Compiled by Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager [An announcement for] Texas State students; the online self-service registration system will be opening up on March 23 for students to register for classes for the Summer and fall semesters. The registration period begins at 6 am on the March 23 for students academically eligible. Students are advised to take advantage of this early registration because classes fill up quickly. -Travor Frank […]
Compiled by Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager Today is Texas Independence Day. Texas Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2nd, 1836. This event marked Texas’ independence from Mexico where 60 delegates from all over Texas signed the declaration. Sam Houston Day is also observed on March 2nd, marking the birthday of the man who led the Texans to victory over Mexican troops […]
By Holly Henrichsen Assistant Web Content Manager Austin police have discovered that no bombs were actually planted in the two locations that were threatened this morning. According to the Austin American Statesman, the threats were directed at two different Austin locations: a Muslim Center and a cafe and hookah lounge. The man that made the threats has been detained by authorities who have described him as possibly having psychiatric problems. […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager Attorney Gloria Allred has challenged comedian Bill Cosby to meet his accusers in court or cough up large amounts of money. CNN News reports Allred requested that Cosby go to court or set aside $100 million dollars to settle their claims. Because many of the claims are decades old, Cosby would have to agree to waive the statute of limitation, allowing his accusers […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager During a series of meetings on Monday, President Barack Obama asked for $263 million to fund police body cameras and training in wake of the Ferguson controversy. A total of $75 million will be offered over a time period of three years to match state funding cameras by 50%, helping to pay for more than 50,000 devices. The program is meant to help […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager The White House is one step closer to naming a secretary of defense. CNN reports that President Obama will select Ashton Carter to replace recently resigned Chuck Hagel. Carter has twice served as deputy secretary of defense, giving him experience in the bureaucracy of the Pentagon and displays "fine skill" when it comes to budgeting. If chosen, Carter, who has no military experience, […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager With the deadline for funding the government quickly approaching on Dec. 11, John Boehner and other Republican leaders feel engaging in a spending confrontation is the wrong way to counter the White House. According to The New York Times, President Obama’s executive action over immigration has left the Republicans furious. Boehner says he promises to fight the president “tooth and nail” and that […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager More than 5 million people may possibly find relief after President Barack Obama gave his speech yesterday ordering executive action on immigration. Obama is pressuring the GOP to pass and cooperate with a broader immigration bill. Mostly parents and young undocumented citizens will be impacted by Obama's decision, which will give them an opportunity to have legal temporary status in the U.S.The immigration […]
By Emily Parma Assistant Web Content Manager Florida State University has cancelled classes and exams today after a gunman opened fire early this morning injuring three people. CNN reported that the shooting began around midnight either inside or near the Strozier Library where about 300-to-400 students were inside studying for an exam. The school sent out a text to students warning them to take precaution and stay away from windows. […]
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