TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2017 VOLUME 106 ISSUE 24 www.UniversityStar.com
THE TEXAS STATE AVENGERS
Joseph Losoya, public relations senior, Big Neechi, exercise and sports science senior, Connor Tremallo, biochemistry senior, and Dan Barry pose for a photo Feb. 19 at Sewell Park. PHOTO BY ABDUL QASEM | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
By Stacee Collins Assistant Lifestyle Editor @stvcee On a day that will never be forgotten, four of San Marcos’ mightiest heroes— Frisbee Dan, the Bubble Believer, RipStik Guy and Big Neechi—came together Feb. 19 at Sewell Park to form the Texas State “Avengers.” Frisbee Dan gave the other icons tips on how to throw disks, the Bubble Believer shared his bubble-blowing skills, RipStik Guy taught the “Avengers” how
to ride his board and Big Neechi gave the group workout and social media advice. San Martians couldn’t believe their eyes. Those swimming or picnicking at the park were surprised to see all four Texas State icons together. Photos of the group spread like wildfire on social media throughout Texas. One photo of the Texas State “Avengers” gained nearly 2,000 retweets and over 3,000 likes on Twitter. Any time students visit Sewell Park, Frisbee Dan is there throwing disks with
anyone who is interested. Since 1990, Dan Barry has entertained students and locals alike with his impressive Frisbee skills and short-shorts. “I get a lot of respect from people who want to throw the Frisbee,” Barry said. “I play Frisbee because it’s one of the best physical exercises you can do to stretch and get in shape.” Barry said he tries to throw the Frisbee around 3 p.m. on weekdays and leaves around 6 p.m. Inspiring students and locals to be more productive is Barry’s goal, wheth-
er it is in physical activities or academics. “I like to be a role model because you only get good at what you do by practicing and focusing,” Barry said. “When students see me, they know I spend a tremendous amount of time involved in what I do and how I do it.” Monday mornings tend to be rough for college students, but this isn’t the case at Texas State thanks to the Bubble Believer.
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Student Government presidential candidates prepare for elections By Connor Brown Special to the Star Texas State Student Government voting elections have begun, and booths will be set up in the LBJ Student Center from now until Feb. 23.
“It is of paramount importance for everyone to feel safe on our campus. Colton and I will work with the administration to improve lighting throughout campus.” -Connor Clegg Presidential candidates Connor Clegg and Russell Boyd II have discussed their administration plans for the 20172018 school year.
Clegg, current Student Government chief of staff, is campaigning on behalf of the College Republican party. He believes that campus safety is among the top priorities of his administration. Recently partnering with “Not On My Campus,” a student-led organization dedicated to empowering students against sexual assault, Clegg and vice president candidate Colton Duncan met with legislators at the Texas Capitol in Austin to discuss sexual assault reform on college campuses. “It is of paramount importance for everyone to feel safe on our campus,” said Clegg in a Facebook video add for his campaign. “Colton and I will work with the administration to improve lighting throughout campus.” “Furthermore, we will promptly institute a more vigorous, thorough, and far-reaching safety information campaign so that all students can be aware of their resources.”
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The President's house is located off Academy Street. PHOTO BY JAMIE DORSEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
President Trauth’s Spring Agenda Survey By Alison Quisenberry News Reporter @aliquisenberry With a goal to cultivate a safe academic space and preserve diversity, President Denise Trauth has developed a spring action survey to stay on top of concerns and issues surrounding the university. The year of 2016 was encumbered with controversy due to incidents surrounding the presidential elections and controversial fliers Trauth sent out a routine email Jan.
How to use BobcatMail Students can become more organized this spring as they discover the various tools the new BobcatMail has to offer. The introduction of Office 365 equips students with 18 different apps to simplify their personal and academic lives.
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17 to all members of the campus community. She encouraged all members of the community to attend a few spring semester events. She also provided information on the “forwardlooking agenda” she began working on in the fall semester of 2016. In her email, Trauth states that through multiple resources, she wanted to achieve “fostering and cherishing the academically vital, safe and sacred space that we have at Texas State.”
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