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All content by Diego Medel
Single use containers litter the ground at Sewell Park Thursday, April 10, 2025, during River Fest.

[Photo] San Marcos begins enforcing can ban

James Phillips, News Reporter
May 4, 2025
Diego Medel stands in front of two of his photographs selected for “The City Has Eyes” street photography exhibit in Austin, Texas, on April 12, 2025.

Jack of all trades. Master of none. Anchored by Love.

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
May 1, 2025
Lucciana Choueiry reporting at the immigration protest on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at UT Austin. Her coverage of the protest is published in The Austin Chronicle.

[Photo] Senior 30: A purpose born in Beirut, written in The Star(s)

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
May 2, 2025
The north side of the Texas Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, on March 4, 2025.

[Photo] TXST cancels transportation for social work advocacy trip

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
April 30, 2025
Nexttojackiekennedy lead singer and guitarist Jackson Magill performs in front of a mosh pit during Alchemy Records’ final show, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

One Final Spin: Alchemy Records Bids Farewell — For Now

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
April 29, 2025
Chelsy Ward places her younger sister Skyler Torben’s childhood stuffed rabbit on Skyler’s memorial table during the Bobcat Pause memorial service on April 17, 2025. in the LBJ Ballroom.

[Photo] Texas State honors lives at Bobcat Pause

Hope Jimenez, News Contributor
April 23, 2025
Artist Corinne Loperfido digs through a drawer, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the kitchen of her tiny house.

Repair, Resist, Reuse

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
April 22, 2025
Texas State graduate Gabriela Solis performs with the Gamelan Lipi Awan orchestra at the sixth annual Asian Cultural Showcase, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the LBJ Ballroom

[Photo] Expo and showcase spread awareness on recognizing cultural histories

Vanessa Rivera, Life and Arts Contributor
April 22, 2025
Texas State alumnus Manuel Zapata performs with the Gamelan Lipi Awan orchestra at the sixth annual Asian Cultural Showcase, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the LBJ Ballroom. Gamelan Lipi Awan is Texas State’s Balinese gamelan gong kebyar orchestra open to students and community members.

Star Snaps – April 14 – 20

Diego Medel, Isabelle Cantu, and Robin Brin
April 21, 2025
Students wave their hands to the right during DJ and producer ACRAZE’s set at River Fest 2025 in Sewell Park, Thursday, April 10.

Texas State makes a splash at River Fest ’25

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
April 14, 2025
Attendees mingle during the kickoff party for the San Marcos Studio Tour at Mothership Studios on April 5, 2025. The event launched the annual self-guided art tour featuring work by local artists throughout the city.

Not curated, just connected: San Marcos Studio Tour enters third year

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
April 7, 2025

[Video] Star Sports Podcast – Episode 6

Paige Wilson and Jackson Kruse
April 7, 2025
Jacqueline Overby, co-founder and artistic director of MotherShip Studios, poses with friends in the San Marcos Film Lab’s photo booth during the San Marcos Studio Tour kickoff party, Friday, April 4, 2025 at Mothership Studios. MotherShip Studios is a studio space for local artists.

Star Snaps – March 30 – April 5

Diego Medel, Robin Brin, Robert Stephenson, Laura Walker, and Carlene Ottah
April 7, 2025
Guitarist for Valice James LeBlanc performs at River Fest Jams, Tuesday March 25, 2025, at the LBJ Mall. LeBlanc also plays with the bands Silver Hour and Something Else.

[Photo] ‘It really is about networking’: local bands reflect on journeys, challenges

Cady Clements, Life and Arts Contributor
April 1, 2025
Texas State’s hockey team plays tug of war during club sports field day, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Spring Lake Field Complex. Texas State hockey is a Division 2 ACHA Hockey Club.

Star Snaps – March 23 – 29

Rhian Davis, Diego Medel, Isabelle Cantu, and Carlene Ottah
March 31, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
March 26, 2025

[Video] Star Sports Podcast – Episode 5

Kaden Bessent and Adrian Ramirez
March 25, 2025

[Video] Star Sports Podcast – Episode 4

Ayden Oredson and Adrian Ramirez
March 25, 2025
Fire Spinner Katrina Rose of Pyroflow ATX performs for a crowd at the inaugural Vanilla Bean Night Market on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the EDEN Nightclub and Cocktail Lounge. The Market was held in collaboration with the Bikini Hill Run Club.

