By Frank Leal On a February afternoon just outside of San Diego, California, police officers raided an apartment to rescue an 11-year-old girl from her alleged abductor. 20-year-old Jose Melena, her captor, barricaded himself in a bathroom as officers surrounded him and retrieved the girl (Link). Melena was cornered, and unsuccessfully attempted to take his […]
Month: March 2021
Playing through a pandemic
By Arrion Ellis In a time of uncertainty, the YMCA, a non-profit organization, worked to create a regimen that would put many minds at ease and continue normal operation for children, parents, and staff within their communities. Although COVID-19 placed the Y in an awkward position where physical activity thrives, the organization crafted a plan […]
Winter Storm Leaves Texans in the Dark and Cold
The state of Texas is one known for its barbecue, doing everything bigger, and, of course, the hot weather. Texans pride themselves on their mild winters and their ability to survive the scalding summers. “Real winter lasts a week,” they’ll sometimes joke. In that regard, February 2020 was no different than any previous February. That […]
How the Coronavirus Pandemic devastated the Restaurant Industry
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected how we live our lives every single day. The populace is staying indoors away from others and practicing extreme precautionary measures to stay safe. This has caused extreme damage to the restaurant industry and may be the greatest crisis the industry has ever seen. The National Restaurant Association says, as […]
A Jab… or a Job? Tension Over Vaccine Requirements at Work
By Erin Jones More than two thirds of Americans (69%) intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19, or already have, according to a March survey from Pew Research. Federal and state governments can’t require citizens to get the vaccine. Private employers can’t require it, either. But they can fire you if you don’t. […]
Texas State Student Organizations Keep Campus Culture Alive
By Jaelyn Ashford SAN MARCOS, Texas – MAR. 11, 2021 –Texas State University’s student organizations have been finding new ways to build community while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID case numbers continue to ebb and flow throughout the state, Texas State University has continued to adapt to the fallout of the pandemic. The university’s […]
Empty Performance Spaces During a Global Pandemic
Before COVID 19, there was not a time of the year that the Scottish Rite Theater was not occupied in some way by theater, or art, or individuals. Austin Scottish Rite Theater’s mission has always been to share and preserve the historic Masonic facility, serving the greater community through high-quality performing arts, educational programs, and […]
