Pine Log

This fall has marked the highest enrollment for SFA since 1983. But along with the excitement of having more students on campus comes the challenge of providing services for them. The new director of residence life, Winston Baker, said, "Some universities are struggling and begging to get students to come to them.… 1 Comment

The SFA Traditions Council is bringing back the Ms. Stone Fort Beauty pageant at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the movie theatre on the second floor of the student center. The pageant is a revival of an old SFA tradition with a modern twist, where each organization chooses a member and elects them as a Stone Fort Beauty.… Post the First Comment

Students were able to gather to watch Friday's national political debate as well as register to vote at a debate party hosted by Griffith Hall. "I came here tonight to register voters that live in Griffith Hall since I'm a deputized registrar for Nacogdoches County," said Nacogdoches graduate student Arika Kulhavy, president of the Young Democrats organization at SFA.… 2 Comments

Rudy Becerra, SGA senator and Houston senior, had a question for students about listening to music devices in the recreation center. In a mySFA announcement, Becerra questioned the advisability of working out while listening to music so loud the person cannot hear what is going on around him.… 3 Comments

The SFA School of Fine Arts and School of Art will open an exhibit featuring the photography of international photographer Lynn Saville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Cole Art Center. Saville will attend to talk about her photography and to give a photography workshop afterward.… Post the First Comment

More than 200 students studied abroad during the 2007-08 school year, compared to the 95 who did the year before. And with interest in study abroad increasing, the Office of International Programs really wants more students to be aware of the different programs that are available.… Post the First Comment

Chi Omega Fraternity will start its year off with the 2nd Annual Wish Week, benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation. Wish Week is a three-day event beginning Thursday, Oct. 2. Chi Omega members will stand outside by the Stephen F. Austin statue for Wish Week Campus Kickoff.… Post the First Comment