Alyssa Barnes, now a junior, founded and leads an organization that has achieved national recognition and looks to make its mark on the university. Conversation Generation started as a simple reading group back in the fall of 2013 and has grown to be a society of the national organization known […]
Month: October 2014
Sustainability Commitee Develops At UST
Sustainability initiatives on the UST campus have been student lead and run, including an attempt in 2008 by the ECOS club, when recycling bins were first placed around the campus buildings. These student efforts, however, have long been in need of both consistent student involvement and financial support to guarantee […]
Going Green in the UST Garden
Many people around campus have begun to notice the small farm that is in full bloom on the corner of Sul Ross and Yupon, across from Guinan Residence Halls. The farm is coordinated through the non-profit organization, Plant it Forward Farms, and Roy Nlemba is the primary farmer. All of […]
Set The World On Fire
When you think of a speech given by a priest on a college campus on a Friday night, you probably imagine an old man preaching about the horrors of human pleasures and the need to avoid hedonism. The Rev. Brett Brannen, however, may have changed those perceptions. On Sept. 26, […]
Hong Kong Erupts In Protest Over Electoral Influence
On Sept. 28, 2014, an unprecedented protest against the Chinese government flared up on Hong Kong. Thousands of students and young adults descended upon the city’s government and financial center. The protest quickly became known as the Umbrella Revolution, as protesters shielded themselves from pepper spray and tear gas with […]
Top Ways to Relieve Stress
Stress is one of the many factors that negatively impacts people’s lives on almost a daily basis. This is especially true for mid-semester college students trying to balance midterms, projects, tests, extra-curricular activities, work and worrying about approaching finals. In the midst of stress people may feel hopeless; however, there […]
Brain Boggling Benefits of Bilingualism
When people are asked why learning a second language is important, some responses might be that it helps to communicate with a wider audience or it increases personal competitiveness in regards to the job market. While these still hold true, there is another reason why learning a second language is advantageous, […]
Phobias: The Science Behind Fears
Photo courtesy / Sunbelt Staffing Halloween is approaching and what could be more terrifying than an overwhelming fear that can create an inability to function normally or cause intense anxiety? For many, this is a reality. Phobias affect 8.7 percent of the adult U.S. population, according to the Anxiety and […]
Abortion Clinic Closure Takes Effect
On Oct. 2, HB 2 Fifth Circuit Supreme Court of appeals ruled in favor of the Texas HB 2 bill, which requires all abortion clinics to have ambulatory surgical centers in order to operate. The ruling shut down 13 more abortion clinics in Texas, with only 7 remaining operational, according […]
Fresh Fall Foods
umpkin pie, pumpkin empanadas and pumpkin scones. This fall fruit is enriched with vitamin C, vitamin A and folate. Pumpkin has antioxidants and iron and can help with growth, cell and fetal development. There are many healthy recipes you can make yourself during this autumn season with pumpkin. Not only […]