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All content by Kate Connors
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Senior 30: Putting the (lens) cap on my time at the star

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2021
Texas State junior guard Caleb Asberry (2) scans the court for an opening in the ULM defense, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 61-57.

Behind the lens: My snapshot of spring season sports

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
June 16, 2021
Texas State assistant linebackers student coach Jada Gipson talks to freshman linebacker Josh Emmanuel (30) during spring practice, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Student football coach breaks the sport’s gender norms

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
June 2, 2021

(Photo Gallery) Football returns to practice after hiatus

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2021

(Photo Gallery) Football opens third week of spring practice

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2021

(Photo Gallery) Football opens third week of spring practice

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2021

(Photo Gallery) Football finishes second week of spring practice

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2021

(Photo Gallery) Football places focus on fundamentals

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2021

(Photo Gallery) Football starts second week of spring practice in full pads

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2021
Texas State sophomore outside hitter Courtney Heiser (13) serves the ball to Baylor players, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0.

Volleyball suffers fourth straight sweep against UT

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2021
Texas State junior forward Da'Nasia Hood (32) jumps and shoots the basketball over a University of Louisiana defender, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Strahan Arena.

Hood, Taylor emerge as leaders during challenging season

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2021

Examining 2020 through the lens

Jaden Edison, Kate Connors, Vanessa Buentello, Michele DuPont, Douglas Smith, Rasika Gasti, Rebecca Harrell, , and Ali Mashburn
December 31, 2020
Texas State running back Calvin Hill carries the ball up the middle of the field during a drill at practice, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium.

Behind the lens: My experiences capturing fall sports during COVID-19

Kate Connors, Multimedia Reporter
December 7, 2020

Wild Art of the Week: Combat practice, outdoor concerts, football win and more

Kate Connors, Karleen Fisher-Irizarry, Rasika Gasti, and Liliana Perez
November 22, 2020

Wild Art of the Week: Election Day, watch parties, trombones and more

Vanessa Buentello, Kate Connors, Rasika Gasti, and Liliana Perez
November 8, 2020
The Texas State women's volleyball team celebrates scoring a point during the second set of a game against the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Strahan arena. Texas State beat the University of Louisiana at Monroe 3-0.

Defensive effort leads volleyball to second sweep of day against Arkansas State

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2020

Wild Art of the Week: Halloween, Homecoming, handcrafting and more

Douglas Smith, Vanessa Buentello, Devon Bates, Michele DuPont, and Kate Connors
November 1, 2020

Bobcat volleyball secures 100th Sun Belt win against Louisiana at Lafayette

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2020

Wild Art of the Week: Ukulele practice, film projects, paddle boarding and more

Liliana Perez, Rasika Gasti, Sydney Swatsworth, and Kate Connors
October 11, 2020
The Bobcats come together while cheering after scoring a point to extend their lead over ULM during the Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, game at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 3-0 over the Warhawks.

Volleyball completes weekend sweep of Louisiana-Monroe

Kate Connors, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2020
Local painter Ronnie Borden showcases his art, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at the monthly Art Squared Art Market in San Marcos.

Wild Art of the Week: Art market, cheerleading, ESPN football preparation and more

Sydney Swatsworth, Elaine Dela Peña, Kate Connors, McKaylie Self, and Rasika Gasti
September 13, 2020
Theater major Leah Ingram reads a book in a grass field, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, near the Texas State Theater Center.

Wild Art of the Week: First football game, Black Lives Matter protest, relaxed reading and more

Douglas Smith, Michele DuPont, Kate Connors, and James Debbah
September 6, 2020
Crowds at the Dell Diamond are socially distanced with certain rows marked off to keep the stadium below 25 percent capacity, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Austin. Fans are required to wear masks when walking around the stadium and not in their seats. (Kate Connors)

Texas State baseball players use ‘hairy’ offseason to prepare for spring

Kate Connors
August 2, 2020
Texas State senior infielder Cole Coffey and junior infielder Justin Thompson jump to celebrate a 4-3 win over Stony Brook, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.

How COVID-19 changed the game for me

Kate Connors
May 13, 2020
Photo of Brant Freeman courtesy of Texas State Athletic Department.

