Texas State student strikes a chord in the music industry
Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Reporter
June 4, 2019
A blend of hip-hop beats, expressive lyrics and a hunger to thrive has helped one student flourish in the music industry. Naomi Sutton, marketing senior, is a powerhouse vocalist better known as singer-songwriter Nayome. Sutton released her first EP, “Recovered," in August 2018. The EP features ...
I left my heart in Texas
Pernille Rudolfsen, Life and Arts Contributor
June 4, 2019
"The first letter in your name rhymes with our Texan sweet tea, so I'm going to call you Sweet P." These are the words my 3-year-old host sister said upon first meeting me at the Austin airport, never to leave my mind. I had fearlessly embarked on my journey as an exchange student, and her enth...
Professor leads USFS organizational culture
Kyle Chitwood, Life and Arts Contributor
June 4, 2019
Associate professor Rebekah Fox’s work with the United States Forest Service is setting precedent in shifting its organizational culture. A professor in the communication department at Texas State since 2009, Fox has been contributing to USFS since her time as a graduate student. In 2015, she became...
Five local events to attend this summer
June 4, 2019
Pressure to live out the idyllic, social media-fueled summer all over the internet can be overwhelming, especially if time or budget to travel are limited. However, San Marcos is full of hidden gems and events all summer. June 7— Beyond Existence Music Festival Beyond Existence is an electronic music festival put together on a smal...
Video: The San Mecca — The Pilot Episode (feat. Erikka Polk)
James Debbah, Multimedia Journalist
May 24, 2019
On the pilot episode of The San Mecca, Host and multimedia journalist James Debbah interviews mixed media artist and fellow multimedia journalist Erikka Polk. James asks Erikka a variety of questions consisting of her love for art, how she would change the current artistic landscape and more. ...
Texas State student launches talk show on YouTube
Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Reporter
May 20, 2019
A desire to make it in the media industry while wanting to inform and entertain her peers has motivated one student to create her own talk show. Arian Helm, electronic media senior, launched The Arian Helm Show on YouTube February 2019. She currently has 12 episodes available and plans to wrap ...
Texas State alumnus reaches Top 10 on American Idol
Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Reporter
May 9, 2019
A blend of soul, funk and elect rifying energy has helped one Texas State alumnus capture the hearts of America. Uché Ndubizu graduated from Texas State with a psychology degree in 2014. In the preceding five years, Ndubizu has worked with celebrities, released his own music and performed as a...
German on Stage students perform “Der Gast ist König”
Laura Figi, Life and Arts Editor
May 8, 2019
A hush falls over the room as the cast of “Der Gast ist König” gathers in a circle for their pre-performance ritual: vowels, singing, stomping, yelling and counts in German. German on Stage is an upper-level course taught by German coordinator Valentina Glajar. Throughout the semester, a...
Students given colorful advice at a grey time in the semester
Ivy Sandoval, Life and Arts Reporter
May 7, 2019
With another semester coming to an end and final exams around the corner, Texas State’s Office of Disability hosted a two-part event to help students learn how to deal with stress, depression and anxiety. The first part of the event, Healing Arts, was held May 1 in the LBJ Student Center,...
Buda Wiener Dog Races help raise money for children living with disabilities
May 1, 2019
The Buda Wiener Dog Races is one of the biggest sausage fests in Texas. People nationwide visit to showcase their dachshunds and compete in light-hearted races, while enjoying other competitions, fair food and flea market-style shopping. The event took place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 20-21, at Buck's...
Austin-based artist performs in San Marcos
Ivy Sandoval, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
Wake the Dead Coffee House is a local San Marcos coffee shop with a unique, eerie theme. Texas State students often go to have a cool place to study, hang out and indulge in caffeine. Additionally, the coffee shop hosts various art shows and live music performances. On Friday, April 26, Austin-ba...
