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Southwest Texas State University’s student newspaper is struggling more than most. The University Star relies heavily on advertising revenue, and with that quickly evaporat ing, it already has dropped one edition. It now publishes three times per week. The paper’s printing costs, meanwhile, con tinue to rise. Student fees that help finance the paper rank near the bottom among Texas’ state-run universities. A university committee increased the newspaper’s budget for next year, but staff members say they will need more money to revive the lost edition. The campus chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is warning that without increased universi ty support, the Star’s financial troubles will get worse. “I’m not optimistic that their publication days are even going to stay at three,” said Frederick Blevens, a journalism professor at the university and adviser for the SPJ campus chapter. Interest in working at the paper is always high until stu dents hear the pay: $10 per assignment. Editor Sarah Evans was quoted as saying in Monday’s Austin American- Statesman. In a May internal audit performed by the university, the Star’s 2000 budget was $229,569, the second-low est among Texas' 12 largest state universities. The uni versity contributed about 12 percent of the Star’s budg et, $1.09 per student, rank ing it second to last among state college newspaper that received student fees. At universities of similar size, such as the University of North Texas and the University of Texas-Arlington, student it Vm not optimistic that their publication days are even goitt^ to stay at three. \eurs University offici decided the publication s receive only a portion of stui al fees because of its status as independent press, said ijfor the Garrison, dean of students. “It was never intended to a big source of their ovei — Frederick Blevens professor of journalism at SWT State fees made up as much as 50 percent of their newspapers’ budget last year, according to the audit. Money for the newspaper, which is determined by a com mittee of students and faculty members, stayed mostly flat for income base; it was supposed be supplemental Garrison said. The University of Texas's! dent newspaper, The Texan, is structured simi But UT’s size and the newsp per’s 28,500 circulation support a $3 million buds said Kathy Lawrence, dire of Texas Student Publication! Papers across the couni are feeling the pinch of decli ing advertising and a slugj economy. Ad revenues con dip even further becauseoi Sept. 11 terrorist atta industry analysts say. Bentsen may run for Senate seal KEN BENTSEN WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ken Bentsen said Monday he is launch ing an exploratory com mittee for a run for the Senate seat held by Phil Gramm. Gramm, a Republican, has said he will not run for re-election when his term expires in 2003. Should he run, Bentsen, a Houston Democrat, would be seeking to take back for his party the seat once held by, his uncle, Lloyd Bentsen. Lloyd Bentsen gave up the seat in 1993 to become treasury secretary in the Clinton administration. An exploratory committee allows Bentsen to begin raising the money needed to build a campaign organization, without fully committing to the race. A list of mem bers of Bentsen’s committee was not imme diately available. Candidates are expected to need an estimated $10 million for the race. Bentsen, 42, had said that he is strongly considering running, even before a redistricting map approved by a state judge paired him and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston. Bentsen has said the pairing is not the reason he is seeking the Senate seat. He was re-elected to his House seat last year with 60 percent of the vote. “As a result of the recent events that have rocked our nation, I feel compelled to expand my public service,” said Bentsen, in a statement issued Monday afternoon. Austin lawyer Ed Cunningham is t only announced Democratic candidale the seat. Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk alsoli established an exploratory committeeJ ingconferenc committee includes former Govs. Ai Richards, Mark White and Preston Si and Texas House Speaker Pete Laney. Others considered possible Democra candidates are former Texas At® General Dan Morales and former Seiffi candidate Victor Morales. On the Republican side, Attorn I t is only October, but it is [ready crunch time Texas A&M foot- 11 team. Saturday' 31-21 loss tc of Colorado shot the Agg Cinderella-li champions hi major dampe chances of ai g 12 chain While the Big 12) coi so does Oklal division’s firs The Aggie tie help, or fi to close out t Already o ifi|division title Oklahon have yet to v game. Texas Teel es, also is pre picture. It is j because the F and 1 have games a Oklahoma an While win clinch the So the Aggies, it ly. Away gam Kansas State, Oklahoma all challenges fo General John Cornyn has annomi for the Senate. Bentsen. an investment banker,iswm her of the House Budget and Fmcia/ Services committees. He served lastas the chairman of the Democratic Ctt redistricting arm, 1MPAC 2000. Golden Key International Honor Society New Member Registration Deadline Friday October 19, 2001 Visit http://gkihs.tamu.edu/ Tents Tables Chairs Casino DANCE FLOOR 1 W& Fud! 1816 Ponderosa • College Station • 979-696-5555 To discuss the proposed Excellence Fee at TAMU October 17,2001 RudderTheater 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm — Dr. Bowen invites the Student Senate, Graduate Student Council, and YOU to come learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts concerning the need for a fee to support institutional excellence. ‘Cheer y 0 Oct. 1 9-2q Oct. 19-21 Oct. 20 Oct. 20