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SHSU Criminal Justice professor speaks out against death penalty

Criminal justice prof. shows his anti-execution stance with solitary candle

When someone hears that a criminal justice professor is at an execution, they may think he's doing research. Not holding a candle in support of human life, like Dennis Full story

Studies: Non-medical use of study-enhancing drugs causes negative effects on its users

After four cups of coffee, and two energy drinks, the determined freshman honor student still cannot find it in him to stay awake all night to study for the next day's exams. So he turns to study drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse to keep him up through the night without knowing the risks. Are you one of those students? Full story

[Mens team drops fourth straight in loss to McNeese, 67-61] [2-2-12]

SHSU mens basketball drops fourth straight with loss to McNeese, 67-61

The Bearkat men's basketball team dropped their fourth straight in a loss to McNeese State on Wednesday, 67-61. Full story

University officials help students with financial aid

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month. Full story

Student Government Association discusses spring semester events

VP asks senate to get involved more

Student Government Association discussed its goals for service for the spring semester at Tuesday night's meeting. Full story

Bearkat womens team loses on road to McNeese Cowgirls, 57-48

The SHSU womens basketball team falls on the road to McNeese State on Wednesday, 57-48. Full story

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Sam Houston State football adds 17 new faces for 2012 on 'Signing Day'

After losing 12 seniors from the 2011 Bearkat squad that played in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Championship game, the Bearkats added 16 new high school recruits and one transfer student who will join the 2012 team. Full story

Rick Perry shot himself in foot during his campaign

Jasmine Brown blames Governor Rick Perry's gaffes

Jasmine Brown blames Governor Rick Perry's gaffes on his failure to secure the Republican presidential debate. Full story

"Brother Jed" harms Christians' reputations on campus

Misti Jones thinks 'Brother Jed' is doing more harm than good for Christians

Misti Jones thinks 'Brother Jed' is doing more harm than good for Christians Full story

"Illuminate" to be performed in SHSU Performing Arts Center

MFA thesis concert to combine lighting, dance

M.F.A Thesis dance concert titled "Illuminate" will be held Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Dance Theater and will feature non-traditional lighting. Full story

Where to eat in Huntsville

Meredith Mohr reviews different restaurants in Huntsville that offer an escape from fast food. Full story