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By Sean Anchondo with four and five-star players, the team Sports Reporter was not great last year on the defensive side of the ball, ending the 2018 season After months of uncertainty, with one of the worst pass defenses in the State football announced last year's SEC. The Aggies have also lost a bulk of occasional starter Tyler Vitt as their their front seven coming into the season. starting for their opening Despite the odds, Texas State has game against Texas A&M University for strength on the defensive side of the ball. the Thursday night game at Kyle Field. The linebacking core was a strength on The news comes less than a week before the team last season. the Jake Spavital era kicks off under the Standout linebacker Bryan London bright lights of the fourth biggest college II is returning for his senior year just a stadium in the nation. The Bobcats are little over 100 tackles away (341) from starting their schedule as a 34.5-point breaking Greg Pitt's tackle record (447). underdog in what will likely be their The Bobcats are bringing back almost toughest competition of the season. every player but one from last year's The decision comes as a surprise to defense (A.J. Krawczyk). London said some Bobcat fans, as Vitt was in stiff the group has clicked and is prepared for competition with junior transfer Gresch a defensive battle. Jensen since the spring football game. “People are playing with more Jensen has a history with offensive Freshman quarterback Tyler Vitt evades a UTSA defender Sept. 22, 2018 confidence and speed (this year)," coordinator Bob Stitt, who coached PHOTO BY KATE CONNORS London said. "No one has seemed to Jensen in his time at Montana as a Hero have missed a step so far.” Sports First-team FCS Freshman All- Bobcats and Spavital are looking to his track record as a successful offensive Texas State has one other thing on American. rebuild a once-proud football program coach mentoring the likes of Johnny their side, and that is the element of Vitt started in five games in 2018, that has stumbled for the past several Manziel has caused a stir of excitement surprise. With a limited amount of game completing 116 of 191 passes for 1,159 seasons. The Bobcats had a combined once again among Bobcat fans and the tape on what Jake Spavital will put on yards and making seven touchdowns in record of 7-28 with previous head coach community. the field, it will be hard to know what to his eleven game appearances. . Amidst the anticipation, Texas State expect from this team. This game may Spavital will be making his return Needless to say, the Bobcats were a bit is at an obvious disadvantage in the first be a lot closer than what most people to Kyle Field after being the offensive of a fixer-upper going into this season, game of the season. According to ESPN's expect. Offensive Coordinator Bob Stitt coordinator for Texas A&M back in and many tweaks became necessary for Football Power Index, the team is set at said he has confidence in his experienced 2013. Spavital and the Aggies mutually the team to become competitive within 2.4% odds at taking the win from the players on the defensive side of the ball. split up in 2016. the Sun Belt once again. Aggies, whose formidable offense could “They are going to be tough, (so) we While coaches and players may see To keep their past issues from be a big challenge. have to be perfect,” Stitt said. “They're this game as just another game, other resurfacing in the 2019 season, Spavital The Aggies finished last year with good but they don't have as many things players, like redshirt freshman tight end said he has has spent the offseason a 9-4 record, and a 3rd place finish in going on as our defense. They are hard Blake Aragon, have said that this game is assembling a coaching staff, recruiting the SEC West. Sophomore quarterback and they will prepare us for everything.” personal to Spavital. and getting to know the San Marcos Junior Kellen Mond is one of the best After they take on the Aggies, the “There are definitely some personal community. Spavital has been sighted at in the conference, finishing team will return to San Marcos to play reasons,” Aragon said. “He has definitely basketball and baseball games as well as with 3,107yards, 24 touchdowns and Wyoming on Sept. 7 at Bobcat Stadium, mentioned it a couple of times, (but) I local eateries throughout the past several nine interceptions last season. a game that is projected to be much can’t really say too much.” months. A&M's defense, however, has some closer in competition. Entering the 2019-2020 season, the Spavital's openness to the public and deficiencies. Although the team is littered

