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VOLUME 2 • ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2015

FROM THE EDITOR
Most people know me as a “cup- CONTENTS
half-full” kind of girl. I always
try to see the bright side of Pg 6 A Dose of Success
things, however, this time of the SFA’s Richard and Lucille DeWitt School
year it’s easy to get the winter-
time blues. I probably shouldn’t of Nursing is a state accredited program
admit this, but there were days with high success rates.
(ok you caught me…weeks)
where I didn’t want to get out Pg 9 Coming Soon
of my pajamas. I simply wanted
stay within the warm embrace of my blankets. I had no The Fourth Annual Film Festival is bring-
desire to brave the gloomy outside world, nor did I have ing the movie magic to town with panels,
the energy to put on fve layers of clothes to battle the screenings and special guests.
cold. I’d rather hibernate in my room than step across the
threshold of reality beyond my front door. Pg 13 Piece by Piece
Sure at the beginning of winter I’m super excited to wear Business owners, David and Teresa Darby,
all my boots and scarves and to sit by the fre and drink refect on their stained glass studio.
hot chocolate. However, after about a month of wearing
my winter gear, I’m ready to pop out the shorts and t-shirts Pg 15 In It To Win It
and indulge in a fruit smoothie. Thankfully, we do live
in Texas and the weather can change literally every few Basketball player Thomas Walkup has high
hours. I often wake up to ice on my car window in the hopes for the season.
morning and by noon crank up the A/C. Plus, spring is
just around the corner. Pg 17 Helping Haiti
Until then, I encourage you, with my never failing optimism, SFA student Zak Tharp served an
to bundle up and face the frost. February has lots in store, orphanage overseas.
but you do have to venture beyond the freplace to join
in the fun. The third annual Wine Swirl promises to be Page 21 Where to Go, What to Do!
bigger and better with carriage rides, 16 wineries and more.
The Fourth Annual Nacogdoches Film Festival is causing Find out what’s happening
a buzz with its talented guests and screenings. Plus, you in our area.
can always fnd unique antiquities downtown in the many
antique shops or try a new dish at one of our local eateries.
Whatever you choose to do, I hope you can shake off
the winter worries and fnd the silver lining no matter
the season.
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