Compiled by Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager The FBI admits in making "errors" in hair analysis evidence provided by its forensic laboratory to U.S. courts to help secure convictions, including death penalty cases over more than 20 years. According to BBC News, the Office of the Inspector General reported that flawed forensics were used in at least 60 capitol punishment cases. The FBI admitted that errors were made by […]
Compiled by Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager North Korea fired seven ground-to-air missiles into the sea yesterday, said South Korean officials. According to BBC News, officials released a statement this morning saying the missiles were fired from from North Korea’s western coast and landed in the east coast. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was present during the launch. Tensions surge between the two Koreas during these annual exercises. The […]
By Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager New reports from British police officers are showing three young school girls have fled their homes to join the Islamic State in Syria. According to ABC News, the girls, whose ages range from 15 to 16, fled tuesday night but have only recently been discovered to be traveling to become Jihadist brides.The U.S. Senior Adviser for Foreign Fighters, Ambassador Thomas Krajeski, said during […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager Rey Leanos, Tara Pohlmeyer, Nicole Barrios and Kelsey Bradshaw discuss this week's homecoming events and themes the Texas State Student Government is trying to implement at athletic events. The group also discusses the case of Ebola found in Dallas and their favorite quotes of the week.
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager Ebola has claimed another American life. Doctor Martin Salia died after contracting the Ebola virus while working in Sierra Leone. Salia was tested weeks before with negative test results for the disease. According to the Washington Post, colleagues said he still had symptoms that made him take a second test, which came back positive. Salia died earlier today at the Nebraska Medical Center in […]
By Nestor Vazquez News Web Editor Texas State's Recycling Department has cancelled the Texas Recycles Day Celebration scheduled for tomorrow due to the cold weather. A later date is expected to be announced but no further information has been given. The family of Thomas Eric Duncan, who died of Ebola in a Dallas hospital, has reached a confidential settlement with Texas Health resources. USA Today reports the settlement includes the […]
By Megan Jo Segment Producer This is Megan Jo with Other Side Drive's "Stewed," your source for all things science. The Ebola virus. We have all heard about it, but how much do we really know? A recent poll conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health found that four in ten adults in the U.S. are concerned that there will be a large outbreak in the U.S. 26% believe that they […]
By Nestor Vazquez News Web Editor San Marcos Police investigating the death of 34-year-old Gregg G. Candelora, who was found dead near the 800 block of Chestnut Street at 11:45 a.m. yesterday, have initially ruled Candelora's death as a suicide. Travis County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the death after an autopsy was done earlier today. Candelora was previously reported missing by his brother and ex-girlfriend. He was last seen around 1 p.m. Sunday. Kaci […]
By Nestor Vazquez Web Editor Early voting is currently taking place on campus from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. until Thursday at the LBJ Student Center. The last day to vote is Tuesday, November 4. People must have a form of identification -- not a student ID -- to vote. Representatives with the Texas State Student Government said they encourage everyone to make their voice heard and remember every vote counts. Texas State Student Affairs […]
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