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Kendall Clark December 1, 2021

Texas State’s Department of Dance degree is now ranked number one in the state and number 18 nationwide. According to College Factual, a resource for higher education data, the Texas State Division of Dance is ranked highest in the Southwest Region -- with top evaluations for value and non-traditional students.

"It's wonderful to be recognized for the work we've been doing for a long time," said LeAnn Smith, director of the Dance Division. "This program has been recognized off and on for a couple of decades now."

Texas State has an established program and a community of dancers. The university last year awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in dance.

"The professors are super caring," said Kaylee Woest, a dance major at Texas State. "I've been a dancer since I was five, but I have never been around such a supportive community in the dance world. It can be super competitive."

The dance program is a division of Texas State's Theater Department.

by: Anthony Johnson February 20, 2019 Texas State hosts a number of career fairs throughout the year to help Bobcats entering the workforce after graduation. Companies from a variety of industries participate in the fairs, and often the events focus on specific majors. The main goal is to connect students with potential employers in a face-to-face environment.

“Everything is a lot of online now, but companies really like the face-to-face interaction,” finance senior Trevor Raedisch said.

Many graduates have taken advantage of the career fairs, including Haley Brown, District Sales Manager for Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits.

“I actually got recruited by Southern Glazers here at Texas State through a career fair,” Brown said.

With a job market that's more competitive than ever, it can be tough to get your foot in the door. Career fairs make it easier to get your name out there to the people who matter. And who knows, you just might end up landing the job of your dreams.

By: Trista Castillo March 6, 2018

Spring break will be in full swing next week, which is a great time for students to enjoy some time off. Here are some ideas for student who will be staying in.

From kayaking at Sewell Park to playing basketball at the Student Rec Center, the Texas State campus offers many activities for students who aren't traveling far this spring break.

Sophomore Rebecca Fowler, recommends visiting the river with friends.  

“If I had to stay an extra day or something (we’ve) gone to Sewell Park a couple times and went tubing on the river and that was really fun,” said Fowler.

For Students wanting to be active. The Student Rec Center will be open throughout the break and will be offering life guard classes.

Rec Center Employee, Eric Holder said.“12pm to 8pm is going to be our hours throughout the day and pretty much our busy times are always going to be after lunchtime right around four.”

Sewell Park's Outdoor Center will be closed next week, but students can still rent equipment.

Outdoor Center employee, Joey Chapman said student can pick up gear March 9 and rent throughout the week.

“If any wants to pick up a tent or pick up camping gear to take with them on their excursions during the break on the 9th we are open until 6,” said Chapman.

Hey Bobcats! Come cheer on your team this weekend at the Southwest Quidditch Regionals! There’ll be tons of teams and matches all day long. Come watch at west campus fields (next to the rec center) this Saturday from 8-5, and Sunday 8-5ish (whenever the last match is).

         Since I started to attend at Texas State, I have never been to a football game or tailgating. So I took up the opportunity to attend the Tuesday night game with UL Cajuns and the tailgating. Since we were losing pretty badly, my friends and me decided to go home after half time. My friends went toward bobcat village to their car, while I walked very quickly to Strahan catch the night bus for Aquarena and Blanco River. 5…10..15..20..30… minutes past, the bus never comes by. Others who were waiting for bus decided to leave one by one.

         While only I ended up standing there like an idiot.. 5 minutes later, a girl coming from the stadium asks if the night bus for the Aquarena and Blanco River route left. I said I was waiting for the bus myself. She thanked and went to sit on the floor. We wait there for another 30 minutes by this time it was past 10 pm and the night was turning chilly. I decided to leave the thought of waiting for the bus and called my brother to pick me up. Luckily he and his friends were almost done shopping at Wal-Mart. I stood there for a few more minutes my thought went back to the girl who was waiting for the bus just like I was. I am type of girl that shy away from talking to strangers unless I am hyperactive due to caffeine or under the influence of alcohol (not drunk). But thoughts of that girl alone in the dark this late and cold just waiting for a bus bothered me. I could not just leave her there and I had all these weird thoughts about killing and missing stuff started popping up (yes, I watch way too much crime shows.. guilty)  So I took up the courage and went to her and introduced myself and told her that I was not going to wait for the bus and that my brother was coming to get me. I offered her a ride with us since it was on the way to my apartment. To my surprise she accepted (if it was me I TOTALLY wouldn’t have accepted it even if it was girl..maybe) and told me where she lived. She introduced herself as Mariana.

Mariana: So where are you from?

Me: From? Like city or cultural/country vise?

Mariana: Country.

Me: India. And where are you from?

Mariana: Mexico.

         We went on to talk about how many semester we have been in school and by this time my brother showed up with his friends and we got into the car. I introduced her to my brother and our friends (Jerry and Jijo). On the way to her apartment, I asked her what here major to which she replied ESS (something exercise and sport) and she asked mine. We dropped her at her apartment and said thank yous’ and good nights. A minute later, I realized and thought out aloud that I just did my assignment for improvisation.

Jerry: Assignment?

Me: Yes, I had to talk to a complete stranger without telling them it is for an assignment

Brother: You didn’t know that person?!? I thought she was your classmate!?

Me: Nope, I just met her while waiting for the bus. I didn’t feel like leaving her alone at the bus stop, so I offered a ride with us.

Jerry: No wonder, I was thinking that you should have known what major she [your friend] was doing already.