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Contents | Fall 2014 6

Common Experience Examines the History of Integration

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Home Run for the Bobcats

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Change Agent Extraordinaire

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Boko Awards

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Food for Thought

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Set the Tone for the Semester

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Voices of Experience

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Facebook Faves

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Fall Sports Schedule • Football • Soccer • Volleyball

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Fall Events Calendar

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Common Experience Examines the History of Integration This year’s Common Experience theme, “Exploring Democracy’s Promise: From Segregation to Integration,” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of Texas State University, known in 1963 as Southwest Texas State College.

Texas State’s Common Experience is designed to encourage a campus-wide conversation around a common theme.

Activities include events, speakers and exhibits highlighting the theme and a common core reading. This 2014–2015 Common Experience examines the long and difficult struggle to achieve one of modern democracy’s great promises: equal access to a quality education.

Coming of Age in Mississippi by Anne Moody is the Common Reading Program book that accompanies the Common Experience. The book addresses the national political, social, emotional and 6

psychological forces in effect during the time Texas State admitted the first African-American students in 1963. All incoming freshmen receive a copy of the book, and University Seminar (US 1100) classes will discuss the historical context and issues — past and present — that the book examines.

Also part of the Common Experience discussion is Texas State’s most famous alumnus, President Lyndon B. Johnson, class of 1930. This year marks the 50th anniversary of many of Johnson’s programs aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice. These Great Society

initiatives included the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Head Start Program, the War on Poverty, Medicare and Medicaid, and the Higher Education Act, which President Johnson signed on the Texas State campus.

The 2014 –2015 Common Experience kicked off in May 2014 with an event honoring the five women who were the first African-Americans to attend Texas State in 1963 following court-ordered desegregation. Recognized at the event were Georgia Hoodye Cheatham, Helen Jackson Franks, Gloria Odoms Powell, Dana J. Smith and Mabeleen Washington Wozniak.

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Here are just some of the Common Experience events you should check out. Visit the Common Experience website often for updates on speakers and events. txstate.edu/commonexperience August

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FILM SCREENING: GLORY ROAD

PUBLIC RECEPTION FOR BL ACK, WHITE AND GRAY: A SPECTRUM OF VIEWS ON INTEGRATION

Aug. 22, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

LBJ Student Center (LBJ); Teaching Theater (4th Floor) In 1966, coach Dan Haskins guided the Texas Western University basketball team to the NCAA national title game against powerhouse Kentucky. Texas Western — today known as UTEP — featured the first all-black starting lineup for a college team in the national championship. The team was widely ridiculed and faced unimaginable odds, yet still managed to change the course of American history.

A short discussion of the Common Experience theme will take place prior to the free screening.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited to approximately 375; arrive early to ensure seating.

Sep. 4, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Lampasas (LAMP); The Honors Coffee Forum (Lampasas 407) The Gallery of the Common Experience presents its fall 2014 exhibition, “Black, White and Gray: A Spectrum of Views on Integration,” starting August 25, 2014.

The exhibition features a spectrum of images on integration by artists from around the state, including Texas State students and alumni.

BLACK AND LATINO PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE, A TRIBUTE TO PLAYWRIGHT TED SHINE Sep. 12, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Theatre Center (THEA); Main Stage This tribute to Texas African-American playwright Ted Shine will include a presentation of his short play, Contributions, followed by a Q & A with Mr. Shine and a reception. This open and candid discussion with Ted Shine about his experiences during a pivotal time in Texas adds perspective and insight on desegregation in our state.

November ENCORE SERIES: RAISIN’ CANE — A HARLEM RENAISSANCE ODYSSEY Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.

Evans Auditorium Starring award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Jasmine Guy and the acclaimed Avery Sharpe Trio, Raisin’ Cane celebrates and honors the legendary voices of the Harlem Renaissance through text, song, music, movement and imagery.

Tickets: $15 Reserved Seats / $5 Student (+$2 processing fee per ticket) Tickets go on sale August 15. performingartscenter.finearts.txstate.edu

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Home Run for the Bobcats Softball Welcomes Olympian Cat Osterman To Staff Texas State softball team has knocked it out of the park, and the season hasn’t even started. The team has scored a new assistant coach — Cat Osterman, a former three-time National Player of the Year, four-time All-American and two-time Olympic medalist.

