Pine Log

Last spring, it was reported that the Baker Pattillo Student Center was in need of up to $2 million dollars of updates and repairs, after just less than one year of operation. Since August, plans have already been put into motion to get the new project started.… 1 Comment

Starting Summer 2009 students logging into the SFA home page may be startled to find that the site has gotten a facelift. Although the new change will not be launched until the summer, students are able to see what the changes will look like and offer some constructive criticism to those re-designing the site.… Post the First Comment

Throughout this week Peter Bielagus, Young America's Financial Coach, has spoken to students about credit reports, investing and budgets, stressing that it is never too early to start investing. Bielagus' opened his presentation by immediately getting the audience involved and telling them he could put money in their pockets today.… Post the First Comment

Mike Wilson, Old Stone Guard Skate Team president and Houston sophomore, finally received the Recreation Center's approval for a skateboard team. SFA's skateboard team will be the second collegiate team in the country. There are already seven official members.… Post the First Comment

The 31st Annual Pineywoods Fair is back starting Wednesday and running through Sunday at Nacogdoches County Expo Center. There are different specials going on Thursday and Friday night. Thursday is KETK buddy night when one person pays and one rides for free with a KETK Buddy Sicker.… Post the First Comment

From 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, SAA will host "Pop My Trunk," a car show and block party, between the Baker Pattillo Student Center and the Chemistry Building. "If your car has been tagged by a flier, then it's encouraged that you sign up for the event, because SAA believes your car is fly," according to Kia Phinney, Killeen junior and coordinator for the event.… Post the First Comment

On 10-8-2008 an officer was dispatched to parking garage three in reference to a hit and run. Upon arrival the officer made contact with the complainant, who advised on 10-7-2008 he parked his vehicle in the Village parking garage. Upon returning on 10-8-2008 he discovered damaged had been made to his vehicle.… Post the First Comment

It has been a year since Nikolas Gallegos, a Tau Kappa Epsilon pledge, passed away on Oct. 7 due to alcohol related incident, and the members of the fraternity held a The memorial was open to the campus. A number of people where there including the TKE fraternity, fraternity rush helpers, other friends from SFA and guys from different fraternities.… 1 Comment

Michael Preston, director of student life, has been busy collecting SGA Senate applications. Applications were available on Oct. 3, and the deadline is today. Nine positions are open because of students who have graduated over the summer. Students are required to have at least a 2.… Post the First Comment

Every year thousands of college students are diagnosed with life-threatening diseases that cause long absences from class, sometimes without health coverage or medical leave. On Sept. 26 the Senate approved a bill that will make sure students won't have to remain at school full-time while on medical leave.… Post the First Comment