Quarantine Q&A with Texas State ESPN+ announcer Brant Freeman

Kate Connors
May 6, 2020
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From the Prez: A special farewell

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
May 2, 2020
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From the Prez: Potential fall athletic cancellations, Rec Zoom classes and more

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
April 18, 2020
Women’s History Month athletes video

(Video) Women’s History Month, the perspective of Texas State athletes

Kate Connors and Katelyn Lester
March 25, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Women’s and men’s basketballs’ final performances and coronavirus advice

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
March 13, 2020
Texas State elementary education sophomore Kamryn Macha studies for an exam after receiving the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Our Lady of Wisdom University Parish. Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting that always falls on the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of penitential preparation for Easter.

(Photo Gallery) Wild Art of the Week: The Brunch Club, a wienermobile, Boko band and more

Liliana Perez, James Debbah, Grace-Erin Cooksey, and Kate Connors
March 1, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Men’s basketball on ESPN2, Holle twins finale, baseball in Houston and more

Kate Connors and Katelyn Lester
February 29, 2020
Texas State junior infielder Dalton Shuffield high fives his teammates after scoring the first run for the Bobcats, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in a game vs. Stony Brook at Bobcat Ballpark.

(Gallery+Recap)Bobcats freeze the Owls in 9-2 win

Colton McWilliams and Kate Connors
February 27, 2020
Lamar senior infielder JC Correa makes it safely to first base as Texas State senior infielder Cole Coffey attempts a catch, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State closes out weekend with victory over Lamar

Kate Connors
February 24, 2020
Texas State senior forward Eric Terry gets drenched with water by his teammates after a team win on his senior night, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State defeated Georgia State 86-76 to move to second in the Sun Belt conference.

Terry and Pearson lead Bobcats to Senior Night victory

Dedrick Johnson and Kate Connors
February 23, 2020
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(Video) From the Prez: Basketball senior night, Baylor Classic and baseball vs. Lamar

Andrew Zimmel, Kate Connors, and Katelyn Lester
February 22, 2020
Texas State point guard Marlin Davis sprints around Georgia Southern guard Jacob Sowers during the second half of a matchup between the two teams, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

(Recap + Photo Gallery) Texas State rises in standings with Georgia Southern victory

Cade Andrews and Kate Connors
February 20, 2020
Texas State senior infielder Jaxon Williams tags Stony Brook senior first baseman and outfielder Chris Hamilton as he slides to second base, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Bobcat Ballpark. (Kate Connors)

(Photo Gallery) Texas State baseball vs. Stony Brook, Feb. 16, 2020

Kate Connors
February 16, 2020
Texas State student Imogene Daily (right) raises a hand in prayer over preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock (left) as she prays for repentance Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in the Quad.

(Photo Gallery) Wild Art of the Week: Quad prayer, 3D art, Galentine’s and more

Jaden Edison, Haley Brand, Katelyn Lester, and Kate Connors
February 16, 2020
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson drives the ball through Arkansas State defenders to score Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State men’s basketball vs. Arkansas State, Feb. 15, 2020

Kate Connors
February 15, 2020
The Texas State softball team rushes to home plate to congratulate teammate Christiana McDowell for hitting a home run in the sixth inning against Saint Louis, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State softball vs. Saint Louis, Feb. 14, 2020

Kate Connors
February 15, 2020
Quad Talk spring 2020

(Video) Quad Talk: Best and worst Valentine’s Day experiences

Kate Connors, Katelyn Lester, and Rebecca Harrell
February 13, 2020
Star Rundown title card

(Video) Star Rundown: Cape’s Dam, Texas State softball vs. Olympic team and side hustles

Jaden Edison, Katelyn Lester, and Kate Connors
February 7, 2020
Texas State celebrates after breaking their 8-game losing streak and beating the UTA Mavericks 72-55, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State women’s basketball vs. UTA, Feb. 1, 2020

Kate Connors
February 2, 2020
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson dribbles the ball around Louisiana senior guard P.J. Hardy, (15), during a matchup between the two teams, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State men’s basketball vs. Louisiana, Feb. 1, 2020

Kate Connors
February 2, 2020
San Marcos resident Charlie Neff takes a look at fishing bait prior to fly fishing for the first time, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Thompson Island. Fly fishing is the practice of fishing while using an artificial fly as bait.