“I am really excited to join the Bobcat family,” says Osterman. “I have had a great deal of respect for Coach Woodard since I competed against her teams as an athlete. Texas State has always had a strong program, and I am excited to bring my pitching knowledge to the table and see how far we can go.”

Osterman joins the Bobcat squad after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at St. Edwards University. In 2013, the Hilltoppers made school history with their appearance in the NCAA Super Regionals after sweeping and upsetting No. 2 seeded West Texas and No. 6 seeded Angelo State twice in the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament. In Osterman’s three seasons with St. Edwards, the Hilltoppers were 98 – 69, including a 36 –18 Heartland Conference record. St. Edwards also won the Heartland Conference Tournament in 2012 and were runners-up in 2013 and 2014. Osterman’s pitching staff earned two Conference Pitcher of the Year awards and was named All-Region twice.

“This is such an exciting time for Texas State softball,” says Bobcats head coach Ricci Woodard. “The hiring of Cat could not have come at a better time for us with the talent of our incoming recruiting class and the experience of our returners.”

A native of Houston, Texas, Osterman helped to lead the University of Texas to three Women’s College World Series appearances in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

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National Player of the Year honors three times after earning the honor in each of those seasons.

During her redshirt season of 2004, Osterman trained with the USA National Team as the only collegian and youngest member of the Olympic team that earned a gold medal in Athens. A three-time selection as Big 12 Conference Female Athlete of the Year (2003, 2005 and 2006), she still holds UT career records in victories (136), ERA (0.51), shutouts (85) and no-hitters (20), and she holds the NCAA record for career strikeout ratio per seven innings (14.35). She finished her UT career with a 136–25

out an amazing 832 batters in just 425.2 innings of work.

Osterman just completed her sixth season in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) League. She played for the Rockford Thunder in 2007 and 2009 and the USSSA Pride for the past four seasons.

Osterman led the Thunder to the league championship in 2009, earning MVP of the championship series. The very next season, she led the Pride to the 2010 championship. The team split the championship in 2012 but captured the title once again in 2013. Osterman was named to the All-NPF team three times and was named Diamond NPF Co-Pitcher

Coaching and helping studentathletes is my passion, and I am honored to join the program. overall record and is second all-time in NCAA Division I career strikeouts with 2,265. Osterman was a recipient of the NCAA Today’s Top VIII Award in 2006, an honor presented to the top eight senior student-athletes in the country.

Prior to joining the St. Edwards coaching staff, Osterman served as a student assistant coach at UT in 2007 while finishing her undergraduate degree.

From there, she moved to DePaul University, where she was assistant coach from 2008 to 2010. She helped lead the Lady Blue Demons to threestraight Big East Championships, two NCA A Regional appearances and a 129–50 record.

Osterman pitched for the USA National Team from 2001 to 2010, appearing in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Team USA took home the gold in 2004 and finished with the silver medal in 2008. In her 10-year career with Team USA, Osterman held a 59–4 record with 0.38 ERA. She struck

of the Year in 2011 and NPF Pitcher of the Year in 2013. In her six-year career in the NPF, Osterman has earned an 80–33 record with a 0.85 ERA and also has 831 strikeouts in just 525.0 innings pitched.

“Coaching and helping student-athletes is my passion, and I am honored to join the program,” says Osterman.

Osterman graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2006 and currently lives in Austin.

On February 18, 2013, Osterman was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame alongside New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, former Dallas Cowboys RB Walt Garrison, former NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal, and former Heisman Trophy winner from UT Ricky Williams.

“I could not be any more excited that she has decided to join our Texas State family,” concludes Woodard.

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Change Agent Extraordinaire A personal mission to transform the world begins with a lifelong passion for science.

On his 10th birthday, Christopher Reyes received a gift that has had an everlasting impact on his life. It was a copy of National Geographic’s Picture Atlas of Our Universe. It ignited his curiosity for the unknown and made him realize that he wanted to be involved in the creation of new technologies to help mankind reach its fullest potential. At that time, he didn’t know how or where to start.

