WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
Local High School Students alarmed by Trump Crackdown
By: Lillian Stewart, Skyline Intern
ALPINE Local high school students and their families say they are alarmed and confused by President Trump’s crackdown on undocumented migrants.
OPINION: Baldoni V. Lively: A Loss for Women No Matter Who Wins
By: Maya Tinajero, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE – 2024 box office success, “It Ends With Us,” has become the setting of ongoing lawsuits between the film’s two leading actors. With all the scandals occurring, the public quickly shared their thoughts on social media. From videos to comment sections, it seems as if everyone has something to say regarding the fallout. However, no matter who's claims are proven true, women everywhere are losing powerful representation.
Presidential Powers in Play
By Eric Loy, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE, TX – Less than a month into his term, President Trump entered office with fists swinging.
12 Hours Without Tik Tok
By: Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE And just like that on January 18th, all 170 million TikTok users in the United States were no longer able to access the application. But the next day, President Trump flip flopped and reversed the order against the Chinese-owned company.
Know Your Rights: Immigration Raids
By Skyline Reporter Viviana Sanchez
ALPINE- In recent weeks, ICE raids have continued to become more common in the United States. During these times it is crucial to understand your rights and the proper steps to take if ICE agents approach you at your home, workplace, or school. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones.
BREAKING: New Technologies and Covered Applications Prohibited on University-Owned Devices
By: Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - Starting on February 14th, Sul Ross will be required to expand its restrictions regarding the use of technologies, covered applications, and technology service providers. Governor Gregg Abbott has instructed the Department of Information Resources to update their Prohibited Technologies list to include new additions.
OPINION- La Amenaza que Representa la Administración Trump para las Mujeres
Por Maya Tinajero, Reportera de Skyline
ALPINE – “Tu cuerpo, mi elección. Para siempre”, publicó en su cuenta X el supremacista blanco, misógino y codicioso partidario del expresidente Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, momentos después de que se convocara la elección presidencial a favor de Trump. Algunos podrían caracterizar sus comentarios como burla. Pero para muchas mujeres, que ven cómo se pierden sus derechos humanos reproductivos, esto es como echar sal en la herida.
SRSU Addresses Accessibility Challenges
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- Sul Ross State University has been criticized for its lack of accessibility on campus and lukewarm compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
OPINION: The Threat a Trump Administration Poses to Women
By: Maya Tinajero, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – “Your body, my choice. Forever,” white supremacist, misogynist and avid supporter of former President Donald Trump Nick Fuentes posted on his X account moments after the presidential election was called in favor of Trump. Some might characterize his comments as satire. But to many women, who are watching their reproductive rights slip away, it’s salt in the wound.
Vaping Concerns Continue to Grow in Alpine Schools
By: Lillian Stewart, Skyline Intern and Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE - Students vaping on school grounds has become a significant issue and Alpine High School is no exception. Serious health problems can emerge as a result of prolonged vaping and pose a significant threat to students. Efforts to curb the usage of vape devices on school grounds have proven ineffective as the problem persists.
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Original Comic By Alyn Covington, Skyline Cartoonist
ÚLTIMA HORA: La Universidad Estatal de Sul Ross solicita a la junta un cambio de nombre
Por Dawson Beard, editor de Skyline
ALPINE – El presidente de la Universidad Estatal de Sul Ross, Carlos Hernández, anunció el lunes que se presentó una moción oficial a la Junta de Regentes para cambiar el nombre de la Universidad Estatal de Sul Ross a “Universidad Estatal Internacional de Sul Ross” a partir del 1 de enero de 2025.
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.