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Bobcat Shuttle route machines since 2004 By Daniel Weeks of equipment that operate together reliably recount votes in times of changes for fall 2019 News Reporter to effectuate direct voting does not error or challenge. Approximately disqualify the machine from use in a $2 million were utilized in bringing Texas State’s Transportation Services The Hays County Commissioners countywide polling place program.” in new machines; the Hays County has made several changes to the Bobcat Court authorized a deal to acquire 400 Hays County citizens have called courthouse is adamant on regaining Shuttle routes for the 2019 fall semester. new voting machines come election for an update on voting machines the trust of voters questioning the Here is a list of routes in alphabetical season. since 2017 when over 1,500 votes current system. order with the individual route numbers The need for new and improved were lost during November of that Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and corresponding changes. voting equipment has been a discussion year. This erasure of votes may relate said he hopes for increased accuracy in Aquarena Springs (20) - There are no for years; the current machines to the current setup turning inherently the county's election processes. current changes to this route. were implemented in 2004. Theelectronic. “We hope this purchase helps to Blanco River (21) - This route new machines are a combination of Such mistrusts over wired voting restore confidence in the elections will no longer include Castle Rock. electronic and paper ballot techniques. technology getting “hacked” was process and is the genesis to enriched Additionally, there will be no evening, A physical copy will be provided to addressed by Elections Administrator unity of citizens in Hays County,” night or weekend service at Castle Rock. voters upon use. Jennifer Anderson. Becerra said. “We are working to Bobcat Stadium (10) - This route has These hybrid machines were “These machines are never connected ensure all votes are counted.” added Thorpe Lane at Springtown. approved by Texas Attorney General to the internet, never networked,” The voting equipment is expected to Bobcat Village (12) - This route will Ken Paxton. Anderson said. “So any upgrades would be available for use November 2019. no longer include the Matthews bus stop “A county must, among other have to go through the certification Any questions can be addressed to the due to construction. Additionally, the requirements, use direct-recording process again and be implemented that Elections Office at [email protected]. University Events Center bus stop may electronic voting machines,” Paxton way.” tx.us. experience temporary closure during the said. “Producing a marked paper The hybrid nature of the new first few weeks of school. ballot and including multiple pieces machines allows for the ability to Campus Loop (14) - There are no current changes to this route. Craddock (24) - This route will no longer be combined with Holland. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Holland (28) - This route will no longer be combined with Craddock. The Holland bus stop will be located Student Government eager to make at Hillside Ranch during the evening, night and weekend service. Mill Street (22) - Due to construction, impact for 2019-2020 school year this route will continue to pick up on the opposite side of the street and will not By Sierra Martin pick up at Old Mill. News Reporter Post Road (23) - There are no current changes to this route. Student Government has worked over Ranch Road (25) - There are no the summer to initiate legislation, task current changes to this route. The forces, service events and fundraisers to Highcrest bus stop will pick up at The start the fall 2019 semester prepared to Retreat during the evening, night and make a sustainable impact. The current weekend service. administration is focused on improving (26) - There are no mental health, parking services, Greek current changes to this route. life, equitable representation and For any questions or concerns regarding transparency within the faculty and shuttle routes, Bobcats are encouraged student body. to contact the Bobcat Shuttle customer The Texas State Student Government service by telephone at 512-245-5555 or administration for the 2019-2020 via e-mail at [email protected]. school year includes Student Body President Corey Benbow, public administration graduate student, and Vice President Tucker Thompson, international studies graduate student. Parking Services Benbow said he wants students to see Student Government as a support implements virtual system available to help express ideas to make Texas State a better university. Student Body President Corey Benbow and Vice President Tucker Thompson parking permits “We look at advocacy, democracy and welcoming Bobcats back to campus service and see how we can reflect those PHOTO BY SIERRA MARTIN Parking Services is going digital with things to the student body," Benbow brand new virtual parking permits. said. "How can we best advocate for Government is going to be extremely will include keynote speakers, panels This is the first semester no physical students? How can we best serve and exciting due to the amount of new and performances that encourage the sticker will be required. Instead, the how can we provide good leadership? senators we have coming in and the university to unify and appreciate new system relies on the license plate To me, Student Government looks new administration," Newman said. diversity on campus. registration students are required to fill like a student organization but also "It’s certain to be an interesting and To allow students to be unaffected out when buying a permit. A parking a resource and partnership with the productive session and I can’t wait to get by food insecurity, Vice President ticket will be issued if a vehicle scans student body." to work. I’ve been drafting legislation Thompson has received a pledge from without registration by Parking Services. In response to student arrests to start an awareness campaign for the the LBJ Student Center to donate Additionally, Student Government during an on-campus protest May Student Health Center so students to four to six lockers stocked with non- has helped implement the change of 2019, President Benbow issued an learn about the great and inexpensive perishable food items. The lockers will allowing any permit color to park in the executive order to establish a Student healthcare resources it has. I’m hoping allow students in need to access the green, residential hall zones after noon Government Campus Safety Task I will be able to pass legislation goods donated from Bobcat Bounty as opposed to after 5 p.m. Monday- Force. The group was created to regarding UPD reform in response to and Chartwells. Thursday. address the increased concern for safety their handling of students during the A Textbook Lending Program Reach out to Parking Services for any on campus and will meet weekly to white nationalist counter protests.” has been established by Student questions at 512-245-2887. discuss better safety measures that can The current Benbow-ThompsonGovernment to make the educational be recommended to the faculty senate. administration is looking to increase experience for students more The task force is charged with student engagement with organizations affordable. examining several vital areas including and educate students on the resources According to the Student a closer relationship with the University provided on campus. Both leaders hope Government Advisory Board Report, Police Department and students, to encourage open dialogue between the cost of textbooks has increased four San Marcos residents increasing lighting and cameras on students in various organizations and times as much as the rate of inflation campus and creating marketing and Student Government by hosting a river over the past ten years. To combat the face road closures information campaigns for safety clean-up on the last Sunday of every expense of required reading material, resources like the Guardian app. month. donations of textbooks will be accepted Utility work, road construction and Student Government will work The Free Menstrual Hygiene pilot at Alkek, where students can check out expansion projects set to alter San toward initiating yearly safety walks program is expected to be implemented needed books. Marcos travel for coming year. with UPD and the University Vice on campus within the first month of Thompson hopes to work on Construction work across San Marcos President of Finance to determine what fall 2019 to allow free and accessible increasing transparency between the and Texas State will result in a number the university can invest to improve pads and tampons to female and unisex student body and Student Government of road closures and traffic modifications campus safety. bathrooms. to inform students of the resources for drivers and pedestrians to contend Additionally, Benbow issued an Menstrual hygiene dispensers will and improvements the administration with over the next year. executive order assigning the Student be installed in buildings on campus makes. According to the San Marcos “Road Advancement Commission with including Jowers, Haris Dining “A lot of things Student Government Closures” website, part of Student creating a Campus Climate Task Force Hall, Commons Dining Hall and and the administration has done over Center Drive will remain closed through that will operate until November 2019. McCoy. Additionaly, some buildings the years has been great, but there early 2020 as the LBJ Student Center is The task force will conduct a survey on are providing products to students have been poor jobs of marketing expanded. campus climate regarding the student independently like Lampases Honors that to students and making students Concho Street between LBJ and body and Greek life. College. The full year of the pilot aware of what kind of resources have Guadalupe will be affected through The Benbow-Thompsonprogram will cost about $5,000 and a been available to them," Thompson summer 2020. Hopkins Street will be administration will create a separate student organization will be established said. "That’s why transparency was closed starting in November for a project task force—comprised of Student to focus specifically on the initiative. one of our campaign goals because we slated to finish for fall 2020. Government members, students and Student Government is enacting are going to be working on that and Road construction on CM Allen—just faculty—to compile and address issues awareness through the Peer Mentor we want students to be aware we are around the bend from Sewell Park—will discovered on the reports of campus program to support the 40% of first- advocating for them.” render a section of the road closed until climate. generation students who occasionally To view executive orders produced by October 2019. Trevor Newman, public come from immigrant families. the Benbow-Thompson administration Just off The Square, East administration junior, is a senator at Student Government has initiated the and learn more about their efforts, Street will be partially shut down for the large and active on the Performing effort to have peer mentor’s trained visit the President’s page on the Texas Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning Arts and Student Services Committee. to accommodate immigrant and State Student Government website, or from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Newman is excited for the start of the international students. attend weekly meetings held at 7 p.m. For more information and a complete 2019-2020 school year and the positive Additionally, Student Government every Monday in the LBJ Teaching list of upcoming road closures, visit impact Student Government is set to is introducing Diversity Week: Living Theater. https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/324/ bring to Texas State students. in our Truth to Texas State’s campus Road-Closures. “I think this session of Student from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. The events LIFE & ARTS 5 | Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Laura Figi | Life & Arts Editor The University Star ARTISTS New website builds community around pursuing passion

By Kyle Chitwood Life & Arts Contributor

New website Wezmer features local artists specializing in all mediums and was founded on the idea of developing a supportive community around the aspirations of each artist featured on the website. Mass communication senior Christina Castro and Adrian Perez co-founded and launched Wezmer June 2019. What started out as a band titled “Wezmer” that hosted block parties to showcase other local bands and artists eventually became a database where artists display their work online. The website—which features painters, writers, filmmakers and musicians— provides a platform for artists to showcase their work and for fans to discover new, local talent. “It’s a safe space to just be creative and be yourself,” Perez said. The ultimate goal of Wezmer is to become a nonprofit organization supporting a living community of people working toward their dreams, whether it is art, trade or entrepreneurial effort. “Right now, we are in that first basis of thought and are working toward that Perez (left) and Castro (right) began Wezmer to build a community of artists in support of each other's work. end goal,” Castro said. “That’s what drives us with this website.” PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTINA CASTRO Castro and Perez shared the idea that having a community that assists each other will lead to greater success overall, trying to perform this balancing act. maintain a strong support system. a safe haven where artists can go and rather than acting alone. "Without community, you can’t do collaborate,” Perez said. “Why not build a community that “You love yourself, you love your life anything,” Perez said. Michael Imo, electronic media senior, helps empower each other?” Castro said. and you love what’s happening to you, The website continually develops, and performs as a pop musician under the Perez and Castro expressed their so why wouldn’t you want to spread that Castro and Perez look to expand the site name “Maikeru,” and is featured on the frustration in having to worry about basic even more and give the opportunity to feature artists from all across Texas. site. Imo joined the coalition after being living expenses while simultaneously to people to do that for themselves?” Currently, the founders' main goal is to asked by Perez shortly after the website's chasing dreams and goals; developing a Castro said. share the brand, showcase a variety of launch. community centered on self-expression After his experience in the band talent and begin nonprofit efforts. is their way of giving back to those who Wezmer, Perez said it is important for “This is just the beginning of a really have experienced similar situations in anyone striving toward their goals to large project that involves pretty much

