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All content by Andrew Zimmel
TXST Sports Prez and Star alumnus Andrew Zimmel sits during a “From the Prez” segment in Studio C of The Star and KTSW newsrooms. Zimmel graduates from Texas State and leaves The Star as one of the most talented, straightforward and honest journalists the publication has ever seen.

Sports Prez reflects on outspoken legacy at Texas State

Andrew Zimmel
May 16, 2020
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From the Prez: A special farewell

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
May 2, 2020
Head Coach Jake Spavital listens to the school song after the Texas State football game vs. Troy football game Nov. 16 at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost the matchup 63-27.

Spavital, staff push football recruitment online

Andrew Zimmel
April 20, 2020
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From the Prez: Potential fall athletic cancellations, Rec Zoom classes and more

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
April 18, 2020
Texas State’s sports broadcaster Bill Culhane announced that he would retire after 27 years on Thursday, March 9, 2020.

“Voice of the Bobcats” retires after 27 years

Andrew Zimmel
April 13, 2020
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From the Prez: What to expect from Star sports, Bill Culhane and COVID-19

Andrew Zimmel and Katelyn Lester
April 11, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Women’s and men’s basketballs’ final performances and coronavirus advice

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
March 13, 2020
Novel coronavirus image courtesy of the Centers for Disease control

Sun Belt Tournament canceled due to coronavirus concerns

Andrew Zimmel and Claire Partain
March 12, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Basketball’s White Out Wednesday, Holle scores 1000th point and baseball vs. Bethune

Andrew Zimmel and Katelyn Lester
March 8, 2020
Texas State’s starting lineup gathers on the mound before the start of an inning against Saint Louis, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats knock off Islanders in final nonconference game

Andrew Zimmel
March 4, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Basketball senior night, Baylor Classic and baseball vs. Lamar

Andrew Zimmel, Kate Connors, and Katelyn Lester
February 22, 2020
The Texas State softball team rushes to home plate to congratulate teammate Christiana McDowell for hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Saint Louis, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Photo credit: Kate Connors

‘Cats crush Bobcat Classic

Andrew Zimmel
February 18, 2020
The Texas State softball team rushes to home plate to congratulate teammate Christiana McDowell for hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Saint Louis, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Softball wins doubleheader to remain undefeated in Bobcat Classic

Andrew Zimmel
February 16, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Valentine’s Day, The Nijal Pearson challenge and golf invitational

Andrew Zimmel and Haley Brand
February 14, 2020
4 stars

Countdown to the Oscars: “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” is a different Tarantino

Andrew Zimmel
February 9, 2020
Countdown to the Oscars: Nostalgia still pays in 2020 with “The Irishman”

Countdown to the Oscars: Nostalgia still pays in 2020 with “The Irishman”

Andrew Zimmel
February 9, 2020
From the Prez title screen

(Video) From the Prez: Upcoming golf invitational, Texas State baseball return and more

Andrew Zimmel and Jaden Edison
February 8, 2020
5 stars

Countdown to the Oscars: “Parasite” is the best movie that will not win

Andrew Zimmel
February 7, 2020
4 stars

Countdown to the Oscars: “Marriage Story” shows love through divorce

Andrew Zimmel
February 5, 2020
From the Prez title screen

(Video) From the Prez: Men’s basketball, women’s basketball losing streak and Karen Chisum night

Andrew Zimmel, Kate Connors, and Katelyn Lester
February 2, 2020
3 stars (1)

Countdown to the Oscars: “Joker” gets an amusing amount of nominations

Andrew Zimmel
January 30, 2020
4 stars

Countdown to the Oscars: “Jojo Rabbit” brings comedy to the Oscars

Andrew Zimmel
January 29, 2020
From the Prez title screen

(Video) From the Prez, Jan. 25, 2020

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
January 25, 2020
3 stars (1)

Countdown to the Oscars: Ford V Ferrari comes into award season fast

Andrew Zimmel
January 22, 2020
4 stars

Countdown to the Oscars: “1917” mixes brutality with art

Andrew Zimmel
January 18, 2020
Texas State junior guard Garrett Shaw goes up for a layup and scores in the final seconds of the Bobcats’ game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State turns around conference play with two straight wins

Andrew Zimmel and Claire Partain
January 12, 2020
Senior forward Eric Terry reaches for the ball against Jackson State on Nov. 18

Trojan Horse topples Bobcats

Andrew Zimmel
January 6, 2020
5 out of 5 stars

Countdown to the Oscars: “Little Women” does big things for Oscar season

Andrew Zimmel
January 3, 2020

Chisum retires after 40 years

Andrew Zimmel
December 9, 2019
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(Video) From the Prez, Nov. 22, 2019

Andrew Zimmel
November 22, 2019
Quentin Scott jumps to dunk the ball Nov. 1 at Strahan Arena.

