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All content by Geoff Sloan
Chief of staff Matthew Gonzales and other cabinet members listen to the debate and discussion period over articles of removal. Photo by Geoff Sloan

Faculty of color legislation introduced, chief of staff keeps position

Geoff Sloan
February 26, 2019
Presidential and vice presidential candidates Alex Plunkett and Kelly Torpey answer a student’s question at the presidential debate Feb.11 in the LBJ Teaching Theater. Photo by Jaden Edison

Presidential candidates present platforms during Student Government debate

Geoff Sloan
February 19, 2019
Senator Spencer Lewis announced his resignation Monday night.Photo by Geoff Sloan

Elections, resignations and more at Student Government meeting

Geoff Sloan
February 14, 2019
Forbes’ list commends Texas State, students dispute results

Forbes’ list commends Texas State, students dispute results

Geoff Sloan
February 9, 2019
Star File PhotoPhoto by Jaden Edison

More politics, less policy during Student Government meeting

Geoff Sloan
February 6, 2019
Presidential candidate Matthew Gonzales and vice presidential candidate Alison Castillo dropped out of the 2019-20 Student Government race Feb. 5Photo by Jaden Edison

Current cabinet members campaign for president, vice president

Geoff Sloan
February 5, 2019
Former Student Government President Brooklyn Boreing, left, and former Student Government President Ruben Becerra Jr., right, won as the 2018-19 Student Government president and vice president. They’ve both since resigned.Photo by Jakob Rodriguez

Student Government president resigns, again

Geoff Sloan
February 4, 2019
Presidential candidate Corey Benbow and vice presidential candidate Tucker Thompson Photo courtesy of Texas State University

Benbow-Thompson campaign escapes election violations on procedural error

Geoff Sloan
February 2, 2019
Yunuen Alvarado Bustos and Kevin Sepanski were present at the meeting and swiftly sworn into the election board commission.Photo by Geoff Sloan

Student Government Election Board members confirmed, ADA improvement legislation passed

Geoff Sloan
January 29, 2019
Star File Photo

Former mayor attempts to duck University Star campaign ad payments

Geoff Sloan
January 26, 2019
Photo courtesy of Skymaster Photography

Medical company to relocate to STAR Park

Geoff Sloan
January 23, 2019
Studying abroad is about more than just experiencing your host country’s culture; it’s a place to convene with cultures of the world.Illustration by Faith Tovar Flores.

From Norway with love

Geoff Sloan
December 5, 2018
Star file photo

Social Security phone scammers strike across the U.S.

Geoff Sloan
October 31, 2018
With a 30-second camera exposure, the lights can be photographed. The camera must remain very still for a long exposure which is why this is taken from the roof of a car. Photo courtesy of Arno De Block.

Land of the Midday Moon

Geoff Sloan
October 31, 2018
Photo by:Lesly de Leon | Staff Photographer At the city council debate Oct. 7, 2015, Scott Gregson, place 5 city council candidate, responds to a question.

Ethics commission finds City Councilman Gregson in violation

Geoff Sloan
October 26, 2018
Oslo Innovation Week’s Official Opening was hosted in Oslo City Hall where the Nobel Peace Prize is presented every December. Photo By Geoff Sloan

Bridging cultures across five thousand miles

Geoff Sloan
October 11, 2018
The University of Oslo opening ceremony gathered students the week before classes began on Aug. 20.Photo Courtesy of Geoff Sloan

Blog: Land of the Midnight Sun, an introduction

Geoff Sloan
September 6, 2018
Star file photo

Three suspects arrested for homicide

Geoff Sloan
August 27, 2018
Star file photo.Photo byGeoff Sloan | News Reporter

H-E-B issues voluntary recall for ice cream and sherbet

Geoff Sloan
July 19, 2018
Empty beer cans thrown July 5 alongside the San Marcos River.

Float Fest hires staff to clean San Marcos River

Geoff Sloan
July 19, 2018
President Trauth is swearing in Student Body President Brooklyn Boreing, April 19.Photo bySandra Sadek | Senior News Reporter

Student Government president faces cabinet changes

Geoff Sloan
July 3, 2018
Photo by: Pablo Mejia | Staff Photographer Iconic mural “Greetings From San Marcos” by David Perez Feb 15 in San Marcos Texas.

Planning and Zoning Commission discuss Transportation Master Plan, alcohol permits

Geoff Sloan
June 28, 2018
Pro-immigration protestors meet June 26 outside of the courthouse on the town square.Photo byGeoff Sloan | News Reporter

San Marcos immigration rally precedes ACLU rally in Brownsville

Geoff Sloan
June 28, 2018
A San Marcos resident utilizing back-in parking Jan. 14. City council has decided to remove some back-in parking along LBJ Dr. Photo by: Jennifer Chacon | Staff Photographer

Parking time limit burdens downtown businesses

Geoff Sloan
June 17, 2018
Star file photo

Suspect arrested after pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

Geoff Sloan
June 16, 2018
Star file photo.

