News & Features
IN THE NEWS: Water bottle filling stations highlight campus sustainability initiative
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations ALPINE, Texas- In an effort to foster conservation of natural resources, Sul Ross State University has recently taken measures with the installation of two water bottle filling [...]
The Desk
ON CAMPUS: Wellness beyond basics
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Sul Ross State University Counseling and Accessibility Services are establishing a lifeline of healthy routines and options for students, faculty, staff and community members. Services include individual and [...]
NEWS AND FEATURES: Community options at Sul Ross
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Many courses at Sul Ross State University are open to community members who wish to audit a lecture-based class or use the No Grade option to enroll in [...]
The Journey of a Lifetime
• by Stephen Falick • Editor’s note: Stephen Falick wrote this essay for Susan Spring’s composition class. In it, he details traveling across the globe to discover a rare animal, and, in the process, discovering [...]
IN THE NEWS: Blakewell sworn in as new campus police officer
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Sul Ross State University Campus Police Officer Zachary Blakewell was sworn in by University President Bill Kibler on Tuesday, August 13. Blakewell is the eighth officer to join [...]
Porvenir: The Quiet Massacre
• by Matthew D. Berkshier • In the early morning hours of January 28, 1918, a tragic event occurred in the tiny village of Porvenir, Texas. For an entire century, the event went largely unacknowledged. [...]
Sports
IN SPORTS: Worley tabbed interim Athletics Director
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations A familiar name will soon make his return to Sul Ross State University. President Bill Kibler announced the hiring of Butch Worley as interim Athletics Director in an [...]
IN SPORTS: Mesker steps down as athletics director
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations Sul Ross State University athletics director and head baseball coach Bobby Mesker has stepped down from his AD position in an announcement Wednesday, July 24. Mesker will remain [...]
IN SPORTS FEATURE: Former Lobo guard Webb takes on new role as full time assistant
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations In a span of two years, former Sul Ross State University guard Xavier Webb is back at his Alma Mater. Webb, who graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor’s [...]
IN SPORTS: Pollacchi promoted to Sports Information Director
Derek Pollacchi was named Sul Ross State University Sports Information Director after months of holding the position of Assistant Sports Director and Marketing Coordinator in the Athletics department. Pollacchi, a Massachusetts native, became familiar to [...]
News & Features
IN THE NEWS: Water bottle filling stations highlight campus sustainability initiative
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations ALPINE, Texas- In an effort to foster conservation of natural resources, Sul Ross State University has recently taken measures with the installation of two water bottle filling stations. [...]
NEWS AND FEATURES: Community options at Sul Ross
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Many courses at Sul Ross State University are open to community members who wish to audit a lecture-based class or use the No Grade option to enroll in [...]
IN THE NEWS: Blakewell sworn in as new campus police officer
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Sul Ross State University Campus Police Officer Zachary Blakewell was sworn in by University President Bill Kibler on Tuesday, August 13. Blakewell is the eighth officer to join [...]
IN THE NEWS: Camp Brand’Em slated for Aug. 24
REGISTER ONLINE Sul Ross State University invites all new students to the inaugural Camp Brand'Em! At Camp Brand'em new students will have the opportunity to get a taste of the Frontier Student Experience and learn [...]
NEWS AND FEATURES: New electives brighten Fall 2019 semester
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Fall classes begin August 26 at Sul Ross State University and a variety of electives will keep things interesting, including three new courses, Traditional Darkroom Photography, River Recreation [...]
The Desk
ON CAMPUS: Wellness beyond basics
by Shawna Graves, Office of Public Relations Sul Ross State University Counseling and Accessibility Services are establishing a lifeline of healthy routines and options for students, faculty, staff and community members. Services include individual and [...]
The Journey of a Lifetime
• by Stephen Falick • Editor’s note: Stephen Falick wrote this essay for Susan Spring’s composition class. In it, he details traveling across the globe to discover a rare animal, and, in the process, discovering [...]
Porvenir: The Quiet Massacre
• by Matthew D. Berkshier • In the early morning hours of January 28, 1918, a tragic event occurred in the tiny village of Porvenir, Texas. For an entire century, the event went largely unacknowledged. [...]
Having a Baby and Having the “Baby Blues”
• by Jessica Dixon • Editor’s note: The following piece, written for Susan Spring’s English 1301 course, reflects on the struggle to identify, accept, and treat postpartum depression. They say that having a baby is [...]
Senior Perspective: Ernest Flores
• by Ernest Flores • Editor’s note: In the following feature, Ernest discusses his undergraduate experiences, academic and professional aspirations, and his mentor's own graduate educational experiences. I am a senior English major at Sul [...]
Sports
IN SPORTS: Worley tabbed interim Athletics Director
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations A familiar name will soon make his return to Sul Ross State University. President Bill Kibler announced the hiring of Butch Worley as interim Athletics Director in an [...]
IN SPORTS: Mesker steps down as athletics director
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations Sul Ross State University athletics director and head baseball coach Bobby Mesker has stepped down from his AD position in an announcement Wednesday, July 24. Mesker will remain [...]
IN SPORTS FEATURE: Former Lobo guard Webb takes on new role as full time assistant
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations In a span of two years, former Sul Ross State University guard Xavier Webb is back at his Alma Mater. Webb, who graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor’s [...]
IN SPORTS: Pollacchi promoted to Sports Information Director
Derek Pollacchi was named Sul Ross State University Sports Information Director after months of holding the position of Assistant Sports Director and Marketing Coordinator in the Athletics department. Pollacchi, a Massachusetts native, became familiar to [...]
FEATURE: Remembering coach Pete Swain (1928-2019)
by Travis Hendryx, Office of Public Relations While a broke down bus would not typically fit into the narrative of a National Championship season, former Sul Ross baseball coach Pete Swain's retelling of the event [...]
