WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
Fall 2023 Q and A with President Hernandez
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Reporter
President Carlos Hernandez discussed his plans for the upcoming school year with Skyline reporter Dawson Beard. Hernandez did not report any big changes, but he did express his excitement and support for the incoming freshmen.
Opinion: Religion in Politics
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
In the interest of full transparency, I am a Christian man. As a Christian man, I hate to see the drastic decline in people who identify as Christian, or with any religion at all, in contemporary society. For this reason, I am always happy to hear prominent public figures, especially politicians, bolster their viewpoints with their religious values. What infuriates me, however, is that there are certain politicians who make a mockery of Christianity and other religions by spewing nonsense and exhibiting their complete lack of understanding of whatever religion they choose to observe, at that moment, to advance their personal or political agenda.
New Virtual Healthcare Provider for Sul Ross Students
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - Ops Med Group, a virtual healthcare provider, has partnered with Sul Ross State University to offer students quick and affordable healthcare.
Opinion: Tipping
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
Tipping was once an act of generosity from patrons to their various service workers in recognition of a job well done. It also gave service workers an incentive to work hard and provide the best service possible.
Incoming SRSU Students Give Their First Impressions
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - The 2023 Sully Startup was held on July 28, and brought with it a group of eager and fresh-faced incoming Lobos who were experiencing Sul Ross State University and the small town of Alpine for the first time.
Opinion: Artificial Intelligence
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
In an era of unprecedented technological progress, artificial intelligence has defied expectations, making remarkable advancements that are reshaping the world as we know it. From enhancing healthcare to revolutionizing transportation and transforming countless other sectors of our everyday lives, AI is heralding a new era of possibilities. As cutting-edge research continues to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve, its transformative impact is becoming increasingly evident, offering a glimpse into a future where machines work seamlessly alongside humans to solve complex problems and improve lives.
An Unconventional Journey from Animal Sciences to Art
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - Vanessa Soto, a previous pre-vet student who had seriously considered dropping out of school, displayed her artwork in her senior exhibition for all of the Sul Ross community to see last month.
Sul Ross’ Silent Sky
By Joh Covington, Skyline Copy Chief
ALPINE – Sul Ross’ adaptation of Silent Sky, a play written by Lauren Gunderson, delighted its audiences with a historical and noteworthy tale of some remarkable women in science. The stars of the show, Olivia Marie Pertuso, Jenna Reyes, Yaritza Corona, Jaina Brooks and Justin Hinton, and their remarkable talent made the production one to remember.
Narcan Now Available on SRSU Alpine Campus
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – The Big Bend Hospital District has provided 32 doses of Narcan, an emergency nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose, free of charge to Sul Ross State University.
Graduate School Boot Camp at Sul Ross State University
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – Don Asher, the author of more than ten books and one of the nation’s leading authorities on the graduate school admissions process, brought his renowned graduate school boot camp to Sul Ross State University April 21.
An Artist’s Journey Ends
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - Sul Ross senior, Tamara Carrasco, hosts a profound exhibition, reflecting on the difficult years she experienced as an art student.
Opinion: Guns Are Not the Problem
By Sidney Balman Jr., Skyline Advisor
ALPINE - There’s a common denominator to the pandemic of mass shootings in America, and it’s not guns - it’s mental health and radicalism.
Opinion: Impact of Social Media on the Younger Generation
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
ALPINE - In recent years, major social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok, have provided us with platforms to record some of our most fond memories. From cat videos to classic memes, from celebrity gossip to people becoming celebrities for no reason, social media has molded our society in many positive ways. However, it has negatively impacted the younger generation in ways from which they may never recover, especially after having to suffer through the pandemic.
Opinion: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Hiring Process
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Columnist
ALPINE - Back in February, Texas Governor Greg Abbott introduced House Bill 1006, which would ban diversity, equity and inclusion considerations by employers in the hiring process.
Texas Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Under Fire
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- A recent house bill proposal in Texas threatens the future of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public Texas universities, including Sul Ross State University.
Breaking News: Sul Ross Alerts Campus to Online Threat from Former Student
By Joh Covington, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE- In light of the tragic school shooting in Tennessee two days ago, Sul Ross State University alerted staff and students Wednesday about threats on social media made by a former student and football player who had been expelled.
Sul Ross Skyline Wins Prestigious Awards
By Joh Covington, Skyline Desk Chief
FORT WORTH – The preeminent Texas college journalism organization awarded two Skyline staff members with awards for their work during an annual convention that featured the newspaper’s advisor as a keynote speaker.
Texas Groundwater: A Precious Luxury Often Taken for Granted
By Joh Covington, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE – Clean drinking water that’s available at the turn of a tap has always seemed like a given, especially in Alpine, Texas, where every other property has a well and the others have access to water that’s been treated by the city.
Advance Review: When Oceans Rise
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
DEL RIO – When Oceans Rise by Robin Alvarez, a 2023 debut author and one of Sul Ross State University’s own staff members, takes readers on a journey through alternate universes, addresses stigmatized topics and gives a glimpse of a culture that’s not typically seen in mainstream media.
SRSU Profs Circle the Wagons on ChatGPT
By Brooke Manuel
ALPINE – In preparation for the predicted negative effects of ChatGPT on student education, professors are brainstorming ideas to combat this new artificial intelligence software.