SFA senior surprised with graduation ceremony
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The week after spring break, the costume design department of the School of Theatre started to sew masks to donate to healthcare facilities and providers.
In keeping students and staff safe from coming into contact with anyone who possibly is carrying COVID-19, SFA has instructed that the rest of the semester will be held through online classes. This means students will go to their classes using the video program Zoom in the safety of their ho…
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El Departamento Estatal de Servicios de Salud de Texas ha confirmado el primer caso de COVID-19 en Nacogdoches esta mañana, de acuerdo con un comunicado de parte de la ciudad de Nacogdoches.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported the first case of COVID-19 in Nacogdoches this morning, according to a press release from the City of Nacogdoches.
A growing line of patrons craving frozen yogurt formed inside of Chilly Fillmore’s, the sweet spot across from campus. The business posted on social media that due to the current “health scare,” the establishment would be closing for an indefinite amount of time but giving away free yogurt u…
In a recent tweet, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Adam Peck asked his followers to support the SFA Emergency Aid Fund by donating as a way to celebrate his birthday on Sunday.
Students who live on campus will have the option of staying on campus as according to a press release from SFA, “Since SFA is your ‘home away from home,’ all residence halls will remain open on a normal schedule.”
La Universidad de Stephen F. Austin reanudará clases de forma digital en línea como respuesta al COVID-19 (Coronavirus), empezando el 18 de Marzo hasta el 6 de Abril. Todos los estudiantes que residen dentro del campus pueden regresar a sus dormitorios el 4 de Abril.
Stephen F. Austin State University will resume classes online-only in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) on March 18 and until April 6, and all students living on campus may move back into housing April 4.
Not a single person was sitting on a seat in William R. Johnson Coliseum. There was no one watching. All you could hear was the sound of the ball bouncing, the sound of shoes squeaking against the floor and of the ball going through the net. This is how Kevon Harris practices as he carries t…
SFA students in the Allied Health Student Association, a pre-health organization that encompasses pre-occupational therapy, physical therapy, optometry, dentistry and does volunteering activities, are donating dolls and stuffed animals to the Willowbrook Nursing Home to provide relief for th…
The Pine Log will present its first ever series “Jacks Views,” a live discussion panel to allow two organizations with opposing viewpoints to have an open conversation on hot topics of discussion. For the pilot episode, the two organizations being presented are the SFA College Democrats and …
El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana es un mes importante en SFA, aquí tiene algunas de las organizaciones que han sido prevalente y han desarrollado la historia afroamericana en SFA.
The In The System event was an experience tailored for a group of individuals to speak on their foster care experiences throughout their lifetime. The event was held Monday. It was also used to promote a new organization, yet to be named, whose goal is to help students previously in the system
The University is introducing two new housing incentives that aim to help students graduate faster and spend less on college.
Due to an influx of students in the Ferguson Liberal Arts building this semester, many students with disabilities are being pushed to the back of the line for the elevators.
Residence Life announced changes to housing that will affect six residence halls. Starting in the Fall 2020 semester, Village Building 2 will transition to a hybrid dorm for both freshmen and upperclassmen, Hall 16 will be a non-first-year hall, Hall 10 will be males only and Mays, North and…
Advisers will begin taking appointments for scheduling summer beginning March 24, so students should make appointments before then. Registration for fall 2020 starts April 14.
Professor from Costa Rica leaves home country to pursue academic career
East Texas Research Center located in Steen Library is asking student organizations to donate materials representing their history to the University Archives.
Student Wellness Action Team, Lumberjacks Care and Student Government Association will be hosting a safe spring break send-off that will have free food, games and prizes at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Campus Recreation courtyard.
La asociación de ex alumnos tendrán Ring Week de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. Marzo 2 al 4 en el Centro de Ex Alumnos Tracie D. Pearman. En este evento, los estudiantes que tienen un mínimo de 60 horas de crédito son elegibles para ordenar sus anillos de SFA de la compañía Balfour y serán invitado…
El Pine Log presentará la primera edición en una serie llamado “Jack Views,” una discusión en vivo que permitirá a dos organizaciones con opiniones opuestos, hablar y tener una conversación sobre temas candentes. Para el primer episodio, las dos organizaciones que serán presentados son…
The Alumni Association will be hosting Ring Week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2 through March 4 in the Tracie D. Pearman Alumni Center. At this event, students who have a minimum of 60 hours are eligible to order SFA rings from
Will Walsh, a junior communications student from Richmond, has been a professional DJ for the past four years, and he is visually impaired. Walsh’s love and interest for music goes back to when he was a child.
