WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
A Skyline Year in Review of 2022
By Joh Covington, Skyline Desk Chief
SUL ROSS - The dawn of ’23 is fresh, but many are still recovering from ’22 whiplash. The past few years have given an entirely new meaning to the phrase “roaring ‘20s.”
Sul Ross Alumna Robin Alvarez, The ‘Eternal Student’ to be a Published Author
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
DEL RIO - Since graduating from Sul Ross State University in May 2022 with her master’s degree in English, Robin Alvarez has scored publication offers for her two novels "When Oceans Rise" and "Paramour", which is the first installment of a trilogy.
Sul Ross State University Students’ Opinion on Elon Musk’s New Twitter
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - Since Elon Musk’s formal acquisition of Twitter on Oct. 27, 2022, hate speech directed toward African Americans and the LGBTQ community, and antisemitic posts skyrocketed. A majority of Sul Ross State University students said in a recent poll that this will not affect their use of the platform.
$30 Million for SRSU Campus in Eagle Pass, RGC May Branch Off
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
EAGLE PASS - $30 million has been dedicated to building a Sul Ross State University campus in Eagle Pass in hopes of Rio Grande College, which currently consists of the Del Rio and Uvalde campuses, and the Southwest Texas Junior College teaching site in Eagle Pass, breaking off from Sul Ross and becoming its own four-year university.
TSUS Board of Regents Installs Carlos Hernandez as SRSU President
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – Moving into 2023, in his role as the new president of Sul Ross State University, Carlos Hernandez said he plans to support students’ academic endeavors, improve campus safety, create new opportunities for students, and carry on the legacy of prior SRSU presidents.
Student Debt Forgiveness Program
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
Once again, Joe Biden has shown complete disregard for the United States Constitution with the unveiling of his new federal student debt forgiveness program.