The Ranger

03/28/2023

The Junior Ranger to The Ranger
1930-2019 printed versions can be found at the link below.

https://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?q=The+Ranger+San+Antonio+college&t=fulltext&start=0



2019-2021 on-line at Theranger.org


The Fourth Write
1970-2002, can be found at the link below,

https://texashistory.unt.edu/search/?q=The+Fourth+Write+San+Antonio+college&t=fulltext&start=0

The Fourth Write (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 2, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 1, 1970 Description: Student magazine from San Antonio College in San Antonio, Texas that includes works by journalism students along with advertising. Date: March 1, 1970 Creator: San Antonio College Item Type: Refine your sea...

09/05/2022

Student media matters.

03/02/2022

12/13/2021

Vaughn Construction workers carry steel beams to begin framing the new science building east of nursing Dec. 6, 2021. Foreman David Lucio said he estimates the building to be finished in 2022. An Oct. 26 Citizen Bond Oversight Committee update gave an estimated completion date of June 2023. The future building was one of seven projects approved under a bond proposal of $450 million for Alamo Colleges District capital improvements from May 2017. This college was awarded $83 million from the $450 million. To learn more about the projects, visit www.alamo.edu/sac/about-sac/our-college/i-am-sac-proud/revitalization/. 📸 Rocky Garza Jr.

12/07/2021

Grill cook Shawn James prepares a burger for business freshman Tsehay Abebe Dec. 6, 2021, in the cafeteria in Loftin. James has been working in Loftin six years. The cafeteria is operated by Heartland Foods. The cafeteria will remain open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 10. It will reopen Jan. 18 after the winter break. 📸 Serena Rowland

12/06/2021

Sara Garcia, education freshman and work-study student, hangs pants for the Magic Closet Dec. 6, 2021, in the advocacy center. The closet is open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students can shop three times a month for free. The clothing selection includes men, women and children's styles. Garcia said she enjoys organizing in the fun and fast-paced environment as well as helping students. 📸 Veronica Alcorta

12/04/2021

The question that hasn’t been addressed is will the journalism-photography program remain based at this college, the head of a local journalism organization said.

Laura Garcia, San Antonio Express-News business reporter and the president of San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists, said in a Dec. 1 interview that although she felt the district meeting was a good start toward a conversation, there wasn’t much progress made on what the future of The Ranger looks like.

Read the story at http://theranger.org/2021/12/04/district-journalists-focus-on-future-of-student-media/

12/03/2021

Domingo Figueroa, student success coordinator, gives a Grinch T-shirt to computer science freshman Jessica Llanas Dec. 1, 2021. Figueroa said all 200 T-shirts for the event were given away. Other items included Grinch buttons, pins and cups. A Christmas Bouncy Snow Globe was also available for photographs. These were added features to Christmas Reindeer, as reindeer Jingles and Noel were brought to this college by the Zoomagination organization. The next event is Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas 5-11 p.m. Dec. 4, hosted by the Office of Student Life. Tickets are available through ACES on the Alamo Experience portal. 📸 Janelle Alemán

12/02/2021

Vaughn construction performs water safety testing Dec. 2, 2021, at Fletcher. Construction by “The expansion of student service areas in Fletcher Administration Center, estimated at $21.41 million,” reported by The Ranger in “Bond projects under way at college” Nov. 13, 2020. Fletcher is one of many renovation projects at this college, which was granted $83 million in the capital improvements bond to renovate campus. For more information on the Fletcher renovation project, visit www.alamo.edu/sac/about-sac/our-college/revitalization/. 📸 Serena Rowland

12/02/2021

Jose Lopez, contractor for Twin Flooring and Finishes, installs a soap dispenser Nov. 29, 2021, in the Women’s Restroom 120 on the first floor of McCreless. The restrooms of McCreless have been under renovations for the past few weeks. The second floor restrooms were finished mid-November. The renovations include toilets, mirrors, soap dispensers and hand driers. There is no finish date on the renovations because of toilet delivery. 📸 Veronica Alcorta

12/01/2021

“Can female reindeer grow antlers?” Yes, they can. “How long do reindeer live?” 15-20 years. “What do reindeer eat?” Primarily, they eat leafy greens, herbs and mosses, to name a few. Those were some of the questions Jennie Phillips, co-founder and director of Zoomagination, and Robert Trejo, Zoomagination co-founder, answered to educate architecture sophomore Geremiah Tallas and biology freshman Daniel Peterson Nov. 30, 2021, in the mall. Jingles (6) and Noel (5) are two of the animals they look after, some which include rescues. Some of the animals the non-profit organization works with include sloths, snakes and warthogs. For more information on Zoomagination, visit www.zoomagination.com or call 210-316-0072. 📸 Orlando Torres

See more at www.theranger.org.