(Photo Gallery) Wild Art of the Week: Texas State cheer and band, fly fishing, campus tour and more

Jaden Edison, Kate Connors, Haley Brand, and Gabriela Martinez
February 2, 2020
From the Prez title screen

(Video) From the Prez: Men’s basketball, women’s basketball losing streak and Karen Chisum night

Andrew Zimmel, Kate Connors, and Katelyn Lester
February 2, 2020
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson attempts a free throw during the fourth quarter of a basketball game vs. UTA, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Coliseum.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State men’s basketball vs. UTA, Jan. 25, 2020

Kate Connors and Jaden Edison
January 26, 2020
From the Prez title screen

(Video) From the Prez, Jan. 25, 2020

Andrew Zimmel and Kate Connors
January 25, 2020
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson, (22), reaches in front of Appalachian State guard Adrian Delph, (20), in an attempt to block a pass, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State men’s basketball vs. Appalachian State, Jan. 11, 2020

Kate Connors
January 12, 2020
Texas State student Sabrina Chapa exits a Student Government meeting after being asked to leave by University Police Department officers, Monday, April 8, 2019, in the LBJ Teaching Theater at Texas State University. Chapa was one of several student protesters attending the meeting to publicly speak out against conservative organization Turning Point USA.

(Gallery) Best photos of 2019

Jaden Edison, Kate Connors, Jamie Dorsey, Rebecca Harrell, Chinedu Chukuka, Katelyn Lester, Gabriela Martinez, Jakob Rodriguez, and Laura Figi
December 31, 2019
Nijal Person carries the ball through three UTSA defenders to score for the Bobcats during the first half of the game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

(Gallery) Texas State basketball vs. UTSA, Dec. 7, 2019

Kate Connors
December 9, 2019
Texas State volleyball players celebrate a victory against Coastal Carolina to win the Sunbelt Conference Championship, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

(Gallery) Texas State volleyball vs. Coastal Carolina, 2019 Sun Belt Conference Championship Game

Kate Connors
November 24, 2019
Head Coach Jake Spavital listens to the school song after the Texas State football game vs. Troy football game Nov. 16 at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost the matchup 63-27.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State football vs. Troy, Nov. 16, 2019

Kate Connors and Jamie Dorsey
November 18, 2019
The Bobcats are set to play the University of Texas in 2026 for the first time since 1930.[Photo by Jamie Dorsey]

(Photo Gallery) Texas State homecoming football game vs. South Alabama, Nov. 9, 2019

Jamie Dorsey, Katelyn Lester, and Kate Connors
November 10, 2019
Junior Brooke Johnson (12) celebrates with her teammates after the set winning point was scored Oct. 19 at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State volleyball vs. South Alabama, Oct. 19, 2019

Kate Connors
October 20, 2019
Freshman Calvin Hill, (22), celebrates after scoring his first collegiate touchdown Oct. 10 against Louisiana-Monroe at Bobcat Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State football vs Louisiana-Monroe, Oct. 10, 2019

Kate Connors
October 11, 2019
Kate ConnorsJunior linebacker John Brannon (44) and the Bobcats run onto the field in excitement before the Sept. 29 game against Nicholls State at Bobcat Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State football vs Nicholls State, Sept. 28, 2019

Kate Connors and Katelyn Lester
September 29, 2019
Workers of the Adventure Mermaid swim school wave to a crowd, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, during the Mermaid Promenade in downtown San Marcos. [Photo by Kate Connors]

(Photo Gallery) 2019 Mermaid Promenade

Jaden Edison and Kate Connors
September 24, 2019
Senior Joshua Rowland kicks the game-winning field goal during the third overtime of the Georgia State game on Sept. 21 at Bobcat Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State football vs Georgia State, Sept. 21, 2019

Kate Connors
September 22, 2019

(Photo Gallery) Texas State volleyball vs. UTSA, Sept. 19, 2019

Kate Connors
September 20, 2019
Texas State forward Ally Kewish prepares to strike the ball to a teammate across the field, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in a game vs. McNeese at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State soccer vs McNeese, Sept. 15, 2019

Kate Connors and Katelyn Lester
September 15, 2019
Texas State wide receiver Jeremiah Haydel jumps to catch a pass during the fourth quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys Sept. 7 at Bobcat Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State football vs. Wyoming, Sept. 7, 2019

Kate Connors, Katelyn Lester, and
September 8, 2019
Texas State’s Tara Oldtmann swings and hits the ball, Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in a game against the University of Louisiana-Monroe. [Photo by Kate Connors]

Photo Gallery: Texas State Softball vs University of Louisiana at Monroe

Kate Connors
May 11, 2019
Forward Eric Terry competes against ULM forward Youry White for the basketball to tip-off the Feb. 21 basketball game. Photo by Kate Connors.

Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball vs Louisiana Monroe

Kate Connors
February 25, 2019
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