Air Force soars over Bobcat basketball in road opener

Andrew Zimmel
November 15, 2019
Sophomore forward Da-Nasia Hood goes in for a layup at Oral Roberts. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Women’s basketball loses close contest to Oral Roberts

Andrew Zimmel
November 14, 2019
Brooke Holle is the lone starter from the 2018 season as she begins her 2019 run.

Women’s

Andrew Zimmel
October 29, 2019
Texas State celebrates in their second straight sweep at UTA on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Texas State takes second straight sweep at UTA

Andrew Zimmel
October 10, 2019
Senior Joshua Rowland kicks the game-winning field goal during the third overtime of the Georgia State game on Sept. 21 at Bobcat Stadium. Photo credit: Kate Connors

Kickin’ it

Andrew Zimmel
October 1, 2019
Texas State junior wide receiver Caleb Twyford weaves between the SMU defense, Saturday, Sept 14, 2019, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Bobcats trampled by SMU Mustangs

Andrew Zimmel
September 19, 2019
Head Coach Jake Spavital addresses the media Sept. 14 following the loss.

SMU runs over Bobcats 47-17

Andrew Zimmel
September 14, 2019
Texas State assistant coach Cat Osterman, pictured here in preseason play, faced the team she coaches, Bobcat softball, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. Photo courtesy of USA Softball.

Cat scratches the surface

Andrew Zimmel
September 11, 2019
Texas State celebrates after a game-winning goal off of a penalty kick from senior Kaylee Davis.

Soccer keeps perfect record at Teal Match

Andrew Zimmel
September 4, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 24

Andrew Zimmel and Jakob Rodriguez
September 1, 2019
Calvin Ross swings into the sun at the US Amateur Championship. Photo courtesy of Mackenzie Clark.

We Are Athletes: Student juggles life, machetes and golf

Andrew Zimmel
August 29, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 23

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, Andrew Zimmel, and Jakob Rodriguez
August 25, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 21

Andrew Zimmel, Sean Anchondo, and Colton McWilliams
August 9, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 20

Andrew Zimmel and Sean Anchondo
August 1, 2019
Senior Alex Peacock shoots a 3-pointer in the game against Coastal Carolina. Photo credit: Kate Connors

Alex Peacock goes Greek

Andrew Zimmel
July 28, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 19

Andrew Zimmel, Colton McWilliams, and Jakob Rodriguez
July 25, 2019
Senior linebacker Bryan London III addresses media members, Monday, July 22, 2019, at the Sun Belt Conference media day press conference. (Andrew Zimmel)

Bobcats hold heads high amid pre-season projections at media day

Andrew Zimmel
July 24, 2019
Senior linebacker Bryan London III addresses media members, Monday, July 22, 2019, at the Sun Belt Conference media day press conference. (Andrew Zimmel)

Photo Gallery: Sun Belt Media Day 2019

Anne Fritz and Andrew Zimmel
July 23, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 18

Jakob Rodriguez, Sean Anchondo, and Andrew Zimmel
July 20, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 17

Claire Partain and Andrew Zimmel
July 14, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 14

Claire Partain, Jakob Rodriguez, and Andrew Zimmel
June 21, 2019
Ty Harrington addresses the media and the Texas State community June 20 during his retirement press conference.Photo by Jakob Rodriguez

Harrington says goodbye to Texas State

Andrew Zimmel
June 20, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 13

Claire Partain, Andrew Zimmel, and Sean Anchondo
June 13, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 12

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, Andrew Zimmel, Jakob Rodriguez, and Sean Anchondo
June 6, 2019
Redshirt senior outfielder Skyler Valentine warms up before an inning.Photo by Kate Connors.

