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All content by Alyssa Weinstein
Image courtesy of Michael Menchaca.

Alumnus enjoys life as a San Antonio artist

Alyssa Weinstein
June 7, 2018
In a partnership between Austin Film Festival and the Wittliff Collections of Texas State University, Jim Dauterive visited Texas State April 29 for a discussion with Executive Director of the Austin Film Festival Barbara Morgan to talk about Dauterive’s shows King of the Hill and Bob’s Burgers.Photo byAlyssa Weinstien |Lifestyle Reporter

Television legend Jim Dauterive visits Texas State

Alyssa Weinstein
May 14, 2018
Photo courtesy of Brie Henderson.

Best of Texas State artists featured in BFA Thesis Exhibition

Alyssa Weinstein
May 7, 2018
Victoria Wood, a native San Martian and server at Brooklyn Pie Co., is looking to move away from San Marcos to travel across the U.S. to live the gypsy life. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Humans of San Marcos: Victoria Wood

Alyssa Weinstein
April 28, 2018
Graphic by Megan Hicks | Graphic Designer

Graduation Checklist

Alyssa Weinstein
April 25, 2018
P’n’P Asian Market not only offers Asian groceries but even includes a small dining area where they serve their own Thai food. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Unknown spots in San Marcos

Alyssa Weinstein
April 19, 2018
(From left to right) Angie Posada, Milton Ricks, and Baba share the fresh tomato bruschetta starter plate at Root Cellar Café. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Best date night: Root Cellar Cafe and Brewery

Alyssa Weinstein
April 11, 2018
From left to right) Keiko Tokunaga, Nathan Schram, Amy Schroeder, and Andrew Yee of Attacca Quartet will be visiting Texas State University early April to teach and perform during their week of residency. Photo Courtesy of Attacca Quartet

Attacca Quartet gives back to music students

Alyssa Weinstein
April 8, 2018
At the exact time MLK was shot, attenders rang their bells 39 times to represent how many years MLK lived. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Community gathers for 50th anniversary of MLK’s assassination

Alyssa Weinstein
April 5, 2018
Photo by Carrington Tatuml | Opinions Editor

Tax professionals offer help to students

Alyssa Weinstein
March 29, 2018
Austin bombing victim Anthony Stephan House graduated from Texas State University in 2008 with a degree in finances. Photo courtesy of Norrell Waynewood

Remembering alumnus Anthony Stephan House

Alyssa Weinstein
March 27, 2018
The Commute 2.0 teams strives to improve commuting in Austin with their new online platform. They will be showcasing their work to corporate partners at the Texas State University Innovation Lab and Reception on March 11. Photo courtesy of Nikita Demidov

Game changing innovations at SXSW

Alyssa Weinstein
March 7, 2018
Actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson awarded Marlene Rodriguez, recreational therapy senior, army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, the Ford Go Further award along with a 2018 Mustang for her admirable work in the veteran community. Photo courtesy of Marlene Rodriguez.

Female Purple Heart recipient walks among us

Alyssa Weinstein
March 2, 2018
James Fancher, an alumnus of Texas State University, wins the CSGS Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award for his work in forensic anthropology. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Anthropology alumnus wins master’s thesis award

Alyssa Weinstein
February 23, 2018
Stonewall Warehouse hosts Drag Out Funny show, A Space Oddity, to raise money for the Bobcat Pride Scholarship Fund. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Drag Out Funny benefits LGBT students

Alyssa Weinstein
February 19, 2018
Even though freshman Madison Ratcliff and Izzy Robledo have been dating for four months, their love is unconditional this Valentines Day. Healthy relationships consist if laughter, love and communication. Photo by Elza Taurins | Staff Photographer

Navigating the health of relationships

Alyssa Weinstein
February 14, 2018
Those Damn Eyes performs at Austin’s music venue, the Mohawk, February 9 to kick-off their tour. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Those Damn Eyes kicks-off tour in Austin

Alyssa Weinstein
February 11, 2018
Faculty and staff explain why they went to graduate school.Graphic by Shayan Faradineh | Managing Editor

Faculty share their graduate school experience

Alyssa Weinstein
February 10, 2018
A file photo of the J.C. Kellam Administration Building at Texas State.

Tips for graduate school application

Alyssa Weinstein
February 9, 2018
At the brand new Texas State Performing Arts Center, horn player Adam Unsworth and pianist Ezra Bartz begin the Horn Festival with a recital Friday, January 19. Photo by Alyssa Weinstein | Lifestyle Reporter

Inaugural Horn Festival features critically acclaimed musician

Alyssa Weinstein
January 30, 2018
A map of Purgatory Creek Natural Area hangs near one of the trailheads to the park. Photo by Tyler Jackson | Staff Photographer

Runners brave rocky conditions in Purgatory Trail Run

Alyssa Weinstein
January 17, 2018
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