Pine Log

SFA completes over 85,000 hours of community service

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SFA's 85th birthday celebration took place last September with cake and purple ice cream, but the celebration continued throughout the year with an '80s-themed Homecoming and Parents Weekend. The 85th Anniversary Celebration Committee, chaired by Dr. Ron Anderson, wanted to find another meaningful way to celebrate and challenge students, faculty and staff, which is where the idea for the collective 85,000 service hours project was born.

Justice Reavley to speak at May commencement

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Justin Thomas Morrow Reavley, Senior Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, will visit SFA to address the new graduates at the commencement ceremony next week.

As a Texas native, Nacogdoches High School graduate and former SFA student, Justice Reavley has created a name for himself in East Texas and the law profession.

New regent shows excitement toward SFA

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SFA is near and dear to the heart of Dr. Scott Coleman, heart who serves as one of the newest members ofthe Board of Regents. He is on the finance and audit committee, which keeps an eye on all the money going in and out of the school. They keep track of where it goes and where it comes from.

Positions with Student Publications are open

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The deadline to apply for fall staff positions on The Pine Log and the Stone Fort yearbook has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday.

Editors-in-chief have been selected for both publications, but all other positions are open. Both paid and contributing positions are available, and internships are also available.

Grad student to bike across America to raise awareness for trip to Africa

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Graduate student Brian Elliot will be covering 3,172 miles to raise funds and awareness for Blood: Water Mission, an organization that helps underdeveloped communities in Africa build clean-water wells, latrines and health clinics.

"I have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bicycle across America from Santa Monica, Calif.

The Crime Log

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On 5-5-2009 an officer was dispatched to Steen Hall. The officer made contact with the complainant, who advised on 5-5-2009 she was assaulted by offensive contact by an unknown person at Steen Hall. The complainant stated she did not wish to pursue criminal charges.

Texan American Idol contestant Michael Sarver to release debut album

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the finale of American Idol only a few weeks away, this year's contestants are gearing up to go to Los Angeles to perform on the show.

One such contestant is Michael Sarver, who finished tenth this season. Sarver is excited to see fellow contestants he became close to, especially Danny Gokey, with whom he bonded over their shared faith in God.

Editor in Chief bids SFA a fond farewell

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Four years ago, I walked across the stage of Kilgore College's Dodson Auditorium for my graduation from Sabine High School. On May 16, I will walk across the stage in William R. Johnson Coliseum with many of my friends and classmates for my graduation from SFA.

Sports Editor says 'goodbye' in own unique way

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

During my time with The Pine Log and at SFA, I've covered a fare share of sports, and while doing so, I've had several interviews. Some of them have been one-on-one and others in press conferences. While in press conferences, I've wondered a time or two what it would be like to be the one answering the questions instead of asking them.

Photographer says farewell, reflects on years at SFA, Pine Log

Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As graduation approaches, I have been given the opportunity to reflect on the last four years of my life as a Lumberjack and the three years that I have spend taking photos for The Pine Log. I started at The Pine Log as a contributing photographer and worked up to the position of staff photographer.