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Art alumna Jacqueline Bracamontes poses next to her thesis piece “Untitled“ at the Green Hils Rising showcase, Friday, March 7, 2025, at the San Marcos Art Center.
Art exhibition showcases Texas State talent
Marisa Nunez, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2025
A man speaks at a podium, Monday, March 3, 2025 at JCK Ballroom.
Remembering Walter Wright for his lasting impact
Sydney Seidel, Life and Arts Contributor • March 18, 2025
Freshman Andrew Tapia and Senior Amelia Hobson embrace one another during a run through of "Karagula"on Thursday, February 21 at the honors college. "Karagula" written by Phillip Ridley, is being directed by Abigail Thompson as part of her honors capstone project.
Theater students explore directing with Honors Capstone projects
Megan Weise, Life and Arts Reporter • February 25, 2025
Public relations alumnus Jonathan Jones (Left) and advertising alumna Amy Jones (Right) post for their annual family photoshoot, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Austin. Photo courtesy of Jessica Rockowitz.
Couples share how they met at Texas State
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • February 14, 2025
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EVENTS
The cast and crew of "How to Skydive Without a Parachute" pose for a photo, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the San Marcos Public Library. Photo courtesy of Katie Henderson.
Actors bring new story to life with script reading
Trae Solis, Life and Arts Contributor • March 17, 2025
Award winning finger style guitarist Edgar Cruz performs fingerstyle arrangements of classic songs, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the Texas State Music Building Recital Hall. Cruz performed with his brother Mark Cruz who is a guitar professor at Texas State.
Strings and stories: Edgar Cruz reflects on life through guitar performance
Cassandra Tamez, Life and Arts Contributor • March 4, 2025
Food featured in "Sweet Home Café", a cookbook from the National Museum of African American History & Culture is served at Commons Dining Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Food from the cookbook was served in Harris and Commons Dining Hall as a part of Texas State's celebration of Black History Month.
Dining halls celebrated Black History Month with African American cuisine
Sydney Seidel, Life and Arts Contributor • February 27, 2025
The Mitchell Center, September 1995, in San Marcos. The Mitchell Center operated as an after school and summer reading program from 1995-2000 and included the Rearing Our Own to Succeed after-school program, which started in 1992. Photo courtesy of William Porterfield.
Community celebrates 30th anniversary of Mitchell Center
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • February 20, 2025
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MUSIC
Award winning finger style guitarist Edgar Cruz performs fingerstyle arrangements of classic songs, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the Texas State Music Building Recital Hall. Cruz performed with his brother Mark Cruz who is a guitar professor at Texas State.
Strings and stories: Edgar Cruz reflects on life through guitar performance
Cassandra Tamez, Life and Arts Contributor • March 4, 2025
Bikini Truck Stop drummer Bella Sera (Left) and guitarist/bassist Garrett Stacha (Right) film promotional material for their upcoming single release, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the New Braunfels Travel Center. Photo courtesy of Eric Wendt.
Band acknowledges truck drivers with musical debut
Sydney Seidel, Life and Arts Contributor • January 28, 2025
Associate professor Hank Hehmsoth poses for a photo, Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Music Building. Photo courtesy of Texas State University.
Associate professor reflects on songs featured in compilation albums
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • January 8, 2025
Social work junior Abby Garcia sits in front of the TXST sign on campus, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Bobcat Trail.
Documentary captures TXST mariachi student’s journey to San Marcos
Jamin Ochoa, Life and Arts Reporter • September 21, 2024
TXST Camerata bands non-music majors together to play music
TXST Camerata bands non-music majors together to play music
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • August 7, 2024
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FINE ARTS
The cast and crew of "How to Skydive Without a Parachute" pose for a photo, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the San Marcos Public Library. Photo courtesy of Katie Henderson.
Actors bring new story to life with script reading
Trae Solis, Life and Arts Contributor • March 17, 2025
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THIS WEEKEND ON THE TOWN
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
Tatum Pou, Assistant Engagement Editor • March 21, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
Diego Medel, Engagement Editor • February 15, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
Diego Medel, Engagement Editor • February 6, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
Tatum Pou, Assistant Engagement Editor • January 23, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend
Tatum Pou, Assistant Engagement Editor • January 10, 2025
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