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All content by Allison Drinnon
Texas State health sciences sophomore Quinn Brasher (Right) and biochemistry sophomore Alissa Short (Left) preview keychains and trinkets sold at Market Day, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, on the Quad. The variety of vendors' goods included food, jewelry, crocheted goods, knick knacks and more.

Star Snaps – Feb. 9 – 15

Allison Drinnon, Diego Medel, Laura Walker, Meg Boles, and Katherine Rea
February 17, 2025
TXST freshman infielder Dawson Park (16) smiles while running from third base to home to score during the baseball game against Binghamton University, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. Park scored one of six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

[Photo] Costly error helps Texas State baseball complete series sweep over Binghamton

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 16, 2025
TXST junior pitcher Emma Strood (25) reaches to begin a pitch during the softball game against Fordham University, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Softball Complex. TXST won the game 8-0.

[Photo] Two shutouts give Texas State softball another doubleheader sweep

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2025
Senior forward Jaylin Foster (#11) shoots a free-throw during the game against Arkansas State University, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Montue’s double-double leads Arkansas State to victory over Texas State women’s basketball

Luke Landa, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2025
Texas State graduate guard Dylan Dawson (0) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during the men's basketball game against Arkansas State University, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats lose five straight, what seems to be the problem?

Kendall Berry, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2025
A turtle perches on a diving bouy on Spring Lake, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, outside the Meadows Center.

[Photo] City of San Marcos projects water shortage by 2047

James Phillips, News Reporter
February 11, 2025
Mycheryl Russ tells mechanical engineering freshman Mante Brazil about her business Chak Therapy during the black history month kick off, Monday, Feb, 3, 2025, at the LBJ Student Center. Chak Therapy makes vegan products that are designed to honor the seven chakras while practicing self-care.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Feb. 3 – 8

Allison Drinnon, Maya Contreras, and Robert Stephenson
February 10, 2025
Sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) dodges Arkansas State University players during the men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Gumbs becomes first Bobcat since 2019-20 to record 100 assists in a season

R.J. Porcher, Sports Contributor
February 10, 2025
Texas State sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) dodges an Arkansas State University player and looks for an opening to pass the ball during the men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Four Central Michigan players score 15+ in victory against TXST men’s basketball

R.J. Porcher, Sports Contributor
February 9, 2025
Students hold signs protesting ICE and immigration policies, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Stallions.

(Photo Gallery) – TXST students protest Trump immigration policy

Diego Medel, Allison Drinnon, and Meg Boles
February 6, 2025
Texas State senior forward Tylan Pope (9) pushes past an Arkansas State University player to head towards the basket during the men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Pope’s 23 points not enough to uplift Texas State men’s basketball over Old Dominion

Kendall Berry, Sports Contributor
February 6, 2025
Ph.D. student Tay Villaseñor stands with a crowd of protestors chanting against deportations, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Stallions.

[Photo] TXST students protest Trump immigration policy

Elizabeth Redman, News Contributor
February 5, 2025
PAWS for POTS faculty advisor Amber Cantu (Left) and PAWS for POTS President Ravyn Benfield (Right) welcome members to the inaugural club meeting, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in the LBJ Student Center.

[Photo] ‘Advocating for themselves’: students form organization for chronic conditions

Jamin Ochoa, Life and Arts Reporter
February 6, 2025
Texas State civil engineering sophomore Olivia Archie (Right) and fashion merchandising junior Jasmine Franklin (Left) represent Zeta Phi Beta at the Student Involvement Fair, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at LBJ Student Center. Zeta Phi Beta is a sorority which serves African American students.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Jan. 26 – Feb. 2

Meg Boles, Isabelle Cantu, Maya Contreras, Rhian Davis, Allison Drinnon, Kate Maddison, and Katherine Rea
February 3, 2025
Texas State sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) twists around Arkansas State University players during the men's basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Three Arkansas State players score 19+ points in victory against Texas State

February 2, 2025
A student passes through the glowing Trauth-Huffman Hall arch, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 at Texas State.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Jan. 19 – 25

Maya Contreras, Robert Stephanson, Laura Walker, Marisa Nunez, and Carlene Ottah
January 27, 2025
Trombone players alternate raising and lowering their instruments during a song before the men's basketball game against University of Southern Miss, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Jan. 12 – 18

Allison Drinnon, Katherine Rea, Meg Boles, Isabelle Cantu, and Lucas Kraft
January 20, 2025
Texas State sophomore guard Ja'Mia Harris (8) dodges a University of South Alabama player towards the hoop during the game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Harris’ 11 points brings Texas State victorious in final minutes against Old Dominion

Grace Darcy, Sports Contributor
January 18, 2025
Texas State senior forward Jaylin Foster (11) looks to dodge University of South Alabama players during the game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] TXST women’s basketball suffers first conference road loss of the season

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
January 16, 2025
Texas State senior forward Jaylin Foster (11) bumps into a University of South Alabama player while rushing for a field goal during the game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Foster and Harris combine for 36 points as Texas State defeats South Alabama

Joe Ejiasi, Sports Contributor
January 12, 2025
Texas State graduate guard Destiny Terrell (10) bumps into an Arkansas State University player during the game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Arkansas State throttles Texas State in San Marcos

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
January 9, 2025
Texas State graduate guard Destiny Terrell (10) shoots a free-throw during the fourth quarter of the game against James Madison University, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] McDaniel’s 23-point night leads JMU to victory against the Bobcats

Luke Landa, Sports Contributor
January 5, 2025
A father and baby pose with Santa for a photographer during Hometown Holidays, Dec. 14, 2024, at San Marcos Plaza Park.

(Photo Gallery) – Hometown Holidays Celebration

Allison Drinnon, Multimedia Reporter
December 16, 2024
A member of the Bobcat Marching Band plays the french horn during the halftime performance for the game against Georgia State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Nov. 18 – 24

Allison Drinnon, Isabelle Cantu, and Khang Le
November 26, 2024
Running back Torrance Burgess Jr. (22) gets tackled while rushing the football during the game against Georgia State University, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Veilleux and Brock combine for six touchdowns to take down Texas State on senior night

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2024
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 with 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
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