Lone Star Lutheran

Increase in housing prices causes controversy

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students had to turn in their 2008-2009 housing application by April 17 in the midst of some major changes in TLU housing policy, which are taking effect this semester and causing controversy among many students.

On average, housing costs for next year have increased about $100 per semester, which is a rise of approximately 5 percent compared to 2007-2008.

Superlatives Announced

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Student Government Association and the Lone Star Lutheran staff would like to congratulate the following 2008 Superlative Graduating Seniors:

Mr. TLU: Kerry [KJ] Jones
Miss TLU: Ashley Boyd
Most likely to be U.S. President: Dustin Williford
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Retirements and dismissals in Office of Development raise questions, concerns

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gail Randle, former director of Alumni Relations, was dismissed last Thursday after having served TLU for the past three years.
No one in the development office would comment on the reasons she was let go, and the university has not asked for a statement from the University Relations office at this time.

Career Development workshops help students gain skills, knowledge

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For individuals seeking improvement of their resume, business skills and all around career knowledge, Director of Career Development, Kimberly Catalina has developed workshops.

"This is really a trial and error kind of thing that we've just got started," Catalina said.

News in Brief around Seguin

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

APSS to host plant sale

The Administrative Professional Supports staff will host its annual plant sale April 30 in the Beck Center atrium in order to raise funds for campus beautification projects.

Proceeds from the plant sale benefit our campus in the form of park benches, trees, lights and other cosmetic additions to TLU's campus.

Support our Troops program sends treats to soldiers overseas

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In order to show support to the Air Force personnel in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait, a program called Support Our Troops(SOT) sent 19 tons of free popcorn gifts to troops on March 26, 2008, from the people at home.

The organization shipped 157,140 free servings of popcorn good-will gifts to the U.

National Public Radio honors Texas music with show segment

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A new National Public Radio segment on KUT will feature the Center for Texas Music History Monday mornings.

The segment will focus on Texas State's research and work in music history.

David Brown, executive producer of Texas Music Matters at KUT 90.5, said he is excited about working with Hartman in creating the "This Week in Texas Music History" show.

Seniors deliver seminars based on their major field of study

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 2008 spring semester at TLU is reaching its end as seniors have had to deal with the preparation for thesis, seminar or policy, depending on their major.

According to the TLU course catalogue, in some majors a special research effort is required by the department as a requirement for graduation.

Study Abroad: La vivencia más importante de nuestras vidas

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Viví en Córdoba, Argentina por cinco meses el semestre pasado. Fue la experiencia más importante de mi vida, porque cada día aprendí algo nuevo de la cultura, la gente o de mí. Tomé cinco clases en la Universidad Católica de Córdoba. Allá, pasé los días con estudiantes de todo el mundo: de Alemania, de Holanda, de Japón y de muchos países más.

Study Abroad: La vivencia más importante de nuestras vidas

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Estuve en la ciudad de Granada por un semestre y asistí a clases en el Centro de Lenguas Modernas. Vivía con siete estudiantes de la Universidad de Granada y una chica de Wisconsin en el séptimo piso del número 9, Calle Gonzalo Gallas. La chica de Wisconsin y yo éramos del mismo programa.

2007-2008 Bulldog Sports in Review

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

2007-2008 Bulldog Sports in Review

Stoney LaRue rocks Spring Fling, other activities disappoint

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Spring Fling 2008, hosted by the Student Government Association, was held April 19 at Jackson Park. The event featured Texas country singer Stoney LaRue.

Each student who came received a free Spring Fling T-shirt with their TLU ID. The event also had free Rosie's Pizza, popcorn, sodas and $2 beers.

Student art exhibit urges to "please take a million dollars"

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students and members of the community viewed artwork at the opening of the Student Art exhibition April 17 in the Annetta Krashaar Gallery.

The art exhibit features a variety of student pieces created by both art majors and non- art majors.

"The exhibit features pieces from all the areas of the art department which includes drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics and design," T.

"The Songs of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt" to be presented by the musical theatre class

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The works of two musical theatre visionaries will be performed at the upcoming recital "The Songs of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt."

"The Songs" recital will be presented in Wupperman Little Theater. Performances will be held Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.

Millionaire matchmaker makes blunder

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They're rich. Okay, not just rich, super loaded. They are the men who have enlisted the help of Patti Stanger, founder and star of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker." These men, as Stanger puts it, "want Madonna in the bedroom, Martha in the kitchen and Mary Poppins in the nursery.

U.S. conquests, colonization creates tension

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During my stay abroad last semester I faced a lot of criticism and questioning from Europeans about practically every facet of anti-Americanism. Furthermore, for the most part, I came to realize that most of them were right-on with their attacks.

Now don't get me wrong, I love being American, and I know that I wouldn't have the privilege to sit here on my laptop and write this article if it weren't for all of the U.

Senior reflects on experiences, relationships

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Call it the end, the conclusion, the finale, the last hoorah-my tenure as a student at Texas Lutheran University officially ends in 16 days. At this point I really don't know how to feel. I'm excited to start a new chapter in my life, yet I'm scared to leave a place that has been my home, my safety net for the past four years.