WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
BREAKING: Sul Ross State University Asks Board For Name Change
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – Sul Ross State University President Carlos Hernandez announced Monday that an official motion has been submitted to the Board of Regents to change the name of Sul Ross State University to “Sul Ross State University International” beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
Renuncia la Asistente de Entrenador del Equipo de Fútbol (soccer) Femenino Tras un Incidente Físico
Por Eliya Alvidrez, Reportera de Skyline
ALPINE – Un reciente altercado entre la asistente de entrenador y un jugador de fútbol americano resultó en que los dos dejaran la Universidad Estatal de Sul Ross, según relatos de varios funcionarios universitarios y estudiantes.
New Skyline Editor and Desk Chief
ALPINE – With current Skyline Editor-In-Chief Dawson Beard graduating in December, the Skyline has named Skyline Reporter Eliya Alvidrez as his successor. In addition, Skyline Reporter Maya Tinajero has been named the new Desk Chief, a position that has been vacant since Summer 2024. This transition will mark the first time since Spring 2023 that the Skyline will have two women occupying the top leadership positions of the publication.
Following in His Footsteps: Continuing My Grandfather's Skyline Legacy
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - When I was first asked by Skyline Faculty Advisor Sid Balman to join the newspaper staff in 2022, my initial response was a less-than-enthusiastic, “I’ll think about it.” I never had any intention of becoming a journalist to that point, much less finding myself in my current position as Skyline Editor-In-Chief. However, what inevitably sent me on this two-year-long journalistic journey was a simple statement of fact from my mother when I told her about the offer: “Poopie worked with the Skyline, too.”
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Steps Down After Physical Incident
By Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – A recent altercation between the assistant women’s soccer coach and a football player resulted in both of them leaving Sul Ross State University, according to accounts from several university officials and students.
Sul Ross Election Poll: Men Favor Trump; Women Evenly Split
By Eric Loy, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – Sul Ross State University male students, almost a third identifying as Hispanic, said in a recent campus poll that they plan to vote for former President Donald Trump, while female students were evenly split between Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris and undecided.
SRSU Counseling Screens Domestic Violence Awareness Film
By Maya Tinajero, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- In an effort to raise awareness of domestic violence, the Sul Ross Counseling Center partnered with the SRSU Honors Club, Psychology Club, and The Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend to host a screening and discussion about the short film documentary titled, “And So I Stayed.”
El Siguiente Paso Para el Plan Maestro
Por Viviana Sanchez
ALPINE- La Universidad de Sul Ross inicio un gran proyecto que costará 26 millones de dólares para ampliar las instalaciones del departamento de Bellas Artes y para renovar los dormitorios Fletcher Hall. El proyecto se encuentra en la fase de diseño esquemático y la Universidad ha contratado a Banes General Contractors, Inc. para trabajar con los arquitectos de BRW Architect, Inc.
Sul Ross Hosts Two High-Profile Murder Cases
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- For the first time in school history, Sul Ross State University hosted oral arguments in two high-profile cases, both of which may have violated the alleged perpetrators constitutional rights, before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
The Next Step in the Master Plan
By Viviana Sanchez, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- Sul Ross State University launched a major $26 million project to expand its Fine Arts facilities and renovate the Fletcher Hall dormitory.
Art Review
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - For its Fall production, the Sul Ross Theatre program delivered its rendition of “Art” by Yasmina Reza. The play tells the tragic story of a lifelong friendship between three men, Serge (Christian Sanchez), Marc (Garrison Rutledge) and Yvan (Justin Hinton), torn apart by Serge’s $200,000 purchase of a white painting.
OPINION: The Unfair Stigma of Being a Male Survivor
By Maya Tinajero, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and while a lot of much-needed attention in focused on female survivors of such heinous actions, there is a severe lack of support for male survivors.
Se Incendia Secadora de Ropa en Lobo Village 2
Por Eliya Alvidrez
ALPINE - El viernes 20 de septiembre, sonaron las alarmas de incendio en todo Lobo Village 2, todos los estudiantes y el personal fueron evacuados del edificio cuando una secadora de servicio en la lavandería del dormitorio se incendió repentinamente.
Problemas de moho en las habitaciones de Sul Ross
Por Maya Tinajero
ALPINE – Caminar por los dos dormitorios de Lobo Village últimamente requiere que los residentes esquiven áreas bloqueadas por hojas de papel y cinta adhesiva donde solía haber paredes.
Nueva cafeteria, “Vise Coffee” Inagura en Alpine
Por Eliya Alvidrez
ALPINE – Así como este año escolar en Sul Ross comenzó a filtrarse, también lo hizo un nuevo café en la ciudad.
Dryer Fire in Lobo Village 2
By Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - On Friday, September 20, fire alarms rang throughout Lobo Village 2 and all students and staff were evacuated from the building when the community dryer in the dorm laundry room suddenly caught fire.
El Departamento Judicial del Estado de Texas colabora con la Universidad Estatal Sul Ross
Por Gisselle Rueda
ALPINE - En una colaboración única entre el departamento de justicia penal en Texas y la Universidad de Sul Ross, el tribunal de apelaciones penales se trasladará a las instalaciones de la Universidad en Alpine para escuchar argumentos orales de dos casos de homicidio de alto perfil.
Moldy Dorms at SRSU
By Maya Tinajero, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – Walking through Lobo Village two dormitory lately requires residents to dodge areas blocked by paper sheets and tape where there used to be walls.
OPINION: Political Rhetoric Has Become Too Extreme
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – It’s an election year, and that means that local, state, and federal politicians are all reaching for the proverbial brass ring of winning their respective elections. That also means ramping up the fear mongering, mudslinging, and inflammatory rhetoric to appease their constituents, sway undecided portions of the electorate, and prey on ignorant voters.
New Cafe, ‘Vise Coffee’ Opens in Alpine
ALPINE - Just as this school year at Sul Ross began percolating, so did a new coffee shop in town.