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“Texas State” banner outside flowers hall Nov. 15. The Office of Community Relations is now linked with the office of the Dean of students.Photo by Josh Mends | Staff Photographer

University’s relationship with the San Marcos community

Connor Brown
November 27, 2017
Alana Zamora (left), public relations senior, helps Bruce and Claire Barnes apply for college Nov. 4 at the San Marcos Public Library. The library and Texas State University have teamed up to offer free college preparation and mentoring.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Assistant Multimedia Editor

Organization offers free college preparation to community

Connor Brown
November 16, 2017
Members of Mano Amiga gathered Nov. 14 to ask ICE for the release of detained Felipe Abonza-Lopez Abonza-Lopez is a DACA recipient. Photo by Connor Brown | News Reporter

Mano Amiga protests ICE detention of local DACA recipient

Connor Brown
November 15, 2017
President Denise Trauth has enacted new protocols for responding to events like the recent LBJ bomb threats.Photo by Tyler Jackson | Staff Photographer

Rapid Response Team tested in the wake of campus threats

Connor Brown
November 9, 2017
Star File Photo

SHAC council member under fire for controversial tweets

Connor Brown
October 26, 2017
Amy Stansfield, place 3 candidate, addresses the crowd Oct. 9 at the San Marcos Activity Center. Stansfield is also a self-employed cookie artist. Photo by Kirby Crumpler | Staff Photographer

League of Women Voters hosts city council debate

Connor Brown
October 18, 2017

Conservatives come out as well

Connor Brown
October 17, 2017
Students march from Old Main to the President’s House Oct. 11 for National Coming Out Day.Photo by Connor Brown | Assistant News Editor

LGBTQIA Bobcats and allies celebrate National Coming Out Day

Connor Brown
October 17, 2017
Part of the football team stands together on the sidelines on Sept. 2 before playing against Houston Baptist University.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Disrespect vs. Patriotism: taking a knee at Texas State

Connor Brown
October 15, 2017
Photo by Shayan Faradineh

The implications of SB 4 in the San Marcos community

Connor Brown
September 30, 2017
Star File photo.

Trump Administration changes approach to Title IX

Connor Brown
September 28, 2017
Protesters stand at the back of Hogg’s auditorium Sept. 24 shouting “Pass Dream Act” at U.S Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz during the annual Texas Tribune Festival on the UT campus.Photo by Bri Watkins | Managing Editor

The fight over sanctuary cities isn’t over

Connor Brown
September 26, 2017
Star File Photo

Trauth speaks on DACA, Hurricane Harvey and student graduate programs at Faculty Senate meeting

Connor Brown
September 14, 2017
Comparison of first-year fees in sororities.Graphic by Stephanie Cloyd

Bid day break-down

Connor Brown
September 7, 2017
Photo by Bri Watkins

Protesters gather in Austin to defend DACA

Connor Brown
September 2, 2017
Residents urge San Marcos City Council to take a stance against Senate Bill 4.Photo by Bri Watkins

Judge puts halt on implementation of “sanctuary cities” bill

Connor Brown
August 30, 2017
Crime stats_BW_August 28, 2017

Improving safety and security measures on campus

Connor Brown
August 29, 2017
Photo by Tyler Hernandez

Congressional candidate Derrick Crowe meets voters in San Marcos

Connor Brown
August 29, 2017

Texas State sends over 600 literature books to the University of Lomé in Togo

Connor Brown
August 18, 2017
Star file photo

Dogs at restaurants, joint elections and home share rental regulations: what you missed at this week’s city council meeting

Connor Brown
August 2, 2017
Community members gathered at City Hall to discuss SB4. Photo by Connor Brown

Grassroots organizations submit resolution to city council against SB4

Connor Brown
July 28, 2017
Star file photo

Mayor John Thomaides invited to meet with Gov. Abbott to discuss special session agenda on local authority

Connor Brown
July 26, 2017
The Lions Club is a popular float location for all ages, located along the San Marcos river.Photo by Lara Dietrich

San Marcos Lions Club hosts Julien C. Hyer International Youth Camp

Connor Brown
July 25, 2017
Glass-bottom boats parked at the docks July 14 at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. Some of the boats have already been restored, while a few others remain in their original state.Photo by Lara Dietrich

Fleet of glass-bottom boats being restored

Connor Brown
July 19, 2017
A file photo of a City of San Marcos sign.

City manager position finalized, nepotism clause and short term rentals: what you missed at this week’s city council meeting

Connor Brown
July 19, 2017
Star File Photo

Anthropology students gain hands-on experience with real human remains

Connor Brown
July 17, 2017
A file photo of a City of San Marcos sign.

Expansion for Lamar School Annex property and Hopkins Street Historic Districts denied

Connor Brown
July 5, 2017
File photo

Common Experience kicks off summer dialogue series on activism

Connor Brown
June 22, 2017

Hays County holds public forum for new voting equipment

Connor Brown
June 21, 2017
Apartments that cater to students are not always what they seem. Be sure to get numerous opinions before signing a lease.Photo by Robert Black

Exploring rent-by-the-bed apartment leases

Connor Brown
June 19, 2017
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