Planning and Zoning Commission faces pushback on rezoning

Geoff Sloan
June 14, 2018
A file photo of a City of San Marcos sign.

RV park to be developed on Highway 21

Geoff Sloan
June 12, 2018
A file photo of the J.C. Kellum Administration Building at Texas State.

Special assistant for inclusion and diversity to begin work next month

Geoff Sloan
June 10, 2018
File photo

City Council talks advocate funding, approves new radar system for SMPD

Geoff Sloan
June 7, 2018
City Council meetings take place in City Hall the first and third Tuesday of the month.

City Council debates new roads and building expansions

Geoff Sloan
June 2, 2018
The Thornton House hosts the Texas State Study Abroad office.

Study Abroad reaches goal with more participation from students

Geoff Sloan
May 31, 2018
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Phone scammer poses as San Marcos police officer

Geoff Sloan
May 29, 2018
Star file photo.Photo byGeoff Sloan | News Reporter

H-E-B issues olive recall for possibly containing glass shards in jars

Geoff Sloan
May 26, 2018
The constructed Ingram Engineering building will host a new degree program.Photo by Geoff Sloan | News Reporter

Civil engineering degree to be available fall 2019

Geoff Sloan
May 25, 2018
The Student Health Center has worked with Academic HealthPlans, a student health insurance consulting and administration firm, to bring insurance coverage to Texas State students through UnitedHealthcare.Photo by Josh Mends | Staff Photographer

Health insurance plan created for students

Geoff Sloan
May 21, 2018
A flash flood hits San Marcos and campus.Photo by Geoff Sloan | News Reporter

Weather alert: Flash flood warning hits San Marcos, should end by afternoon

Geoff Sloan
May 4, 2018
Star file photo

University reports assault, begins investigation

Geoff Sloan
May 1, 2018
Strahan Coliseum under construction on the Aquarena Drive side of the facility. Photo by Geoff Sloan | News Reporter

Strahan construction continues through May commencement

Geoff Sloan
April 26, 2018
The door to the Attorney for Students office which is located in LBJ on the fifth floor.Photo by Chelsea Yohn | Staff Photographer

Campus holds pro bono day

Geoff Sloan
April 19, 2018
Vehicles in The Pointe apartment’s garage remain underwater after an overnight flood. 

Flash flood warning hits San Marcos

Geoff Sloan
March 28, 2018

Common Experience event to tackle Guatemalan issues

Geoff Sloan
March 27, 2018
Burleson Hall sits on a hill that will soon be home to new dorms with space to house 1,200 students. Photo by Geoff Sloan | News Reporter

Residence halls keep up with growing population

Geoff Sloan
March 25, 2018
Photo by Geoff Sloan | News Reporter

Photo Gallery: School gun violence protest

Geoff Sloan
March 24, 2018
Students protest school gun violence

Students protest school gun violence

Geoff Sloan
March 24, 2018
Star file photo

Bombs detonate around Austin

Geoff Sloan
March 20, 2018
Star File photo.

Euthanized cats spark community response

Geoff Sloan
March 14, 2018
Star File Photo

LBJSC to expand by 22,000 square feet

Geoff Sloan
March 14, 2018
Members of the Pan-African Action Committee sit silent during Student Government president Connor Clegg’s impeachment hearing, Feb. 27. Photo by Sandra Sadek | News Editor

PAAC protests impeachment hearing

Geoff Sloan
February 28, 2018
The Texas State mobile app TRACS used by students and faculty to keep up with classes.Star file photo

TRACS to be replaced with another system after trial run

Geoff Sloan
February 27, 2018

Pregnant dog soon to be available for adoption after animal cruelty claims

Geoff Sloan
February 23, 2018
Two Word chained himself to the Fighting Stallions on Feb.5 as part of what he claimed to be an art installation.Photo by Jakob Rodriguez | Assistant News Editor

Individual chained himself to Stallions statue for 12 days

Geoff Sloan
February 21, 2018
Elijah Miller and Emari Shelvin launched their campaign on Jan. 23. Photo Courtesy of Miller-Shelvin campaign.

Current senators campaign for president, vice president

Geoff Sloan
February 8, 2018
Two Word chained himself to the Fighting Stallions on Feb.5 as part of what he claimed to be an art installation.Photo by Jakob Rodriguez | Assistant News Editor

Man chains himself to the Stallions

Geoff Sloan
February 5, 2018
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