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CAFFEINE FIX TRADITIONS Five Texas State traditions to anticipate

Ramos (right) and Russell (left) get excited about their first official business day on campus. PHOTO BY LAURA FIGI Student-run company offers coffee accessibility

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The expanse of Texas State’s hilly campus often tests students physically. While coffee is a hard-won loyalty, it may be pitted against the trek. There are several places to acquire coffee on campus but most are often too far away for students who wish to make it to class on time. BrewBike is a company created by students, for students, and specializes in providing easily accessible coffee. BrewBike is a portable cold-brew coffee company started in 2015 by Lucas Philips while he was in school at Brooke Adams jumping into the with her sister Courtney Adams and their father Doug Adams Northwestern University. In the past after the May 2019 commencement ceremony. four years, the company has expanded to PHOTO COURTESY OF BROOKE ADAMS The University of Texas at Austin, Miami University and officially launched on By Brianna Benitez of water from the San Marcos River only do at Texas State," Adams said. Texas State’s campus on the first day of Life & Arts Reporter during the ceremony. Adams' father, Doug Adams, school. The top of the Texas State ring graduated from Southwest Texas in Seth Davis, campus CEO, said cold- At Texas State, traditions provide features the Texas lone star set on 1986 and her sister, Courtney Adams, brew coffee is beneficial for numerous students a sense of belonging within top of an oak and laurel wreath. The graduated from Texas State in 2016. reasons, including the additional the community and encourage words "Texas State University" and Campus traditions serve as a caffeine and smoother taste. Students individuals to become involved on the founding year, 1899, circle the reminder for what Texas State can personalize their coffee options with campus while demonstrating school crown of the ring. represents, and participating in soymilk, oat milk and simple syrup. pride. As the academic year ramps up, Old Main, Texas State's original traditions is a way for students to be “I get so tired of drinking water all here are some annual events worth building, is featured on the left side in tune with the university's history. the time,” Davis said. “It’s nice to have awaiting. of the ring along with tubes floating For more information on Texas something that isn’t water but tastier on the San Marcos River. The Bobcat State's legacy and pride, visit Texas than soda.” BOBCAT BUILD athletic logo is placed on the right side State's history and traditions website. BrewBike will set up shop every day Each spring semester, student of the ring. Engraved on the inside is 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. volunteers unite for one day to the school flower, the gaillardia. on Fridays, in front of the Boko the complete various service projects Students are to wear their rings with Bobcat statue near The Quad bus loop. throughout San Marcos and the words "Texas State University" Additionally, the BrewBike held a soft surrounding communities. Projects facing them to serve as a reminder launch Aug. 17 and 18 for Texas State vary from landscaping and painting of their graduation goal. During the move-in. to neighborhood clean-ups. commencement ceremony, students The bike offers two different types of Bobcat Build began 18 years ago are asked to turn their rings outwards cold-brew coffee: original and cinnamon as a way to thank the San Marcos to declare their achievement and brown sugar, each brewed over a period community. The event started with display their Bobcat pride. of 16 hours and served iced. The portable 700 volunteers and 50 job sites. There company serves oolong tea as well, are now over 300 job sites and nearly CAT CAMP which, like the coffee, is steeped over a 4,500 student volunteers, making Cat Camp began in 2009 as 16-hour period. All coffee is made by Bobcat Build the second-largest an optional extended orientation fellow students. service project in Texas. program for transfer and freshmen Leo Ramos, campus chief people students. At Cat Camp, incoming officer, said he is excited to see how HOMECOMING students learn about Texas State's BrewBike will change the student One of the earliest Texas State history and traditions. business landscape. traditions is homecoming. Several Campers can expect to engage with “The thing I’m most excited for is to events occur during homecoming fellow students and participate in see a student-run business on campus, week, including Soap Box Derby, activities like the Maroon and Gold orientated by students, run by students,” the Homecoming Step Show and the Olympics and a mock ring ceremony. Ramos said. “It doesn’t have to be a big Galliardian Awards Presentations. Camp counselors perform skits to innovative idea or something like that— The Galliardian Award wasteach campers about Texas State's just get out there and do something.” introduced in 1925 by the editors of history and traditions such as the Davis said even though the coffee is Texas State's yearbook, The Pedagog. alma mater, , hand signs served cold, he expects BrewBike to still During halftime of the homecoming and more. Cody Huffman being awarded have solid footing following the winter football game, 12 influential students 2018 Homecoming King at Texas months as a testament to the quality. receive the award. RIVER JUMP State's Homecoming game. He added because the organization is Cody Huffman, Texas State One of Texas State's most popular PHOTO COURTESY OF CODY student-run, it provides potential for alumnus, was awarded 2017 traditions is jumping in the San HUFFMAN small industry. Homecoming Gallardian his Marcos River after graduation. “I think this (kind of business) could junior year and was crowned 2018 Students can be seen making the show students that thinking outside the Homecoming King his senior jump in their cap and gowns as a way box a little bit could lead to some pretty year. Huffman said receiving both to celebrate their time as a Bobcat. awesome opportunities,” Davis said. “I awards was equally memorable and Julissa Perry, Texas State alumna, think it will provide a lot of leadership important. graduated in May 2019 with a experiences.” "Receiving the Gallardian Award degree in electronic media. Perry said BrewBike employee and acting major showed me I was doing something jumping in the river after graduation Payton Russell said because the setup meaningful across Texas State, and was a bittersweet moment. is small, the company is able to be winning Homecoming King was "I know a lot of us spend time at environmentally conscious. the cherry on top of all four years," the river, but jumping in right after "I think it will inspire students to be Huffman said. you graduate feels different," Perry more conscious about the environment Huffman said the recognition made said. "You feel completely done and and conscious about what the are putting him realize how thankful he is for the it's great." into their bodies," Russell said. opportunities Texas State has offered Perry said participating in traditions BrewBike is partnered with Chartwells, and the amazing people he has met like the river jump allowed her to the company in charge of dining on along the way. connect with fellow students and the campus. However, hiring is done campus. independently through the company RING CELEBRATION Brooke Adams, Texas State and students are welcome to apply. Each semester, proud Bobcats, alumna, graduated in May 2019 Payment is accepted through family and friends come together to with a marketing degree. Adams said Square—a card processing company— celebrate the achievement of receiving jumping in the river was a special Brooke Adams with her sister and BrewBike offers a loyalty program the official Texas State ring. On the experience because she took the Courtney Adams and their father through the app. day of the ceremony, students wear plunge with her dad and sister, who For more information, the company maroon and gold to represent their are Southwest Texas and Texas State Doug Adams after the May 2019 can be found by @brewbiketxst on Bobcat pride. alumni. commencement ceremony. Instagram, where individuals can track It is a tradition for ring recipients "Being able to jump in the river is PHOTO COURTESY OF the bike’s location and stay up-to-date to plunge their ring into a fountain super unique and something you can BROOKE ADAMS on promotions. For hiring information, students can reach out to Ramos at leo@ brewbikecoffee.com. ThankThank YouYou to our 20192019 WelcomeWelcome BobcatsBobcats WeekendWeekend Sponsors!Sponsors!

