Gender Neutral Homecoming Delayed
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE-Transitioning Sul Ross State University’s familiar homecoming court titles from King and Queen to something more inclusive will be delayed until next year, officials said.
New Normal: Counseling Numbers Skyrocket
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- Sul Ross State University students seeking mental health counseling have skyrocketed by more than 60% this year, officials said.
2nd Annual LOBO Madness, Celebrating with School Spirit
By Marley Rokas, Skyline Correspondent
ALPINE- The men’s and women’s basketball kicked off their season Oct. 26 with the Lobo Madness tradition at the Pete P. Gallego Center.
Sul Ross Expands Farther into the Permian Basin
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE-Sul Ross State University has launched a new initiative with Odessa College to expand farther into the Permian Basin, which will allow Odessa students to earn a four-year degree from the Alpine university.
Sul Ross Sticks by its Guns
By Dawson Beard, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE _ Even in the wake of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Sul Ross State University still allows students to carry handguns on campus
Spike In Campus Crime A Mystery
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE – Sul Ross State University officials are scratching their heads over a recent spike in campus crime, which saw more cases of significant incidents in September than the previous eight months.
Formaldehyde Spill Shuts Down Warnock Science Building
By: Dawson Beard, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – The Warnock Science Building at Sul Ross State University is shut down for a two-day cleanup and decontamination following an accidental chemical spill on Monday.
Youth in an Age of Destruction: The Potential for Evolution
By Joh Covington, Skyline Editor
ALPINE- At the height of Covid and after months of strictly remote classes in the wake of the shelter in places mandates, Sul Ross State University and many other public places reopened in the late fall of 2020. However, college life would not be the same and would most likely never resemble previous generation’s experiences again.
SRSU Male Athletes Under Scrutiny In Crimes
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE-Three high profile criminal cases over the past month and a half have involved Sul Ross State University athletes, two of which allegedly involve assaults against female students.
Post Roe Sex at SRSU
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- The recent overturn of Roe V. Wade and the possible criminalization of abortion in Texas has triggered sexual behavioral changes and introspective discussion amongst Sul Ross State University Students.
SRSU Womens’ Soccer: Band of Sisters Goes Back to Grade School
By Marley Rokas, Skyline Reporter
Alpine – In a new wrinkle on competitive, high-stakes college sports recruiting, Sul Ross State University womens’ soccer coach John Dominguez has found what seems to be a winning formula.
Students Appreciate Free Condoms and Menstrual Items in University Bathrooms
By Gisselle Rueda, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- In a new initiative this month, Sul Ross State University now provides condoms and feminine hygiene products in the men's and women's restrooms, a move that could be in part a response to the possible ban on all abortions in Texas.
Grand Jury to Consider Felony Sexual Assault Charges against SRSU Student
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE – A Brewster County Grand Jury could meet as early as this week to consider felony sexual assault and burglary charges against a Sul Ross State University student who allegedly entered three women’s and one men’s dormitory rooms in the pre-dawn darkness, fondled one of the occupants and stole several items, officials said.
Governor Candidate Beto O’Rourke Visits Small-Town Alpine
By Gabriel Cervantes, Skyline Contributor
ALPINE- The small west Texas city was graced Sept. 4 with a special visit from the gubernatorial candidate, Beto O’Rourke.
Sul Ross Opens University Center for Voter Registration
By Gabriel Cervantes, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE – National Voters Registration Day and Constitution Day are being observed in the UC Mall on Sept. 20. This is an opportunity to have college students and city locals check their voting registration status or register to vote for Brewster County.
Growing Numbers for Sul Ross
By Marley Rokas, Skyline Reporter
Alpine – The start of the Fall 2022 semester on Sul Ross State University’s Alpine campus brought a much-welcomed surprise. Students, their parents, and staff were greeted with the delightful sound of a full campus, which has not been a reality at Sul Ross for the past few years.
Pre-dawn Invasion, Possible Assault in SRSU Women’s Dorms
By-Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE – A male soccer player invaded the dorm rooms of four female students at Sul Ross State University before dawn this week and one of the victims alleged that he touched her, campus security officials said Friday.
Marfa Mystery Lights Take a Backseat
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE-A supposed UFO sighting in West Texas turns out to be satellites.
Anxious Parents, Students Return to School in Wake of Uvalde Shooting
By Brooke Manuel, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE – Parents and students are experiencing some anxiety over fall classes resuming after the tragic school shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde.
Sul Ross Shut Down in Possible Active-Shooter Incident
By Joh Covington, Skyline Editor
ALPINE - The fear of gun violence struck Alpine Monday when three law enforcement agencies shut down Sul Ross State University searching for a man who they suspected might be armed and stalking the campus in search of potential victims.