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Student arrested, booked in jail weeks following sit-in

Katie Burrell
May 2, 2018
Student senators listen during the president’s report.Photo by Jakob Rodriguez | Senior News Reporter

Student Government legislation goes missing

Katie Burrell
April 18, 2018
 

UPD issues statement on fliers from previous semesters

Katie Burrell
April 8, 2018
Student body President Connor Clegg listening to students at a public forum, Feb. 5Photo by Marina Bustillo-Mendoza | Staff Photographer

Possibility of Clegg’s impeachment returns

Katie Burrell
March 28, 2018
Flash flood leaves city by noon, but destroys vehicles in The Pointe’s garage.Photo by: Katie Burrell | News Editor

The Pointe residents lose vehicles, belongings in flash flood

Katie Burrell
March 28, 2018
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SWAT, local police report situation off highway

Katie Burrell
March 19, 2018
Panelist Maria Praeli describes her work with FWD.US, promoting a positive narrative for immigration during a SXSW panel.Photo by: Katie Burrell | News Editor

SXSW panel recap: DACA recipients, activists share their stories

Katie Burrell
March 15, 2018
Panelists Alejandro González(left) and Christopher Guess discuss censorship in media during a SXSW panel.Photo by: Katie Burrell | News Editor

SXSW panel recap: Technology takes fault in two of the biggest issues facing media

Katie Burrell
March 14, 2018
Shana Elliott, former Texas State student, pleaded guilty to drunk driving on the evening of Aug. 2, 2016

Former student pleads guilty in drunk driving, manslaughter case from 2016

Katie Burrell
March 10, 2018
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Another Wimberley resident is detained by ICE

Katie Burrell
March 8, 2018
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Former student pleads guilty in drunk driving, manslaughter case from 2016

Katie Burrell
March 7, 2018
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Shots fired on campus over night

Katie Burrell
March 4, 2018
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

Boreing-Becerra campaign win Student Government election

Katie Burrell
February 23, 2018
Brooklyn Boreing discussing her campaign’s policy at the Student Goverment debate, Feb. 12.Photo by Tyler Jackson | Multimedia Editor

Student Supreme Court postpones release of Student Government election results

Katie Burrell
February 22, 2018
Text messages allegedly shared between student Collin Pruitt and student Christian Sears. The Star review the messages on Sears’ phone and received the screenshots from Sears.

Candidates file complaint claiming bribery accusation

Katie Burrell
February 14, 2018
Texas State University Graduate House of Representatives Public Statement.

Graduate House of Representatives issues statement to support impeachment of student body president

Katie Burrell
February 6, 2018
Picture of Connor Clegg’s Instagram Account

Student body president’s social media posts raise concerns among students

Katie Burrell
February 1, 2018
Photo by Katie Burrell | News Editor

Humans of San Marcos: JaVaun Butler

Katie Burrell
January 29, 2018
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Debate on DACA influences government shutdown

Katie Burrell
January 22, 2018
Lost River Film Fest attendees watch attentively Nov. 5 during the screening of “Southwest of Salem” at the LBJ Museum. Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Exonerated member of the San Antonio Four shares her story at Lost River Film Festival

Katie Burrell
November 7, 2017
Photo by Tyler Jackson | Staff Photographer

Randy Rogers visits campus to accept distinguished award

Katie Burrell
November 5, 2017
The San Marcos Cinema club raises money for activities such as the Lost River Film Fest. Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Assistant Multimedia Editor

First film festival of San Marcos releases line-up for students

Katie Burrell
October 31, 2017
Elliot Rezsofi, Cole Clark, Jonathan Kampf and friends arrive at Mala Luna Music Festival on Oct 29 dressed in a costumes and onesie pajamas.Photo by Kirby Crumpler | Staff Photographer

Animal onesies and sports jerseys were popular trends at Mala Luna Music Festival

Katie Burrell
October 30, 2017
Khalid dances during one of his opening songs at the Mala Luna music festival on Oct. 29 in San Antonio. Khalid was one of the main acts of the festivals second day.Photo by Kirby Crumpler | Staff Photographer

Future, Migos and Khalid close out the second year of the Mala Luna Music Festival

Katie Burrell
October 30, 2017
Paul Garson, local artist, put on a live art show at the Mala Luna Music Festival. Garson will be creating murals all weekend during the festival as well as face painting. Photo by Kirby Crumpler | Staff Photographer

Lil Wayne and local artists set stage for first day of Mala Luna

Katie Burrell
October 29, 2017
Matt Nelson, created of the @WeRateDogs twitter account, poses for a photo Oct. 16 near the Trinity building.Photo Illustration by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Q&A with the creator of WeRateDogs

Katie Burrell
October 17, 2017
ROMES poses for a photo Oct. 6 in the press lounge at Austin City Limits Music Festival.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Going behind the scenes with the bands of ACL

Katie Burrell
October 14, 2017
Ayla Hanson, Insomnia Cookies employee, scoops ice cream Oct. 1 onto a freshly baked cookie. The bakery is a late night destination for students after a long night on the Square.Photo by Lexi Altschul | Staff Photographer

Best places for late night snacking on the Square

Katie Burrell
October 12, 2017
Mark Foster of Foster the People throws his hands to the sky Oct. 6 at Austin City Limits Music Festival.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Locals, musicians show off their best at ACL

Katie Burrell
October 10, 2017
Skydivers soar over the crowd for Tove Lo Oct. 7 as a tribute to Tom Petty. The big screens played a video of the live performance of “Free Fallin” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from last years festival.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