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Omega Phi Alpha volunteering at Bobcat Build 2019. PHOTO COURTESY OF MELISSA STEVKO How to become a proud Bobcat

By Brianna Benitez success, Texas State offers a variety of help students find their place in a large per semester. Stevko said the sorority Life & Arts Reporter academic services such as the Student community and may ultimately lead to regularly cleans up Dunbar Park and Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) and life-long friendships. annually participates in Bobcat Build, Owning and showcasing Bobcat pride the Writing Center. Madeline Dase, dance education the university's one-day community can positively impact students' college SLAC provides tutoring services sophomore, is a member of Gamma Phi service project. experience. Here are a few steps to take centered around subjects including Beta, Kappa Delta Pi and a Texas State Stevko said being a member of in helping to make the most out of time biology, math, accounting and more. Strutter. Dase said being active within Omega Phi Alpha has provided her an spent at Texas State. Students preparing for admission tests these organizations granted her the opportunity to give back and express for graduate, law and business colleges opportunity to connect with a diverse her appreciation for the San Marcos GEAR UP are welcome to utilize SLAC. group of individuals. community. When it comes to school spirit, In addition, the SLAC staff provides Dase transferred to Texas State fall Volunteer opportunities can be found representation is everything. Individuals tips on note-taking, time management 2018 after attending Kilgore College year-round on the San Marcos Park and can proudly show off Texas State by and test anxiety. in Kilgore, Texas, for one year. She said Recreation website. stocking up on the finest maroon and For more information, visit Texas State the Strutters dance program sparked her gold trends. Check out the latest Bobcat Academic Services and The Writing interest in attending Texas State. BE A LEADER styles at the University Bookstore and Center online. "Being able to finally practice with the Students setting an example of what at local shops like Barefoot Campus Strutters at Bobcat Stadium and getting it means to be a Bobcat greatly and Outfitter. GET INVOLVED ready for football season has been one positively impacts Texas State's legacy. Texas State offers over 300 student of the greatest experiences I have had," Kaleigh Alverts is a counselor for Texas STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC organizations on campus, varying Dase said. State’s Cat Camp, a pride and traditions SUCCESS from multicultural and religious to camp for transfer and freshman students. The Princeton Review recently named professional and Greek life. Check out GIVE BACK Alverts said being a Cat Camp counselor Texas State as one of the top colleges the full list at Texas State's organization Volunteerism plays a major role in has significantly influenced her time at in America in its 2020 edition of "The page. how the City of San Marcos interacts Texas State and provided her a chance to Best 385 Colleges" guide. Additionally, Amanda Ray, sociology senior, is with the Texas State community. Taking show off her school spirit. Texas State was ranked 183 in Forbes top an early alumna of Texas State’s Delta the initiative to serve the local San "Being a counselor gives me the public colleges and 206 in Forbes top Gamma sorority. Ray said being a Marcos community can be beneficial in opportunity to help students out and research universities. member of Greek life has been a highlight strengthening the bond between locals start them off on a successful school Olivia Miller, biology freshman, said of her college experience. and students. year," Alverts said. it is important for students to select “I have made some of the best friends Melissa Stevko, communication Alverts said the best way for students a college that acts as a representation and I would not trade them or my studies senior, is a member of the service to showcase school spirit is by checking of themselves. She said attending experience for anything in the world,” sorority Omega Phi Alpha. Stevko said out organizations and attending sporting Texas State has provided her with an Ray said. she loves volunteering and is privileged events. encouraging support system. Ray said students should take pride to give back to her community. To stay up-to-date about on-campus “Texas State is more of a community in their time at Texas State by getting "Finding a like-minded group of events and activities, follow Texas State compared to other universities,” Miller involved on campus. women who share similar values as I do on social media @txst on Twitter and said. “I feel like everything is geared "Our time at university is short so has really made a positive impact on my Instagram. toward the students and in a way that it's important we live out our college time at Texas State," Stevko said. helps us.” experience to the fullest," Ray said. Omega Phi Alpha members carry To ensure students achieve academic Being a part of an organization can out a minimum of six service projects

PURE BARRE SAN MARCOS OPINIONS 9 | Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Jordan Drake | Opinions Editor The University Star

CONSTRUCTION DEMOCRACY Raising your voice: civic engagement more important than ever

