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Students view artwork at the "Surreal Slumbers" student art exhibition, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at the Oasis San Marcos.

[Photo] ‘I’m following my dreams’: TXST artists explore life and subconscious

Trae Solis, Life and Arts Contributor
December 2, 2024
Multimedia Editor Kobe Arriaga poses in front of a Texas State image, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Live Oak Hall.

Senior 30: Writing, Photography and the Field of Dreams: My Path to Graduation

Kobe Arriaga, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2024
The Homecoming Service Project School Supply Drive donation bin, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in the Shirley R. Harris Student Lounge at the LBJ Student Center.

[Photo] ‘Roots of Texas State’: service project gives back to education

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor
November 14, 2024
Boxes containing the remains of unidentified individuals stored in the Operation Identification forensics room, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Freeman Center research facility. Every unidentified body is attached to their OpID, a number to help with identifying and organized storing of their remains; the forensics room houses over 300 boxes of remains and is quickly running out of storage space.

[Photo] TXST program identifies deceased migrants

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 30, 2024
Texas State junior wide receiver Kole Wilson (2) celebrates in the end zone with his teammates following his 53-yard touchdown reception during the game versus Arkansas State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State football seeks first ever 3-0 Sun Belt start

October 17, 2024
Texas State junior wide receiver Kole Wilson (2) celebrates in the end zone with his teammates following his 53-yard touchdown reception during the game versus Arkansas State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State football seeks first ever 3-0 Sun Belt start

Daven Meredith, Sports Contributor
October 17, 2024
Theatre students performing for ¡Viva Cultura! represent different ethnic groups while closing out their performances, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at the Performing Arts Center.

[Photo] Student-led performance wraps up Hispanic Heritage Month

Megan Weise, Life and Arts Reporter
October 15, 2024
Students cheer on the Texas State football squad from the student section during the game versus Arkansas State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at UFCU Stadium. UFCU Stadium welcomed a sold-out crowd in attendance for the family weekend game and tailgate during the Bobcats’ 41-9 victory.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Oct. 7-13

Kobe Arriaga and Khang Le
October 14, 2024
Education senior Fatima Hernandez poses below the stairs of Alkek Library, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Texas State.

[Photo] Honoring heritage: First-Generation Hispanic women navigate through TXST

Madelin Morales, Life and Arts Contributor
October 8, 2024
The Texas State marching band marches off the field following its halftime performance during the game versus Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at UFCU Stadium. Bobcats lost 28-31.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Sept. 9-15

Katherine Rea, Meg Boles, Allison Drinnon, Kobe Arriaga, and Carlene Ottah
September 16, 2024
Assistant professor of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Michael Supancic (Right), speaks to the board during the faculty senate meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in J.C. Kellam RM 880.

[Photo] TXST Faculty Senate discusses faculty resources, Clery Act, parking

Jamie Moore, News Reporter
October 5, 2024
Social work junior Abby Garcia sits in front of the TXST sign on campus, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Bobcat Trail.

[Photo] Documentary captures TXST mariachi student’s journey to San Marcos

Jamin Ochoa, Life and Arts Reporter
September 21, 2024
Texas State communications and Spanish senior Maritza Smith studies for her upcoming exam during class time, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at Centennial Hall.

[Photo] Parenting students reflect on TXST’s new policy

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
September 30, 2024
Texas State senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) throws a touchdown pass during the game versus Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Bobcats lose hard fought battle to Sun Devils

Max Martinez, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2024
The U.S. flag is raised in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks alongside a rose commemoration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, outside City Hall.

[Photo] TXST, San Marcos community memorialize 9/11

Brooke Miller, News Contributor
September 11, 2024
Local residents Brianne Whiteman (Left), Rayla Felgate (Center) and Cameron Felgate (Right) enjoy tacos on the outdoor patio of Torchy’s, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, near downtown San Marcos. Cameron recommends the “Trailer Park” and opts for the bacon marmalade on top.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) – Bites of San Marcos

September 9, 2024
Texas State Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, John Fleming, sits below his Olympic torch, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Old Main.

[Photo] Texas State dean brings Olympic values, experience to campus

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
A playful dog, Kazuki, jumps in his kennel as he waits for his future owner, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.

[Photo] SMRAS helps more pets find homes during campaign

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor
September 5, 2024
KnD's Boutique decorates its storefront with school spirit, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, near The Square in Downtown San Marcos.

[Photo] Back the Bobcats kicks off football season

Chloe Rawlinson, Life and Arts Contributor
September 3, 2024
The outdoor warning sirens sits on Mill Street, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] San Marcos revives warning sirens for emergencies

Eleanor Munoz, News Reporter
September 5, 2024
Students gather by Lady Picoza and Bombass Burgers rotating food trucks, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, by Flowers Hall on Bobcat Trail.

