Handmade Success

In March 2021, Maxine Cofino (B.A., ’10) and Desiree Munoz opened The Lemon Girls stand in San Antonio, Texas, offering fresh-squeezed beverages made from a host of locally grown produce. The business was an immediate success, but Cofino’s journey to that cool moment was as colorful as her luscious libations.

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Coach Derrick Stevens Finds His Flow

Derrick Stevens (B.A., ’04) knows a thing or two about CSU history. He lived it as point guard in the legendary basketball team that upset the University of Nevada with a magical 62-61 win in the 2003 Mountain West Tournament. Now, he’s creating history again by coaching former Rams in the national “TBT” basketball tournament.

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Culture, Heritage, and Community

The CSU Alumni Association’s Albert C. Yates Student Leadership Award is given to a student who demonstrates strong involvement, leadership, and a commitment to upholding CSU’s values, traditions, and spirit. This year’s recipient, Alanis Hernandez, is a truly extraordinary young woman, a first-generation student who is deeply committed to her cultural heritage and to helping others succeed and appreciate diversity.

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“And the Emmy goes to…”

No red carpet, no tuxedos, no grand auditorium filled with stars. Just an email with the subject line, “2019 Masters Emmy.” That’s how Duncan Richards (B.A. Journalism, ’17) learned the 12-member crew from Game Creek Video had won an Emmy Award for their remote television production of the 2019 Masters Golf Tournament.

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An Adventurous Life

Billie Moe Crouse (B.A., ’62) overcame struggles with dyslexia and recently published a book about her father. Committed to helping others with similar challenges, she and her husband established a scholarship for students with learning disabilities.

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