By Lloyd Doggett SUPPORTING U.S. Representative DREAMERS Welcome to campus, Bobcats, both There is no excuse for President new and returning! Whether you are Trump and Senate Republicans trying learning your way around campus to end Dreamers’ protections and or embracing your last year, we need stonewalling our attempts to pass a thoughtful leaders like you. I implore pathway to citizenship. Our Democratic you to get involved. As a member of House of Representatives has passed Congress representing much of San H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act— Marcos, I am working to serve you which I sponsored—that would provide and enjoy welcoming new Bobcats at a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers convocation. From federal issues like and TPS recipients. It is long past GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE COST GUYS healthcare and net neutrality to the time to recognize Dreamers as the full- urgent need to act on climate change, I fledged Americans they certainly are. Apartment construction threatens welcome your advice and advocacy. to ruin San Marcos charm GET INVOLVED PRESERVING OUR If there were ever a time for civic By Laura Figi the small but growing population participation, it is now. Nothing less SECURITY AND OUR Life & Arts Editor of young professionals. People from than our democracy is at stake. Visit San Antonio and Austin alike seek https://www.votetexas.gov/ to register l DEMOCRACY San Marcos is affectionately known residence in San Marcos to cut living to vote. Texas State is a campus that trains as “San Marvelous” for a reason; costs but as years go on, find housing Call or email your U.S. students well to question our beliefs, people fall in love with its charm after affordability is waning, while growing Representatives and Senators. You can better understand our neighbors and spending time here, be it for school increasingly similar in price compared reach my Austin office at 512-916- cultivate an interest in lifelong public or work. While the city is known to larger surrounding cities. 5921 or send me an email at Lloyd. service. As Winston Churchill said, for its close-knit community feel, As for people who work in San [email protected]. If you are “Public service is the difference between recent construction is threatening Marcos, the affordable, non-student interested in an internship in my Austin a life and a livelihood.” unwelcome change. housing options are few and far or Washington office, please email your We need service-minded leadership Big box apartment complex between. Median annual household cover letter, three professional references now more than ever. After the horrifying construction will ruin the charm income, according to Mayor Jane and resume to my District Director recent attack in El Paso, we mourn permeating San Marcos. Hughson, is $50,000, making Erin Gurak at [email protected]. those so cruelly lost. But it cannot stop The complexes, once complete, will affordable housing hard to find. gov. For updates on our daily efforts, there. Each of us must continue to effectively ruin the skyline, the view Current construction makes the follow @RepLloydDoggett on Twitter, speak out against domestic terrorism, of Old Main and the iconic city view City of San Marcos more interested Instagram and Facebook. violence and acts of hate, as well as the from the Undergraduate Academic in catering to short-term student corrosive and un-American rot of white Center arch. One of the cardinal residents and less invested in providing nationalism. reasons people choose Texas State for the young professionals who live MAKING EDUCATION We need weeks and weeks of action over other state schools is the beauty here full-time. for gun safety, not just moments on and off the campus. In regards to young professionals, AFFORDABLE of silence. Mass gun violence is an Texas State is widely regarded as one San Marcos is the third most expensive Too many students and graduates are epidemic, enabled by those steadfastly of the most beautiful schools in Texas, place to own a home in Texas. These burdened with a hefty debt. We must refusing to approve gun safety mainly due to its prominence atop the over-the-top apartment complexes address the student debt crisis in order measures—including even the modest, hill; at the highest parts of campus, cost nearly the same per month as a to promote a strong economy, open House-approved universal background the entire city all the way up to I-35 mortgage payment, and if a working up opportunities and ensure security. check bill Majority Leader McConnell is viewable. A massive, 15-story professional cannot afford that rate, Funding gaps in our education system refuses to take up in the Senate. apartment building is convenient there is no way a self-supporting often perpetuate inequality, which Change starts here, with you, by for the select people who live there student could reasonably do so either. stands in the way of the American standing up for the safety and equality but ruins the aesthetic for the vast Because San Marcos is experiencing Dream. of all our neighbors. As you take on this majority of San Marcos residents who exponential growth, the city The reauthorization of the Higher school year, I hope you will dedicate will never set foot in that complex. government is convening on how to Education Act Congress presents an time to create change. And I will be hard San Marcos is filled to the brim gracefully handle new development. exciting opportunity to make college at work, ensuring your priorities are my with “luxury student living.” These However, city council needs to seek more affordable and the process priorities. I look forward to hearing apartments wind up being incredibly additional ways to implement non- of applying for financial aid less from you on issues you care about. expensive due to their central location student population growth and complicated. I am leading two efforts and excessive grandeur, leaving a nurture those in the demographic to simplify the Free Application for Eat 'em Up, Cats! majority of students unable to afford seeking permanent life here. Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and such residences. San Marcos is not solely a college help students apply for the aid they -Lloyd Doggett represents Texas' 35th In a nutshell, this is gentrification, town. It is important to acknowledge need. I authored provisions in the Congressional District albeit on a micro-scale but still people are raised here and choose American Opportunity Tax Credit catering solely to students who to stay; moving to this city is cost- (AOTC), allowing a tax cut of up to attend with money. Unlike older effective and necessary for affordable $10,000 on education expenses such as complexes—ones that have stood living. tuition, textbooks and fees. the test of time—these brand-new Housing is incredibly important buildings have no character and fail and in demand, but it does not have to showcase what San Marcos has to to grow in such an ugly way. There are offer; they barely skim the surface. responsible ways to meet demand for On top of catering to wealthy housing while keeping the residents students, such complexes neglect happy and the city beautiful.

LIVING Apartment complexes should not allow residents to own dogs

By Thomas Dunlap It should not come as a surprise to Opinions Contributor anyone that owning a dog mandates rigorous commitment, time and Dogs are a hot commodity among money. Students often struggle college students and are frequently with the barrage of new experiences treated with irresponsibility and college brings, and dog owners are no neglect. The average college student is exception. far too busy juggling work, class and Between classwork, homework a social life to adequately care for an and dog maintenance, animals could animal requiring as much attention as spend most of their waking hours a canine. locked inside a kennel or small room. The reality is students’ schedules are When the owner returns home from too booked for the burden following their day-to-day tasks, they may be dogs, and typical cramped living too tired or preoccupied to provide arrangements are often inappropriate their pet with the necessary physical for a large animal's needs. These issues activity to satisfy its needs. Dogs are widespread among college-aged are oftentimes forced to exert their dog owners and can unfortunately excess energy within the confines of a create an inhumane and unhealthy restricted apartment. lifestyle for supposedly “beloved” The only outside experiences some pets. Due to this persisting prevalence, dogs may have are brief bathroom student living apartments should no excursions to a depressing patches of longer allow residents dog ownership grass near the apartment complex. on the property. These “bark parks” are overflowing

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By Caleb Watkins best film, it was incredible nonetheless. This movie was loaded the characters seem to just hang out. comes off as cool and interesting, making audiences care Life and Arts Reporter with stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, about what happens to him. Al Pacino and Kurt Russel. The acting was top-notch due to Oftentimes, viewers are used to blockbuster superhero The only reason the movie drags is due to the “Tarantino Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film focuses on the life and career the talent featured in the movie. movies or films where that require constant attention to catch effect” and how everyone understands he masters suspense of actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), his stuntman Tarantino is known for his unique style of writing and every little detail because it will become relevant later on. and action. When viewers watch what seems like a “hangout” Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) and the struggles the men face. directing. It is his trademark to grab multiple storylines with “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” breaks from this trend movie, it feels much different from his other movies and at “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” was one of my most plenty of flashbacks to explain character’s backstories and and presents a more relaxed vibe. times can appear slow. anticipated films of the year. This movie is director Quentin have each of them meet back at the end for an epic finale, This is a two-hour and 40-minute long movie, and it The payoff at the end of the film has to be one of Tarantino’s Tarantino’s ninth film in his promised 10-film career, meaning much like in the movies previously mentioned. definitely dragged on at times. Some scenes were slower than best scenes in any of his nine movies. The ending is completely chances are high Tarantino will direct one more film then call Most importantly, Tarantino makes movies he would want others, which held the movie back. Characters like Sharon unexpected and will make any viewer’s jaw drop and definitely it a quits. to view, meaning his movies are insanely fun and most of the Tate, played by Margot Robbie, did not factor into the plot remind them that yes, they are watching a Tarantino movie. Tarantino is arguably one of the greatest directors of all time, violent. “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” was no or contribute heavily, although the actress performed well “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” will be one of the time, directing classics like “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill” to different. throughout the movie. best movies of 2019. It blends creativity and humor, while modern-day hits like “Django: Unchained” and “The Hateful However, the film came across more like a comedy than As previously mentioned, Tarantino had an array of stars still featuring the signature Tarantino action throughout. I Eight.” When a Tarantino-directed movie is coming out, it is a typical Tarantino action movie. DiCaprio and Pitt did to work with and DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie should be would suggest going to a movie theater where that offers food a must-see. an extraordinary job playing two friends trying to become nominated for Oscars given their performances. However, because it is a long ride that will leave audiences talking about Although “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” was not his successful in Hollywood but for the majority of the movie, ultimately, Pitt steals the show and runs with it. His character it for days. “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” gets a 9/10. The University Star Jordan Drake | Opinions Editor Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | 12