Fast forward to 2014. Two events occurred that have helped Reyes turn his passion for science into a clear path to success. He was awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Program Fellowship. He was selected for the NSF fellowship based on his outstanding abilities and accomplishments as well as his potential to contribute to strengthening the vitality of U.S. science and engineering. This fellowship provides up to three years of stipend and support to pursue graduate studies at the university of his choice. Christopher plans to attend Duke University as a doctoral student in chemistry in fall 2014.

“It has been a long journey to reach this transformational point in my life,“ says Reyes. “I would not be where I am without the mentors in the chemistry and mathematics departments who guided me along the way and the tremendous support of my loving wife.”

Finding The Right Path “I was raised by a single mother who did her best to make my education a priority,” says Reyes. “I come from a lower socioeconomic community in south Texas, where blue-collar careers are the norm and a college education is reserved for the elite. In an effort to keep me from becoming a statistic, I was sent to live with my older

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sister in Austin. Being in her home provided me the opportunity to attend a high school where I got exposure to subjects that were not available at my previous high school, especially science classes like AP chemistry.”

Partnership for Research in Education and Materials Program, in which Texas State is a partner.

When Reyes graduated from high school, he chose to study electrical engineering because a role model in his life was an electrical engineer. He soon discovered that he was not satisfied with engineering because it did not fulfill all of his scientific curiosities. He decided to enter the work force full time while taking science courses at a community college. Shortly after he started attending college full time, Reyes qualified for the Houston‐Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (H-LSAMP) program, a merit based program that includes financial support for underrepresented minorities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). H-LSAMP changed everything by giving him the financial and morale boosts that he needed. It opened new doors to him.

Reyes was awarded the REU internship, which allowed him a summer at Duke University conducting copper nanowire research. “I was amazed with the idea of using nanomaterials that are cheaper and more flexible than industry standard materials,“ explains Reyes. “This has the potential of driving down the cost of several technologies, such as solar cells and touch screen devices, and placing them in the hands of the economically disadvantaged. For research to benefit mankind as a whole, I firmly believe that the science and technologies produced must reach the entire socioeconomic spread.”

For research to benefit mankind as a whole, I firmly believe that the science and technologies produced must reach the entire socioeconomic spread Getting Hands-on Experience Reyes learned about an NSF‐funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program from his H-LSAMP mentor, and saw this as an excellent stepping stone toward graduate education. His first REU was at Rice University.

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The semester following his internship at Rice, Reyes transferred to Texas State University to start his sophomore year with the support of the H-LSAMP scholarship program. He secured a research assistant position with Dr. Luyi Sun. Due to Reyes’ outstanding work, Dr. Sun encouraged him to apply for an REU that was part of an NSF

Using Research To Benefit Mankind

Paying It Forward Reyes sees a great need to give back to his community by means of mentoring, tutoring and service. “I have consistently noticed the lack of minorities participating in STEM and that those who have been involved are at a financial and educational disadvantage,” explains Reyes. “There is an invisible barrier dividing the STEM world that must be broken. I believe that a large part of this discrepancy is the lack of role models to whom students can directly relate. Obtaining a Ph.D. will allow me to be a role model and show students in minority communities that a person of similar circumstances can succeed in STEM.” When Reyes receives his bachelor’s degree this summer, he becomes the first male in his family to graduate from college. He is excited by what the future holds. “My life and educational experiences give me confidence in my ability to successfully complete graduate work. What motivates me each day is my ultimate goal to get into a position where I can create new technology to benefit societ y while helping my community reach its fullest potential.”

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BOKO AWARDS The Boko Awards, presented each spring, honor those who make a commitment to leadership, service and excellence. Students are recognized as individuals and as part of an organization for achievement in campus involvement and leadership. Here are 10 of the winners from this past year’s ceremony Annual Program of the Year: Alpha Delta Pi The Annual Program of the Year award is given to the student organization that has implemented and sustained the most outstanding campus program, making a beneficial and lasting impact on the university and/or San Marcos community. Alpha Delta Pi prides itself on commitment to sisterhood, philanthropy and scholarship. Sorority formal recruitment will take place August 29 to September 3, 2014. For more information, visit pc.dos.txstate.edu.

