WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
SRSU Enrollment Increases for the First Time in Eight Years
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – Enrollment at the Sul Ross State University Alpine campus has gone up by 102 students since the Fall 2022 semester, the first time in eight years that it has increased, SRSU Provost Bernie Cantens said.
America’s Shame: The Silent Tragedy of Indigenous Women
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - Mika Josephine Westwolf, Josefina Mojica Gonzales and Georginda Pierce. These are the names of just three out of the 1.5 million American Indian and Alaska Native women who have experienced violence in their lifetime.
SRSU Dining Hall Revamp
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - In response to student complaints, Sul Ross State University plans to revamp the dining hall and upgrade the menu.
New Mental Healthcare Provider Offered to SRSU Students
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – Sul Ross State University has partnered with Timely Care, a virtual mental healthcare provider, to offer SRSU students 24/7 access to counseling services at no cost.
Alpha Lobos Sorority Changes Trajectory
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – After low interest from students during their first semester of operations, the Alpha Lobos Sorority, a start-up sorority at Sul Ross State University that welcomed all individuals who identified with she/her/hers pronouns, has decided to become the Alpha Lobos Club, which invites all students to join and focuses on mental health.
Texas Senate Measure on Diversity Hits Home
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – Sul Ross vows to promote the broad principles of diversity, equity and inclusion despite the Texas Senate’s measure banning it at all state-funded institutions.
2 Foals Given a Second Chance at Life Thanks to SRSU Animal Science Research Program
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Editor
Alpine – The Sul Ross State University Animal Science research program purchased 12 emaciated horses that were headed to the slaughterhouse for use in research projects that were conducted by undergraduate and graduate students. Two out of those 12 horses were pregnant, and they have now given birth to healthy foals.
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.