Life and Arts
Texas State alumnus and brother soar to new heights with PBS travel show
Cristela Jones, Life and Arts Contributor
July 1, 2020
Texas State alumnus Branndon Bargo and his brother Greg Bargo are taking their love for adventure to a new level with the new PBS show, “The Highpointers”. The show follows the brothers as they climb the highest geographical points in all 50 states—the first and only show of its kind. With recent...
Starplex theater serves community through retro drive-in
Ryan Scanlin, Life and Arts Reporter
June 27, 2020
As the dusk settles on San Marcos, community members pull their cars into the parking lot of the decades-old EVO Starplex movie theater. Attendants roll on skates to the visitors, delivering popcorn and sodas as the projector shines fan-favorite films onto the side of the theater. Although Texas'...
Downtown street banners feature vibrant paintings by local artist
Sarah Hernandez, Life and Arts Contributor
June 26, 2020
With displays of signature places and icons special to the city, the newly-installed street pole banners featuring artwork from local artist and San Marcos native Rene Perez are adding excitement and color to downtown San Marcos. There are four banners in total, each featuring a different place or...
Alumni brothers design protective screens for local businesses
AnaBelle Elliott, Life and Arts Contributor
June 24, 2020
In 2009, brothers Luke, Dane and Spencer Adamson sat in their Dallas garage blasting reggae-rock band Rebelution from an iPod, completing the final touches of their first custom made skateboards. The Adamson brothers' newfound hobby in that garage would later transform into Adamson Brothers Design,...
Defining what it means to be an ally to Black Lives Matter
Trinity Dayton, Life and Arts Reporter
June 23, 2020
Protests have taken place across the nation following the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd at the hands of police, with people speaking out against America’s racist roots and demanding justice for the murders of countless Black people. At the forefront of the protests is the Black Lives Matter ...
Texas State recognizes Juneteenth through ‘Day of Reflection and Solidarity’
Ryan Scanlin and Brianna Benitez
June 19, 2020
The Texas State community celebrated Juneteenth with "Day of Reflection and Solidarity", a live stream event that allowed faculty, staff and students to speak up and reflect on the racial challenges impacting the world, community and education. The event streamed June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. via...
Remembering Juneteenth: Community preserves Black history in San Marcos
Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Editor
June 19, 2020
A holiday locally known for barbecue cook-offs, 5K runs and beauty pageants is expected to look a little different this year due to COVID-19. However, the symbolism behind it still hits close to home for community members preserving Black history. Juneteenth is a remembrance of June 19, 1865, when...
Texas State Medical Explorers gain presidential recognition for community service
Leanne Castro, Life and Arts Contributor
June 17, 2020
Medical Explorer Post 4077 made history at Texas State this year when three of its members became the first students in the group's 29 years to receive the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Students David Sharp, Christopher McDonald and Tori Howard received the prestigious award signed by President...
(Video) San Marcos shouts for Black Lives Matter
Jaden Edison, Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J9ST9KVS-M&feature=youtu.be The first major San Marcos protest for Black Lives Matter took place May 29, four days after the death of George Floyd, outside of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. Weeks after, demonstrators continue to show up to the city's downto...
‘It’s not something that is just trending’: Students take a stand for Black lives
Cristela Jones, Life and Arts Contributor
June 15, 2020
Texas State students are amplifying their voices within their communities to end the killings of innocent Black people at the hands of police and support the Black Lives Matter movement. The deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have sparked outrage on social media, and students, such as Diereck Montes, business marketing junior and H...
Kerbey Lane delays opening San Marcos location due to COVID-19
Trinity Dayton, Life and Arts Reporter
June 14, 2020
Austin-based restaurant Kerbey Lane delayed opening its San Marcos location due to rising concerns of COVID-19. The popular chain restaurant established in 1980 was set to bring its famous 24/7 breakfast menu to 221 E Sessom Dr this summer. The San Marcos location would have been Kerbey Lane's ninth...
Local community remembers the legacy of English lecturer Wade Martin
Brianna Benitez, Life and Arts Editor
June 10, 2020
It was a cold December morning when Wade Martin showed up to the San Marcos Farmers' Market with nothing but his trumpet. He looked down on the instrument he had not played in ages, looking for an opportunity to brush up on his skills. Martin walked up to the manager of the market, Kevin Adams, who...
