Houstonian

New Site, High Costs

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Notice anything different? Complete with slideshow and new links, as of Feb. 14, Sam Houston launched its newly redesigned website to appeal to prospective students and make the site more accessible.

"The redesign was necessary to update the design and utility of our website, especially with regard to its appeal to prospective students and their parents," Frank Holmes, vice president for University Advancement said.

Let the celebration begin

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mardi Gras is getting started a week early in the streets of New Orleans after the city's NFL team, the Saints, victory in Super Bowl XLIV Sunday night.

SHSU wants to get the party started early as well with the 2010 Midnight Mayhem: Mardi Gras tomorrow, February 10th, in the Recreational Sports Center beginning at 8 p.

Letting go

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As cardboard hearts and chocolate candies fill department stores, not everyone is excited about the approaching Valentine's Day. For those experiencing a recent break-up or facing a doomed relationship, a day dedicated to lovers can be a dreaded holiday. So, how do you cope with being single again? When do you know it is time to give up and walk away from someone?

The Counseling Center has organized "Love Week" at SHSU with various programs to remind students they are not alone and help bring clarity to emotional times.

CRIME STOPPERS

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Several cin collecting machines in the 2600 block of El Toro Drive were damaged and broken into between Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 2. The machines were in the laundry room of the Vinyards Apartments area. Last semester, a residence in the 1400 block of 22nd Streetwas broken into between Dec.

Now Hiring

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Every time the New Year rolls to zero, the government tallies up our new total population. Fortunately, they cannot do it by themselves. By calling 1-866-861-2010 or logging on to www.2010censusjobs.gov, you're automatically put in touch all the information you'll need to acquire a job with the 2010 U.

The First Sam Houston Pioneers

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Sam Houston State University's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or the NAACP, is turning back the pages of time this Wednesday, Feb. 10, with a presentation entitled "The First Sam Houston Pioneers". The event, which will last from 7 to 9 p.

Last chance to order class ring

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students that have 75 hours or more are eligible to wear the official class ring of Sam Houston State University. Those interested in purchasing a class ring are asked to visit the LSC Atrium on Feb. 8 through Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This will be the last chance for students to order their ring and recieve it in time for the SHSU Ring Ceremony on April 10.

Crazy eights!

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For the second game in a row the Bearkats struggled to finish the game on top, barely beating Central Arkansas Saturday night by the score of 75 to 70.

The victory increased SHSU's winning streak to eight games in a row. The Bearkats improved to 8-0 in the Southland Conference and 16-5 overall.

Bearkat athletes score high in the classroom

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last semester, Bearkat student-athletes produced an overall grade point average of 2.9, for the sixth time in the last seven semesters. The Southland Conference Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll named 79 Bearkats for the fall semester, including members of the football, volleyball, soccer and cross country teams.

Kats climb RPI rankings

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After two more victories last week, Sam Houston has climbed from No. 77 to No. 76 in the NCAA Division I men's basketball RPI rankings. The latest RPI was announced Monday afternoon.

The Bearkats stand 16-5 for the year and are unbeaten 8-0 in Southland Conference play.

To have, or not to have?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

One of the things I like to do is people watch. I find it very intriguing what you can witness while sitting idly by, merely observing people as they pass. And just to clarify, making it distinctly clear, I'm not some weirdo who likes to watch and spy on people.

What are friends for?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The average person can make many mindless assumptions. One that is particularly prevalent is the assumption that everyone needs to have friends. This is untrue. For example, too often people find themselves in situations where they feel the desire to collect outside opinions.

At the Movies with Kevin:

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Many critics have been under the misconception that "The Blind Side" primarily tells the story of a black youth saved by a virtuous white woman simply because she is a decent person. Since the film is actually about a wealthy individual giving care and aid to an impoverished one, this view is a complete misreading of its emphasis.

Chorale to Span Five Centuries During Performance

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The SHSU Chorale will give local audiences a preview on Tuesday, February 9 of performances the group will soon give in San Antonio and Denver.

The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Huntsville.

The program will feature the chorale singing works that span more than 500 years, including works by English Renaissance composers William Byrd and John Taverner; German Romantic composer Johannes Brahms; 20th century English composers Benjamin Britten and William Walton; American composer Morten Lauridsen; and American folk songs "Beautiful Dreamer" and "Ezekiel Saw de Wheel.

Space shuttle blasts off on last night flight

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit Monday on what's likely the last nighttime launch for the shuttle program, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station.

The space shuttle took flight before dawn, igniting the sky with a brilliant flash seen for miles around.

Ag Secretary pushes school nutrition plan

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the administration will seek changes when Congress overhauls the Childhood Nutrition Act.

Prosecutors: Texas teen used arrow to kill woman

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

VICTORIA, Texas (AP) - A teenager living next door killed the founder of a popular San Antonio restaurant with an arrow before setting her house ablaze and bankrolling a spending spree on her credit cards, prosecutors told a jury Monday.

Joe Estrada Jr.

Teen crashes car into

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SHORELINE, Wash. (AP) - Sheriff's deputies said a 17-year-old boy crashed his parents' car through the doors of Shorecrest High School in Shoreline, then drove it down the hall. The car finally stopped 75 yards later when it hit a security office. Two school workers were still on the property and heard the crash.

Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack cocaine with a credit card. The Flint Journal said the man reported Thursday night that a 2003 Chevy Malibu had been stolen.