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Campus parking officials unsure about future of parking pass prices

Misti Jones — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Misti Jones

The Department of Public Safety has yet to decide whether or not parking permit rates will increase for Fall 2012. In past years, parking pass prices have risen by $10, but a projection for the upcoming semester has not been confirmed. ...

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Website aims to aid students in off-campus housing search

Misti Jones — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

By: Misti Jones

OffCampusKats.com is a student-operated website that aims to help Sam Houston students in their apartment search by providing vital information such as locations, price comparisons and h...

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Old Main: Looking back 30 years later

Stephen Green — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

University community members remember the night that a fire destroyed the Old Main building

Thirty years to the day, on Feb. 12, the Old Main building was engulfed in flames, but was too late to save. The structure could not be saved. Members of the Sam Houston State University and Huntsville communities remember what happened that night. ...

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Wynne Home Arts Center and SHSU School of Music festival to celebrate Latin American culture

George Mattingly — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

The Wynne Home Arts Center and SHSU School of Music will present the second Latin American Festival from Feb. 13 through Feb....

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Thesis of SHSU graduate student to explore race, women

George Mattingly — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

Graduate student LaNita Joseph will present her thesis concert titled Monologues of My Nappy Hair on Thursday and Frid...

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Bearkat mens basketball get bucked by Mavericks, 75-63

Cody Lewis — Thu, 9 Feb 2012

SHSU mens basketball falls to first place UTA at home

The Bearkat mens basketball team lost to the University of Texas-Arlington on Wednesday, 75-63. The loss is the ]]>;

SGA passes resolution in support of ‘wet’ petition

Misti Jones — Wed, 8 Feb 2012

By: Misti Jones

Student Government Association led its meeting with high spirits on Tuesday night while discussing important business such as the organization's budget and new resolutions for the student body. ...

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Night of black and gold with Theta Mu Alphas

Jasmine Brown — Wed, 8 Feb 2012

New queen crowned at pageant

The Theta Mu Alphas had their 2012 Miss Black and ' Gold pageant on Feb. 7th, crowning Winifred Il...

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Bullying is not religious freedom

Brian Petersen — Wed, 8 Feb 2012

Brian Petersen: Religious equality doesn't equal bullying

Brian Petersen: Religious equality doesn't equal bullying ...

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Dallas vs Houston rivalry is too harsh

Cody Lewis — Wed, 8 Feb 2012

Cody Lewis thinks the Dallas-Houston rivalry should be more civil

Cody Lewis thinks the Dallas-Houston rivalry should be more civil ...

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Fraternity to present scholarship pageant

Jasmine Brown — Tue, 7 Feb 2012

By: Jasmine Brown

Alpha Phi Alpha will present it's Miss Black and Gold Pageant, featuring a Queen of the Nile theme, at 7:06 p.m. in the LSC Ballroom. ...

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Super Bowl Ads: All Thriller, No Filler

Nicole Gabler — Tue, 7 Feb 2012

By: Nicole Gabler Lengthy ads and dogs this year’s trend

Contributing Reporter Nicole Gabler tells the best of this year's Super Bowl commercials. ...

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‘Chronicle’ takes new spin on superhero flicks

Sofia Medrano — Tue, 7 Feb 2012

The latest superhero thriller Chronicle opened this weekend to big crowds, and set itself apart from the traditional superhero storyline. ...

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"Illuminate" mesmerizes audience

George Mattingly — Tue, 7 Feb 2012

Ligtbulbs, flashlights create special effects on stage

A Master of Fine Arts Thesis concert titled Illuminate, performed this weekend, made use of simple lighting combined with dance movement to create unique effects on stage. ...

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SHSU Faculty Senate considering making changes to Blackboard

Kizzie Frank — Tue, 7 Feb 2012

By: Kizzie Frank

The Faculty Senate is considering altering Blackboard or switching to a completely different Learning Management system. ...

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SHSU gives students a chance to reach out during spring break

Misti Jones — Tue, 7 Feb 2012

Alternative Spring Break is a program that consists teams of Sam Houston State University students who engage in community service projects in either Tennessee, Louisiana or Oklahoma during spring break, from March 10 through March 17. ...

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Help make alcohol sales legal everywhere in Huntsville

Kendall Scudder — Mon, 6 Feb 2012

Kendall Scudder needs students to sign the petition to make Huntsville a 'wet' city, grow economy

Kendall Scudder needs students to sign the petition to make Huntsville a 'wet' city, grow economy ...

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Reflections on "brother" Jed's visit

Anthony Lane — Mon, 6 Feb 2012

Anthony Lane shares his reflections in the wake of another campus visit from 'brother' Jed

Anthony Lane shares his reflections in the wake of another campus visit from 'brother' Jed ...

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Bearkat womens basketball team bounces back with strong win against Southeastern Louisiana, 67-46

Karmen King — Mon, 6 Feb 2012

After losing to McNeese State, the SHSU womens basketball team recovered and defeat...

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Super Bowl XLVI lives up to expectations, worth the watch

Zach Birdsong — Mon, 6 Feb 2012

Sports Editor Zach Birdsong gives his review on this year's Super Bowl. ...

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SHSU mens basketball ends losing skid with win over Southeastern Louisiana, 57-55

Cody Lewis — Mon, 6 Feb 2012

The SHSU mens team ended their four game losing streak, defeating Southeastern Louisiana Saturday on the road, 57-55. ...

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

Jessica Lundstrom — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

By: Jessica Lundstrom

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 ]]>;

SHSU Criminal Justice professor speaks out against death penalty

Janise Richardson — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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 ...

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

Karmen King — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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

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Where to eat in Huntsville

Meredith Mohr — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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

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"Illuminate" to be performed in SHSU Performing Arts Center

George Mattingly — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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 Cente...

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Rick Perry shot himself in foot during his campaign

Jasmine Brown — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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. ...

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

Zach Birdsong — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

After losing 12 seniors from the 2011 Bearkat squad that played in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Cham...

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"Brother Jed" harms Christians' reputations on campus

Misti Jones — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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 ...

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

Cody Lewis — Thu, 2 Feb 2012

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

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