March 12, 2020 is a date which will live in infamy in the world of sports. One after another, league after league cancelled. The difficult but necessary decision was made to either suspend or cancel their seasons due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Coronavirus. From professional leagues lik…
When I was in eighth grade, I became editor-in-chief of my school’s newspaper. I fell in love with the job I was doing and knew that one day I wanted to become a journalist. My mom raised me to be an independent woman that could do anything that she puts her mind to. So, I created a goal and…
The word “feminism” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the theory of the political, economic and social equality of the sexes.” In recent years, this word along with the word, “feminist,” has gotten a bad rep and is thought of as a bad thing to be. That shouldn’t be the case, as it isn’t some…
Sometimes things happen that may seem small. But, after it happens, you think about it for weeks. Then, each time you think about it you get filled with such unbridled rage you beg your editorial staff to let you write about it. Now, we are here. I will not be giving specifics, but I will ex…
Students recently learned from a mass email sent from the University, that spring break for students will be extended through March 17. Beginning Wednesday, March 18, all classes will resume in an online-only or other distance-education format until April 6.
As spring break gets closer and closer, students get more and more excited to have some time off. Beach trips are planned, hotels are booked and flights are made. Personally, I will be fawning over my newborn niece and sleeping in. Not everyone is so lucky, however, to get to go to their hometown
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.
I remember I was only in elementary school when my parents made me go with them, so they could vote. I never understood why it was important to them to vote, and why they were exposing it to me at such a young age. Why did coloring in circles mean so much?
I’m going to be really honest with all of you. The other day I heard about a man who has over 20 girlfriends. At first, I wasn’t sure what to do; I was blown away. I thought, should I tell the women and let them know? But, then - and this is the crazy part - they all knew about each other! A…
You are taking a leisurely stroll through Facebook or whatever social media you use, and you happen to come across a post that you are not entirely sure is accurate. So, you do what should come naturally to anyone who has ever gone to some form of schooling. You decide that you want to check…
How many new people do you think you meet in a day? In a month? In a lifetime? I’m a writer for the Pine Log, which means I have to meet and interview new people on a regular basis, so I might meet more than the average person. According to an article by “Adioma” called “Counting the People …
Valentine’s Day is the day you show that special someone how much they mean to you. You might run to the store and buy them that brand new James Avery charm or Rolex and call yourself a romantic. However, if you are anything like me, you wouldn’t want anything expensive. Is the thought very …
It’s that time of year again. The holiday that every person has a love-hate relationship with, depending if you’re single or not. Every Walmart is filled with assortments of reds and pinks, different heart-shaped chocolate boxes in every size imaginable, roses and the largest stuffed animals…
Super Bowl LIV was a spectacle. Whitehouse native Patrick Mahomes had led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl since 1970 and 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers was the first female to coach in the game. With all the highlights that the game presented, there was one that really s…
I remember waking up about 2 p.m. on Sunday (it was a late night), and my sister told me, “Kobe died.” I jumped out of my bed and said, “Kobe who?” in a panic. She confirmed it was the only Kobe I came to know and love. All I could think is how and why? How could Kobe Bryant, of all people, …
In your life, you’ll meet people from a variety of backgrounds and from all walks of life. You may hear or see some names you’ve never heard of before. Sometimes it’s difficult to say some of those names.
One day, I was scrolling through Instagram and checked the comments under a sports post. I saw a comment made by a profile called @6048sports. The profile claims to be a media and news company and an ESPN Alternative with its slogan as, “No politics; Just Sports, period.”
Let’s face it. Parking can be and is a hassle for a lot of students on campus, but this struggle has also been affecting
When I first came to SFA, I was informed about the Counseling Services located in the Rusk Building. The purpose of Counseling Services is to help students who are going through a variety of struggles, such as roommate issues or coping with something as serious as bipolar disorder. However, …
When I was a senior in high school, I came to tour SFA. I saw the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Steen Library and, most importantly, the dorms. After seeing Hall 16, Hall 14, Lumberjack Landing and Steen Hall, I decided I was going to live in Steen Hall. In fact, I did when I started here i…
If professors expect us to be adults in college, then why do some still treat us like children? Let me preface this by saying that not all teachers are like this. However, it is the reason select websites are dedicated toward telling students which teachers to watch out for.
Being a college student is a very time-consuming thing. Winter break is over. In its place is getting up at 8 a.m., going to class all day and then coming home to do homework all night. And, somewhere in between all that, having a job to pay for school, making time for sleeping, eating and t…
The new year is a great time to set new goals for yourself, whether that goal is to lose weight or boost up your GPA. However, according to US News, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. I will admit that every year I tell myself, “This is the year. I’m going to make a change,” but…
Most of the music these days seems to be created by a keyboard and program of sorts.
While some of us come for eduction, some of us come to find the rest of our lives.
The people that cross a student’s path can greatly influence their career outlook through simply offering sage advice or, ultimately, offering them a job.
Every girl wants a guy who makes her feel special. But nice guys with qualities that cancel out their niceness definitely do finish last.
Benefits gained by going home for summer.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll coached himself out of a Super Bowl victory
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