Chartered Student Organization of the Year: Residence Hall Association The winner of the Chartered Student Organization of the Year is chosen for its commitment to Texas State’s core values (Service, Excellence, Respect, Empowerment , S tewardship and Collaboration). The Residence Hall Association (RHA), the voice for all on-campus students, offers programming, leadership opportunities, and support for all students who live on campus. All campus residents are eligible to join the RHA. Get all the details at rha.reslife.txstate.edu.

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Innovative Program of the Year Outstanding Collaboration Outstanding Scholarly Program: Bobcat Net Impact McCoy College’s Bobcat Net Impact took top honors in three categories: Innovative Program of the Year, Ou t s t anding C ollabora t ion and Outstanding Scholarly Program. Net Impact’s mission is to “mobilize a new generation to use their careers to drive transformational change in their workplaces and the world.” Its philosophy is to put business skills to work on significant issues that have a “net impact” on profits, people and the planet. Contact Dr. Janet Hale (jh29@txstate.edu) for more information.

Program of the Year: H.E.A.T. Establishment Student Organization Leader of the Year: Emily Hom Nici The H.E.A.T. (Human Environmental Animal Team) Establishment took honors for Program of the Year and Student Organization Leader of the Year.

H.E.A.T. is dedicated to humanitarian work, environmental conservation and animal welfare. The organization was founded by students right here at Texas State, and now has chapters across the state. heatestablishment.com

Registered Student Organization of the Year: Healthycats Healthycats is a group of student leaders who promote health education and wellness around the Texas State University campus and surrounding community. To become a member of Healthycats, you must be able to work independently or on a team and have the ability to be openminded and non-judgmental when discussing sensitive issues. facebook. com/HealthyCatsPeerEducators Residence Hall Council of the Year: Hornsby & Burleson The Hornsby & Burleson Hall Council was named Residence Hall of the Year for its excellent work in creating programs and traditions that helped build a strong community. The council encouraged student residents to get involved in campus life and provided leadership roles for its students.

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Excellence in Leadership and Professional Development: American Marketing Association Students involved in this organization gain opportunities to develop their marketing skills in competitions across the country and around the world. Find out more at txstateama.com and follow them on Twitter @TXST_AMA

Community Engagement: Student Volunteer Connection Student Volunteer Connection promotes civic engagement though service learning and volunteer opportunities on the local, state and national level.

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Check them out on Facebook: facebook.com/TxStateSVC

Sport Club of the Year: Men’s Lacrosse The men’s lacrosse team has one goal: to become the MCLA National Championship. You must be a full-time student to join the team. Follow them on Twitter @TxStateLacrosse and check out txstatelacrosse.com for all the details.

Diversity Program: Student Association of Campus Activities Student Association for Campus Activities picked up this award for its Mexican Independence Day event. The Student Association for Campus Activities is a student run organization that plans programs that are open to the entire community. Don’t miss out on any of this organization’s fun activities. Follow them on Twitter @ SACA_TXSTATE

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Food for Thought Does your all-night studying include all-night snacking? Do you keep your brain and body going by working your way through packages of Oreos, bags of hot Cheetos, Dr. Peppers, Red Bulls, and a thick crust pepperoni pizza … one chapter at a time? Do you overeat to cope with the stress of last-minute studying?

Filling up with junk food can actually sabotage your efforts to prepare for final exams. Foods with high sugar content (cookies, cakes, candies, pies, sodas, energy drinks, etc.) can cause your blood sugar level to spike and then crash … which can spell catastrophe for the clear thinking and mental energy required to tackle studying. Students following this “cramming menu” have also been known to fall asleep … and sleep right through their tests. No kidding!

Add those bottomless cups of caffeine to this Hell’s Kitchen menu, and you may “jitter” yourself out of a good performance no matter how long you have studied. Big meals and high fat foods make your body work hard at digesting and can make you feel tired and lazy.

