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starsof texas state Kaitlin Hopkins, currently with the national tour of “Dirty Dancing,” has been named head of musical theatre at Texas State. She played Kilana in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s” 100th episode, “The
Ship” and also appeared in the “Star Trek: Voyager” episode “Live Fast and Prosper” as Dala. —Courtesy of University News Service
Today in Brief
News Contact — Amanda Venable, starnews@txstate.edu Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of the Texas State University System
SAVING LIVES
Corrections and Clarifications
THURSDAY
The red stamp appearing in the top, right-hand corner of some issues of Wednesday’s The University Star, which advocated abolishing the Federal Reserve, was placed without the knowledge nor approval of the editorial board.
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship will hold its weekly meeting on at 8:30 p.m. in Old Main, room 320. Enjoy contemporary worship, relevant teaching, prayer and plenty of fun. Contact 512-557-7988 or mail@texasstatechialpha.com for more information. There will be a meeting of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at 5 p.m. in LBJ Student Center, room 3-14.1. Cost is $25. Learn how to get rid of debt and build wealth by using the principles Dave discovered after the hardship of bankruptcy that have now turned him into a millionaire. Contact Krista at 512353-4414 or bsm4jesus@centurytel.net for more information.
In Tuesday’s issue of The Uni University Star, Senate Bill 1923 allocates funds toward rail relocation. Also, Jessica Canty was referred to as Butler in some instances in the boiler outage reimbursement story. The University Star regrets these errors.
There will be a “Simple Silent Sitting” meditation group from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Psychology Building, room 130B. All are welcome (any religion or no religion). Brief instruction can be arranged before we “sit” by contacting Colby at 512-408-4544 or Sheila at 512-847-2159.
CRIME BLOTTER
University Police Department
The Music Lecture Series presents “Rock Harmony:” The Musical Vocabulary of Rock Must Viewed Through the Lens of Traditional Tonal Analysis by Charles Ditto, Lecturer at 6 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. Admission is free.
April 8, 2:52 p.m. Property Damage - Bobcat Village Apartments A student reported to a police officer university property had been damaged. A report was made of the incident.
FRIDAY There will be an AA meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. in LBJSC, room 3-6.1 The Joint Student Recital Series presents Christopher Brandon Morales and Zach Kibodeaux Junior Voice Recital 8 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. Admission is free. SATURDAY There will be a performance of the Cirque D’Or- Golden Dragon Acrobats at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Evans Auditorium. Tickets will be $15 for general public and $5 for students. Phi Alpha Delta will host the P.A.D. Classic Charity Golf Tournament at 8 a.m. at Quail Creek Country Club. The entry fee is $60 and supports the San Marcos Youth Service Bureau. Registration will be in The Quad from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30 to April 17. Visit www. padclassic.org for more information. The Student Recital Series presents Rebecca K. Smeltzer Voice Recital at 7 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. Admission is free. SUNDAY Every Nation Campus Ministries invites you to join us at Christ Community Church, meeting at Travis Elementary (by TXstate golf course). We will have a one-hour service starting at 10 a.m. with contemporary worship and an encouraging message.
April 8, 3:17 p.m. Failure to Comply/Striking Unattended Vehicle - Moore Street A student reported to a police officer his vehicle was damaged while legally parked. The case is under investigation.
Hannah VanOrstrand/Star photo Brenda Cortes, Spanish freshman, and Bobby Cox, interdisciplinary education senior, register for bone marrow donations Wednesday outside of Evans Liberal Arts.
This day in history
1789: President-elect George Washington left Mount Vernon, Va., for his inauguration in New York. 1862: A bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia became law. 1912: Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly across the English Channel.
1917: Revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Lenin returned to Russia after years of exile. 1945: In his first speech to Congress, President Harry S. Truman pledged to carry out the
war and peace policies of his late predecessor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 1947: Financier and presidential confidant Bernard M. Baruch said in a speech at the South Carolina statehouse, “Let us not be deceived. We are today in the midst of a cold war.” 1962: Walter Cronkite succeeded Douglas Edwards as anchorman of “The CBS Evening News.” 1964: The Rolling Stones (England’s Newest Hitmakers), the band’s debut album, was released.
