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Safe route to schools in Huntsville (Multimedia)
Huntsville City Council is deciding how to fund sidewalk projects that will allow children to safely walk to school.
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Top reasons why your resume was rejected
A in depth look at the top reasons employers through resumes in the trash, and how to keep yours out of the rejection pile.
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Student Legal Services warns underaged drinkers of MIP's
With the end of the semester fast approaching, Cops are cracking down on Minor in Possession charges.
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Texas Lottery Commission Abolished then Quickly Restored
Texas' House of Representatives pulls a surprise vote to decommission the state lottery on second reading.
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Destination Graduation: Senior taking his career to new heights as a paratrooper
ROTC member and graduating senior will leave his college career to beginning a new career in the sky as a paratrooper.
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Online sales tax could soon be reality in U.S.
Online shoppers, prepare to pay higher prices for online products. The Senate voted 74-20 in favor of the online sales-tax bill on April 22. Dubbed the "Marketplace Fairness Act," this means that Amazon and other online retailer prices could change if this bill gets passed.
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Drought leaves problems for dried up funds in Walker County
The current near record-breaking drought in Texas has brought concern to Walker County and the rest of the state as governments fight to preserve forests and water supplies.
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Social media use brings forth privacy challenges for students
Students don't seem to understand how important internet privacy is. A SHSU professor discusses social media and how to stay private.
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Female DNA found on bomb fragment, sources say
Female DNA was found on at least one of the bomb components used in the Apr. 15 Boston Marathon bombings, sources told CBS News.
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Complete College America wants to increase graduation rates by 60 percent
A campaign in Texas wants to increase college graduation rates, one of their suggestions is making college student declare their majors sooner.
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HTC One sidesteps AT&T’s branding offer unlocked LTE powered Android phones
The HTC One is leaving AT&T behind and allowing users to buy the phone straight from the manufacturer.
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Changes to FAFSA now include cohabitating, LGBT parents
FAFSA is changing to keep up with the modern times and will include options for families with same sex parents or parents that live together but aren't married.
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Research studies gang activity on the internet, social media
Sam Houston State University criminal justice professor David Pyrooz, Ph.D., recently published research he co-authored regarding gang activity on the Internet.
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Lone Star College System wants to increase security measures with bond referendum
The Lone Star College System is looking to upgrade their security on their campuses with money from a bond referendum.
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Destination Graduation: Student lives out behind-the-scene dream in first job at Millbrook Playhouse
After acting as stage manager for several shows in her years at Sam Houston State University, and receiving a degree in theatre with an emphasis in stage managing, Kelsey Sapp feels fully prepared to take her first job as a stage manager for Millbrook Playhouse, a summer stock theater in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania.
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Boston bomber may have limited appeal case
An anti terrorism act passed after someone exploded a truck in Oklahoma in 1966, could affect the Boston bomber's case.
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SHSU student dances everywhere he goes
Students and people of Huntsville may notice this student dancing everywhere he goes. Find out where his inspiration comes from.
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SHSU is ranked as the 25th cheapest college in Texas
THECB created a website that helps users get more interactive with colleges numbers across the state.
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DRM framework for HTML5 may restrict playback of copyrighted web content
Playback of copyrighted content may be limited with HTML5 in the future.
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Media Live event allows students to make connections with professionals
The Mass Communication Department brings several media professionals to SHSU for the first time to allow students to make connections and get advice.
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White House Correspondent Anne Compton gives insider view
White House Correspondent Anne Compton told many stories of all of the interesting stories she was able to cover in her position.
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Destination Graduation: Senior gets job with prestigious design company
This is part three of a five part series on seniors who have already attained interesting jobs for when they graduate.
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How to interview successfully, common mistakes to avoid in order to land the job
For the Class of 2013 graduation is rapidly approaching and getting a job is harder than ever. Here are lists of common mistakes to avoid and tips to give you a leg up on the competition.
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Genetically-produced trees could be the answer to global warming
The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive believes that genetically-produced trees could reduce carbon dioxide and combat global warming.
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"Homosexual Conduct" state law still on the books, Senate Bill 1701 to strike it from the record
A bill hopes to remove the unenforced "Homosexual Conduct" law from the books.
