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All content by Carson Weaver
(Left to right) Former editor in chief Arthur Fairchild, former managing editor Sarah Hernandez, current managing editor Nichaela Shaheen, former opinions editor Dillon Strine and current editor in chief Carson Weaver pose for a photo with local pianist, Friday, March 24, 2023, at Pete's Piano Bar in Fort Worth, Texas.

Legendary editor departs, leaves staff in mourning

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
May 3, 2024
Student Zayna Abdel-Rahim leads off a protest reciting a speech from the stallions statue, Monday, April 29, 2024, on The Quad at Texas State.

Amanda Smith speaks to a crowd of protestors while standing on the stallions statue, Monday, April 29, 2024, on The Quad at Texas State.

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Amanda Smith speaks to a crowd of protestors while standing on the stallions statue, Monday, April 29, 2024, on The Quad at Texas State.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) Palestine sit-in organizers gather protestors on The Quad

April 29, 2024
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Spectators observe the torn down fence at River Fest while an official keeps guard, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Sewell Park.

Texas State invites entire student body to fest limited to 5,000

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2024
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TXST puts winning above morals in signing of de Laura

Carson Weaver, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2024
Sewell-goers walk in the river due to low river levels, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the San Marcos River in San Marcos

San Marcos to return to Stage 2 drought restrictions

Carson Weaver, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2024
The sun sets behind the trees alongside the Blanco River, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at University Camp in Wimberley, Texas.

University Camp won’t be sold

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2023
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University Camp sale will not be voted on in upcoming meeting

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2023
Glass partitions are placed on either side of the center chair of the council chamber in place for new COVID-19 guidelines, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at City Hall.

Future-shaping Downtown Area Plan decision postponed

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2023
A car drives through a flooded street, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, near Old Ranch Road 12 and Blanco Street in San Marcos.

San Marcos under flash flood warning

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
October 26, 2023

New group gives student housing tenants a voice

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
The entry gates to phase one at The Village on Telluride, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in San Marcos.

SMPD investigating at least two unauthorized entries at off-campus complex

Nichaela Shaheen and Carson Weaver
September 22, 2023
Sewell-goers walk in the river due to low river levels, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the San Marcos River in San Marcos.

Drought in Central Texas worsens as low spring flows persist

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2023
Texas State sophomore pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches to a Cardinal batter during game four of the NCAA Stanford Regional against Stanford, Saturday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats won 5-2, sending Texas State Baseball to an NCAA Regional final for the first time in its program history.

Levi Wells selected by Baltimore Orioles in fourth round of MLB Draft

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
July 10, 2023
The aftermath of the deadly July 20, 2018 Iconic Village Apartment Fire. 

Arrest to be announced in Iconic Village fire investigation

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
July 5, 2023
Junior pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches the ball against Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Wells proving himself as Friday night starter, early round MLB Draft choice

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Junior pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches the ball against Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

New, familiar faces to shape baseball roster

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Texas State junior designated hitter Jose Gonzalez (23) runs the bases after hitting a home run during a game against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Offense leads baseball to sweep, history

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Texas State junior center fielder Ben McClain (4) heads to the dugout after playing defense against Stanford in the NCAA Stanford Regional, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats lost 8-4.

Baseball blows out Northwestern in opener

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
Texas State baseball watches the Bobcats play offense from the dugout during a game against Stanford during the NCAA Stanford Regional, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, Calif. The Bobcats lost 8-4.

Baseball to host opening series against Northwestern

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Texas State softball team celebrates after an inning ending double play against the Villanova Wildcats, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Softball starts season with winning record

Carson Weaver, Sport Editor
February 14, 2023
Texas State softball team celebrates after an inning ending double play against the Villanova Wildcats, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Softball splits two doubleheaders to start season

David Cuevas, Xavier Zamarron, Carson Weaver, and Ashton Knight
February 13, 2023
Texas State President Kelly Damphousse greets students on the sidelines at the homecoming football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. 

Damphousse aims to change culture through football rebuild

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
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Opinion: Texas must be better prepared for severe winter weather

Carson Weaver, Opinions Contributor
February 7, 2023
Texas State freshman guard Jordan Mason (3) drives down the court against Georgia Southern University, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 70-67.

Harrell injury creates opportunity for new faces

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Texas State women's basketball head coach Zenerae Antoine gets recognition for becoming the winningest coach in program history after a victory against Georgia State on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. The Bobcats won 64-48.

Antoine becomes winningest coach in program history

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023

Texas State to hire G.J. Kinne as new football head coach

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Texas State football head coach Jake Spavital scans his playbook in a game against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-21. 

Texas State defeated by Jaguars, ineligible for bowl game

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Mayor Jane Hughson sits at a table during the election watch party she hosted, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in San Marcos. Hughson is the incumbent mayor running for reelection against four other candidates.

Jane Hughson reelected as mayor of San Marcos

Carson Weaver, News Contributor
November 9, 2022
Texas State senior setter Emily DeWalt (17) celebrates after the Bobcats score during a match against James Madison University, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats tied the weekend series 1-1.

[Photo] Volleyball to face Arkansas State in two-game series

October 28, 2022
Sun Belt Conference features its 14 universities at Times Square amid its' 10 wins in week two of college football, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in New York City.