April 8, 4:16 p.m. Medical Emergency Sewell Park Outdoor Center A student injured her neck while swimming. The student was transported to Central Texas Medical Center for a medical evaluation.
1972: Apollo 16 blasted off on a voyage to the moon. 1992: The House ethics committee listed 303 current and former lawmakers who had overdrawn their House bank accounts. 1996: Britain’s Prince Andrew and his wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York, announced they were getting a divorce. 2003: Michael Jordan played his last NBA game as his Washington Wizards ended their season with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
April 8, 4:34 p.m. Information Report - Mitte Art Building A police officer was dispatched to the location for a fire call. Upon further investigation, mulch had been burned but was put out before the officer arrived. A report was made of the incident. —Courtesy of University Police Department
—Courtesy of New York Times
The Student Recital Series Presents: Ana Hernandez and Hilary Janysek Joint Junior Recital at 6 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. Admission is free.
Cemetery gets new gate, front entrance
The Student Recital Series presents Texas State String Students performing an area recital at 8 p.m. in the School of Music Recital Hall. Admission is free.
The San Marcos City Council and the Cemetery Commission will dedicate the new gate and front entrance of the historic San Marcos City Cemetery on Saturday at 10 a.m.. The public is invited to join Mayor Susan Narvaiz, the City Council and Cemetery Commission at the City Cemetery, 1001 Ranch Road 12. The entrance project has been com-
WEDNESDAY There will be an Overeaters Anony Anonymous Meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 130 W. Holland.
pleted in four phases since 2003 after the Cemetery Commission recommended a plan to replace the aging gateway. Serving on the 2003 commission were Robert Cotner, chair; Jo Wiegand, vice-chair; the late Ken Kohut, Millie Bechtol, Gwen Smith, Jo Ann Hearn and Ollie Giles. The entrance gate and fence were designed by Jose Gil Engineering and
built in different phases by Stokes Construction, Myers Construction and Lawhead General Contractors. The Cemetery Commission will continue to recommend improvements to the 135-year-old cemetery. The seven-member board works with City staff to improve the 45-acre cemetery, which was started in 1874. The cemetery has several historic
landmarks within its boundaries, including the 19th-century open-air chapel. Current commission members are Robert Cotner, chair; Ronnie Mendez, vice chair; Polly Wright, Beverly Owen, Buck Scheib, Brenda Butler and Lee Mitchell. —Courtesy of City of San Marcos
Library Beat Honored author credits some success to Texas State Steven L. Davis is seeing the benefits of library research and two Texas State degrees: a published author, he has just been elected to membership in the prestigious Texas Institute of Letters. The institute, founded in 1936, serves to stimulate interest in Texas letters, fellowship among writers and recognize distinctive literary achievement. As a Texas Institute of Letters member, Davis joins an impressive list that includes Sandra Cisneros, Kinky Friedman, John Graves, Cormac McCarthy, Larry McMurtry, Bill Moyers, Naomi Shihab Nye, Tim O’Brien, and founder of the Collections, Bill Wittliff, as well as current Texas State faculty John Blair, Mark Busby, Dagoberto Gilb, Tom Grimes, Debra Mon-
roe, Kathleen Peirce, Miles Wilson and Steve Wilson. Davis says Texas State figures prominently in his success. “I owe a lot to the education I received here and to the univer university’s supportive environment,” Davis said. He received his B.A. in 1992, and in 1994 he began work working as a library assistant at the Wittliff Collections while pursuing his master’s degree in English Southwestern Studies. He earned his M.A. in 1995, and became the Assistant Curator of the Wittliff’s Southwestern Writ Writers Collection in 1997. “We have excellent faculty — people who are deeply talented in their own right, but who also excel at mentoring students,”
Davis said. “As an undergrad, I had at least a dozen professors who were profound influences on me. As a graduate student I had the good fortune to study Southwestern Culture under Mark Busby, a recognized leader in the field. Dr. Busby is also an inspirational teacher, and he gave me the knowledge and tools to succeed, personally encouraging me at every step.” Steve Davis, inspired by a Texas State education and his research using the Wittliff Collections archives at the library, has authored two books, the second of which, J. Frank Dobie: A Liber Liberated Mind, is due this fall from the University of Texas Press. —Courtesy of Alkek Library
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