Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House will host a free screening of the film "Dead Man Walking" at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the art center located at 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches.
The screening leads up to the "Faith and Justice: Exploring the Crisis of Empathy" conference hosted by the Organization for Faith, Education and Community scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in the Baker Pattillo Student Center on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ theatre students to present 'Sunset Baby'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present the student-directed, full-length play "Sunset Baby" by Dominique Morisseau at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Downstage Theatre on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
Musical, art exhibition have political themes
Register to vote during run of 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Those who are not registered to vote in the Nov. 8 general election may do so when they attend the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre's production of the emo rock musical "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson."
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's online master's degree program in educational leadership ranked third best in nation
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's online master's degree program in educational leadership was named the third best and among the most affordable online programs in the nation, according to a recent ranking by Educational Leadership Degree Programs, a website dedicated to helping students select the degree program that best suits their needs.
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Ladyjack is back
The Ladyjack mascot, a female counterpart to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Lumberjack mascot, is returning to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ athletic events after a two-year hiatus.
Elizabeth Simoneaux, a senior dance major from League City, will perform at football games and at Ladyjack basketball and volleyball games. She also will participate in the national cheer competitions in Daytona, Florida, this spring.
"I am so excited to be this year's Ladyjack," Simoneaux said on her Facebook page. "This journey has been exciting and has introduced me to some fabulous people."
Clear-bag policy in effect for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Battle of the Piney Woods at NRG Stadium
As the Stephen F. Austin State University Lumberjack football team prepares for the Battle of the Piney Woods Saturday, Oct. 1, at NRG Stadium in Houston, it is important that fans also take preparatory steps to ensure they are in compliance with new rules governing the types of purses and bags that may be brought into the stadium.
Reception planned for Troutman exhibition
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - An artist's reception for the exhibition "Christopher Troutman: Drawing and Narrative" is slated for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in Griffith Gallery on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.
The exhibition, which features Troutman's beautifully rendered drawings portraying scenes from urban daily life, will continue showing through Oct. 14.
John Handley, director of galleries at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, describes Troutman as "a master draftsman, able to create visually compelling imagery that touches on the real and the imaginary."
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ theatre students to present Roderick's 'Props'
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Playwright Michael Roderick's "Props" will open the fall semester of Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre's student-directed plays.
Directed by San Antonio senior Jade Bishoppetty, "Props" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the Downstage Theatre on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ campus.
The play is about a prop artist who immerses himself in his work after a difficult breakup. The project involves a prop woman, and the women in his life become concerned with his obsession, Bishoppetty said.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture to host community-wide tree contest
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Stephen F. Austin State University's Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture is pairing with Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation to host NacogdoTREES, a free, community-wide contest celebrating the natural beauty of Nacogdoches, from Sept. 19 through Nov. 18.
Ride the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni fan bus this fall
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Again this fall, Stephen F. Austin State University alumni and friends will have the opportunity to ride in style to select Lumberjack football games. Riding on buses provided by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association, passengers can elect to ride the bus for $50 on Oct. 1, to see the Jacks play against Sam Houston State University in Houston for the Battle of the Piney Woods and $40 on Nov. 12, when the Lumberjacks play Houston Baptist University in Houston. The price includes round-trip transportation, snacks and drinks.