Pine Log

When Gov. Rick Perry signed an executive order requiring all 11 and 12-year-old girls entering sixth grade to be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), concerned parents throughout Texas raised a suspicious eyebrow. Now that doctors are finding out that Gardasil, the HPV vaccine marketed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, can also benefit teenage and adult women from 13 to 26 years of age, some people are concerned the governmental order might be applied to University students as well.… Post the First Comment

A special session called by Senator Rebekah Stefanksi, Katy junior,- ended in near chaos with several senators boycotting the meeting and others scrambling to call another session. Stefanski's session never officially began, as the meeting failed to meet quorum.… 5 Comments

Outdoor Pursuits at SFA is working with Sam Houston State University to offer an adventure alternative during Spring Break. The adventure is a one-week camping and canoeing trip through South Texas, with such highlights as Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande River.… 2 Comments

Zeta Tau Alpha sorority is searching for SFA's "Best Chest" to raise money to benefit breast cancer awareness and education. The fundraiser willl be held through Wednesdday, Feb. 28. The sorirityy has set up a variety of plastic containers with photographs of shirtless members of local fraternities.… Post the First Comment

On 02/21/2007 an officer was dispatched to North Hall in reference to theft. The officer contacted the complainant, who stated that on 02/20/2007 at 2:00am he placed his clothes unattended in the dryer on the third floor laundry room located at North Hall and when he returned later on that same day at 10:00am his clothes were missing.… Post the First Comment

Texas farmers and their animals are hoping to have a say in whether or not lawmakers decide to Tag Texas. On March 2, which is Texas Independence Day, farmers and their animals will parade up the center of downtown Austin. Marchers will gather at the parking lot at First and Red River at 1:30 p.… 2 Comments

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. -- Southampton police responding to burst water pipes in a Hampton Bays home found the mummified body of the owner -- dead for more than a year -- sitting in a chair in front of a television, officials said Friday. The television was still on.… Post the First Comment

Sean Bradley made history when he became the first black president of the SFA student body, and then went on to become the first black president of the Texas Young Democrats. When Bradley, who graduated from SFA in 2000, recently addressed Long Chapel CME Church in Lufkin in honor of Black History Month, he was less focused on his own achievements, than those of others.… Post the First Comment

If you want to participate in something that is beneficial to the community and is a lot of fun, then Best Buddies is the perfect organization for you. Best Buddies is an international organization with participants in every state in the United States and in 25 counties.… Post the First Comment

The face of the intramural sports at SFA is changing, and the new director is working on an expanded program of activities catering to students' diverse interests. In the fall, IMS coordinator Brian Mills introduced soccer, and this spring he and his staff have added chess, Xbox tournaments, a golf tournament and the card game Hearts.… Post the First Comment

Bright and early at 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, members of the SFA Fashion Merchandising Club will depart for Dallas for their annual one-day tour and alumni dinner. "It will be a quick trip, but it's the perfect opportunity for us to get to know the inner-workings of the business, and the dinner is always a positive networking experience," said Corinne Clanton, Temple junior.… Post the First Comment

Members of the Student Activities Association gave free "Purple Out" shirts to the first 500 student fans who came into William R. Johnson Coliseum last week to watch the Lumberjacks beat Texas State Bobcats 76-75 in overtime.… Post the First Comment

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