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with poorly disposed dog excrement. While clearly identified waste baskets are provided— which are reserved for this sole purpose and are commonplace throughout apartments in San Marcos—majority of dog owners refuse to use them or ignore their presence altogether. Irresponsible behavior reflects poorly on the owner, leading to an uncomfortable and unhealthy lifestyle for any dog. The daily college student schedule can create a neglectful environment insufficient for the health of any animal, especially larger dogs requiring more attention, exercise and space. Even complex property managers are wary of allowing students to have dogs. Shaylene Scarlett, The Timbers housing property manager, said how she does not think life in student housing is very fair for most dogs, as they typically do not get the proper attention or activity needed on a day-to-day basis. Scarlett explained her position on the subject wavered depending on dog size and weight as well. She said undergraduates are rarely capable of providing an adequate living arrangement for a dog. Such students are moving off campus for the first time and learning how to take care of themselves, so providing attention for another creature can be difficult and unmanageable. While there is nothing inherently wrong with a college student owning and living with an animal, the unfortunate truth is most college students are either too irresponsible or too ill- prepared to provide a dog with an adequate and healthy living situation. This is why—for the well being of all larger scale animals—apartment complexes should no longer allow students to keep an animal on the property.

Thomas Dunlap is journalism junior

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ILLUSTRATION BY JADEN EDISON Rising costs lead some degrees to not be worth it

By Jordan Drake For the incoming 2020 freshman class at by the time it does, debt has snowballed. years’ worth of redundant and pointless Opinions Editor Texas State, students are projected to pay The unfortunate thing is these overall courses, for their chosen degrees. Being approximately $45,000 in tuition as in- low-paying fields are still needed. Social able to reduce time in college would Nearly everyone is told, starting in state residents and nearly $100,000 for workers, teachers and psychologists are decrease the cost and ultimately the primary school, that college is necessary out of state. This causes students to end crucial in our society. Our culture should burden placed on people entering the for a better life and will open doors up paying tuition with student loans, still want people to social work, English workforce, fresh out of school. to great opportunities. The problem creating a massive weight to carry before and even the much-maligned art history. The reality is not that degrees such is this is seldom the case. The reality entering the workforce. While few could argue such degrees as psychology, education, history ends up reflecting student loan debt, Individuals who major in education are oversaturated, an advanced society and English are not worth it, but the underwhelming entry-level jobs with start their careers earning, on average, should be able to study all facets of university system has skewed them this even lower pay and a frustrating, ever- $38,000, with majors like social work culture, both now and from the past. No way. If people have to live under the changing world where bachelors degree and psychology even less. Even a degree degree is truly worthless, yet the crippling weight of student debt, their choices are rarely—if ever—utilized. in communications—a more generalized cost of college and student loan debt has change and interests that yield pleasure Degrees like computer science or field—has relatively low starting salaries placed these degrees in a negative light. give way to practicality, leading to a engineering have higher chances of that come with the hefty financial Earning about $40,000 a year may be higher financial incentive and thus, positive outlooks, but if a degree is burden of high tuition. perfectly fine for someone who is happy unhappiness. not immediately lucrative, it can push Additionally, it is important to take with their degree and job field, but not This degree and money situation, or students behind from day one, making into account the number of graduates when a huge price tag follows suit. lack thereof, is coming to a head and it difficult to pay off student loans and that never fully utilize their degrees. Large universities like Texas State universities have sat on the sidelines get a decent return on investment. This Nearly half of Americans work a job should work to resolve degree costs. milking the financial reward for too is not to disparage liberal arts degrees or where their degree is unrelated. Worse, There should not be one-size-fits- long. Either society wants everyone to any major or career path in particular over 40% are underemployed, meaning all tuition plans and class schedules choose a career and path solely based on but the fact is, the prices and societal employees are performing work they did designed to bleed as much money out of monetary gain or college is once again pressure to get any kind of degree is not need their degree for or are perhaps federally guaranteed student loans. made affordable so all studies can be so out of control it seems ridiculous to overqualified to do. People cannot truly believe an “worth it." continue pursuing certain career paths Combine underemployment with engineering major and communications not worth it for students in the long run. record low unemployment levels and it major both have four years’ worth of The problem with these "less valuable" becomes a heightened fear that a degree classes to attend. Most students could majors is rooted in skyrocketing tuition. costing thousands might not payout, or probably point to a semester or even a SPORTS 13 | Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Claire Partain | Sports Editor The University Star VOLLEYBALL Volleyball and soccer projected to win it all after sweeping preseason awards

