Tickets sales at Oyster Bake fund scholarships for St. Mary's University.
By Lauren Kendrick in Premiere
Every year during Fiesta, St. Mary's University hosts Oyster Bake, an event which attracts thousands of revelers.
The first Oyster Bake was in 1916 but was not an official Fiesta event until 1974.
By Ava Bustos in Premiere
Theater sophomore Laura Tomerlin took first place and $125 in the 13th annual Poetry Celebration for the Alamo Community College District April 9 in the auditorium of McAllister Fine Arts Center.
Symposium in art history brings presentations of student research.
By Natalie Olivares in Premiere
Family portrait time - getting dressed in Sunday's best and forcing your best smile as the sibling next to you pokes you in your side - is not always a favorite occasion.
But if you were taking a family portrait in the 19th century, the sibling next to you might not be moving at all.
Three-day event opens at 4 p.m. today at Sunken Gardens Theater
By Creshawna T. Parker in Premiere
Taste of New Orleans, also known as the "Taste," is a San Antonio Zulu Association event and has became one of San Antonio's most popular Fiesta events.
The event, originally named Fiesta West at Rosedale Park on the West Side, moved to St. Paul Square in 1983, where it became A Taste of New Orleans.
By in Premiere
PACFest, an official Fiesta San Antonio event, will be from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. April 24 in the central courtyard at Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret.
By Sami Parman in Premiere
It is the end of the semester and time for the students in the visual arts and technology department to show their best creations through Sept. 5.
Frontman asks for funds from fans to replace his stolen accordion.
By Sami Parman in Premiere
"Puro Pedo Punk Rock!" is the motto from the MySpace page of local punk band, Piñata Protest. For two years Piñata Protest has created music for San Antonio with a combination of guitars, bass and drums plus the uniqueness of an accordion.
Texas Media Empowerment Project serves as watchdog.
By Stephanie Mikneus in Premiere
DeAnne Cuellar, a former student at this college, is one of the founders of the Texas Media Empowerment Project.
The nonprofit organization was created as an advocate for social justice and to provide support to organizations using all aspects of music, media and technology, according to its Web site at www.
By Yubhya Garcia in Premiere
A student complained that the Job Fair April 9 at this college offered mostly blue-collar jobs.
Paralegal sophomore Carol Aguero said Monday that she was annoyed at the type of jobs some of the employers offered.
For example, she said H-E-B was hiring warehouse workers and custodians.
By Natalie Olivares in Premiere
Say Sí, a nonprofit group for artistic youth, is hosting its annual yard art exhibit, Earth Works, at Say Sí Central through April 25.
But inside, you won't find the typical garden gnome or pink flamingo for sale.
Say Sí students have been hard at work creating visually interesting and eco-friendly artwork, made from recycled goods and natural and organic materials, designed especially for the garden.
By Natalie Olivares in Premiere
Purple wooden crosses mark the homes of families living near Kelly Air Force Base who have lost a family member to cancer or have cancer.
The high cancer rates have been attributed to the toxic levels of trichloroethene, a solvent used for cleaning metal parts, which has polluted the community's air, soil and water since World War II.
By Sami Parman in Premiere
The pledge drive for campus radio station KSYM has been going strong since its start on April 3 and end April 13.
As of Tuesday, the pledge drive had collected $43,142.
The pledges range from $10 to $1,000, where the $1,000 pledger received a Mach IV red guitar and case as the premium.
By Stephanie Mikneus in Premiere
Conserving water can be easy and cost-effective for students looking to help the environment. Bud Little is a part of the WOAI radio news team and a determined water conservationist. Instead of using the hose to water his plants and landscape at his home on the Northeast Side, he saves money by collecting rain water.
Alternative transportation can help the pocket book while helping the environment.
By Selina O. Affram in Premiere
John Strybos, associate vice chancellor of facilities, said consumers can conserve gas and help the environment by cutting back on excessive use of vehicles.
He recommended riding bikes, using VIA Metropolitan Transit, carpools and taking fewer and shorter trips.
The music business program books, produces and promotes its own music show.
By Sami Parman in Premiere
Where can folk, rock, hip-hop, country and metal music all come into one place and play together for free to the public?
It will be at this college at the Final Daze Mix-up showcase from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday in the Fiesta Room Loftin Student Center.
The showcase is presented by the MUSB 1341, Concert Promotions and Venue Management, class, taught by Professor Fred Weiss.
By Stephanie Mikneus in Premiere
Shopping at the local farmer's markets can help save the environment.
Local foods are fresher and more nutritious than those found in the supermarkets and are good for the local economy, according to LocalHarvest.com, an organic and local food Web site.
Jerome and Faith Agold own their farm, Agold Farms in Boerne, and sell their products regularly at farmer's markets around San Antonio.
Guadalupe Home helps women start babies in health and stability.
By Shaneen Y. Johnson in Premiere
Guadalupe Home will sponsor a wine-tasting, open-house fundraiser from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. May 8 at the Women's Club of San Antonio, 1717 San Pedro Ave.
Guadalupe Home, 1223 S. Trinity St., was founded in 1997 to provide housing for homeless new mothers and their infants until the child reaches one year of age.
Students' ad campaigns attempt to benefit the homeless in San Antonio while learning new creative designs.
By D.J. Jimenez in Premiere
ARTC 1349, Art Direction 1, class has its sights set on making an impact in the world.
Given the opportunity to represent the SAMMinistries Furniture for a Cause campaign, the students in the class are designing and implementing a new advertising campaign for the nonprofit organization.
More than 75,000 volunteers help staff Fiesta, but the Commission always needs more.
By Lauren Kendrick in Premiere
For people living in San Antonio, Fiesta is a time to anticipate.
Students at this college interested in attending the citywide celebration, Fiesta offers college night, which is the first Thursday of Fiesta.
Fiesta is a 10-day celebration with activities including carnivals, parades, and other events.
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