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EDITORIAL: Self-reflection is pivotal for all SFA parties during the upcoming break

  • By: The Pine Log Editorial Staff
  • Updated Apr 29, 2022
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As this semester is winding to a close and summer is just around the corner, SFA students, faculty and administration will earn a much-deserved break from the typical stress of college life. However, while this summer may seem like a great time to block out all the problems in the world, it …

FAREWELL COLUMN: Editor-in-Chief Alyssa Coker finishes term this spring

FAREWELL COLUMN: Editor-in-Chief Alyssa Coker finishes term this spring

  • Alyssa Coker, Editor-in-Chief
  • Updated Apr 26, 2022
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This past year at The Pine Log as editor-in-chief has been one of the most exciting years of my life. I lost a lot of sleep working on breaking news stories. I made so many friends and connections. I led an amazing and talented staff that invited my crazy coffee-induced ideas and conspiracie…

EDITORIAL: Prepare for life after graduation

EDITORIAL: Prepare for life after graduation

  • Updated Apr 19, 2022
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Graduation is fast approaching for many, and others still have a few semesters before they must walk the stage. But with course assignments, intense study sessions and exams, it can be easy to forget that the work doesn’t stop there. All students, especially those nearing their graduation da…

EDITORIAL: Focus less on higher education fees, more on students

EDITORIAL: Focus less on higher education fees, more on students

  • Updated Apr 12, 2022
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College is viewed as expensive for many reasons. When students prepare for college, they prepare for things like tuition, room, and board. But when SFA students open their E-bill, they see fees they didn’t know existed. These fees are discouraging and are only an obstacle for many students.  

COLUMN: Fostering and adoption should include single and LGBTQ+ individuals

COLUMN: Fostering and adoption should include single and LGBTQ+ individuals

  • Corrie Martz, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 8, 2022
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With the concerns of potential discrimination in the School of Social Work coming to light, the question of whether members of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals who are single should be allowed to adopt or foster becomes a topic of discussion. I believe the answer to this controversial qu…

REVIEW: “The Batman” is a new, darker look to a classic hero

REVIEW: “The Batman” is a new, darker look to a classic hero

  • Karly Lamm, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 1, 2022
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As soon as the audience heard those heavy bootsteps and the camera panned up to reveal a souped-up Robert Pattinson standing in the middle of a dark subway station with Michael Giacchino’s “The Batman” blaring in the background, DC had successfully hooked another generation of Batman fans.  …

Summer classes cost more to help fund University accommodations

  • By: Corrie Martz, Staff Writer
  • Apr 28, 2022
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With summer approaching, the decision of whether or not to enroll summer classes needs to be deliberated. Three hour classes at SFA during the upcoming season cost roughly $1,400, a relatively high expense for students. Comparatively, community college summer class options are less expensive…

Folk Festival encourages a look into history, volunteerism

Folk Festival encourages a look into history, volunteerism

  • By: Karly Lamm, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 27, 2022
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Mission Tejas State Park held their 15th annual Folk Festival in Grapeland, Texas this past weekend after two years hiatus due to COVID.   

Title IX report raises questions, concerns from the community

  • Corrie Martz, Staff Writer
  • Apr 27, 2022
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Title IX, a resource students and staff use to report discrimination and harassment on campus, released its annual summary earlier this month. According to the summary, 696 reports were made to Title IX from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. None of these reports ended in disciplinary action.  

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New SFA automotive club gains traction across Texas

New SFA automotive club gains traction across Texas

  • Kaylee Lopez, News Editor
  • Apr 19, 2022
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The Pineywoods Auto Club is a new student organization on campus. Due to its authenticity, the founder’s persistence and students’ love for cars, the organization has gained a lot of attention across Texas.

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Dr. Hollie Smith takes on adviser role for Student Government Association

Dr. Hollie Smith takes on adviser role for Student Government Association

  • Sandra Carranza, News Editor
  • Updated Apr 19, 2022
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Executive Director of Student Life Dr. Hollie Smith will be the new Student Government Association adviser beginning April 21. Her transition into the role is part of a reorganization of the University’s Student Affairs division.

Historic nonprofit gives tour through renowned local cemetery

Historic nonprofit gives tour through renowned local cemetery

  • Nathan Thompson, Staff Writer
  • Apr 15, 2022
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Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. hosted The Living History of Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday April 9. The event featured actors portraying some of the town’s most interesting characters who were buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. 

SFA honors program denies affiliation with 'Honor Society'

  • Karly Lamm, Staff Writer
  • Updated Apr 13, 2022
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Students have been receiving emails from an organization called ‘Honor Society’ that is unaffiliated with the University. The email prompts students to activate their membership and fill out information to create an account and eventually pay money.  

President Scott Gordon, Board of Regents mutually agree to end employment relationship

  • Alyssa Coker, Editor-in-Chief
  • Updated Apr 19, 2022
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Former President Dr. Scott Gordon’s employment at the University has ended with mutual agreement from both parties April 10, according to a campus-wide email.  

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University hosts Lone Star Legislative Summit

University hosts Lone Star Legislative Summit

  • Emily Nava, Staff Writer/Photographer
  • Apr 12, 2022
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Decrease in student body involvement in SGA election 2022

  • By: Kaylee Lopez, Staff Editor
  • Updated Apr 11, 2022
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The Student Government Association held their yearly election from March 28 to March 30. This year, there was a decrease in voter participation from the student body compared to last year’s count. 

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