By Dedrick Johnson to advance to the second round of the Sports Reporter NCAA tournament. Their season record ended at 27-7 in 2018 after the second- Texas State’s volleyball and soccer round loss against Interstate competitors programs have already clinched their the University of Texas. spot at the top of conference projections, Chisum believes that the team will receiving every single Sun Belt specialty be able to not only maintain their high preseason award and being voted to win level of play, but even improve in the the conference in a preseason poll. upcoming season. In her Coach Chisum’s In the poll executed by Sun Belt head 41 years coaching here at Texas State, she coaches, Bobcat volleyball received is particularly impressed with this team’s unanimous votes as number one in the determination. , while the soccer “I don’t know if I’ve ever had a group program racked up six of the 12 available be this focused,” Chisum said. “We have votes to be named season favorites. to continue to get one percent better Despite their early-season every time we step foot in the gym.” accomplishments, the volleyball team In addition to work ethic and focus, won’t let the awards keep them from Chisum believes that the team’s passion putting in the work necessary to defend will get them far in the 2019 season. their conference title, head coach Karen “This is a great group of young ladies Chisum said. that really love to be Bobcats,” Chisum “After we patted each other on the said. “They are very proud of what back, we tore them up and threw them they’ve done in the past and they really in the trash can,” Chisum said. “It puts want to continue their legacy." a bigger target on our back, but we have Revenge and redemption are more accepted the challenge.” on the minds of the soccer team, whose According to head soccer coach Kat season ended in a heartbreaker loss Conner, the team welcomes the added in the Sun Belt Championship Final intensity that comes with being the against Little Rock. The regular season conference’s number one pick. champions fell short in penalty kicks, “Pressure is a privilege,” Conner said. missing the NCAA tournament despite “We are thankful that we are thought of being undefeated in conference play. so highly and I am glad that this pressure Conner believes her team can repeat is on us.” and win the conference again, but this Texas State volleyball and soccer Senior transfer Rylie Fuentes serves to her teammates at the preseason Meet the time go a step further and advance absolutely swept the Sun Belt to the NCAA tournament. To get to Cats event Aug. 23 at Strahan Coliseum. conference's specialty awards. that next step, she says her team must On the volleyball team, senior Micah PHOTO BY JADEN EDISON pay attention to the small details, play Dinwiddie received Preseason Defensive to their strengths and minimize their Player of the Year for the second time in Genesis Turman and Sarah Everett. All explosion,” Conner said. “Once she gets weaknesses. her four years as a Bobcat libero. but Everett were repeat selections from turned, it’s quicker than people think.” Conner also believes that this year’s “She is on a mission,” Chisum said. the previous conference-winning year, Senior goalkeeper Heather Martin team is exceptional, citing their work “She is a small feisty player with her and the team was selected as the No. was selected as the Preseason Defensive ethic and perseverance as their key to goals set for this season.” 1 Sun Belt projection for the first time Player of the Year after coming off of success. Senior and outside hitter Cheyenne since 2010. a record-breaking season of her own. “This group has grit,” Conner said. Huskey has already set precedent this Texas State soccer swept the specialty Martin smashed Bobcat season records “They come out and work and they season after being chosen as the first awards, taking both Preseason Offensive with a 0.45 GAA and nearly 92 percent are always ready to achieve more. The Preseason Offensive Player of the Year in and Defensive Player of the Year. save percentage, giving her national second you think you have them done, Bobcat volleyball history. Senior forward Kaylee Davis was rankings and helping her nomination as they just keep battling." “She can do almost anything,” selected as the Offensive Player of the the 2018 Defensive Player of the Year. Both coaches would like to have as Chisum said. “She’s very focused and she Year after her impressive 18- goal 2018 “(Martin) has natural God-given many fans as possible at their upcoming is coming in with a different mindset.” season, a feat which tied for the most talent,” Conner said. “It’s that home games. Bobcat volleyball will Sophomore Emily DeWalt received goals in a Texas State season and ranked explosiveness that makes her special.” host Liberty at noon and University of Preseason Setter of the Year and her goalscoring at third in the nation. Both teams have high expectations Southern in a double header sophomore Janell Fitzgerald was listed After her record-breaking season, Davis after dominating the conference in the on Friday, while the soccer team will on the All-Sun Belt team. received the Sun Belt Player of the Year 2018 season. gear up for its next home match on Bobcat soccer also took on preseason award and most recently was nominated Bobcat volleyball were easy champions September 1st at 7 p.m against Houston awards with 5 All-Sun Belt preseason on the MAC Hermann Trophy watch of the Sun Belt last year, going 15-1 in Baptist. selections including Kaylee Davis, list in early August. conference play and making history Jordan Kondikoff, Heather Martin, “Davis has an unbelievable first-step as the first Texas State volleyball team

GOLF SOCCER Soccer breaks three Student juggles life, machetes and golf records on opening weekend By Andrew Zimmel Sports Reporter By Claire Partain Sports Editor When you think about golfers, you normally would not think about knife When Genesis Turman put away juggling, weight training, pageants or the Bobcat’s lone goal in the shutout advanced mathematics. Meet Calvin game against Prairie View A&M Ross, the senior men’s golfer for the University in San Marcos on Sunday, and potentially she probably didn’t know that the goal the next great golfer in the Sun Belt would help break three records. Conference. Texas State shattered their program Ross was the second current Bobcat record in the blazing Sunday heat to compete in the US Amateur with 15 consecutive wins or draws. Championship in Pinehurst, North The shutout was also the 13th over Carolina August 12-18. PVAMU consecutively, marking the A lot of people weren’t introduced to longest active streak in the nation over him for his accomplishments as a golfer a single opponent as well as the longest but for being named “Mr. Bobcat” last active undefeated streak countrywide. fall for his machete juggling routine. The goal came off a ninth-minute Ross represented the golf team in the corner kick from senior Renny Moore Delta Zeta-run competition. and pinballed between Aggie defense “We all made a fool of ourselves up and Bobcat attacks before Turman on a stage doing some dancing and sank the ball and led the Bobcats to stuff like that,” Ross said. “I went on to 1-0. win it and I juggled in my act. It was “Ricochet, ricochet, ricochet,” like a comedy juggling act. I started by Turman said. “It was really just about juggling balls, and then I finished it being in the right place at the right with juggling machetes.” time." Ross went on to say machetes weren’t The Bobcats kept the defense even the most dangerous thing that airtight for the second time this he’s juggled. Back in his home town Calvin Ross swings into the sun at the US Amateur Championship. season, keeping Prairieview’s shots at in New Brunswick, Canada, Ross has PHOTO COURTESY OF MACKENZIE CLARK. three and their shots on goal at two. been known to juggle his fair share of Goalkeeper Kathryn Budde took over torches. know if you're going to grab it or not.” before I started playing hockey, but the position from Heather Martin in “I’ve juggled torches in the dark,” Like Calvin’s juggling talent, his dad golf was just something to do with my the second half to make the only save Ross said. “You can't see the handle. had a lot to do with his golf game in an dad,” Ross said. “When I was younger, of the game. You can only see the fire, so you have unexpected way. Being from Canada, he worked on a golf course and we’d “I think the back line is really to know where the handle is going hockey was always supposed to be his watch it on TV, so my parents got me syncing up together,” head coach Kat to be. Thing is, with the torches, you first sport. plastic clubs, and I just hit around the Conner said. “That’s hard when you’re can see the fire the whole time so you “I picked up the golf club maybe house. Hockey was supposed to be not getting a lot of shots and they SEE GOLF SEE SOCCER PAGE 16 PAGE 15 PREPARE FOR GAMEDAY GAMEDAY2019 TEXAS STATE FOOTBALL

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suddenly get a quick counter on you, so Incarnate Word at home on Friday, they the intensity, the want to be excellent is “I think it’s a little bit of composure,” to keep your mental focus on such a hot also had a lone goal despite attempting really what we’re doing,” Turman said. Conners said. “I think we’ve just got game like this, I think they’re doing an 13 shots and four shots on goal. “’Strive for gold’ is what we say, and work on them going with composure, awesome job back there.” Freshman Bailey Peschel claimed that’s what we’re going for every day, no so I think that’s what we’ve got to work Senior Kaylee Davis, who has already the win with her first collegiate goal, matter what it is. Whether it’s warming on this week.” earned recognition this season as the capitalizing off of a cross from fellow up, whether its stretching, whether The next test for Texas State is I-45 Sun Belt’s Preseason Offensive Player freshman Karlee Torisk and sinking the its practicing or playing, (we want) rivals UTSA in San Antonio this Friday. of the Year, led the fight up front with ball in the bottom right corner. excellence all the time.” "I know it’s going to be high intensity,” five shots on goal but was unable to Texas State defense once again shut In addition to their postseason goals, Conner said. “I know they’re going to see them through. Despite dominating out their opponent’s efforts, with senior the team already has mounting pressure come out after us. I know we snuck 15-3 in shots and 7-2 in shots on goal, goalkeeper Martin making a save in the to maintain their conference title. In a one out on them last year, so I know it’s Bobcat offense was unable to finish their first half in her 26th career win and preseason poll by Sun Belt head coaches, going to be a battle, and I know we’ve numerous drives to the net. Budde stopping two advances to the net. Texas State won 6 out of 12 votes as got to finish our chances better, because "I thought Prairie View came out very The Bobcats are defending regular the projected conference champions. you’re not going to get many against organized and played difficult for us season champions but were finessed The Bobcats also swept the preseason them.” and put together some things that really out of the NCAA tournament in a specialty awards. The Bobcats will play their toughest tested us,” Conner said. “We’ve got to heartbreaker loss by penalty kicks to Little With a 2-0 record, the Bobcats are opponent yet at 7 p.m. on Friday at start quicker and faster on putting on Rock in the Sun Belt Championship already on the right track to make UTSA before coming back home for the some offensive attacks and get in behind Tournament last fall. Needless to say, this a winning season. However, some teal match against Houston Baptist at 7 quicker so we can get better chances.” revenge and redemption are on the offensive and team improvements p.m. Sunday. The team’s offense has struggled to mind of every player as they move past will have to be made before their next follow through in both games this their winning opening weekend. matchup and conference, according to season. In their opening win against “We are going hard everyday, we have Conner.