[Photo] Texas State introduces rotating food truck system

Brooke Miller, News Contributor
August 29, 2024
Junior defensive tackle Christian Rorie lifts the 2023 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Trophy after the victory over Rice University, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

[Photo] 2023-24 Sports Year in Review

Sports Staff
August 26, 2024
Entrepreneurs and members of the San Marcos community network at the Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Embassy Suites Conference Center.

[Photo] Showcase leads schools to engage with community

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor
August 26, 2024
Redshirt freshman middle blocker Zenai Jethroe (18) spikes the ball over the net during the game versus Lamar, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats dominate Lamar in exhibition match

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
August 25, 2024
The new articulated 60-foot bus makes a routine stop at UFCU Stadium, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] TXST transit shifts gears: from parking to shuttles

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
August 26, 2024
Unit 6115 is sealed off with caution tape after a fire in a vacant apartment at The Cottages at San Marcos on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

[Photo] San Marcos officers investigate student apartment fire

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
August 21, 2024
Senior linebacker Brian Holloway celebrates with the turnover chain after a pick-six in his final game versus Rice during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game, Tuesday, dec. 26, 2023, in Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

[Photo] Bobcat football fills roster gaps for 2024-25 season

Jude Botello, Sports Contributor
July 8, 2024
Artist Carol Serur poses with her displayed artwork, "When you forget to close the door...", following the San Marcos Art League May Showcase, Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the San Marcos Art Center.

[Photo] SMAL hosts first award showcase for local artists

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
June 4, 2024
Indie-band, The Homily, performs for the crowd at Music on the Square, Friday, May 10, 2024, outside Hays County Historic Courthouse.

[Photo] Homegrown harmonies: Music on the Square celebrates local musicians

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
May 25, 2024
(Left) Music studies sophomore Josh Nepote performs hip hopera for the audience alongside (Right) music graduate Jay Nava, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Evans Auditorium.

[Photo] Hip-hop meets opera in student production debut

Megan Weise, Life and Arts Contributor
May 7, 2024
Sophomore Jasmine Cortez gets her hand raised after a match at the National Collegiate Wrestling Championship, Saturday, March 18 , 2024, in Shreveport, LA

No coach, no problem: Wrestling team overcomes adversity

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2024
Mega Webb (left), Audrey Tuttle (middle) and Aaron Farmer (right) before the softball game versus Appalachian State, March 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of gameday at Texas State athletics

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
March 30, 2024
In a low-scoring game, Texas State baseball (15-11, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference) was defeated in the opener in a three-game series by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (18-8, 6-1 Sun Belt Conference) Thursday evening at Bobcat Ballpark by a score of 4-1. The win marks the ninth consecutive for the Ragin' Cajuns and moves them into first place in the Sun Belt Conference rankings. Making his seventh start of the season, redshirt junior pitcher Austin Eaton allowed two runs through 5.2 innings and recorded three strikeouts. “I thought [Eaton] threw the ball well,” Texas State Head Coach Steven Trout said. “It's a good offense, and we held them to four runs.” It was yet another quiet game on the offensive side for the Bobcats, as they only scored one run while collecting five hits and leaving four runners on base altogether. Louisiana-Lafayette junior pitcher Andrew Hermann got the start on the mound, giving up four hits and an unearned run in 5.2 innings of work. Junior pitcher L.P. Langevin replaced Herrmann to pitch the final 3.1 innings, striking out six Bobcat batters to earn his second save of the season. “[Louisiana pitcher Andrew Herrmann] is different. He's a lefty, he throws a lot of different speeds, a lot of funky stuff,” Head Coach Steven Trout said. “Sometimes I thought we were not having a great approach. With those guys [you’ve] got to take advantage of all your opportunities.” The game was scoreless until the bottom of the fourth when an RBI double by junior infielder Daylan Pena allowed the Bobcats to score their only run. However, that lead didn’t last for long. In the top of the fifth, Louisiana’s junior outfielder, Conor Higgs, started the Cajuns’ scoring with a game-tying homer. In the top of the sixth, Louisiana’s sophomore infielder Lee Amedee hit an RBI double, making the score 2-1, before a pitching change for the Bobcats. After a fielding error, Amedee scored, making the lead 3-1. The score stayed the same until the top of the ninth arrived when Louisiana’s John Taylor executed a suicide squeeze bunt for a 4-1 cushion. The Bobcats went on to have all three batters strike out in the bottom of the ninth to secure the victory for the Ragin' Cajuns. Texas State will look to even the series in the second game of the series. The opening pitch for game two between Texas State and Louisiana-Lafayette is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Mar. 29, at Bobcat Ballpark. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+.

[Photo] Bobcat bats go cold, fall to Ragin’ Cajuns in game one of series

Jude Botello, Sports Contributor
March 29, 2024
Cars navigate through the construction at the intersection of Hopkins and Guadalupe, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in downtown San Marcos.

