Pine Log

This year's Big Dip will be held at noon Friday in the Twilight Ballroom of the BPSC center. While participation in the ceremony is optional for all junior and senior level students, this year's ceremony will boast a large turn out of over 200 students to be honored with their rings.… Post the First Comment

Editorial Board: Editor In Chief: Marie Leonard Managing Editor: Nicole Newby Entertainment Editor: Garrett Cook Sports Editor: Shelley Trevino Opinions Editor: Jonathan Garris Photo Editor: Thomas Motyka Copy Editor: Monica Gordon Webmaster: Mark Rhoudes… Post the First Comment

The Pine Log is looking for writers, photographers, cartoonists and advertising representatives for the spring staff, and the deadline to apply for those positions has been extended to Friday, Dec. 11. Marie Leonard, Sachse senior and spring editor for the twice-weekly campus newspaper, said the more students who are involved with the publication, the better it will serve the campus community.… Post the First Comment

Delta Tau Delta fraternity will be ringing bells for donations to The Salvation Army between roughly 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. all week in the plaza behind BPSC. This is the third year Delta Tau Delta has volunteered to ring the bells. "One of our goals is to help The Salvation Army every year," Josiah Jennings, McLeod senior and vice president of Delta Tau Delta, said.… Post the First Comment

On 12/03/2009 an officer was dispatched to the SFA Recreation Center in reference to theft. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with two complainants who stated that on 12/03/2009 at approximately 4:15p.m. they left a cell phone and an iPod unattended and unsecured at the SFA Recreation Center.… Post the First Comment

For one student in the new graduate program in school and behavioral psychology at SFA, earning a doctorate degree is about more than having an acronym to place behind her name, it's about saving lives. It's a program she thinks might have helped save the life of her brother.… Post the First Comment

Two faculty members of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture will be honored for outstanding achievement at the Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation's 21st annual Gala on Saturday at the Baker Pattillo Student Center. Dr. David Kulhavy, professor of forest entomology and landscape ecology, is the recipient of the Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching, and Dr.… Post the First Comment

Thursday, the SFA debate team traveled to the Deep South Tournament at Mississippi College and brought home more trophies to add to the case. This was the last tournament of the season, and the SFA team ended on a high note. The team brought nine competing members, and three advanced into out rounds.… Post the First Comment

In a highly competitive global economy, the skills of today's students will be the prime engine for our state's growth tomorrow.  In particular, Texas needs more young scientists and engineers because they will design and develop the technologies of the future.… 1 Comment