ATHLETICS Athletics announces new Your new Tailgate Central By Colton Mcwilliams located on the grass lots in front of TXST Mobile Sports Reporter Strahan Coliseum and a portion of the Spring Lake Field. No vehicles will be Texas State Athletics announced a allowed here, but fans will be allowed major shakeup to the tailgating scene to set up tents, tables and chairs. It is as the season draws near. The new plan encouraged that fans don’t pollute the is here includes a change in tailgating setup by area with leftover trash and tailgate creating a more cohesive, central area paraphernalia. aptly named Tailgate Central. New parking spots will also be “The concept of this area is to available. Along with parking on bring all Bobcat fans together into a Mill Street and Thorpe Lane, Bobcat great tailgating atmosphere.” Texas fans can now park in Lot 5 and the State's athletic department said in a University Events Center parking lot. video. “Each game will have musical Fan reaction has been mostly entertainment and bands on our main positive, but one issue among tailgaters stage for all fans to enjoy." has been creating problems. Tailgate Central will be located on the The creation of a six-hour time limit east parking lot of Bobcat Stadium and on tailgating has created a rift among will feature all types of fans including Texas State tailgaters. A petition, student organizations, vendors, Bobcat created by username “Fire This” at Club, an RV Park, the “T”Association Change.org, has been put in place to Athletic Alumni Tailgate, the Alumni stop the time limit. Association Katze Beer Garden and “Overbearing rules and regulations its most important community, the including a 6 hour before kick off-limit public. have effectively killed the game-day The main feature of Tailgate Central experience for fans,” the petition says. has been dubbed Bobcat Boulevard, “Limiting the time allotted for tailgate in which sponsors of the athletic forces alumni and fans, especially department including Coca-Cola, those traveling long distances (Dallas H-E-B and Brown Distributing host and Houston). In the past, fans have games and giveaways. In addition, live decided to forgo their own set up music featuring local artists will be a due to these restrictions which limits part of every game. fan experience, engagement, and New interface. Bobcat Boulevard will also be the attendance at games.” location of the Cat Walk and Bobcat Though the six-hour time limit has Easier navigation. Charge. Bobcat Charge, which consists some Bobcat fans miffed, the new of a parade for the Texas State Strutters, tailgate setup hopes to settle previous Enhanced features. cheerleaders and marching band, has problems without creating too many been an unofficial Bobcat tradition restrictions. that will hopefully soon be recognized For those interested in participating as official. in Tailgate Central, the athletic It’s your app. See how it’s better! Cat Walk is a relatively new tradition department can provide anyone with that will allow fans to see Texas State tents and others in Tent Village on football walk live down Bobcat the west side of the stadium starting at Boulevard two-and-a-half hours before $600. kickoff, while Bobcat Charge will The new tailgate will kick into serve as a signal for Bobcats to fill the action as the Bobcats battle Wyoming stadium an hour before the game. in Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Additional tailgating spots will be September 7. The University Star Claire Partain | Sports Editor Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | 16

PICK 'EM FROM PAGE 16 GOLF BY STAFF my main sport and I played really under par in my next nine holes to Editor's note: The University competitive hockey growing up, get to +5 and that was where the Star sports and editorial staff, ______but my golf continued to get better playoff (to advance) was at.” as well as a guest picker each and better.” After giving himself a look for week, predict the outcomes Colton McWilliams Eventually, Ross had to make the birdie on both holes coming back for the coming week of the difficult choice between the two and going par on holes 12 and schedule. Sports Reporter: sports. 13, he was just hanging on before This week: “By my sophomore year of high becoming aggressive down the Texas A&M school, I had to make a decision stretch. Texas State V Texas (on) which one I wanted to pursue “So, we are standing at the 18th A&M University– 7:30 p.m. Texas because if I'm only doing one for tee, eight over par. I basically Thursday Aug. 29 at Kyle Field half a year, I get rusty the rest the needed to make a one to advance,” College Station, Tx. FIU next half of the year,” Ross said. “I Ross said. “Then the horn goes. played for six or seven months a The play was suspended because of Texas V LA Tech– 8:00 p.m. ______year playing hockey, then I'd take darkness, so I had to come up the Saturday Aug. 31 at Darrel five or six months off. Well, when next day to play the 18th hole and K. Royal- Texas Memorial Andrew Zimmel everybody I competed against at that point I knew there was no stadium Austin, Tx. trained at that time, I was on the chance. It was 450 yards out, uphill Sports Reporter: golf course.” and into the wind. I’m not going to FIU V Tulane- 8:00 p.m. The training paid off. In August, make a one.” Thursday Aug. 29 at Yulman Texas A&M Calvin was only the second Bobcat Even though Ross missed the stadium New Orleans, LA. ever to qualify for the US Amateur cut, the applied math major who Texas Championship, the premier graduates this coming May wasn’t tournament for young golfers that downtrodden and came away from Jakob R. Rodriguez FIU has had past champions that include the tournament knowing that he Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. could compete with some of the Editor-In-Chief: ______Ross qualified for the tournament best young golfers in the world. after he was the medalist at the “I have the game to compete Texas A&M John Fleming Ledges Golf Club in York, Maine against these guys,” Ross said. “It on July 15. After finishing on top, wasn't there that day, it could have Texas Dean of the College of Fine he and his friend who also doubles been there, and if it was there, I l Arts and Communication as his caddy made the flight from would've been a top 64 for sure. FIU Maine to North Carolina to play in And then like I said, anything could Texas A&M the tournament. happen. Just to realize that days like ______At Pinehurst, Ross didn’t have his that happen, but I had the ability to Texas best showing. After nine holes, Ross be competing against those guys up Claire Partain was sitting at +7 and staring at a the top of the leaderboard.” FIU back nine that would make coming As the golf season begins for Sports Editor: back tricky. Between a weather Texas State in the next few weeks, delay after the ninth hole Ross said Ross has a chance this season to not Texas A&M he got a text from his swing coach. only finish as one of the Bobcats “He told me to stay positive and best male golfers but also work Texas that I was still in in it,” Ross said. towards his goal of playing on the “All I needed to do was go two pro golf circuit. Tulane

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