Axe ’Em, Jacks!
A sophomore Stephen F. Austin State University student was found deceased in her campus residence hall Friday, university officials announced.
Erin Valenta, 20, was a music major and a resident of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Lumberjack Village. Originally from Allen, Texas, Valenta graduated from Allen High School in 2016.
A residence hall staff member was called to perform a welfare check, which had been requested by a friend. There were no signs of foul play, and an autopsy has been requested.
Counseling is being made available to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff members through Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Counseling Services on the third floor of the Rusk Building. A counselor will be available from 2 until 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, and from 4 to 5 p.m. daily Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. Additionally, free and confidential individual counseling services are available to students who may benefit from them. Appointments may be made by calling (936) 468-2401.
A 24-hour crisis line may be accessed by calling (800) 392-8343. In the event of an emergency, contact the University Police Department at (936) 468-2608 or call 911.