When your blood sugar level spikes and drops, it can also leave you with a serious headache and fuel your anxiety instead of your brainpower.

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What’s a late-night cramming student to do?

• Eat small, light meals that are high in protein, low in fat, and include whole grains.

• Skip the 3 Cs (cookies, cakes, candies).

• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. If you do drink coffee or sodas, try to alternate those beverages with water.

• Take breaks and go for a walk instead of grabbing another package of Twinkies.

• Some nutritionists suggest eating something small about 10 minutes before a test to give you a sustained energy boost: a banana or an orange, a bowl of granola, or nuts and raisins. These foods will be digested slowly enough to give you brain power that actually keeps you going!

Set the Tone for the Semester I have purchased books and other materials for all my classes.

Succeeding in college requires concentration and organization skills.

Now is a good time to set the tone for what lies ahead this semester.

Consider this checklist to help you out:

I have reviewed the syllabus for each class and have made note of any important dates, like project due dates and exams.

I have a daily planner and wall calendar on which to post all events, assignments and their due dates, exams/quizzes, trips and other extracurricular activities.

I have allocated time for reading each day during prime hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday).

I have made a study schedule. If I do not have one, I will get someone to help me make one. A good place to start looking for help is at the Student Learning Assistance Center. txstate.edu/slac I have made arrangements with my employer to give me the same work schedule each week if at all possible. This will allow me to set my study hours — and not be worried about having to go to work at unexpected times and days.

I have shared my study schedule with my roommate so we can coordinate activities around the time we have set aside for studying.

I have promised myself that I will read to get ahead when I don’t have homework; moreover, I promise myself that I will never go to class NOT having read the assigned reading.

I will attend all labs that my courses require.

I promise to give myself some time to relax and have fun — and to take care of my physical and mental health. The Student Health Center and Counseling Center are on campus to assist me.

I will post this contract with myself where I can see it every day.

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Voices of Experience Current Texas State students share their hard-earned wisdom.

MATTHEW C.

Network! Get to know your professors; they make excellent resources and references after college. Get to know your fellow students, including doing study groups.

It makes for a better transition to living on campus and you develop lifelong friendships. Show up and be present in class, by which I mean pay attention, listen and participate. What you get out of class is what you put in.

DEANNA R. Find something you’re passionate about. Find something that makes you happy and fills you with so much joy that you can’t imagine doing anything else. When you major in something you love, school changes from being a chore to being a blessing, and suddenly you find yourself excited to sign up for a certain class or excited to gain more knowledge about a subject.

Chase your dreams and don’t let any doubt stand in your way.

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MARK S. Challenge yourself. Don’t necessarily go to school for something because it’s easy or sounds fun. This is a new financial age we live in where smarter college decisions need to be made in order to be successful.

LESLIE A. Take every opportunity to meet people who will help you in the long run. Your college career is a period of learning not only material for your major but about who you are. Any chance you get to try something new, become a part of a group or club, or do something out of your zone, I encourage you to do it!

ANYA A. Texas State is a great platform for its students because it is so diverse. The classrooms reflect individuals from various ages, cultures and perspectives. The teachers are passionate, knowledgeable and have firsthand knowledge in the field, which

enriches the classroom experience for the student.

SYDNEY G. Be open to learning new things. I still find myself becoming interested in things I didn’t even know existed before coming to Texas State, which is a spectacular thing. You don’t have to get out and see the whole world to learn the most important things; you just have to be open to new perspectives and experiences.

GARRETT S. Find a healthy balance between working hard and appreciating all of the things college has to offer. Ask questions. Most people on campus are happy to help, and the only bad questions are the ones that aren’t asked.

LAYNE D. Being part of student organizations has allowed me to meet and even work with people who can be of benefit to my career in the future.

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Facebook Faves Best Places to Eat in San Marcos We asked our Facebook followers to tell us about their favorite San Marcos eateries and we were bombarded with ideas. Try one or try ’em all.

JEFF R. Definitely Alvin Ord’s for

GABBY C. Chipotle. One of the few

sandwiches, Taproom for burgers, Grin’s for their guac cheeseburger and outside scenic seating, The Root Cellar for foodies, and Herbert’s Taco Hut for Tex-Mex.

places that offers a good vegan meal!