Run, thrift, dance: market aims to redefine SMTX nightlife

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
March 24, 2025
Students celebrate while posing for a photo with their paws up, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Arch. The Arch separates the west and east sides of Trauth-Huffman Hall.

Star Snaps – March 16 – 22

Katherine Rea, Laura Walker, Diego Medel, Isabelle Cantu, Meg Boles, Robert Stephenson, and Julie Acuna
March 24, 2025
A crowd watches Fire Spinner Katarina Rose of Pyroflow ATX perform at the Inaugural Vanilla Bean Night Market on Thursday, March 20. The market was held in the parking lot of EDEN nightclub and cocktail lounge in collaboration with the Bikini Hill Run Club.

San Marcos city council member Amanda Rodriguez leads a chant at the Stop The Genocide protest in downtown San Marcos on Sunday, March 23. The protest was held in collaboration between the Palestine Solidarity SMTX chapter and the Party for Socialism and Liberation San Marcos chapter.

[Photo] Community members protest for ceasefire in Palestine

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
March 24, 2025
An inverted microscope sits on a table in an empty laboratory at Star One, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Star One is Texas State’s first technology incubator dedicated to research efforts.

[Photo] Texas State pushes for R1 status by 2027

Arabella Dichristina, News Contributor
March 6, 2025

[Video] Star Sports Podcast – Episode 3

Jacob De Luna and Max Martinez
March 4, 2025
Rebecca Hudson aka Strawberry STOMPcake a member of the San Marcos River Rollers, roller-skates in the the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in San Marcos. The San Marcos River Rollers are a local all female roller-derby team.

Star Snaps – Feb. 23 – March 1

Isabelle Cantu, Meg Boles, Katherine Rea, Diego Medel, Carlene Ottah, Maya Contreras, Allison Drinnon, and Laura Walker
March 3, 2025
The Kissing Alley in San Marcos, located on The Square on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Next to the image is the concept mockup created by the Green Alley Initiative for the proposed improvements.

[Photo] San Marcos begins reconstruction of downtown alley

James Phillips, News Reporter
February 27, 2025
Freshman Andrew Tapia and Senior Amelia Hobson embrace one another during a run through of "Karagula"on Thursday, February 21 at the honors college. "Karagula" written by Phillip Ridley, is being directed by Abigail Thompson as part of her honors capstone project.

[Photo] Theater students explore directing with Honors Capstone projects

Megan Weise, Life and Arts Reporter
February 25, 2025
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[Photo] Inside the Capitol: House Bill 2549

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
February 25, 2025
Grins restaurant inviting residents to its 50th anniversary party on their marquee, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

[Photo] Grins to change management after celebrating 50-year anniversary

Marisa Nuñez, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2025
Freshman Viviana Nava displays a box of Narcan at the Alkek ‘Ask Us’ counter, Wednesday, Feb. 12. Narcan is also available at the Student Health Center and the Student Recreation Center.

[Photo] Inside the Capitol: Senate Bill 556

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2025
Texas State health sciences sophomore Quinn Brasher (Right) and biochemistry sophomore Alissa Short (Left) preview keychains and trinkets sold at Market Day, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, on the Quad. The variety of vendors' goods included food, jewelry, crocheted goods, knick knacks and more.

Star Snaps – Feb. 9 – 15

Allison Drinnon, Diego Medel, Laura Walker, Meg Boles, and Katherine Rea
February 17, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
February 15, 2025

[Video] Star Sports Podcast – Episode 2

Jackson Kruse and Ayden Oredson
February 12, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
February 6, 2025

[Video] Star Sports Podcast – Episode 1

Jackson Kruse and Kaden Bessent
February 6, 2025
Students hold signs protesting ICE and immigration policies, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Stallions.

(Photo Gallery) – TXST students protest Trump immigration policy

Diego Medel, Allison Drinnon, and Meg Boles
February 6, 2025
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[Photo] Groups provide winter resources for homeless population

Elizabeth Redman, News Contributor
January 23, 2025
What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

What’s happening in San Marcos this Weekend

Diego Medel, Engagement Editor
January 17, 2025
Narcan Map

[Photo] Turning loss into lessons

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
January 14, 2025
San Marcos Inclement Weather Resources

[Photo] San Marcos prepares for potential freezing temperatures

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
January 5, 2025
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