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Karaoke offers entertaining environment

Mar 2 2009 - 9:56pm | Crystal Davis

I needed a pick-me-up earlier this week and decided to go shopping. I have been looking for a decent digital camera the past two months, but instead found a piece of buried treasure on the clearance aisle — a karaoke machine. My roommates came home to an awkward and hilarious rendition of “Baby Got Back.” It was an impulse purchase that turned into a way to blow off some steam and have a good, long laugh at myself. Fun and silliness are necessities to the vitality of human existence.

Student reads meaning of life in cards

Mar 2 2009 - 9:52pm | Mayra Mejia

Lavonne Parker is making a name for herself around San Marcos.

Parker is a student and mother who discovered her passion for helping people through tarot cards.

Jonas Brothers begin new television series

Mar 2 2009 - 9:51pm | McClatchy Newspapers

The Jonas Brothers can not make a move without adoring fans showering them with admiration. The three singing siblings adore each and every squealing supporter. But they really only care about making one person truly happy: their mother.
They want to make her proud of them.

New technologies simplify diabetes for athletes

Mar 2 2009 - 9:48pm | The Dallas Morning News

Toby Petersen, Dallas Stars forward, is a 30-year-old journeyman. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke, 59, does not know Petersen, but feels a kinship to him.

Both have diabetes. An estimated 23 million Americans have the potentially body-ravaging disease, but a handful have combated it while playing the punishing sport of professional hockey.

Concussion prevention in athletes holds importance for trainers

Mar 2 2009 - 9:46pm | Kirk Gholson

Texas State is on top of its game when it comes to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of football players with concussions.

David Gish, head athletic trainer for Texas State since 1998, said athletic trainers and coaches can prevent concussions.

“The best prevention is in the initial fitting of the helmet,” Gish said.

Adrian Thomas, senior wide receiver, agrees.

“All players are fitted by professionals before the season starts in the fall and then again before the spring semester,” Thomas said.

Bobcat center reflects on career, holds goals for future

Mar 2 2009 - 9:43pm | Derek Genovese

Ty Gough, sophomore center, knows what he has to do. He knows his current production is not cutting it for the 12-13 Bobcats and his play during conference matches is hurting the team.

“I haven’t been producing in conference. That’s why I’m not starting,” Gough said.

His number of starts from his freshman to sophomore years has dropped from 25 to 17 with four games left in the season.

Gough said he needs to give his best performance to improve.

Women’s basketball cuts down Lumberjacks

Mar 2 2009 - 9:40pm | Blake Barington

The final buzzer sounded as Texas State defeated Stephen F. Austin, the No. 1 team in the east division of the Southland Conference, for their sixth win in conference.

The Bobcats took the floor against the Lumberjacks, winning 73-60.

“We really worked on defense, on rebounding, then on offense sharing the basketball and trying to get the best shot,” said Coach Suzanne Fox.

The Lumberjacks took the early lead at 2-0 with 19:23 remaining in the first half after two free throws from Amina Sawyer, SFA forward.

New camp becomes slice of welcome events for Texas State

Mar 2 2009 - 9:18pm | Teresa Wilburn

Incoming Bobcats might want to start packing their bags before the end of summer.

Freshmen and transfer students will now have the opportunity to attend a weekend camp out focusing on the pride and traditions of the university. ASG passed the legislation at their meeting Feb. 16.

“Cat Camp is the only program at Texas State that will be completely dedicated to our university’s history, points of pride and traditions,” said ASG Sen. Tommy Luna. “It gives freshmen the ability to interact one on one with outstanding campus leaders.”

Texas State students make new friends

Mar 2 2009 - 9:12pm | Chase Birthisel

The bowling alley doors opened Monday to an interesting pair.

Wes Donaldson and Robert Haris, an intellectually challenged 38 year old, walked in. Haris has his bowling ball and shoes in his hands.

“I’m better than him,” Haris said, eager to play.

Texas State officials outreach toward larger minority enrollments

Mar 2 2009 - 9:05pm | Erica Rodriguez

The student body is becoming more colorful.

The semester marks record enrollment numbers at Texas State with double digit increases among minorities.

“We, at this institution, have been very aggressive in our outreach efforts to connect — especially among groups who have traditionally not gone to college at the same rate as their white counterparts,” said Michael Heintze, associate vice president of enrollment management.

Heintze attributes the growth to changing demographics, targeted recruitment and retention efforts.

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