Freshman 15? Ha ... I went vegan and lost over 25 pounds. Plant-based diets are good for you, the environment, and of course, the animals!

And never forget Palmer’s: the official “first date” fine-dining choice for generations of Bobcats.

OLIVIA L. Italian Garden … deli-

GWEN B. Gil’s Broiler, home of the Manske roll! Yum! And to any future theatre majors, it’s a short walk from the new Performing Arts Center!

ERIC F. If you need a quick bite and a great taco, go to Lolita’s. Great prices!

ERIC C. I love Railyard Bar & Grill!!

Anything from the appetizers is AH MAZE ZING!! The burgers are good too!!

RICHARD T.

cious free bread rolls.

ALEX J. Gumby’s is definitely the best place to eat no matter what time it is!

KRISTEN W.

Root Cellar. Their spinach Caesar salad is awesome!

GLENANNE W. Herbert’s! We’ve been fans since 1979!

ALLISON C. Thai Thai! Best Thai in Texas. I haven’t found a suitable replacement since I moved to north Austin.

The Taproom. The atmosphere is nice and they have the best burgers for a good price!

Herbert’s and Garcia’s.

Best Mexican food in Central Texas!

KENYA L.

Herbert’s. Not many people know about it. I always get the cheese enchilada dinner and it’s yummy. Great price and good salsa!

DANIELLE L. Wat Zab Thai food

TANYALEE T. The Taproom. Best

MICHELLE F. The Hitch! The Big

burgers ever! If I must have a delicious, filling burger with the perfect sides, it’s the Taproom! Plus walking distance from campus?! I’m there!

Kahuna is the only place I can get Hawaiian food.

CHRIS D. Pluckers, because their mac ‘n’ cheese is life changing.

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RYAN L.

truck! Best Pad Thai and curry I’ve ever had. I’m Thai, so you should trust me.

KITRA S. Zens Pizza (omg), Root

TAYLOR M.

Wake the dead for cof fee (try their cold brew and lemonade!) Valentino’s for pizza, Thai Thai Café, Chimy’s for nachos, Taproom for guacamole queso burgers, Zookas for burritos, Lolita’s for breakfast tacos, Spud Ranch’s baked potatoes, Café on the Square for brunch, Root Cellar for locally sourced healthy lunches and dinners, Italian Garden, and be sure to drive out to Brewster’s Pizza in Wimberley!....Eight years in San Marcos, trust me! You are welcome.

RACHEL A.

Garcia’s! I miss the queso and carne guisada!

SARAH H. Garcia’s! The chips and salsa alone are to die for!!

HAYLEY U. Food trucks #1 awesome homemade food! Patty Wagon & St. Pita’s are the best places to eat, hands down.

JENNA M.

Garcia’s!!!!!!! Their queso will make you want to shout “¡Arriba!”

MEAGAN S. Kobe!!! Hands down the best California roll I’ve ever eaten!

CLARISSA R. St. Pita’s food truck is amazing and vegetarian friendly. I truly wished I would have heard of it sooner, since I’m an alumni now.

Cellar, Wake the Dead (get the iced toddy, sweeten to your liking, and the spinach florentine bagel)

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Fall Sports Schedule Admission to home athletic events is free for current Texas State students who show their Texas State ID. For the general public, both single-game tickets and season packages are available through the Tickets link at txstatebobcats.com.

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August 30 Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 p.m.

September 13 Navy 7 p.m.

20 at Urbana-Champaign, Ill. TBA 27 at Tulsa TBA October 4 Idaho* TBA 14 Louisiana-Lafayette* 7 p.m.

25 at Louisiana-Monroe* 6 p.m.

November 1 at New Mexico State* 7 p.m.

8 at Georgia Southern* TBA 15 at South Alabama* TBA 20 Arkansas State* 8:30 p.m.

