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The Sul Ross State University Theatre Program will perform “Art,” a Tony Award-winning comedy, on weekends from October 11-27. Written by awardwinning playwright Yasmina Reza, “Art” is about the breakdown of a 15-year friendship between three middle-aged men. Serge spends a small fortune on a white painting, a simple act that enrages Marc and leads to a seismic shift in their friendship. Yvan, who is about to be married, is stuck in the middle of his two warring best friends. “Art” premiered at the Wyndhams Theatre in London in 1996 and starred Albert Finney, Tom Courtena, and Ken Stott. In 1998, “Art” was produced on Broadway at the Royale Theatre starring Alan Alda, Victor Garber, and Alfred Molina, and won the Tony Award for Best Play that year. “‘Art’ is both a comedy and tragedy,” said Director and Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre Marjorie Scott. “The dialogue is witty and incisive and the ideas the play explores are profound. We choose our friends and sometimes we choose them for reasons that keep us stuck in an identity that no longer facilitates our growth and happiness. Are we friends with someone because of who they need us to be? Or because of a mutual desire to support one another through the inevitable changes life brings? What happens when friends prevent each other from being who they really are? Does it cease to be a friendship? These are important questions, and ‘Art’ manages to ask them in a highly entertaining way.” “Art” opened Friday, October 11, at the Fine Arts Studio Theatre on the Sul Ross campus in Alpine. Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through October 27. Tickets are $15 for general admission and seniors 65 and older. Veterans and SRSU students, faculty, and staff receive free admission. To purchase tickets, visit www.bit.ly/sulross-theatre. This play contains mature themes, some profanity, and brief depictions of violence and is recommended for audiences ages 14 and over.

The La Frontera Research Initiative for STEM at Sul Ross State University awarded nearly $118,000 in Noyce Scholarships at a ceremony earlier in September. LFRI is charged with conducting education research and implementing the best teaching and learning practices to improve STEM literacy through culturally responsive teaching and learning with technology. The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program provides funding to institutions of higher education for scholarships, stipends, and programmatic support to recruit and prepare STEM majors and professionals to become K-12 teachers. Alpine’s Madeline Haas, a mathematics major and member of the Math Club, was awarded $12,978 by the LFRI.

The varsity Alpine Runnin’ Bucks cross-country teams took the top two spots at the district meet last Wednesday in Presidio. Likewise, the middle school crosscountry runners did well themselves.

Friday night under the lights at Buck Stadium, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks extended their winning streak, earning a decisive 47-23 victory over the Odessa Compass Cougars. The week seven matchup was critical for the Bucks, who remained undefeated in District play and further solidified their reputation as one of the top teams in the region.

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The City of Alpine held its regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

In a key district matchup, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks clinched a thrilling 19-16 victory over the Crane Golden Cranes on Friday, October 4, at El Ave Stadium in Crane. Crane jumped out to an early lead with an interception that was returned for a touchdown, but the Bucks were unphased and went to work, showing why they are the team to beat in the district.