The San Marcos City Council is mulling over whether or not to ban alcohol in city parks. However, boozing Bobcats may find a safe haven for alcohol consumption at Texas State sporting events in the near future.

According to an April 24 University Star article, the Associated Student Government passed a resolution Monday night to kick-start a program permitting alcohol sales during football games for the 2013 season.

The editorial board believes this resolution is the exact boost the university needs to pack the house at Texas State sporting events.

It is clear, beautiful and full to the brim with thriving wildlife. It is San Marcos’ very own Spring Lake, and it is one of the most outstanding and historical parts of this wonderful city.

One of the oldest continually inhabited sites in North America, according to the Edwards Aquifer website, it is a contender for the honor of becoming a World Heritage Site. Spring Lake is a part of every Bobcat’s life from the first glass bottom boat tour to the final float on the river during college. It is a staple of San Marcos heritage and a wonderful way for this beautiful city to get some well-deserved recognition.

Students are fighting to keep their eyes from the digital clocks that line the classrooms on campus. As the sun hangs a little longer in the sky, the urge to spend time outside the classroom becomes nearly unbearable.

While students are forcing themselves to attend class, study hard and complete the final stretch of the semester, the parks around San Marcos are beginning to beckon hundreds of people every day. Make sure to explore what San Marcos has to offer this summer.

When classes finally wrap up in May, many students will stick around to squeeze in a few extra summer classes or log some work hours for spending money. It is during this peaceful time on campus students will have three months to bury their winter clothes deep in the closet catacombs, head outside and soak up some sun.

As graduation approaches, art students are finalizing their coursework with a school-sanctioned party and exhibition of their best work — but few are hearing about it.

Seniors in The School of Art and Design participate in rotating weekly shows of their creations each semester at the on-campus gallery located in the Joann Cole Mitte building. These exhibitions are free, available to the public and open with a fanfare of socialization and food. Most non-art majors outside the building are unaware these shows exist, and as a result miss out on a memorable and entertaining experience.

There is no better person to represent Texas State in the United States Congress than Lloyd Doggett.

As our current Congressman, Lloyd Doggett has persistently fought for Texas State students and the university.  He has expanded financial aid opportunities for students and shown a deep and sincere fondness for Texas State. In Washington, Doggett represents the progressive and good-natured values of the Hill Country.

Texas will hold its primary elections on May 29. It is extremely important students turn out to vote and support Doggett.  He gives a voice in  congress to the interests and concerns of Texas State students.

A four-year degree at Texas State is becoming more unaffordable every year for many students. The university should offer more alternative classes and work with community colleges to provide an affordable degree plan for cash-conscious students.

Wireless devices can connect students to information faster than any library or encyclopedia – unless they’re on the Texas State Wi-Fi.

It has been a fast season for the many athletes on the track and field team here at Texas State. Our runners are hot on the competition’s heels, and it is definitely becoming a semester to remember.

This is all at the hands of newly appointed Coach Dana Boone and her completely revamped staff. They have made quite an impact on the track and field program here since their start.

This Sunday is Earth Day, the ideal time for students to step back and take a critical look at how they impact the environment.

The Main Point

One easy way students can do their part to make San Marcos’ air cleaner is to bike to school.
Biking significantly reduces a person’s carbon footprint, replacing exhaust with clean muscle power. Riding a bike to school or around town will help keep people in shape and save money while preventing further emission of greenhouse gases.

The new, sculptural fountain in front of the LBJ Student Center is a vast improvement over its old, waterless predecessor. Now, it would be appropriate to make other smart improvements throughout Texas State.

The old water fountain was a disappointing sight in front of the university’s most important building. For the most part, the rectangle-shaped fountain was empty and dirty. The few times it had water were the times masses of prospective students came to visit the campus. It is surprising such a displeasing monument lasted as long as it did. Sadly, there are many other areas around the university needing improvements. It is important to recognize these displeasing sights and advocate for their enhancement.