After a semester of success, the SFA Student Recreation Center reintroduced the Fist Bump Challenge where students can earn prizes, establish consistent routines and create a life of wellness.
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Ryan Smith, senior film major from Round Rock, said he was in his dorm when he heard someone barge into a neighbor’s room saying, “What’s up n***ers.”
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This semester, Dining Services has implemented new operating hours. Instead of closing between mealtimes, there will be continuous service throughout the day.
A new special topics class called Black Geographies has been introduced this semester in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and welcomes both the younger and older generations of any race to learn about the black history around East Texas.
The Friends of Music concert series kicked off its 2019 season with the first performance Thursday by Dr. Thomas Nixon, a staff piano accompanist.
SFA Texas Rising is a new organization on campus started by the president/founder of the SFA branch, Cerena Haefs. The group aims to spread awareness on political issues such as voting rights, reproductive rights and criminal justice reform.
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Sports
The Ladyjack volleyball team continues to break records and win awards. After another three wins at the Northwestern Under Armour Tournament, SFA will play at the Arkansas State Invitational on Sept. 12-14 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the First National Bank Arena.
The SFA Ladyjacks soccer team will conclude its non-conference slate of games as they prepare to face Louisiana State University of Alexandria at 7 p.m. Friday and the University of Houston at 6 p.m. Sunday. Both matches will be held at SFA Soccer Field.
SFA soccer suffered a tough loss against the UT Longhorns on Friday night 3-1.
SFA football returns to Homer Bryce Stadium for the first time this season as the team prepares for a non-conference clash with NCAA Division II opponent Tarleton State at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
The Ladyjacks will continue their regular season with the Northwestern Under Armour Tournament with their first match at 1 p.m. on Friday in Evanston, Illinois, at Welsh- Ryan Arena.
Carthel said, “The reality is, we’ve got a tough job ahead of us. It’s an uphill climb, but we’re going to put our best foot forward every single day.”
Opinion
The longer I attend college, the more expensive it seems to get. Textbooks, parking passes, printing and additional technological sources pile up to bills no one wants to pay. Those financial burdens alone are enough to discourage anyone regarding the college experience. The last thing students need is another reason to stress about their college experience. However, plenty of classes have decided to give one: an online textbook and assignment access.
Let me be as plain and direct as I can- IT IS TOO HOT. I have always been a perpetually sweaty girl growing up in the Dallas-Forth Worth area, trying to cope in high school by bringing extra deodorant in my backpack and asking my teachers to turn fans on me. Nothing, however, prepared me for the heat and humidity of Nacogdoches. Every time I step outside, I am greeted with a sweaty, gross mass of humidity wrapping me in its arms and carrying me to my class.
Even with these factors, including two new lots set to be finished in January of 2020 (lot 56 for commuters, and lot 60 for residents), are these offered solutions enough to fix the parking problem on campus?
Being on your own is great. It is scary to have that kind of independence and responsibility, but once you figure it out life can be whatever you make of it.
America is lacking moral discernment. It breaks my heart that this bill had to come into existence because black people were being negatively distinguished just by the appearance of their hair.
Entertainment
Marvel Studios, in partnership with Sony, did it again this summer by releasing another successful blockbuster, "Spider-Man: Far From Home." The film’s initial release date was set for July 5 but was released early on July 2. Starring Tom Holland as the titular hero, Far From Home is the 23rdinstallment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is the sequel to "Avengers: Endgame." To date, the MCU has released three films this year, including "Captain Marvel" in March and "Avengers: Endgame" in April. This is also the final film in the MCU’s “phase three” slate of films which kicked off with "Captain America: Civil War" in 2016.
Going into this album, I had no expectations. I wasn’t really a fan of Lana Del Rey, nor did I really get the hype around her, especially on her song Summertime Sadness. Although I don’t really know Rey’s music, I do realize that she doesn’t just create music; she creates an essence. She sometimes creates aesthetically pleasing art. Although I think some of her music is pretty and nice, I genuinely think her music is for those with an acquired taste.
Like everyone else in the world that is a fan of the band Tool, I was eagerly waiting for Aug. 30 to arrive. This would be the release of their highly anticipated album, “Fear Inoculum.” After an astounding 13 year absence, Tool was finally about to come out with a new record. I was more than excited to listen to it. I got my first taste of the album when Tool released the title track, “Fear Inoculum” a couple weeks before the album. Overall, I enjoyed the track. The song reminded me of the older Tool songs, which I really enjoyed. I was a bit disappointed that they decided to drag the song out to 10 minutes, but I didn't think much of it at the time.
It’s something new that has a spin on a very old-school idea which makes it really cool and fun place to go and grab a bite to eat.
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