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Texas State terminates history professor over comments made at conference
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • September 10, 2025
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Texas State terminates history professor over comments made at conference

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Students walk past Alkek Library between classes at Texas State University on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas. According to a change.org petition, Texas State University administrators are considering a renovation of the library’s 6th floor.

Officials close the book on Alkek rumors

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Students protest against the termination of Associate History Professor Thomas Alter, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at The Stallions.

Texas State community, organizations speak out after termination of history professor

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Texas State students protesting against the termination of Associate History Professor Thomas Alter discuss their motivations with other students, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at The Stallions.

Professor plans to sue Texas State over termination

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Student no longer enrolled after governor shares video from Kirk memorial

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Black Men United President Charles Onwukwe stands with the BMU flag at the protest on Wednesday, Sept. 17 , 2025, at The Stallions.
Student withdraws from university after governor shares video from Kirk memorial
Blake Leschber, Editor-in-Chief • September 22, 2025
Public Safety Officer LaTonya Johnson scans license plates to ensure cars are parked in the correct zones, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at the Matthew St Parking Garage.
Parking services offers parking app to students, staff
Arabella DiChristina, News Reporter • September 18, 2025
city hall
City Council approves contract for new healthcare provider, receives presentation for proposed non-radioactive hazardous material transport route
Lesdy Hernandez, Senior News Reporter • September 17, 2025
People walking in to the Hays County Government Center, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in San Marcos.
Professor sues Texas State over termination
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • September 17, 2025
Texas State accounting junior Ryan Corson (right) waves an American flag in front of a crowd on Monday, Sept. 15 at The Stallions.
Charlie Kirk’s memorial turned into counterprotests
Arabella DiChristina, News Reporter • September 17, 2025
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Student no longer enrolled after governor shares video from Kirk memorial
Blake Leschber and Ryan Claycamp • September 16, 2025
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Silencing faculty will bring irreversible harm
Silencing faculty will bring irreversible harm
Editorial Board • September 23, 2025
Two groups of Texas State students gather to protest the firing of Tom Alter and the death of Charlie Kirk, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Fighting Stallions statue.
Texas State is failing to protect free speech
Andrew Bencivengo, Opinions Editor • September 16, 2025
Alter’s termination sets a dangerous precedent
Alter’s termination sets a dangerous precedent
Editorial Board • September 12, 2025
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LIFE & ARTS
Review: 'Caught Stealing' hits a grand slam
Review: ‘Caught Stealing’ hits a grand slam
Marvin Goines, Life and Arts Reporter • September 18, 2025
Concrete industry management freshman Santiago Garza swipes his BobcatCard to pay for a meal at Wing It, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Jones Dining Center. Garza wishes there were more retail swipes but believes it's fair that the meal plan doesn't let him spend money here and he can use Dining Dollars.
Meal plans to offer more budget-friendly options
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • September 17, 2025
Bayle's bartender Jade Dobson (Left) shows two new menu items from the "Munchies" menu in front of Bayle's new kitchen with a coworker, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Bayle's at 130 E San Antonio St. The menu items include a hot dog with condiments and a bag of Lay's chips.
Bayle’s stirs up excitement with kitchen-to-backyard expansion
Cady Clements, Life and Arts Reporter • September 16, 2025
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