Pine Log

The cost of college tuition at public universities in the U.S. is at an all-time high this fall, with a tuition increase of 6.5 percent from last year, according to an annual study released by the College Board last week. Here at home, tuition at SFA has seen an increase of 4.… Post the First Comment

The Ag Pond was stocked earlier this month with approximately 400 channel catfish to provide students and the community with a convenient fishing spot and wallet-friendly entertainment. Doug James proposed the idea to add catfish to the Ag Pond to SFA President Dr.… Post the First Comment

Over the next year the University technical system is getting a make-over. After 15 years with the current University system, an upgrade is already underway that will encompass the entire campus including University finances, financial aid, human resources and a student administration section which will handle admissions, registration, records and accounts receivable.… Post the First Comment

Halloween weekend provides many events for students and the members of the community to participate in. Resident Hall Association is hosting its Fall Festival in the Student Center Plaza on Friday. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m., is completely free and is also open to the community.… Post the First Comment

On 10-28-2009 an officer observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on East College Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop and discovered the driver to be in possession of marijuana. The subject was arrested and transported to the Nacogdoches County Jail without incident.… Post the First Comment

Rusk State Hospital is home to approximately 300 patients and is not like many other hospitals in the area. The hospital serves as a treatment and care center for individuals suffering from mental illness. It is one of only nine facilities serving this purpose within the state of Texas.… Post the First Comment

Pi Kappa Delta has cancelled its annual debate tournament scheduled for this weekend. The academic forensic fraternity has hosted a debate tournament at SFA for the past several years, and the decision to cancel this tournament was not taken lightly. "We debated over this decision for a week or two before deciding to cancel it," Melissa Courteau, Pi Kappa Delta president, said.… Post the First Comment

The Student Foundation Association is hosting its annual Chili Cook-off event at noon on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lumberjack Alley. Participants can pick up their registration forms at the Tracie D. Pearman Alumni Center or register on site at Lumberjack Alley.… 1 Comment

Scare on the Square, Nacgodoches' annual downtown Halloween festival, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Main Street will be converted to a Halloween wonderland for the evening with booths, hay rides, a petting zoo, trick or treating, and a costume contest at 6 p.… Post the First Comment