Sun Belt Conference student media reflects on college football upset week

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Texas State redshirt junior quarterback Layne Hatcher (3) looks for an open pass during fall camp practice, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium.

Hatcher, Hergel, Revels, Tupou named football team captains

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
September 8, 2022
Texas State head coach Jake Spavital talks with the team after a morning practice run during fall camp, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. 

Bobcat football drops fifth straight season opener

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
San Marcos resident Timothy Darnell runs down the sidelines in a color-run with Boko's Army in celebration of the Bobcats scoring a goal in a game against Houston Baptist, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Bobcat Soccer Complex. The Bobcats won 2-1.

Boko’s Army: Texas State soccer’s biggest supporters

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
Texas State Club Baseball gathers for a team photo after their first intersquad scrimmage of the season, Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Stockdale, Texas.

Texas State club baseball rebuilds after canceled season

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Dalton Shuffield (8) slides back into first base on a pick-off attempt during the Bobcat's first game of the NCAA Baseball Stanford Regional against UC Santa Barbara, Friday, June 3, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, California. The Bobcats defeated the Gauchos 7-3.

Bobcat sports: A 2021-2022 year in review

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
Texas State head soccer coach Steve Holeman breaks out the team after the spring game against Texas, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Soccer begins Holeman era with two shutout wins at home

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
August 23, 2022
Texas State Baseball senior closing pitcher Tristan Stivors (13) and his teammates return to the dugout after the eighth inning with three outs to go to defeat the Cardinal in game four of the NCAA Stanford Regional, Saturday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, Calif. The Bobcats won 5-2, sending Texas State Baseball to an NCAA Regional final for the first time in its program history.

Former Bobcat Tristan Stivors drafted to Chicago White Sox

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
August 23, 2022
Texas State head coach Jake Spavital talks with the team after a morning practice run during fall camp, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. 

Bobcat football aims to secure first bowl game in program history this season

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
August 15, 2022
Simon Sanchez III stands in the ring of his gym Aftermath Boxing during a training session.

‘It’s how you train’: Local non-profit boxing gym aims to better its athletes

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
June 7, 2022
Texas State Baseball Head Coach Steven Trout breaks out the team after their victory against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

‘A win’s a win’: Bobcat baseball edges out UTSA in close game

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022
Texas State senior tight end Tyler Huff (41) answers interview questions from Texas State Athletics TV announcer Brant Freeman during the spring football game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium.

From Navy vet to Bobcat tight end: Tyler Huff’s journey to Texas State

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Dalton Shuffield (8) slides back into second base after a pickoff attempt during a game against Texas A&M, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Blue Bell Park. The Bobcats lost to the Aggies 4-8.

Texas State baseball to host UTSA Tuesday evening

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
April 18, 2022
Texas State junior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) winds up to pitch the ball during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Softball pitching shuts out Georgia State in series finale

Carson Weaver, Sports Editor
April 16, 2022
Texas State graduate offensive lineman Liam Dobson (69) pushes against training equipment during fall camp drills, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Football looks to enhance program with coaching staff additions

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
April 6, 2022
Texas State sophomore pitcher Karsen Pierce (16) pitches to ball to a Duck batter during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Bobcat softball run-ruled by Louisiana

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
April 2, 2022
Texas State graduate infielder Dani Elder (2) watches the ball after making contact during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Bobcat softball to take on Louisiana after shutout loss

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
April 1, 2022
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout high fives senior infielder Justin Thompson (10) after he makes a run to home plate during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the weekend series 2-1.

Baseball fails to complete comeback against Sam Houston

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
March 30, 2022
Texas State junior outfielder Ben McClain (4) high fives his teammates after coming off the field during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the weekend series 2-1.

Bobcat baseball looks to build on comeback win

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
March 28, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Wesley Faison (24) winds up to hit a pitch during a game against Wichita State, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 9-2.

Bobcat miscues proved to be costly in Friday night loss

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
March 6, 2022
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout coaches freshman infielder Daylan Pena (16) before Pena goes up to bat during a game against Wichita State, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 9-2.

Bobcats looks to continue win streak in Arizona

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
March 4, 2022
A Texas State football player receives a head scan for a custom fit of the Riddell Axiom helmet. The Riddell Axiom is produced on an athlete-to-athlete basis and helps improve impact response to prevent head injury.

Football introduces custom helmets for safer spring practices

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
February 23, 2022
Texas State junior outfielder Ben McClain (4) makes a run for first base during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Baseball’s offense shines in opening season series

Dillon Strine, Kyle Owen, and Carson Weaver
February 21, 2022
Texas State senior guard Kennedy Taylor (3) shoots a shot over Coastal Carolina junior guard Blayre Shultz (0), Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 64-59.

Women’s basketball continues win streak against Coastal Carolina

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
February 6, 2022
Texas State senior guard Ja'Kayla Bowie (15) goes up for a basket during a game against UT Arlington, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 72-65.

Women’s basketball looks to continue win streak in face off against Coastal Carolina

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
February 4, 2022
The Bobcat softball team huddles together before the game against Texas A&M, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats won 7-6.

Texas State softball adds versatility with six recruits

Carson Weaver, Sports Contributor
December 28, 2021
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