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All content by Ivy Sandoval
Members of Transcend pose for a photo after their weekly meeting Feb. 20, 2020, in the LBJ Student Center. Transcend is the first trans-specific organization in any Texas public university.

Student organization provides a haven for transgender community

Ivy Sandoval
March 18, 2020
The Attacca Quartet members Amy Schroeder (left), Andrew Yee (middle) and Nathan Schram (right) after winning their first Grammy for best chamber music/small ensemble performance.Courtesy of Andrew Yee

Texas State’s ensemble-in-residence takes home Grammy

Ivy Sandoval
March 3, 2020
Assistant Director of “Father Militant” César Manzanera (front) and Shane Scott (back) work on the set of the show in Los Angeles, California.

Texas State alumni to take on Amazon

Ivy Sandoval
February 12, 2020
Speaker Jessica Strom discusses Tonic-Clonic seizure emergencies Oct. 7 at the LBJ Student Center. Photo credit: Rebecca Harrell

Breaking the stigma of epilepsy

Ivy Sandoval
October 15, 2019
New York Time’s Bestseller “Just Mercy” Photo credit: Ivy Sandoval

Common Experience reading from 2017 to be major motion picture

Ivy Sandoval
October 3, 2019
A Texas State student follows along with the cheerleaders to show support for the Texas State football team, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, at the football game against Texas A&M at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. [Photo by Kate Connors]

Texas State shows Bobcat Pride with Spirit Friday

Ivy Sandoval
September 4, 2019
Queens and friends gathered at industry pride. Courtesy photo by Colton Ashabranner.

Industry hosts closeout to Pride Month

Ivy Sandoval
July 9, 2019
Students, staff and faculty taking part in cooperative skills movement class May 1 in LBJ 3-14.1. Photo by Ivy Sandoval

Students given colorful advice at a grey time in the semester

Ivy Sandoval
May 7, 2019
Members of F1rst Bobcat Proud, April 16, at first meeting. Photo By Ivy Sandoval

New organization caters to first-generation students

Ivy Sandoval
April 23, 2019
Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas giving an epilepsy training class to students, faculty, San Marcos locals. Photo courtesy of Office of Disability

Texas State highlights epilepsy awareness

Ivy Sandoval
April 16, 2019
Jessica Pliley, Texas State associate professor of History of Women, Genders and Studies, discusses the progress of women’s equality over the centuries March 5. Photo by Ali Mumbach

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Ivy Sandoval
April 7, 2019
Star File Photo

Thank you, Ms. Susie

Ivy Sandoval
April 7, 2019
TXST Interruptions logo taken from Twitter

Student organization strives to ‘interrupt’ forms of racism on campus

Ivy Sandoval
April 4, 2019
Photo By Ali Mumbach

Goodbye Riverfest tradition, hello Gaillardia Fest

Ivy Sandoval
March 5, 2019

Students sing national anthem at athletic events

Ivy Sandoval
February 19, 2019
InFin & Co.’s team, 2017, at a back to school event in Houston, TX. Photo By Clayton Keeling

Staying heart-healthy for American Heart Month

Ivy Sandoval
February 12, 2019
Photo By Richard Molnar

Jazz festival brings statewide talent to Texas State

Ivy Sandoval
February 5, 2019
Photos of models, Jan. 23, in Texas Bold Beauty Project. Photo By Ivy Sandoval

Art exhibit breaks down unrealistic beauty standards

Ivy Sandoval
January 29, 2019
Star File Photo

Let’s talk about sex

Ivy Sandoval
January 23, 2019
Devyn Reley, Nov. 29, uses her paper straw while hanging with Bridget Dunbarat Jones Dining Center. Photo By Ali Mumbach

Texas State goes green with paper instead of plastic straws

Ivy Sandoval
December 14, 2018
San Marcos locals wave American flags Nov. 10 during Veterans Day Parade Photo By Jaden Edison

San Marcos hosts Veterans Day Parade

Ivy Sandoval
November 13, 2018
Texas State and San Marcos community gather in LBJ Student Center ballroom for Equality University conference. Photo Courtesy of Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion

Equality University gives students inspiration to grow in diverse settings

Ivy Sandoval
November 4, 2018
Domestic Violence Awareness pin given out at Red Flags and Relationships event Oct. 25 hosted by Men Against Violence. _Photo Courtesy of Men Against Violence

Dating violence awareness month addresses lasting issue

Ivy Sandoval
October 31, 2018
Students shoot hoops during Homecoming Week’s Carnival, Oct. 22, in LBJ. Photo By Jaden Edison

Texas State 2018 homecoming theme throws it back

Ivy Sandoval
October 23, 2018
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