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As Americans head to the polls, they carry their deep fears about the economy coupled with the weight of dire warnings about the potential economic fallout of an Obama or McCain presidency. Democrat Barack Obama is accused of having a "socialist agenda," and Republican John McCain allegedly wants to further enrich "millionaires and billionaires.… Post the First Comment

SFA Student Life and the Nacogdoches County United Way have teamed up to promote what they hope will be the largest single day volunteer event in the history of Nacogdoches. The BIG Event! is a one-day, community service event on Saturday, Nov. 15, where SFA students gather to say thank you to the community by helping out with dozens of projects.… Post the First Comment

The students from the Multicultural Center (MCC) have already set plans into motion to present the Tunnel of Oppression. Dominique Burkes, president of the Lumberjack Cultural Association and Houston sophomore, said "The tunnel is an interactive museum. "It puts people in the position to deal with today's current oppression issues," she said.… Post the First Comment

Various Republican supporters came out Thursday night to listen to Rev. Stephen E. Broden and Dr. Rick Scarborough, both from Dallas, speak out about voting. The crowd was a mix of Nacogdoches residents and SFA students, and McCain/Palin posters adorned the walls along with the names of the other various Texas Republicans running for office.… 1 Comment

On Saturday, Nov. 15, Sigma Chi fraternity will host a fundraiser to restart its Fight Night events and to help raise money for the Nacogdoches Boys and Girls Club. The event will consist of one representative from each major campus organization. All the fighters had to go through training with Eddie Lacey, the event coordinator, a month in advance.… Post the First Comment

The Teaching, Images and Digital Experiences (TIDES) department of Steen Library is asking students and faculty to help expand available resources by submitting new project ideas. TIDES began in September 2005 when the library received the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grand in the National Leadership/Advancing Learning Communities category.… Post the First Comment

The outdoor pursuits program in SFA's Student Recreation Center will host the second annual Jacks on Belay climbing competition Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Recreation Center. Jacks on Belay consists of an array of events in which participants compete for first, second and third place medals.… Post the First Comment

One of the more laid back religious groups on campus is the Jewish Student Group. This fairly new group has been a part of the campus community for two years. "We 're just a low-key organization, and more than anything we're a social networking group," Taylor Wilson, president and Wichita Falls junior, said.… Post the First Comment