[Photo] Downtown intersection closes for accessibility construction

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
March 21, 2024
Nate Wilburn (left), Justyce Padilla (center) and Sebastian Saavedra (right) offer a brief at the screening for "Crabs in a Bucket" as students pile in attendance, Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Department of Theatre and Dance.

[Photo] Three friends bring one vision to life through on-campus film screening

Brianna Bordosky, Life and Arts Contributor
March 15, 2024
Illustration by Jarell Carr

NCAA volleyball contact rule change impacts TXST

Kobe Arriaga, Opinions Contributor
March 8, 2024
story Capes (left) organizes food alongside his coworker Francisco "Chico" Macedo (right), Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 inside Hays County Food Bank.

[Photo] Hays County Food Bank move to impact students, locals

Lucciana Choueiry, Assistant News Editor
March 1, 2024
Assistant professor of English, Denae Dyck, poses with her book "Biblical Wisdom and the Victorian Literary Imagination", Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Flowers Hall.

[Photo] Assistant professor to bridge literary and religious gap with book

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
February 28, 2024
Texas State senior guard Dylan Dawson (0) attacks the paint versus South Alabama, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Georgia Southern’s late comeback gives Bobcats third straight loss

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 23, 2024
Students utilize off-campus bus stops for transportation, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] Vistas and Sanctuary Lofts transition impacts students, current residents

Lucciana Choueiry, Assistant News Editor
February 23, 2024
Event goers at the Vanilla Bean Market browse the multitude of showcases on display, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, outside Hays County Historic Courthouse.

[Photo] TXST students host recurring thrift market in downtown SMTX

AnaBelle Elliott, Life and Arts Reporter
February 20, 2024
Biology senior Ali Jallow showcases her in-apartment studio, The Doll Studio, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in San Marcos.

[Photo] Biology student balances studies and her studio

Kacee Flores, Life and Arts Contributor
February 16, 2024
Art lovers browse the the display at The Healing Arts Exhibition, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in the San Marcos Art Center in downtown San Marcos.

[Photo] Healing Hearts brushes away addiction stigma

Brianna Bordosky, Life and Arts Contributor
February 11, 2024
Texas State sophomore forward Davion Sykes (4) hangs on the rim of the basket after a dunk, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats take down Mountaineers for biggest win of season

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2024
The drive-thru speaker at Earth Burger on East Hopkins Street advises the closing of the fast food chain, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

[Photo] SMTX businesses close despite growing population

Lucciana Choueiry, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2024
Entrance to the La Coma neighborhood, where construction for Hill Country Studios will take place, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.

[Photo] Hill County Studios brings environmental impacts

Camryn Leal
February 7, 2024
Texas State senior guard Dylan Dawson (0) attacks the paint versus South Alabama, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball ends losing streak behind career performance from Sykes

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 2, 2024
Texas State freshman guard Kaden Gumbs (11) dribbles the ball down the court, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Hometown guard shines with fresh playstyle

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2024
Business management sophomore Pablo Cardona performs "Que Chulada de Mujer" at the men's basketball halftime show, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Strahan Arena.

[Photo] The story behind TXST’s self-taught ranchera singer

Marisa Nuñez, Life and Arts Editor
January 31, 2024
Officials pile up outside Butler Hall following a reported bomb threat, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at Texas State University.

[Photo] Texas State issues all clear after bomb threat

Staff
January 29, 2024
Psychology junior and peer mentor Aysia Banks offers assistance to fellow students Sunday, Jan. 17, 2024, outside Commons Dining Hall.

[Photo] Peer Mentors reflect on growth for National Mentoring Month

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Reporter
January 25, 2024
Texas State redshirt senior linebacker Brian Holloway (0) celebrates a defensive touchdown with his teammates, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

[Photo] TXST football season in review

Sports Staff
January 20, 2024
Graduate guard Ja'Niah Henson (1) attacks the Troy defense, Thursday, Jan. 18, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Red Wolves hold off Bobcats in high-scoring game

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
January 19, 2024
Texas State sophomore running back Ismail Mahdi (21) breaks a tackle for extra yardage versus Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Mahdi reflects on nationally recognized, record season

Jude Botello, Sports Contributor
January 18, 2024
Cold water rushes through the river at Sewell Park, Monday, Jan. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Texas State campuses closed due to weather conditions

Blake Leschber, News Editor
January 15, 2024
Texas State senior forward Morgan Hill (5) goes for a layup during the game against Arlington Baptist, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats begin three-game road trip with victory over App State

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2024
Texas State freshman punter Darius Green celebrates the Bobcats' first bowl game victory over Rice in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

2023 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice University

Kobe Arriaga, Multimedia Editor
December 27, 2023
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne walks out of the tunnel alongside reshirt sophomore quarterback T.J. Finley (7) ahead of the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game versus Rice, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

[Photo] 2023 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: Texas State vs. Rice University

December 27, 2023
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