Pine Log

The Nacogdoches City Commission focused on a few issues at Tuesday's meeting, including an ordinance amending a code regarding political signs, H1N1 preparations and the future widening of Starr Avenue. The commission voted unanimously to approve an amendment to Chapter 78 of the code of city ordinances regarding political signs.… Post the First Comment

Every major at SFA has a unique group of students who are passionate about their studies. Outside of the classroom, students can participate in a variety of student organizations as well. From Forestry to Nursing or Education, every student at SFA is receiving a unique educational experience.… Post the First Comment

Even in the most challenging economic climates, students at SFA are showing increasing interest in study abroad programs offered on campus. In addition to their culture-based curricula, many of the programs are going hybrid, weaving course study and cultural insights together, allowing students an experience that would normally be considered an extra-curricular adornment to the cap, gown and diploma.… Post the First Comment

Starting Wednesday, the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center is hard to miss with blinding lights from enormous, gut wrenching rides and the loud screams and laughter of participants at the 2009 Piney Woods Fair. Five nights of livestock shows, cheerleading competitions, funnel cakes and fast-paced rides are in store for any brave-hearted individual that dares to push past throngs of people.… Post the First Comment

On 10-6-2009 an officer was dispatched to the area of East College Cafeteria in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival officers observed two subjects fighting and observed one of the subjects flee the area on foot. The subject was located and arrested for Evading Arrest or Detention and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident.… Post the First Comment

Christina Moreno, assistant director of orientation programs, is looking toward a career in speech pathology after spending four years helping incoming freshmen learn to love SFA. Moreno, a graduate of SFA and was able to work her way up in the Orientation system while completing her graduate education.… Post the First Comment

The Outdoor Pursuits program will host a mountain biking clinic this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. The group will also travel to Tyler State Park Oct. 17 for a day of mountain biking. To participate in Mountain Biking 101, students will meet at the outdoor center and learn basic level mountain biking.… 1 Comment

ervices that will help students with their academic needs. One of the most helpful, yet under-utilized, services is Ask-A-Librarian, which is located on the first floor of the Steen Library. The Ask-A-Librarian service allows students to directly ask a librarian anything from directions around campus to specific research questions.… Post the First Comment

The reception marking the official opening of the Hodges, Greve, and Pierce collection will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday on the second floor of SFA's Steen Library The reception will be open to the public and may be particularly beneficial to people in the history, law or pre-law fields.… Post the First Comment