ACL Recap: Day two brings skydivers, knee injuries and technical difficulties

Katie Burrell
October 8, 2017
Oliver Sim of the XX looks to the crowd Oct. 6 during their performance at Austin City Limits music festival.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

ACL Recap: Jay-Z and The xx take over night one

Katie Burrell
October 7, 2017
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Texas Tribune Festival expresses need for accountability journalism

Katie Burrell
September 27, 2017
Garnet Coleman, Democratic state rep., Sharen Butterworth, chairwoman of the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium, Four Price, Republican state rep., and John Burress, CEO of Metrocare Services, discuss the mental health reform Sept. 23 during the annual Texas Tribune Festival in Austin.Photo by Katie Burrell | Lifestyle Editor

Officials gather to discuss the future of mental health reform

Katie Burrell
September 26, 2017
 The voices of hop thA A, written by James Anthony Taylor, stand and bow after their successful show Sept. 9 at the Preforming Arts Center Concert Hall. Photo by Hannah Felske | Staff Photographer

Hollywood playwright at Black and Latino Playwrights Conference

Katie Burrell
September 20, 2017
Artists stand near their mermaid creations Sept. 16 during the unveiling of the ten new statues at the Aqua Faire, held at San Marcos Plaza Park. The statues are to be placed alongside the river, as well as various locations throughout San Marcos.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Mermaids splash through downtown

Katie Burrell
September 17, 2017
Diann McCabe has recently retired from the honors college after a successful career at Texas State.Courtesy of Texas State Honors College

Honors College Director of Academic Development retires after over two decades of service

Katie Burrell
September 14, 2017
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Undocumented students find acceptance in student organization

Katie Burrell
September 13, 2017
Natalie Ponce applies Pride-themed face paint for Maya Rose Sept. 9 at her booth during SMTX Pride. The event was located downtown at Plaza Park.Photo by Lara Dietrich

Vendors give back at SMTX Pride

Katie Burrell
September 10, 2017
Marsha Burney, lecturer, poses with her degree in Communication Studies Sept. 1 near Centennial Hall. Burney is a Texas State alumna who has stayed here to teach for nearly ten years now.Photo by Lara Dietrich

Senior year at Texas State leaves lasting impact on student turned lecturer

Katie Burrell
September 9, 2017
Students participating at the 2016 Black and Latino Playwrights Conference.Photo by Vivian Medina

Playwrights conference brings opportunity to minority actors

Katie Burrell
September 7, 2017
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Alumni takes Texas State through the Middle-East via Snapchat

Katie Burrell
September 3, 2017
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How to: career fairs are coming

Katie Burrell
September 1, 2017
Photo by Shayan Faradineh

Local ways to help with Hurricane Harvey relief

Katie Burrell
August 29, 2017

Freshmen work together to weather the storm on campus

Katie Burrell
August 28, 2017

How Bobcats survived power outages, flash flood warnings

Katie Burrell
August 28, 2017
Photo by Denise Cervantes

Things to know during tropical storm Harvey

Katie Burrell
August 26, 2017
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Community stands in solidarity at the Charlottesville vigil in San Marcos

Katie Burrell
August 16, 2017
Photo by Shayan Faradineh.

From Lolita’s to Loli’s: local business thrives amidst adversity

Katie Burrell
August 1, 2017
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Texas State sweethearts share their story

Katie Burrell
July 27, 2017
Rivers Cuomo of Weezer performs July 23 at Float Fest.Photo by Lara Dietrich

Float Fest 2017: Sunday Recap

Katie Burrell
July 24, 2017
The crowd during Mac Miller July 22 at Float Fest. Photo by Lara Dietrich

Float Fest 2017: Saturday Recap

Katie Burrell
July 23, 2017

Senior joins team intending to change the social media game

Katie Burrell
July 22, 2017
Paige Whitis, mass communication senior, makes drinks for customers July 9 at Ciao coffee shop in San Marcos.Photo by Lara Dietrich

Student-alumni couple brew up new coffee shop

Katie Burrell
July 11, 2017
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Four last minute plans for July Fourth

Katie Burrell
July 4, 2017
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The San Marcos Athletic Club recognized as business of the month

Katie Burrell
July 3, 2017
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Five things to do this summer

Katie Burrell
June 21, 2017
Buzzmill San Marcos served as the gathering place for a local film race.Photo by: Katie Burrell | Lifestyle Editor

Father-daughter team win film race

Katie Burrell
May 30, 2017

The San Marcos 10 talk protests

Katie Burrell
May 19, 2017
Cinco De Mayo is celebrated in the San Marcos community with a cause. Photo by: Bri Watkins | News Editor

SMCISD celebrates Cinco de Mayo through charity

Katie Burrell
May 6, 2017
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Taylor family files lawsuit

Katie Burrell
April 30, 2017
After safety concerns due to poor lighting conditions on campus, Texas State has made the decision to invest in a better lighting system for the upcoming year. Photo by: Lara Dietrich Multimedia Editor

University increases lighting and police presence on campus

Katie Burrell
April 26, 2017
Sewell Park is for Texas State students and faculty and the school plans to enforce those rules more which will help with the recent vandalisms at Jowers. Photo by: Jamie Dorsey | Staff Photographer

Vandalism runs rampant in Jowers

Katie Burrell
April 20, 2017
The Spring Lake Art Show is auctioning off student art and focusing on sustaining the environment. Photo by: Jamie Dorsey | Staff Photographer

Students and locals contribute to Meadows Center Art Showcase

Katie Burrell
April 11, 2017
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