TUESDAY April 18, 2023
VOLUME 112 ISSUE 30 www.UniversityStar.com
BASEBALL
Trout reaches wins milestone, reflects on coaching career By Brendan Fielding Sports Contributor On March 31, Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout reached his 100th career win in less than four full seasons since being hired. Through his high energy and great love for baseball, Trout has had an immense impact on the Texas State baseball program. The milestone calls for cheers, but Trout humbly credits the community that supports him and the baseball team.
“I was hopeful,” Trout said. “I was always confident in myself that we could do that and really and truly more confident in my staff that we could build a great team together.” Trout grew up with the sport and eventually coached under some of the best coaches in the nation. He said he felt lucky to have the right capabilities to take over the Texas State baseball program in 2019. Trout said the learning experiences that baseball offers him are among the most valuable parts of the game. “I’ve been playing [baseball] since, literally, I could walk,” Trout said. “To me, you either lose or you learn, so we try to do a lot of learning. Even through our winning, even through our losing.” Nothing beats Texas State's baseball culture, Trout said. The school setting, the former players and the hard work put into the production of games all play a role in making the spirit of the game what it is. As a result, there is incredible potential for the program to continue growing and thriving in the years to come.
SEE BASEBALL PAGE 6 (Right) Texas State head coach Steven Trout watching the game against Texas unfold, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark. (Left) Head coach Steven Trout gives pointers to freshman Chase Mora (36) on third base, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark. PHOTOS BY CARLY EARNEST
APIDA MONTH
Asian Cultural Showcase represents APIDA excellence By Sarah Manning Life and Arts Contributor Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) appreciation month is traditionally celebrated in May, but on April 12, Texas State Inclusive Excellence - Student Connections and Belonging (IE-SCB) hosted a joint Asian market and Asian Cultural Showcase to allow Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans (APIDA) to showcase their culture and gain interest for their organizations. “The goal was to introduce the audience to Asian culture and heritage, including some glimpses of their traditions and history," Prasnna Patel, exercise science graduate student and member of IE-SCB, said. "To promote mutual respect and understanding for the APIDA individuals and the student organizations collectively.” Performers had the opportunity to showcase their culture in unique ways. Patel showcased her custom handmade Anarkali gown, a gift from her family made in India, during the fashion showcase. An Anarkali gown is a traditional Indian dress used for official occasions. “I was especially excited for the fashion show because I love wearing my traditional clothes whenever I get the chance, and this was a great opportunity for me to showcase my culture,” Patel said. “As it was Asian cultural celebration month, there was no better opportunity than this to present my culture.” Yu Phoric, a drag performer and member of the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), prefers to represent their culture subtly, performing Cà Phê Một Mình (coffee alone) by Minh Tuyết, a Vietnamese song. Vietnamese drip coffee was the performance's main prop. “I feel like that's the best way we can show our culture is in small ways where no one would notice,” Phoric said. “It’s still a detail where people who get it get it.”
SEE APIDA MONTH PAGE 3 Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance wishes luck upon the audience with a banner, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the LBJ Student Center Ballroom. PHOTO BY SARAH MANNING
COMIC BY JUNIPER FLOYD
HEALTH CARE
Students call for action on ADHD medication shortage By Christian Martinez News Reporter
ILLUSTRATION BY MADISON WARE
Texas State students wonder when the ADHD medication shortage will end and what their local pharmacies are doing about it. Last October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of ADHD medication until further notice. According to the agency, the shortage is from supply chain issues
and a spike in adult demand. Since the beginning of COVID-19, the drug could be prescribed online, causing many patients to order it and create a backorder effect. “We will continue to monitor supply and assist manufacturers with anything needed to resolve the shortage and will update our website with new supply information as it becomes available," the FDA website states.
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