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Texas Senate Bill 1531 orders increased transparency to help educate students on tuition cost
Texas Senate Bill 1531 was proposed to educate students on costs so they can graduate in a timely manner.
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North Korean threat becoming ‘more serious’ for South Korea, South Korean SHSU students react
The threat of nuclear war with North Korea may not hit too close to home, but it is getting very serious for the Bearkats studying abroad.
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Kats rally to help victims of West explosion
In the midst of homework, exams and presentations, Bearkats make time to raise money for the victims of the west Texas explosion.
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Destination Graduation: Honors student gets opportunity to intern with Disney
In part two of a five part series student gives credit of her success to the opportunities SHSU has given her and the Honors College.
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Facebook tests charging to send messages to people you're not friends with
People in the UK and randomly selected people in the United States are being hit with fees to message people that they aren't friends with on Facebook.
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Art department hires new chair after national search
Michael Henderson, an art professor, has been hired as the new Art Chair after a national search.
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Sammy Awards highlight best in campus leadership
Students, faculty, staff, and family members gathered in the James and Nancy Gaertner Performing arts center April 17 for the 19th Annual Sammys, Sam Houston’s rendition of the Grammys.
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Destination Graduation: Senior to work at prestigious trauma center
In part one of a five part series student discusses her excitement over working in the nation's second best trauma unit.
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New clues shed light on Boston Marathon bombing
An official briefed on the Boston Marathon bombings has confirmed that they have a person of interest in the bombings that occurred on Monday, according to multiple reports by Fox News, CNN, USA Today and the Chicago Tribune.
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Early morning threat to SHSU campus was hoax, officials say
Rude awakenings were the least of students’ worries early Wednesday morning when a potential terrorist threat was made against Sam Houston State University, according to
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Psychology professor explains stress and how to manage it
Stress can do more than give a splitting headache. Students need to manage their stress or they could suffer from medical issues.
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Arrest made in ricin poisened evelopes case
Paul Kevin Curtis is charged with attempting to mail an envelope poisoned with ricin to a Mississippi senator.
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Chi Alpha, Kat Kab keep drunk people off the roads
Kat Kab, a designated driving service, volunteers Tuesday and Thursday nights at Shenanigans and the Jolly Fox.
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White House correspondent Anne Compton to speak at President Speaker Series
White House correspondent chosen for President Speaker Series because of her work with several presidents.
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New assistant director of Parking and Transportation has been hired
Matt McDaniel is now the new assistant director of Parking and Transportation, replacing David Kapalko.
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AT&T 4G LTE service soon to expand to Huntsville
4G LTE for AT&T is coming to Huntsville.
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HAVEN training offers safe places for SHSU LGBTQ community
HAVEN a national LGBTQ organization is holding trainings on campus that will help people make the campus a friendlier and safer place.
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Orange Pride, All Girl Cheer, and Co-ed Cheer named NDA champs once again
With hard work and dedication the Orange Pride dance team and co-ed cheerleading squad have once again won the title of national champions.
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Sat@Sam helps to bring in prospective students once again
Bringing in thousands of students every semester, Saturdays@SAM provides an opportunity for both accepted and prospective students to preview SHSU and everything it has to offer.
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Orange Pride, All Girl Cheer, and Co-ed Cheer named NDA champs once again
With hard work and dedication the Orange Pride dance team and co-ed cheerleading squad have once again won the title of national champions.
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Raven's Call Audio Slideshow
This multimedia project tells the stories of the 2013 Raven's Call ceremony with interviews and speeches of participants and photographs of the event.
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Three people killed in series of explosions in Boston
Three people killed in a series of explosions in Boston on Monday. There are currently no suspects.
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SHSU film student’s work will be showcased at Cannes Film Festival
Four film student's films will be featured at the Cannes Film Festival. One of these students is junior Jonathan Kinsey who directed "Illuminate."
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Zero TV households are on the rise in U.S.
Zero TV homes have become popular across the nation. People don't want to pay for cable anymore when they can get their entertainment elsewhere.
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Spirit squad wins Cheer and Dance national titles
The Sam Houston State University Spirit Programs successfully took home more national titles at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championships last weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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