse food. You’re expected to have your fill. You should finish your plate, otherwise you may be thought inconsiderate.

Now, I’ve yet to go to India (a problem I’m trying to correct), but Saturday was the first time I’ve experienced Diwali, and the remarkable cuisine seemed to have stuck with most of the uninitiated. I certainly didn’t run into any problems as my hosts at the Indian Students Association saw to it that I went back for seconds.

Give thanks, give to others

Nov 18 2009 - 11:28pm | Tristan Watson


Maya Angelou once said, “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”

Sometimes I become distressed whenever I reflect on the problems in my life. I wonder why certain things had to happen to me or why I had to go through a particular experience.

I often forget there are other people in this world who have problems that may exceed mine, and who need hope.

A place for the four-legged

Nov 18 2009 - 10:49pm | Colleen Gaddis

San Marcos Texas Dog Park

Allie Moncrief/Star photo

It is a clear afternoon in San Marcos as Ludmilla, Mr. Big and Ambroscious roll around in the grass and dirt. Their owners sit on benches reading, talking or playing with other dogs.

For the past five years, San Marcos’ furry residents have been taking full advantage of the dog area located in Memorial Park off Hopkins Road.

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