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New Site, High Costs

After three years of planning, $140,000 fresh new look said to be 'necessary'

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.… Post the First Comment

Let the celebration begin

Recreational Sports center to kick Mardi

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.… Post the First Comment

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Letting go

Counselors guide students on breaking-up without breaking down
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.

Last chance to order class ring

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.

At the Movies with Kevin:

The Blind Side shows hope in the face of despair
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.

Crazy eights!

The Bearkats edge the Sugar Bears, 75-70, increasing their win streak to eight games.
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.

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