29 at Georgia State 1 p.m. * Conference game

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August 16 Houston Baptist 22 at UT El Paso 24 at New Mexico State 29 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 31 Northwestern State September 5 at Lamar 7 at Texas Southern 12 TCU 14 UT San Antonio 19 Prairie View A&M 21 Texas 26 at Arkansas State* 28 at Arkansas-Little Rock* October 5 Appalachian State* 10 South Alabama* 12 Troy* 17 UL Monroe* 19 UL Lafayette* 24 at Georgia Southern* 26 at Georgia State* November 5-9 Sun Belt Tournament Mobile, Ala. * Conference game

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August 29–30 Houston Tournament Houston September 3 Baylor 6:30 p.m.

5–6 Delta Zeta Classic San Marcos 9 Prairie View A&M 6:30 p.m.

12–13 Texas Tech Tournament Lubbock 16 UT Arlington* 6:30 p.m.

19 at Arkansas State* 7 p.m.

21 at Louisiana-Monroe* 1 p.m.

25 South Alabama* 6:30 p.m.

27 at Troy* 7 p.m.

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10 Appalachian State* 6 p.m.

12 Louisiana-Monroe* Noon 17 at Georgia State* 5 p.m.

19 Arkansas State* Noon 23 at Arkansas-Little Rock* 7 p.m.

25 Georgia Southern* 7 p.m.

31 at Louisiana-Lafayette* 7 p.m.

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14 Georgia State* 6:30 p.m.

15 Troy* 6:30 p.m.

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22 at Georgia Southern* Noon 27–29 Sun Belt Conference Championship Tournament San Marcos * Conference game

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Fall Events Calendar August 18

Boko’s Block Party

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MFA poetry and fiction reading, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5 p.m.

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Decolonizing Nuestra Lengua: Poetry Reading by Laurie Ann Guerrero, San Antonio Poet Laureate, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 7 p.m.

24–25 Job and Internship Fair, LBJ Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

October Health Professions Job Fair, LBJ Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Family Weekend

2

Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Reading by author Kim Barnes, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 3:30 p.m.

7

MFA poetry and fiction reading, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5 p.m.

9

East Texas in Story and Song: An Evening with Joe R. Lansdale, Wes Ferguson, and Kasey Lansdale, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 6:30 p.m.

Cormac McCarthy’s House: A special talk and performance

by Peter Josyph, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 6:30 p.m.

Reading by author Ben Fountain, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 3:30 p.m.

8

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Job Fair

9

Construction and Concrete Industries Job Fair, LBJ Student Center Ballroom, 1–4 p.m.

21

Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Constructing a Mexican-American Powerhouse While Remaining Colorblind, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5:30 p.m.

22

Government, Natural Resources and Social Services Job Fair, LBJ Student Center Ballroom, 1–4 p.m.

22

Law School Job Fair

23

Poetry Reading by Carolyn Forché, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 3:30 p.m.

29

Mass Communication Job Fair, LBJ Student Center Ballroom, 1–4 p.m.

28–10/4 Homecoming week

1

Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: Sport as a Vehicle for Breaking Down Barriers, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5:30 p.m.

14

7–12

Rent, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

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November 3

Kenneth Womack discusses The Beatles, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 3:30 p.m.

Event information is subject to change.

Check the following websites for current information and additional events.

4

Teacher Job Fair, Embassy Suites San Marcos Conference Center, 9 – 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Career Services careerservices.txstate.edu

4

MFA poetry and fiction reading, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5 p.m.

11

Veterans Day commemoration

13

Reading by author Phillip Lopate, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 3:30 p.m.

Common Experience txstate.edu/commonexperience/calendar Homecoming txstate.edu/homecoming LBJ Student Center lbjsc.txstate.edu Registrar registrar.txstate.edu

17–23

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

School of Music music.txstate.edu/events

18

Latinos and Sports in the Southwest: The Perfect Game and Transcending Fairy Tales, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5:30 p.m.

Theatre and Dance theatreanddance.txstate.edu

19

Wittliff Collections thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu

Nursing Job Fair, Nursing Building, Texas State Round Rock Campus, 1 – 3 p.m.

26–28 Thanksgiving break

December 2

MFA poetry and fiction reading, The Wittliff Collections, Alkek Library, 7th floor, 5 p.m.

4

Last day of classes

6–12

Final exams

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