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(From left to right) Criminal justice freshman Jazmine Ponce, radiation therapy freshman Ashley Burriz, criminal justice freshman Alyssa Dubuque, music freshman Loretta Wones and criminal justice junior Dalilah Gutierrezz gather to watch the eclipse at Sewell Park, Monday, April 8, 2024, at Texas State.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) The eclipse experience at Texas State University

April 8, 2024
Lecturer Nick Lawson analyzes text from a play, Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

[Photo] New series to give improved titles to nontenured faculty

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
March 8, 2024
Jonnalys Soto receives her food from the line at Bobcat Quickie, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] From taco stand to ‘Downtown Legend’: The Bobcat Quickie story

Brianna Bordosky, Life and Arts Contributor
March 3, 2024
Assistant professor of English, Denae Dyck, poses with her book Biblical Wisdom and the Victorian Literary Imagination, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Flowers Hall.

Assistant professor to bridge literary and religious gap with book

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
February 28, 2024
Students eat their food under the Korean Culture Club Marketplace booth, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at The Quad.

Star Snaps – Feb. 19-25: This Week in San Marcos

Felix Menke, Meg Boles, Lucas Kraft, Mandalyn Lewallen, and Carlene Ottah
February 26, 2024
Healthcare administration junior Stephanie Guzman catches a free ride near campus, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] Downtown free electric cab service to discontinue

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
February 21, 2024
The entrance of Cheatham Street Warehouse welcomes guests with a large sign out front, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] Pieces of love in San Marcos: Date ideas for Valentine’s Day

Rhian Davis, Life and Arts Contributor
February 19, 2024
Psychology junior and peer mentor Aysia Banks offers assistance to fellow students Sunday, Jan. 17, 2024, outside Commons Dining Hall.

Peer Mentors reflect on growth for National Mentoring Month

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
January 25, 2024
Regents’ professor of English Cyrus Cassells poses for a birthday photo on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Casa Pelican in New Orleans.

Cyrus Cassells: a traveling poet inspiring himself and others

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
January 13, 2024
Hays County Food Bank volunteer Madelyn Parsons looks at jalapeno plants, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at the Hays County Food Bank.

[Photo] Meet Maddie: Criminal justice major turned sustainable gardener

Jacquelyn Burrer, Life and Arts Contributor
November 30, 2023
Tyler Wesley (left), actor for Roger Davis, and Riley Thornton (right), actor for Mark Cohen, rehearse a scene for RENT, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.

“Collage of memories”: RENT brings to TXST closure and connection

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
November 15, 2023
Academic adviser Claire Richardson (left) receives her access code from team leader Aart Millecam (back), Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at the LBJ Student Center.

[Photo] First-time voters exercise their right at the polls

Lucciana Choueiry, News Reporter
November 7, 2023
Week of homecoming traditions to create a fun experience for campus community

Week of homecoming traditions to create a fun experience for campus community

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
October 24, 2023
Journalism sophomore Breanna Lopez looks at a large-scale installation of plastic cemetery flowers on the wall, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the The Unsettlements: Moms exhibition at Texas State Galleries.

“Linking the legacies”: Artist honors moms’ influences through exhibit at TXST

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
October 4, 2023
The Vibe founder Stephanie Ramirez-Pelletier poses in front of her hand painted murals while in the process of painting it, Monday, July 10, 2023, at The Vibe.

Sober-living founder’s inspiration revived through healing

Carlene Ottah, News Contributor
September 21, 2023
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Exertional heat strokes: Its signs, effects, recovery and avoidance

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
July 12, 2023
San Marcos Pickleball Club members host an Open Play session, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Rio Vista Tennis Courts in San Marcos, Texas. 

“Everybody became cross-connected”: the growth of pickleball in San Marcos

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
June 24, 2023
Mike Thompson (right) poses with his ring and his wife Kendall Burleson at the annual Ring Day ceremony, April 28, 2023, at the Meadows Center.

TXST graduate rediscovers education through 13-year gap

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
May 8, 2023
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ODS art showcase to break the status quo with “Disabled & Proud”

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
March 28, 2023
Bobcat Stream Team

Bobcat Stream Team connects students to certified water training

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
March 27, 2023
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Common Experience event opens up the discussion about identity

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Contributor
February 13, 2023
Runners participate in a dance contest during an afterparty for the Scallywompus San Marcos Half Marathon, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at the Tanger Outlets. 

Half-marathon to bring cheers and community to San Marcos

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Contributor
January 27, 2023
(left to right) Texas State University Rock Ensemble members Roy Carpenter, Chloe Helpinstill, Maximus Emperador, Sam Holschuh, Mel Wedige, Zach Sprauer, and Alex Mendoza play music for a benefit for the Hays-Caldwell Womens Center, Tuesday, March 31, 2022, at Industry.

Student ensemble rocks out through shared passion

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Contributor
December 26, 2022
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Alkek Library’s Long Night Against Procrastination facilitates student success

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Contributor
November 16, 2022
The 2022 Honors College ofrenda displays the Uvalde school shooting victims, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at Lampasas Hall. The Honors College has centered its ofrendas around a theme or group each year since 2020.

Honors College spreads Día de los Muertos spirit across campus

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Contributor
November 1, 2022



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