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October 21, 2022
Carson Weaver
Texas State electronic media sophomore Luis “Wiski” Ignacio delivers a speech on moving to the U.S. after spending her childhood in the Philippines at Star Stories, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at the Performing Arts Center in San Marcos, Texas.
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Viola player and music education senior Abby Quinterro stands with her viola during her senior viola recital, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center. This performance is part of the 2025-2026 Student Artist Series put on by the School of Music each year.
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4411 bassist Nick Speer (left) and lead singer of the 4411 Cogan McBride (right) perform at River Fest, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sewell Park. The 4411 is an indie folk band consisting of Texas State students.
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A Meadows Center employee gives a free boat tour for an Earth Day event, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Meadows Center.
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Curb extension outside of the Price Center, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in San Marcos.
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Anthropology junior and vocalist for the band "Cuerno" Leo Saldivar performs Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Private Park on 313 Nicola Alley.
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Anaysa Guerra (left), Johanna Ajayi (center) and Keller Hammack (right) standing at the Meadows Center, Wednesday, March 11, on 211 San Marcos Springs Dr. Photo courtesy of Jesse Ijemeh.
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Artist Carmen Rangel and Channing Patton working on her mosaic on the Price Center front steps Tuesday, May 19, on W San Antonio Street.
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(From Left to Right) Star Stories Speakers Jessica Ary, Mason Murphy, Sergio Carvajal-Leoni, Erika Nielson, Regina Nelson, Sean O’Connor, Monica Charles and Felicia Ramos gather on stage for a group photo, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Performing Arts Center. Star Stories is an event where speakers share inspiring stories.
Storytellers shine at sixth annual Star Stories
James Bouzard, University Seminar professor, telling his story, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the Performing Arts Center
Storytellers gleam at fifth annual Star Stories
Texas State professor Jordan Stern delivers a speech on his experiences at Southwest Texas State at Star Stories, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at the Performing Arts Center in San Marcos, Texas.
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Texas State chemistry senior Edgar Torres delivers a speech on moving to the U.S. at Star Stories, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at the Performing Arts Center in San Marcos, Texas.
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Wendi Rios, an administrative assistant of scholarships and events at McCoy Business College, delivers a speech on reconnecting with the son of a past friend at Star Stories, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at the Performing Arts Center in San Marcos, Texas.
Storytellers shine at Star Stories
Star Stories: True Stories of Life at TXST 2021 | The University Star