11/30/2021

Student success coordinator Domingo Figueroa gives popcorn to kinesiology freshman Joel Martinez during the Holiday Movie Showcase, sponsored by the Office of Student Life, Nov. 29, 2021, in the Fiesta Room of Loftin. This event starts off the week of holiday festivities, which include Holiday Fest, Holiday Tree Lighting, Holiday Karaoke and Holiday in the Park at Six Flags. All events are free to students. To sign up for Holiday in the Park, email [email protected]. 📸 Veronica Alcorta

11/29/2021

From left to right, dance sophomore Gilberto “Gilly” Perez, music sophomore Cassandra Lopez-Vasquez, ASL sophomore Davalyn Durso, theater sophomore Amada Guardiola, dance sophomore Charisma Brown and education sophomore Diandra Soriano dance “The Nutcracker” during a dress rehearsal Nov. 23, 2021, in McAllister. Professor George Ann Simpson choreographs freshmen and sophomores in dance classes. Their performance “Works in Progress” is scheduled 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the auditorium of McAllister. The event is $5, with the money going toward the dance scholarship. 📸 Janelle Aleman

11/28/2021

Music freshman Arnold Escobedo practices "Saraband" and "Hornpipe" from the Tuba Suite, composed by Gordon Jacob, under the tutelage of music instructor David Deering during MUAP 1253, Tuba, Nov. 23, 2021, in Room 103 of McAllister. Escobedo is performing the Suite during a Workshop performance 12:40 p.m Nov. 29. Deering is the low brass instructor, teaching individualized lessons on trombone, euphonium and tuba. 📸 Janelle Alemán

11/24/2021

Anthropology freshman Adriana Montero holds Christmas lights for administration service specialist Andrew Anthony while he decorates an 18-foot tree Nov. 22, 2021, in Loftin. Anthony said, based off past experiences, it takes about three days to finish decorating the whole tree, and they will let it stand until Jan. 3. Additionally, Christmas-themed events will start next week with a Holiday Movie Showcase 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Fiesta Room. 📸 Rocky Garza Jr.

11/23/2021

Music freshmen Alijah Stain, Gabriella Gonzalez and Bethany Abney, and music sophomores Abigail Belk, Alex Ambrozartis and Kent Nabarrette rehearse “White Christmas” during MUEN 1141, Concert Choir, for Holiday Music, directed by Cindy Sanchez Nov. 22, 2021. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in McAllister auditorium. 📸 Janelle Alemán

11/23/2021

In May, the Alamo Colleges District awarded a contract to Barnes & Noble College Booksellers with plans to replace former vendor Follett Bookstores this spring.

In a Sept. 21 meeting, the Alamo Colleges board of trustees amended the initial contract and named their changes the First Day Complete Model.

The biggest change the board made was adding a free textbook program through summer.

Read the story at http://theranger.org/2021/11/23/barnes-noble-joins-alamo-colleges-this-spring-in-bookstores/

11/22/2021

Nursing freshmen Arabella Chamberlain, Jeannette Hernandez and Arwen Blanchard receive seeds from Judith Verbits-Temple, community engagement development coordinator, during Farmstand Nov. 18, 2021, east of the student advocacy center. Farm fresh produce and marigolds, all grown locally at Garcia Street Urban Farm, were available free for students and pay-what-you-can for faculty and staff. Juan Lopez, community health worker at San Antonio Metro Heath Department’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program, passed out samples of his beet hummus. Eco Centro is partnered with Healthy Neighborhoods to provide recipes, nutritional information and cooking tips. The next Pop-up Market is 3-4 p.m. Nov. 23, hosted by the student advocacy center and sponsored by the Food Bank. Register at freshtrak.com/register/event/59955. 📸 Janelle Alemán