The Multicultural Greek Chapter Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity has been recognized as a 5 STAR Standards of Excellence Greek Organization for the 2019-2020 academic year. Out of the 10 that are being recognized as 5 STAR organizations this academic year, Sigma Lambda Beta is the only Multicult…
The Student Government Association will be hosting its second annual Trader Jacks event on March 18. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Surfin’ Steve. Students can sign up at the SGA office, located on the first floor of the student center.
The Student Government Association will be hosting its second annual Trader Jacks event on March 18. The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Surfin’ Steve. Students can sign up at the SGA office, located on the first floor of the student center.
The Division of Multidisciplinary Programs is hosting the fourth annual Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium, an event that will focus on student research. It will be held on Feb. 28, starting with a keynote speaker at noon in the Liberal Arts North building. Presentations will take place af…
The Office of International Programs sponsored The Cultural Experience. For the first presentation of the semester, freshman biology major, Aaron Diaz, presented on his home country, Costa Rica.
The women’s rugby team will have an interest meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Baker Pattillo Student Center tiered meeting room.
Four feature films created by SFA alumni will be shown at the ninth annual Nacogdoches Film Festival Feb. 20-22 at the Fredonia Hotel.
In a recent meeting, the Board of Regents approved the construction of a new beef farm barn after a fire burned down the old facility in November 2018.
A group of students joined together to form SFA’s first ever Coffee Club designed to create diversity in the coffee community by encouraging students to get connected and engaged with one another through bi-weekly meetings at various local coffee shops.
The LGBTQ+ caucus held its first interest meeting on Monday. The group is the first LGBTQ+ caucus to exist on SFA’s campus. From left, Ashton Maisel, president of the caucus and junior political science major from Plano, Madeline Wheeler, freshman pre-nursing major from Dallas/Fort Worth and…
SFA’s first LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus will focus on bringing awareness and promoting resources for mental health in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as giving back to the Nacogdoches community through service.
Brightspace, the website used by students to submit assignments and check grades, removed a font setting that was easier for dyslexic students to read in August 2019.
The College of Liberal and Applied Arts introduced new degree programs, including bachelor’s degrees in medical humanities, international and intercultural communication and a master of arts in national security.
School of Music alumni Kelli Mikeska Lawless, Kammi Mikeska Estelle and Joshua Chavira recently learned that the Houston Chamber Choir, of which they are all members, won a 2020 Grammy for Best Choral Performance.
Professor of secondary education, Dr. Heather Olson Beal, will host a book study of “The Women’s Suffrage Movement” that will last throughout the semester. The book study group will meet from noon to 1 p.m on Wednesday and again on Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 25, April 8 and April 29 in Steen Li…
The Office of Multicultural Affairs will be holding their sixth annual Diversity Conference Feb. 7 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center. The Diversity Conference includes presenters sharing their experiences with diversity. Admission is free.
The $5 per semester environmental service fee was approved by the Board of Regents at the meeting on Tuesday.
SFA administration construction approved on Raguet Street during winter break to compensate for construction on the Ed and Gwen Cole STEM Building. It is expected to be completed this semester, weather permitting.
Coaches and players on the SFA softball team came back to a damaged field after winter break.
Logan Ray, senior music education major from Lubbock and Rachel Ballback, senior health science major from The Woodlands, have been named the 2020 Mr. and Miss SFA. The students will be honored during halftime at the SFA men’s basketball game against Sam Houston State University at 4:30 p.m.…
SFA’s Campus Recreation is enforcing its dress code this semester. However, people on Twitter are questioning, wanting to know why it is “randomly” being enforced.
The new Student Emergency Aid Fund is intended to help students in need of one-time assistance, who have financial needs that cannot be remedied by other forms of assistance. The fund was launched in December 2019, and anyone can donate to it.
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