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All content by Adriana Villanueva
Community members celebrate culture during the Hispanic heritage exhibition walk month, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Hays County Historic Court House.

San Marcos community recognizes Hispanic history with third annual walk

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
September 23, 2024
TXST wages are too low for student workers

TXST wages are too low for student workers

Adriana Villanueva, Opinions Columnist
September 19, 2024
Actor David Howard Thornton dresses up as Art the Clown from the movie Terrifer 2, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Freaky Findz in New Braunfels. This movie scene was filmed in the store. Photo courtesy of the Terrifer movie franchise.

Haunting new store to open in San Marcos

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
September 7, 2024
Students must respect food service workers

Students must respect food service workers

Adriana Villanueva, Opinions Columnist
September 5, 2024
Freddy C's Lounge and Patio Bar sits at the corner of the square on East Hopkins Street, Sunday, July 7, 2024.

The Square: a cornerstone of SMTX entertainment

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
July 11, 2024
Texas State needs a culinary arts department

Texas State needs a culinary arts department

Adriana Villanueva, Opinions Contributor
July 10, 2024
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[Photo] Can’t stop, won’t stop

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
July 10, 2024
Dave Mesa (left) works on a client, Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Tattoo Emporium. Photo courtesy of Dave Mesa.

Local piercer retires after 25 years

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
June 25, 2024
San Marcos community members attend Love's Palette, Friday, June 7, 2024, at the San Marcos Art Center. This year's Love's Palette is the San Marcos Art League's 2nd annual Pride Month art exhibition.

“Love’s Palette” showcases LGBTQ artists’ talent

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
June 14, 2024
Artist Carol Serur poses with her displayed artwork, "When you forget to close the door...", following the San Marcos Art League May Showcase, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the San Marcos Art Center.

SMAL hosts first award showcase for local artists

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
June 4, 2024
Indie-band, The Homily, performs for the crowd at Music on the Square, Friday, May 10, 2024, outside Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Homegrown harmonies: Music on the Square celebrates local musicians

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
May 25, 2024
Migratory Bird Festival aims to inspire bird conservation efforts

Migratory Bird Festival aims to inspire bird conservation efforts

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
May 17, 2024
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[Photo] San Marcos community must help Mano Amiga repeal Chapter 143

Samuel Marentes, Opinions Columnist
May 1, 2024
TXST theater needs better promotion

TXST theater needs better promotion

Adriana Villanueva, Opinions Contributor
April 29, 2024
Triple Six Social owner Andrea Hernandez cuts the ribbon during its grand opening, Friday, April 19, 2024, at 329 Cheatham St. in San Marcos.

New cafe unveils gothic scenery

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
April 24, 2024
Texas State students Marina De la Cruz (Left) and Sophie Reel (Right) rehearse, Nov. 20, 2023, in the Music Building.

Guitar professor Mark Cruz strikes a chord as festival director

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
March 28, 2024
Director of "Echo" Catriona McKenzie (Left) and Texas State performance and production alumnus Dannie McCallum (Right) on the set of "Echo," Friday, May 27, 2022.

Alumnus in MCU’s ‘Echo’ provides hope for students

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
February 28, 2024
Owner of The Sweet Spot Debbie De La Cruz and her daughters receiving recognition at their ribbon cutting ceremony, Jan. 18, 2024 at The Sweet Spot.

Woman-owned coffee shop gives students a study atmosphere

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
February 1, 2024
Infographic by Sarah Manning

Translational Health Research Center works to inspire students to join research program

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
January 18, 2024
Mars Velasquez (left), Zainab Alhatri (center) and Chinny Egbuna (right) standing next to risograph printer in the fabrication room, Dec. 1, 2023, in the Joann Cole Mitte building.

Risograph print club allows students and alumni to work with new printing medium

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
December 26, 2023
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