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All content by Allison Drinnon
Bobcat Pride Scholarship Fund (BPSF) community engagement director Morgan Bennett (Right) and digital strategist intern Simeon Kalvin (Left) dance together during the BSF 15th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Wake the Dead Coffee House.

[Photo] Bobcat Pride Scholarship Fund marks 15 years of advocacy

Cady Clements, Life and Arts Contributor
April 16, 2025
Lexi, played by Brenda Salas (Center), accepts a flyer from Chloe, played by Meridian Parham (Right), while comforting her friend Yoonji, played by Hailey Heitmeyer (Left), who is actually dead, during the play Hookman, Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413.

[Photo] Blood splatter and bodies

Trae Solis, Life and Arts Contributor
April 15, 2025
SuniiRae Clown juggles three colorful balls during the first annual Glurpo Fest, Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Triple Six Social. Glurpo Fest celebrated clown culture with local clowns, music, face painting and more.

Star Snaps – April 6 – 13

Allison Drinnon, Isabelle Cantu, and Katherine Rea
April 14, 2025
TXST senior tennis player Kiana Graham chases after a tennis ball during a singles match against James Madison University, Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Bobcat Tennis Complex.

[Photo] Bobcat women’s tennis rises to historic heights behind veteran core

Hunter Machon, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2025
TXST senior tennis player Kiana Graham swings her racket during a singles match against James Madison University, Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Bobcat Tennis Complex.

[Photo] Bobcat tennis suffers first home loss of season against Old Dominion

Hope Monte, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2025
TXST senior tennis player Kiana Graham prepares to hit a tennis ball during a singles match against James Madison University, Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Bobcat Tennis Complex.

[Photo] Bobcat tennis comes from behind to set school records

Hunter Machon, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2025
Runners for the first heat of the women's 100-meter dash launch off their starting blocks during the Charles Austin Classic track and field meet, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the track and field stadium. TXST junior sprinter Maejha Badal placed first with a final time of 11.61 seconds.

[Photo] Pair of Bobcats earn Sun Belt Conference Athlete of the Week honors

R.J. Porcher, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2025
Texas State sophomore jumper Chinenye Uzoh clears a high jump during the Charles Austin Classic track and field meet, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the track and field stadium. Uzoh tied for third with a final height of 1.74 meters.

[Photo] Multiple Bobcat track and field athletes finish Charles Austin Classic atop NCAA ranks

Jacob De Luna, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
TXST redshirt senior forward Tylan Pope (9) prepares to jump to attempt a shot during the game against James Madison University, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Strahan Arena. Pope scored 23 out of the Bobcats' 102 points.

[Photo] Tylan Pope named to All-Sun Belt Second Team

Kendall Berry, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2025
TXST mechanical engineering technology senior Eric Pinteralli leads a protest against the requirement for freshmen to live on campus to deliever a box of signed petitions to TXST President Kelly Damphousse's office, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, outside of Commons Dining Hall.

Protestors speak out against on-campus housing policy at Stallions

Allison Drinnon, News Contributor
March 5, 2025
Texas State sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) rushes the basketball towards the basket during the men's basketball game against James Madison University, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Strahan Arena. Texas State won 102-93 in double overtime.

[Photo] 2025 Sun Belt Men’s Basketball Championship preview

Kendall Berry, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2025
Rebecca Hudson aka Strawberry STOMPcake a member of the San Marcos River Rollers, roller-skates in the the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in San Marcos. The San Marcos River Rollers are a local all female roller-derby team.

Star Snaps – Feb. 23 – March 1

Isabelle Cantu, Meg Boles, Katherine Rea, Diego Medel, Carlene Ottah, Maya Contreras, Allison Drinnon, and Laura Walker
March 3, 2025
TXST junior guard Mark Drone (4) attempts a layup during the men's basketball game against James Madison University, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Strahan Arena. Texas State won the game 102-93 in double-overtime.

[Photo] Texas State men’s basketball ends its regular season with a double-overtime win over James Madison

Kendall Berry, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2025
TXST graduate guard Drue Drinnon (55) looks past Troy University players for a teammate to pass the basketball to during the men's basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Strahan Arena. Texas State lost the game 74-69.

[Photo] Tayton Conerway shines as Bobcats fall to Trojans at home

Luke Landa, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2025
Sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) leaps and reaches out to make a field goal during the men's basketball game against Arkansas State University, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

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 16, 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 Stephenson, 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
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