State is taking precautions in resident halls, Keith Scholars Hall and Dawson Hall. The front desk should be staffed from 9 a.m. until midnight, according to graduate assistant Jon Milton. Two resident assistants are on duty every night, and they…
Extension Service to Demonstrate Urban Agriculture Methods
The black fence next to the Cole Complex parking lot is a sign of a State Extension Service on-campus economic development demonstration. “Extension services outreach to farmers and producers across the country,” Annette Ericksen, Ph.D., assistant program director for Agriculture…
Residents Learn Custodial Services Stops Providing Trash Bags
Custodial services not giving students trash bags has been a confusing surprise to some students. “It was not our decision to stop giving students trash bags,” said Jon Milton, graduate assistant who works for resident life. Trash bags had been…
SGA Wants to Unite State’s Resident, Commuter Students
The newly elected student government plans to unite the school this semester – commuters and campus residents alike. “I’m a commuter, and the vice president, Ryan McCoy, is also a commuter,” SGA President Colleen Miller said. “When we did our…
Leadership and Success Society Launches Chapter at State
The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Sigma Alpha Pi, is starting its first chapter at State this semester. Jade Irving, local NSLS chapter advisor, said the organization is designed to help students develop leadership that leads to success in their fields. NSLS sent…
State Sees Dip in Freshman Enrollment, Takes Steps to Gain Students
State has one of its smallest freshman classes in recent years, but the university is seeing growth in its international student population, State officials said. “We saw this coming,” said Joseph R. Oden Jr., assistant vice president of Enrollment Management…
Campus Police Train Teachers to Respond to Active Shooter
In case of an active shooter, do our teachers know what to do? The campus police department teaches a special program to teachers on a regular basis, Police Chief Joseph Saunders said. “If a person gets shot, they don’t die…
Open House for High School Students Scheduled for Oct. 19
High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend Yellow Jacket Open House, which is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. in Ferrell Hall. Organizers hope high school seniors will fill out applications for State and juniors will…
After Challenging Hawaii Trip, Volleyball Squad Posts Wins
The varsity volleyball team recently returned from a national tournament in Hawaii, where they lost all four games. “They gave a great fight,” said Brittney Deveaux, graduate volleyball assistant coach. “Chemistry got much better as a team, and their skills.”…