42° San Marcos
The Student News Site of Texas State University

The University Star



The Student News Site of Texas State University

The University Star
The Student News Site of Texas State University

The University Star









All content by Delilah Alvarado
An illustration of three people of color, one man and two women, stand in front of an American Flag holding a sign that reads “WE are America.”

Opinion: Patriotism does not shield people of color from exploitation

Delilah Alvarado
August 5, 2020
Illustrated silhouette of a man with tape on his mouth and the words “don’t speak” written on the tape.

Opinion: Censoring the Black Lives Matter movement is unconstitutional

Delilah Alvarado
June 22, 2020
A diagram showing a cuts of meat of a cow. The cow has a face mask and gloves on.

Opinion: All animal consumption is unethical

Delilah Alvarado
June 8, 2020
A graduate reluctantly holds up his diploma with other graduates in the background.

Opinion: Texas State owes the Class of 2020 an in-person commencement

Delilah Alvarado
May 25, 2020
A United States outline on a red background with text that reads “Sorry we’re open.”

Opinion: Texas is reopening its economy too soon

Delilah Alvarado
May 1, 2020
A cartoon drawing of a man in front of an unemployment building.

Opinion: Filing for unemployment benefits is useless in Texas

Delilah Alvarado
April 27, 2020
free.png

Opinion: Early-release for non-violent prisoners is essential

Delilah Alvarado
April 22, 2020
White outlines of different style churches with a priest in the center sit on a light brown background with a transparent ‘x’ going across.

Opinion: Religious services are not essential services

Delilah Alvarado
April 15, 2020
Coronavirus cell animations attacking an image of the White House. An arm with a dollar sign gavel acting as the White House fighting back.

Opinion: Elected officials are failing the nation

Delilah Alvarado
April 10, 2020
An illustration of three protest signs that read “STOP ABORTION NOW”, “ABORTION IS MURDER”, and “DEFUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD”.

Opinion: Anti-abortion activists are harmful for women

Delilah Alvarado
April 2, 2020
Heartbroken person sitting and looking sad.

Opinion: Emotional abuse is still abuse

Delilah Alvarado
March 10, 2020
Outline of a tennis player hitting a ball in front of a trans pride flag.

Opinion: Trans athletes are not the problem

Delilah Alvarado
March 10, 2020
Untitled design (3).png

Opinion: Stop rushing into marriage

Delilah Alvarado
February 26, 2020
Opinion: The lonely reality of a first-generation student is often forgotten

Opinion: The lonely reality of a first-generation student is often forgotten

Delilah Alvarado
February 18, 2020
Untitled design-1.png

Opinion: DNA test results do not prove race

Delilah Alvarado
February 12, 2020
Opinion: The Latinx community needs to be an ally for all people of color

Opinion: The Latinx community needs to be an ally for all people of color

Delilah Alvarado
January 30, 2020
Opinion: Self-care obsessed culture is scamming young adults

Opinion: Self-care obsessed culture is scamming young adults

Delilah Alvarado
January 23, 2020
Photo credit: Jaden Edison

Cancel culture is toxic

Delilah Alvarado
December 2, 2019
Opinion: Holidays can be hard on students

Opinion: Holidays can be hard on students

Delilah Alvarado
November 19, 2019

San Marcos no longer a safe city to reside

Delilah Alvarado
September 30, 2019
Talk it out: Is San Marcos safe?

Talk it out: Is San Marcos safe?

Laura Nunez and Delilah Alvarado
September 30, 2019
Opinion column: Students should not turn to sex work for additional money [Illustration by Valkyrie Mata]

Students should not turn to sex work for additional money

Delilah Alvarado
September 17, 2019
Living on campus is more beneficial than off-campus

Living on campus is more beneficial than off-campus

Delilah Alvarado
September 5, 2019
Donate to The University Star