Historic season cut short for Bobcat baseball

Andrew Zimmel
June 5, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep.10

Claire Partain, Andrew Zimmel, Colton McWIlliams, and Jakob Rodriguez
May 23, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 9

Claire Partain, Andrew Zimmel, Colton McWilliams, and Jakob Rodriguez
May 17, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 8

Claire Partain, Andrew Zimmel, Jakob Rodriguez, Sean Anchondo, and Jaden Edison
May 9, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 7

Jakob Rodriguez, Claire Partain, Colton McWIlliams, Sean Anchondo, Andrew Zimmel, and Jaden Edison
May 7, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 6

Jakob Rodriguez, Jacob Sommers, Colton McWilliams, Claire Partain, Sean Anchondo, Andrew Zimmel, and Jaden Edison
April 26, 2019
Freshman guard Mason Harrell attacks the FIU defense March 23. Photo by Jakob Rodriguez

Bobcat basketball quick on its paws, but still can’t dance

Andrew Zimmel
April 17, 2019
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Sports Podcast: ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep.4

Jakob Rodriguez, Colton McWilliams, Sean Anchondo, Jordan Drake, Andrew Zimmel, and Jaden Edison
April 11, 2019
Jerseys of the starting five players mentioned in the University Star’s all-time great players list.

The all-time greats of women’s basketball

Andrew Zimmel
March 29, 2019
Florida International University sophomore guard Isaiah Banks dunks the ball over the Texas State Bobcats’ Eric Terry, March 23, 2019, at Strahan Arena. The FIU Panthers defeated the Bobcats 87-81.Photo by Jakob Rodriguez.

Panthers pounce on Bobcat’s postseason dreams

Andrew Zimmel
March 24, 2019
Mason Harrell guards a Georgia State player moving down the court.Photo by Kate Connors.

Texas State rims out against Georgia State

Andrew Zimmel
March 17, 2019
Alex Peacock celebrates along with his team after beating South Alabama 79-67 on March 15. Photo by Kate Connors.

Texas State looks to face Georgia State in semifinals of SBC tournament

Andrew Zimmel
March 15, 2019
Cat Osterman throwing for USA softball Photo courtesy of USA Softball. Photo by Jade Hewitt

Cat Osterman: She’s baaaaaaack

Andrew Zimmel
January 22, 2019
Texas State cheerleaders throw the Texas State hand sign in the air Nov. 11 during the last home game of the season.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Following #FireTeis, athletics donors pull support

Andrew Zimmel
November 27, 2018
Toshua Levitt and a University of Texas at Arlington Maverick square off Aug. 1 2017. Photo by Bill Spiller.

Basketball senior has professional dreams

Andrew Zimmel
November 15, 2018
The FIRETEIS.COM banner flew over Bobcat stadium and surrounding areas Oct. 27 before kickoff.Photo courtesy of Keff Ciardello

#FireTeis takes flight during homecoming game

Andrew Zimmel
October 27, 2018
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Soccer gains success after a 2016 losing season

Andrew Zimmel
November 4, 2017
Bobcats celebrate a score against UT Arlington on Oct. 13.Photo by Ricardo Martin | Staff Photographer

Bobcats up to a nine-game win streak after sweeping Georgia State

Andrew Zimmel
October 22, 2017
Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Bobcats sweep Georgia Southern and are now on an eight-game win streak

Andrew Zimmel
October 21, 2017
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Senior players look forward to upcoming season

Andrew Zimmel
October 17, 2017
Photo by: Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

The Sun Belt Conference keeps growing

Andrew Zimmel
October 13, 2017
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Bobcats keep win streak alive against the Ragin’ Cajuns

Andrew Zimmel
October 9, 2017
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Men’s basketball hopeful for rebound season

Andrew Zimmel
October 3, 2017
Parker Gleming, quarterback coach, during the game against UTSA at Bobcat Stadium.Photo by Kirby Crumpler | Staff Photographer

Assistant coach leading the way for offense

Andrew Zimmel
September 28, 2017
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Volleyball sweeps the Trojans

Andrew Zimmel
September 25, 2017
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Bobcats advance in the conference after 1-0 win against the Eagles

Andrew Zimmel
September 23, 2017
Brooke Johnson, freshman setter, sets the ball for her teammates on Sept. 9 during the game against UMass Lowell at Strahan Coliseum.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Former high school MVP ready to compete

Andrew Zimmel
September 20, 2017
Megan Porter, sophomore outside hitter, spikes the ball Sept. 9 during the game against UMass Lowell at Strahan Colosseum.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Sophomore sets example on and off court 

Andrew Zimmel
September 16, 2017
Micah Dinwiddie, freshman defensive specialist, serves the ball Sept. 30 during the game against Coastal Carolina University.

Bobcats cut down Lumberjacks

Andrew Zimmel
September 13, 2017
Photo by:Lara Dietrich | Staff PhotographerRachel Grout, sophomore midfielder, defends Nicole Lindsay, Miners junior midfielder, in the Texas State soccer team’s 2-1 loss to UTEP.

Islanders take a 2-1 win over the Bobcats

Andrew Zimmel
August 25, 2017
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