Creative Works Brooke Manuel Creative Works Brooke Manuel

A Small Burger Place With Big Possibilities

By Guadalupe Perez-Mata, Skyline Social Media Manager

ALPINE- Towards the end of July, the new food stop, Bock Burger, made its grand debut. Opening its doors Mondays and Tuesdays from 11a.m. to 11p.m., which makes it accessible for students on those late nights. Many places in Alpine, Texas, are not even open Mondays and Tuesdays! Clearly these food lovers saw a gap in the market.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

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.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

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.

Read More
Creative Works Brooke Manuel Creative Works Brooke Manuel

What Can a Horse-Man Do?

By Mark Metevier, Skyline Humor Columnist

We are back in the saddle again folks! This semester should feel particularly nostalgic given that we are starting it off with another viral infection. The Covid show returned after a brief intermission, and on top of that, another medical monkey, called Monkey Pox, is on our back. This one has been making the news for being transmitted through intimacy, so most of you have nothing to worry about. And if you do, the university is now offering free STD testing as well as counseling. Fairly progressive for the Lone Star State.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

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.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

A Talk with Vice President and Provost Bernie Cantens

By Viviana Sanchez, Skyline Desk chief

ALPINE– Since accepting the position of Provost in November and recently, the position of Vice President, Bernie Canteñs has witnessed dramatic changes take place as Sul Ross and expects more changes to come.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

Gas,Gas,Gas!!!

By Mark Metevier, Skyline Humor Writer

War is being waged. COVID is on the rise. And Betty White Recently moved on to the big Miami house in the sky. Could things get any worse? Of course they can, after all, we have the government. Scary, isn’t it?

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

An American Tradition

By Kendall Lopez, Skyline Guest Columnist

ALPINE- Aah, the Super Bowl, where America gathers around the TV to watch the manliest of men wrestle over a ball while brutally fondling each other. The girl does not care that much for football, but as a native Texan, she knew that the Lone Star State revolves around three things: God, football, and barbeque. She just sits there scrolling through her phone at her grandma’s house while her uncles, father, cousins, and grandparents yell at the TV.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

The Food Desert of Sul Ross State University

By Marley Rokas, Skyline Sports Correspondent

ALPINE- Sul Ross State University dining services have been under scrutiny from on-campus students, as well as professors, about what many consider the poor quality and variety of food being served.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

LOBO Athletics Welcomed back by COVID-19

By Marley Rokas, Skyline Sports Correspondent

ALPINE- With the start of 2022, LOBO athletics was met by a series of challenges caused by COVID positives on both the Sul Ross Men’s and Woman’s basketball teams.

Read More
Creative Works Brooke Manuel Creative Works Brooke Manuel

Thee Texas It Girl

By Ellyanne Hall, Skyline guest columnist

She clutched her graduation cap through rhinestoned claws. The square surface read “Real Hot Girl Shit,” in a seventies styled font that was meticulously laid to serve as a bedazzled ode her to alter ego, Megan Thee Stallion, and the catch phrase that inspired movement amongst aging and blooming generations. Movement from millennials and gen z alike in the form of defiant and unbridled physical expression and the wide range assertion of the power of femininity under a new regime.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

Sul Ross’ New Provost Announced

By Viviana Sanchez, Skyline Desk Chief

ALPINE- Nov 11, President Gallego announced Sul Ross State University’s new Provost, Dr. Bernardo Cantens, amidst Gallego’s recent resignation.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

LOBO Madness: The Start of a New Tradition

By Marley Rokas, Skyline Sport Correspondent

ALPINE- October 27th marked the first-ever Sul Ross State University Lobo Madness, an introductory ceremony for the men and woman’s 2021-2022 basketball season.

Read More
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

Senior Archivist Retirement

By Viviana Sanchez, Skyline Desk Chief and Student Life Reporter

ALPINE- Melleta Bell stepped down Sept. 2 after 35 years as the senior archivist at the Sul Ross State University Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library, forcing the Archives of the Big Bend to temporarily shutter for procedural changes, and until a replacement can be found.

Read More
9/11 Remembrance
News Brooke Manuel News Brooke Manuel

9/11 Remembrance

By Viviana Sanchez, Skyline Copy Chief & Student Life Correspondent

ALPINE-Saturday marked 20 years since the tragedy of the 9/11 Attack, and Sept. 9 a remembrance ceremony was held in the Espino Conference Center at Sul Ross State University for those who were affected by the tragedy.

Read More