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Wake the Dead brings coffee theatre to life

Nov 12 2009 - 12:00am | Thea Setterbo

 

Local performance organization Troupe Texas presented its third play and poetry reading at Wake the Dead Coffee House Wednesday.

John Hood, adjunct faculty, founded the theater ensemble at the University of Texas in 1990 when he served as head of design and technology at the department of theatre and director of productions at the Performing Arts Center.

Hood brought Troupe Texas to Texas State in 2001 when he began teaching as an adjunct professor in the department of theatre and dance, University College and Honors Program.

Writing gets personal

Nov 11 2009 - 11:59pm | Brittany E. Wilson

 

The Writing Center is rolling out new technologies this semester. Students are now able to book appointments online and utilize Bobcat Chat, an instant messaging service.

This is the first semester counselors have been able to help students without seeing them in person. Those unable to make it to campus for tutoring can log on to the Writing Center Web site and make an appointment for online help.

College Delivery adds more locations to repertoire

Nov 11 2009 - 11:44pm | Miranda Serene

 

Instead of heading to the kitchen when they are hungry, Texas State students head to their laptops.

Food arrives at their door in less than an hour. Coffee, Thai food and steak are a few options available for order online.

Albert Garcia is the owner of College Delivery.

Garcia had a vision for College Delivery while attending Texas State. He brought his dream to life while taking an entrepreneurship class in 2002 with James Bell, professor in the department of management.

A Bobcat to Know: Leukemia survivor devotes life to cancer awareness

Nov 11 2009 - 11:42pm | Brittany Bemis

 

After being diagnosed with leukemia, Lawrence Estaville, professor in the geography department, underwent two years of treatment as a participant in a clinical study.

Estaville knew things were about to change during one visit when his doctor strayed from the usual banter.

“He came in and told me the treatment was not working anymore,” Estaville said. “He said I had two options: marrow transplant or supportive care.”

Smoke-ban withdrawals

Nov 11 2009 - 11:16pm | Tristan Watson

Implementing a campus-wide smoke ban is not going to encourage smokers to cut down on their nicotine intake, or provide an incentive for quitting. The goal of advising students to a healthier lifestyle will not be accomplished if individuals have their smoking privileges taken away.

Veterans deserve subtle monument

Nov 11 2009 - 11:14pm | Robert Beckhusen

The great British writer and documentarian Jonathan Meades defined ‘kitsch’ as the gulf between a professed intended sentiment and the bloated expression of that sentiment.

We should think about this closely as we consider a war memorial on university grounds for those who have died in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The proposal to build a statue honoring veterans — reported by Amanda Givens in Wednesday’s issue of The University Star — was put forward by veteran and student Jude Prather, who works as a veteran liaison for ASG. Prather made a good case for it.

Technology helps prospective students choose Texas State

Nov 11 2009 - 11:13pm | Gabrielle Samples

What characteristics do students really look for in a college or university?

To me, choosing a college was like buying a car. I searched for one that could offer a good education, accommodate all of my interests and stay within my budget. To summarize, I wanted quality, uniqueness and practicality.

With the ever-changing world of media and means of advertising and marketing, Texas State is utilizing new tools to appeal to prospective students.

MAIN POINT: A solution to nighttime ticketing

Nov 11 2009 - 11:05pm | Staff Editorial

For off-campus students with no parking permits, empty spaces at night are equivalent to the untouchable childhood cookie jar.

It looks tempting, but the consequences of bad behavior are hardly worth it.

The after-hour empty spaces in lots could be resources for nighttime use. Students who live off campus still utilize the library and Derrick Hall’s computer lab. They still have group meetings. And they still attend university events.

Remembering: Fort Hood honors its fallen

Nov 11 2009 - 1:15am | Bianca Davis


There were few dry eyes at the memorial held at Fort Hood to honor the victims of Thursday’s shooting.

President Obama spoke to a somber crowd estimated to be 15,000 Tuesday afternoon. The president assumed the office of consoler-in-chief, as he told families and friends of those killed in Thursday’s tragedy.

“Your loved ones endure through the life of our nation,” Obama said. “Their memory will be honored in the places they lived and by the people they touched. Their lives’ work is our security and the freedom that we all too often take for granted.”

It’s not over yet: The race for Place 5 continues

Nov 11 2009 - 1:14am | Amanda Venable


The two standing candidates for Place 5 City Council are headed to a runoff after anticipated overseas ballots did not arrive.

Ryan Thomason and Lisa Maria Coppoletta awaited the results of expected out-of-the-country ballots Monday, which held the potential to determine the elections’ fate.

“We had three ballots that were received that came from outside of our country, but none of them were from the jurisdiction of San Marcos,” said Joyce Cowan, Hays County elections administrator. “The outcome is not changed as far as the City of San Marcos.”

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