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All content by Allison Drinnon
The Division of Marketing and Communication falls slightly behind Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity as they compete in the Homecoming Soap Box Derby, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, on Woods Street.

(Photo Gallery) – Homecoming at Texas State

Allison Drinnon, Meg Boles, Kate Maddison, and Maya Contreras
November 18, 2024
A veteran on the San Marcos Kiwanis Club’s float waves and points to crowd members during the San Marcos Veterans Day Parade, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, through Downtown San Marcos.

[Photo] San Marcos celebrates annual Veterans Day Parade

Jamie Moore, Life and Arts Contributor
November 12, 2024
The Air Force Junior ROTC TX-921 of San Marcos High School stand at attention during the Veterans Day Parade in downtown San Marcos, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Photo Gallery) – Veterans Day Parade

Allison Drinnon
November 11, 2024
Texas State setter Ryann Torres (14) rushes to celebrate a scored point with outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) and other team members on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats sweep Coastal Carolina to extend winning streak

Hope Monte, Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporters
November 10, 2024
(From Left to Right) Star Stories Speakers Jessica Ary, Mason Murphy, Sergio Carvajal-Leoni, Erika Nielson, Regina Nelson, Sean O’Connor, Monica Charles and Felicia Ramos gather on stage for a group photo, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Performing Arts Center. Star Stories is an event where speakers share inspiring stories.

[Photo] Storytellers shine at sixth annual Star Stories

Megan Weise, Life and Arts Reporter
October 29, 2024
Abby Reyes (Right) and Joshua Spear (Left) compare notes and theorize over the possible killer in a murder mystery party, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Wineaux. No one knew the identity of the killer, including the person playing the killer.

(Photo Gallery) – Halloweekend in San Marcos

Allison Drinnon, Meg Boles, and Katherine Rea
October 28, 2024
A brush fire vehicle travels off road to fight a brush fire in the Spring Lake Natural Area on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, bordering the Cottages at Hillside Ranch.

Fireworks fire burns almost an acre, prompts arson investigation

Allison Drinnon, News Contributor
October 12, 2024
Applied sociology sophomore Daniel Gamez Gomez leads a chant at the Palestine Solidarity Committee's vigil for Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at the Fighting Stallions Statue.

(Photo Gallery) – Texas State, San Marcos community hold protest and vigil in solidarity with Palestine

Meg Boles, Allison Drinnon, and Maya Contreras
October 9, 2024
Anthropology masters Manar Naser tears up while speaking about family in Palestine during a protest on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at the Stallions.

[Photo] Texas State, San Marcos community hold protest and vigil in solidarity with Palestine

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
October 9, 2024
Native American cloth dancers dance in line during the grand entry at the Sacred Springs Powwow, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, near the Meadows Center. People from all over the state traveled to attend the two-day powwow.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Allison Drinnon and Katherine Rea
October 7, 2024
A litter of seven mixed breed puppies press their faces up against the gate of their kennel on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. Three of the seven puppies, Torri, Masai and Gabby, are still listed as adoptable on the shelter's webpage.

[Photo] SMTX grapples with overcrowding at animal shelter

Jamie Moore, News Reporter
October 2, 2024
The Palestine Solidarity Committee at Texas State marched from the Stallions to the LBJ Student Center to protest the Democratic Our Fight, Our Future Rally on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, on campus. About a dozen supporters and members of the committee waved flags and cheered for Palestine.

(Photo Gallery) – Protestors hold pro-Palestine march against Democratic rally

Allison Drinnon, Multimedia Reporter
October 1, 2024
Three members of Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli wearing vestido de listones (dress of ribons) pose for a selfie before dancing at Viva TXST on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at the LBJ Student Center. Established in 1983, Grupo Folklorico Ocotochtli shares the culture of Mexico through dance.

(Photo Gallery) Star Snaps – Sept. 16-22

Katherine Rea, Allison Drinnon, Rosey Mendoza, Carlene Ottah, Khang Le, and Maya Contreras
September 23, 2024
Community members gather inside Railyard Bar and Grill to watch SMTX Pride performers on Sept. 14, 2024, near downtown San Marcos.

[Photo] San Marcos community reflects on 15 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy

Cassandra Tamez, Life and Arts Contributor
September 19, 2024
Bo Moore and his band perform cover songs at the Tunes at Noon event on campus, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at the LBJ Amphitheater.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Sept. 9-15

Katherine Rea, Meg Boles, Allison Drinnon, Kobe Arriaga, and Carlene Ottah
September 16, 2024
Supporters of the sit-in for Palestine hold up signs and march through The Quad Monday, April 29, 2024, to call for the removal of the Israeli flag from the Multicultural Lounge in Lampasas Hall.

[Photo] Community gathers for pro-Palestine sit in

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
April 29, 2024
Texas State University History Professor Elizabeth Bishop dances for a crowd of supporters at the sit-in for Palestine on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Zachariah Al-Natoor, a Palestinian man and geography student, gestures with his hands to emphasize his speech for the sit-in for Palestine on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

A woman, standing behind police barricades, tears up while watching speakers of the sit-in for Palestine on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

A group of volunteers and supporters of the sit-in for Palestine cheer on at The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Amanda Smith raises her fist while leading a chant at the sit-in for Palestine on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

A supporter of the sit-in for Palestine opens a box of snacks for a young boy while cheering on at The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Averyann Guggenheim, president of College Democrats at Texas State University, gives a speech off her phone at the sit-in for Palestine on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Allen Dominguez, co-chair of the Young Democratic Socialists of America at Texas State, rallies the crowd with a chant at the sit-in for Palestine on the stallions statue on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Amanda Smith stands next to a man holding a child on the edge of the crowd of the sit-in for Palestine on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Two supporters of the sit-in for Palestine hug each other before the protest begins at the stallions statue on The Quad on Monday, April 29, 2024.

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