Pine Log

UPDATE 4 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2009 Nacogdoches police have released information that the robbery that took place at Cambridge Court and that resulted in the death of Charles J. Frazar was "a drug transaction gone bad." Witnesses apparently told police the suspects had gone to the location to purchase marijuana.… Post the First Comment

Jacks fall 44 - 59 to #3 Syracuse in first round, ending a histortic season for SFA's basketball program. Check back for updates. … 2 Comments

An SFA art student, Charles Justin Frazar, was shot to death Wednesday evening, March 11, during an apparent aggravated robbery at Cambridge Court Apartments, 5222 Northway, according to an advisory from the Nacogdoches Police Department. The incident also left two persons injured.… 4 Comments

As of March 1, SFA's former president, Dr. Tito Guerrero, became the next president of Cambridge College in Massachusetts. Cambridge College is a private institution, with several campuses in Massachusetts, along with one in Tennessee, Virginia and Puerto Rico.… 2 Comments

For some people, a devastating event has to happen before any change in behavior or attitude can occur. "Shattered Dreams" and the seven participants in its crash scene are, however, hoping that this is not always so. "I think it takes an actual experience for people to change," Tessa Gerall, Houston junior, said, "but I hope people take it to heart.… Post the First Comment

Omicron Delta Kappa has started a program that would make any student at SFA want to be a freshman again. The Top 23 Freshmen program was created by ODK to honor and award freshmen who excel in academics, leadership, service and character. The number 23 is to represent 1923, which is the year that SFA was established.… Post the First Comment

Dr. Daryl Farmer, professor of creative writing, and a group of four undergraduate student editors will publish the first issue of "Humid," SFA's first undergraduate literary journal this semester, spring 2009. It is being published through the English department and BFA and creative writing program.… Post the First Comment

On Monday, SFA counseling services hosted the "Question, Persuade and Refer" (QPR) Seminar. Created by Dr. Paul Quinnett, the program is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to aid in effectively offering help to those contemplating suicide.… Post the First Comment

With the first day of spring just around the corner, despite the cold front that surprised Nacogdoches yesterday, allergy season has also arrived. Anyone who has been outside in the past week has noticed the layer of pale green dust covering everything. They may have also noticed the discomforts that allergy symptoms may have on a person as well.… Post the First Comment