University police will be sending out an emergency test to the campus siren system, BRG scroll boards in classrooms, computers on the Texas State network, and to the student RAVE system. According to Sergeant Robert Campbell, the whole purpose of the emergency warning test isn’t for the police department’s benefit. It’s for the benefit of the university community. “That’s why we do this. It’s to make our communities flow and […]
The Global Odyssey exhibition draws from the material at the Wittliff Collections to examine how generations of the state’s writers have journeyed across the world, encountering a variety of experiences that have inspired their creativity while at the same time underscoring their distinctive heritage as Texans. Samantha Snell a media relations & publications assistant at the Wittliff collections talks about one of the panelists and how her views have changed […]
The Osher Reentry Scholarship awards undergraduate students who have a cumulative gap of five or more years in their college education while studying for their first baccalaureate degree. The scholarship is open to any major and financial need is considered. Vice President for University Advancement, Dr. Barbara Breier, said this will be the third year Texas State is receiving this scholarship—something she labels as prestigious. An institution must be invited […]
Current students act as a guiding source for potential Texas State students during campus tours. Around 40 students make up the Texas State volunteer organization known as the University Ambassadors. The organization is backed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Alumni Association. The purpose of the University Ambassadors is to recruit and encourage new students to come to Texas State. The organization sets out on achieving its goal […]
Elisha Colip KTSW News Since 2004 Apple sales have greatly increased according to a chart on aaplinvestors.net. It has become increasingly more common to see people with multiple Apple products as the attraction to the brand continues to grow with each new item. Apple has cornered the market for technology as personal use with the IPhone, IPod, MacBook, and the IPad .From the first IPod to the IPhone 5, Apple […]
Alyssa Lesa KTSW News audio http://ktswblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/alyssatechnologymixdown.mp3] Society has come a very long way as far as advancements in technology. Automobiles are a prime example, they may not fly or hover, but thanks to technology, cars can now not only parallel park themselves but soon we will have cars that require no manual assistance. These are just some of the major improvements in cars this year. Every year each manufacturer will […]
Valerie Kilgore KTSW News Texas State is working to be recognized as a tier one research institution and the latest step towards that goal is the undergraduate research journal featuring research articles of all categories. Editor in Chief, Rachel Barnett, explained that the journal will be online and free through Texas Digital Libraries. Articles are reviewed by honor students who are serving as board members and then reviewed by subject […]
Sierra King KTSW News Going out, enjoying the sun and doing fun activities is what spring break is all about for the many that participate in it. Some go and enjoy themselves at the beach, while others stay and do community service or work in order to pay the bills. The Innovation Manager at San Marcos’ Tourist center, Charlotte Wattigny enjoys the hiking trails San Marcos has to offer. Wattigny […]
Megan Carthel KTSW New Spring break might normally be thought of as a time for relaxation and sun, but for eight Texas State students, this spring break is all about others. Bobcat break is an alternative spring break program. It is part of the Break Away national alternative spring break program and gives students a chance to help others, learn about themselves and make new friends. Graduate assistant advisor for […]
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