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The Center for Big Bend Studies (CBBS) at Sul Ross has announced the creation of a new graduate program in Anthropology. The creation of the Master of Arts in Anthropology took months to develop but represents a new direction for students at Sul Ross as well as research at CBBS.

Born and raised in Alpine, Annika Canaba is an athlete who has made the community and her family proud repeatedly throughout her high school and college career.

According to information received from the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector, a routine welfare check on a vehicle resulted in the seizure of more than 530 pounds of marijuana.

The Purobots #11720, the robotics team from the Terlingua Big Bend High School competed last Saturday in El Paso on the UTEP campus at the First Tech Challenge League Tournament. Out of 21 schools, the Purobots placed sixth while also earning the Connect Award.

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Alpine High School freshman Rode Babb participated in the SanAntonio Stock Show and Rodeo annual calf scramble and placed second across the line with his calf. Along with his second- place finish, Babb received a $1500 scholarship towards a breeding animal of his choice.

The Sul Ross Lady Lobos have faced a series of struggles lately on the basketball court. Despite some outstanding performances by key players, these ladies have failed to triumph in their last several games.