Pine Log

Should students be allowed to carry guns on campus?

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

More than a year ago, the nation mourned as Virginia Tech experienced the tragic loss of 34 students during a campus shooting. That shooting has raised the awareness of students, administration and faculty related to issues of safety on the SFA campus.

UPD continues to offer services such as police escorts, emergency call boxes and several prevention and protective courses.

Students will take off their clothes and run around campus tonight

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of students will pay tribute to a historic SFA event Thursday night when they strip off their clothes to participate in the campus' first Undie Run.

Participants will meet at the Surfin' Steve statue outside the library at 10 p.m. wearing clothes they wish to donate to charities.

The Crime Log

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On 04/25 an officer was dispatched to Lot 46 in reference to burglary of a motor vehicle. The officer contacted the complainant, who stated that sometime between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on 04/25 someone removed $150 in cash from her purse inside her vehicle.

Coach says farewell for the semester

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On behalf of the Lumberjack basketball players and coaches, I would like to thank all of you who have made this year a very special one. The cheerleaders, Pom Squad and the Roaring Buzz-Saws all deserve a great deal of credit for their efforts, hard work, and performances at our games.

How to break into the photo industry in today's digital age

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Whether someone wants to take up photography for fun or to establish a career, there are several new factors that person must now consider, since the world has become digital.

A concept all new photographers must grasp is that digital has become the new film.

Digital TV starts to take over

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The world of television is changing. At midnight, Feb. 17, 2009, all regular broadcast television stations are required to start transmitting digital TV.

What does this mean? The TV stations are changing the way they broadcast, and for most people it won't matter much.

Student close to winning Jack Rewards grand prize

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the academic year draws to a close, the Jacks Rewards Program is also nearing the end.

Jacks Rewards has been in place for the entire school year. The program is simple-attend sporting events and collect points as you come. After a certain number of points are collected, students can win prizes.

Two Lumberjack football players spiral toward NFL

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Two former Lumberjacks football players will have a shot at the NFL.

Former SFA offensive lineman Brock Pasteur recently signed with the Tennessee Titans, and former SFA running back Louie Runnels recently received a call from his agent telling him of an invitation to try out for the Green Bay Packers.

Ashley Edwards goes One-on-One with Ladyjack Leah Matthews

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AE: What is your hometown?
LM: I'm from Fort Worth.

AE: What is your major?
LM: Kinesiology

AE: What do you see yourself doing in five years?
LM: Teaching and coaching for a high school�hopefully.

AE: What is your favorite dessert?
LM: I LOVE peach and blackberry cobbler!

AE: If you weren't running Ladyjack Track what would you be doing?
LM: Going to school, working, and being a lazy individual.

Jacks win two in a row

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SFA got its second consecutive walk-off win on Tuesday, this time using a single from Jeff Brewer, Washington, Okla., senior, in the bottom of the ninth to pull off a 10-9 win over UT-Pan American at Jaycees Field.

The Jacks (19-25) have now won seven in a row over UTPA (17-29) dating back to last season, and five games overall.

Students receive music-piracy warnings

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Recording Industry Association of America is putting its foot down to students who illegally download music by sending out pre-litigation settlement letters to college students who live on campus across America.

"So far SFA students have only received cease-and-desist letters," Dr.

9th First Friday Night event downtown

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Come Shop Downtown Nacogdoches from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

First Friday Nights continues this month, with live entertainment and late night shopping. Sponsored by the Nacogdoches Main Street Program and the Downtown Business Association, May marks the ninth month of First Friday Nights.

Departing editor tells others to be wary of free-shirt deals

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

College students will do anything for a free T-shirt.

My freshman year at SFA, "Girls Gone Wild" came to Nacogdoches at The Lumberyard, a bar downtown that closed a couple of years back. While I did not attend the event, I had a few friends who did, drank too much and played a part in a "mini-movie" they now regret.

Future may be unknown, but the past was crystal clear

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the very first time, I have no clue what I am going to do with my life, and I'm okay with that. I like the idea of not being tied down to anything at this moment.

If I have learned anything from my last four years at SFA, it would have to be expect the unexpected.

Justin Elbert bids farewell

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To the SFA community:

I want to thank you for letting me share my photography with you over the past seven semesters.

When I came to work at The Pine Log I started as contributing photographer. I leave having served as photo editor for the newspaper and editor in chief for the Stone Fort yearbook.

Writer offers fashion advice for the summer

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Summer has arrived. This is the time of year when people show the most skin. Summer is when swimsuits and flip-flops are the rule of thumb. Whether someone is spending their summer in Nacogdoches or the south of France, there are just a few suggestions I want to leave you with.