WHERE NEWS HAPPENS IN WEST TEXAS
Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Sul Ross
By Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – April is recognized as sexual assault awareness month. Communities across the country take the initiative to do their part in creating awareness by educating others about sexual violence, how to prevent it, and offering support to survivors.
Sul Ross Plans to Boost Housing and Meal Plan Prices
By Viviana Sanchez, Skyline Reporter
ALPINE- Sul Ross is raising the cost to students for housing and food , meaning students will face higher living costs, but they may benefit from improved housing and dining.
Applications for Online Teaching Excellence Due April 10th
By Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Editor
ALPINE – The Sul Ross Office of the Provost and the Faculty Assembly Online Distance Education Committee announced a new award that recognizes examples of outstanding online teaching and online teaching practices.
BREAKING: Protest Takes Place in Alpine
ALPINE - Protesters were seen walking down Holland Ave., in regards to the economic policies that President Trump has put in place.
BREAKING: Baseball Graduate Assistant Coach Is “Released” for “insubordination”
By: Maya Tinajero, Skyline Desk Chief
ALPINE- Sul Ross Baseball’s graduate assistant coach, Ruger Beck has recently been dismissed from his position due to alleged “insubordination and disrespect to the program”, according to Head Coach Caleb Abney.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.