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Taylor Levy with the Hays County Food Bank and Jack Traugott with Bobcat Blend smile in front of the Bobcat rental from Sunbelt that helped load up compost for the food bank's new planter box.

Bobcat Blend, Hays County Food Bank plant seeds of sustainability through compost education

Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Reporter
November 16, 2020
A woman paddles down the crystal clear water of the river in San Marcos. 

San Marcos River Foundation protects, beautifies local environment

Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Editor
November 13, 2020
First Lieutenant Anthony Ayala speaks to the audience during the Texas State Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Texas State University Performing Arts Center. Ayala was the keynote speaker of the ceremony.

Texas State honors veterans with annual ceremony

Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Editor
November 11, 2020
Alumnus and author Marcus Peoples holds a copy of his new children's book, "Proud to be in Between", which tells the story of a child born to interracial parents

Alumnus educates families on cultural diversity through children’s book

Payton Russell, Life and Arts Contributor
November 10, 2020
John Quiñones smiles to wave at his webcam after his speech at Common Experience's virtual LBJ Distinguished Lecture Series event Nov. 9 via YouTube Live. 

John Quiñones talks life, legacy and journalism at virtual Common Experience event

Cristela Jones, Life and Arts Reporter
November 10, 2020
A stone and ceramic piece by Jamie Wade entitled Mother Coral, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at the San Marcos Art Center.

Local art organizations provide artists, youth creative spaces

Timia Cobb, Assistant News Editor
November 9, 2020
Texas State alumni James Taylor (dark hair, left, back row) joins the Student Foundation in 1979. Taylor is currently the co-founder of Vianovo, LP, and is recognized as one of the five 2020 Distinguish Alumni Award honorees.

Distinguished, Young Alumni honorees echo appreciation for Bobcat experience

Brooklyn Solis, Leanne Castro, Anna Durhman, and Tania Zapien
November 9, 2020
Step Afrika! company members Pelham Warner and Robert Warnsley stepping to a traditional African American dance during a Diversity Week performance, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Evans Auditorium at Texas State. (Abby Gutierrez)

Student Government moves from words to action in preparation for Diversity Week

Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Editor
November 5, 2020
Local band Wezmer poses on a couch in front of one of the band members' homes, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in San Marcos.

Local band builds community through artistic expression

Leanne Castro, Life and Arts Contributor
November 5, 2020
A student writes "First Gen! Be the Change!" on a small white board during a previous First-Gen Week event.

Texas State seeks to celebrate first-generation students through First-Gen Week

Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Editor
November 4, 2020
Family and consumer science junior Gracelyn Economidis sits on her bed while holding her iPad, most likely working on her latest sketch.

‘Make someone feel loved today’: Student collaborates with lifestyle brand on notebook and cover design

Anna Durhman, Life and Arts Contributor
November 4, 2020
The ofrenda in Lampasas Hall is one of the three on campus that visitors can go to pay their respects to loved ones that have passed on. This year's display in Lampasas is dedicated to the Black and brown lives lost due to racism and violence.

Texas State honors diverse communities with Día de Los Muertos traditions

Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Reporter
November 2, 2020
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