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All content by LeeAnn Cardwell
A delicious classic cheeseburger waits to be eaten at Taproom Pub & Grub. Photo by Leeann Cardwell | Lifestyle Editor

Favorite burger place: Taproom

LeeAnn Cardwell
April 11, 2018
Lola Marsh performing an acoustic set on March 16 at the Tiniest Bar in Texas. Photo by: LeeAnn Cardwell | Lifestyle Editor

Best Lil Big Fest at SXSW sheds lights on up and coming artists

LeeAnn Cardwell
March 17, 2018
Olivia Noelle performing on March 15 at the Sony #LostInMusic showcase for SXSW. Photo By: LeeAnn Cardwell

SXSW #LostInMusic showcase combines music and virtual reality

LeeAnn Cardwell
March 16, 2018
Gracie and Rachel perform March 14 at Stubbs for SXSW.Photo by: LeeAnn Cardwell | Lifestyle Editor

SXSW showcases up-and-coming artists

LeeAnn Cardwell
March 15, 2018
Attenders look over the tallboy beer cans Bill Wittliff used as pinhole cameras in his solargraph project. Photo by Leeann Cardwell | Lifestyle Editor

Wittliff traces sun one beer can at a time

LeeAnn Cardwell
February 13, 2018
Natalie Park has worked at Pie Society for two years, but is working on starting a business selling rocks and minerals. Photo by Leeann Cardwell | Lifestyle Editor

Humans of San Marcos: Natalie Park

LeeAnn Cardwell
February 10, 2018
“Along the Creek Road” is a short film created by a student and alumni. Photo by Victor Rodriguez

Students, alumni create horror film

LeeAnn Cardwell
February 7, 2018
Jordan Provencher takes a break from his march for diabetes at the capital of Texas. Photo courtesy of Jordan Provencher.

Diabetes marchers stop in San Marcos

LeeAnn Cardwell
February 7, 2018
Photo courtesy of Michael Burns at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Students, professor to represent Texas State at Winter Olympics

LeeAnn Cardwell
January 29, 2018

Growing mariachi program to host Merry-achi Christmas Concert

LeeAnn Cardwell
December 6, 2017

New film assistant professor brings unique experiences to class

LeeAnn Cardwell
November 25, 2017

Traditions continue at this year’s Wurstfest

LeeAnn Cardwell
November 10, 2017
Chase Hawk, Pro BMX star, is caught in the act as he gears up to land a flip on his bike Nov.4, at WHEELZ N’ REELZ during Lost River film festival. Photo by Lexi Altschul | Staff Photographer

Notable BMX stars ride into San Marcos

LeeAnn Cardwell
November 7, 2017
Actors at the 5th annual tales and tours event dress as famous, deceased community members Oct 28Photo by Leeann Cardwell | Staff Photographer

The Dead live on at Tales and Tours

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 31, 2017
Actress Lorelei Linklater, (left) and director Vanessa Pla (right) visit Wonder World Park the location their upcoming movie When We Burn Out was filmed at.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Assistant Multimedia Editor

Indie film set in Wonder World Park to premiere at Lost River Film Fest

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 27, 2017
Brittlin Richardson, Oxfam treasurer, poses for a photo Oct. 13 as she recruits students to sign her petition. The purpose of the petition is to allow more refugees to enter the U.S.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Student activist initiates challenge to end poverty

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 22, 2017
Daniella Dakota Rodriguez, exercise and sports science sophomore, is seen Oct. 15 dancing in the fancy shawl competition in the same category she’s been competing in for years now.Photo by Lexi Altschul | Staff Photographer

Student competes at Sacred Springs Powwow

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 18, 2017
Due to decades of experience, Hector Saldaña is now the curator of the of the Texas Music Collection at the Wittliff. Photo by Robert Black | Staff Photographer

Wittliff hires curator for new Texas music collection

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 13, 2017
Jack in the Box, located on the San Marcos Square, is one of many restaurants now available for students to order through the UberEATS app.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Students follow trend in delivery dining

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 7, 2017
Texas State sorority members pose for photos dressed in various costumes. These images were collected from various social media posts that have been removed.

Students react to sorority’s costume themes allegedly appropriating cultures

LeeAnn Cardwell
October 6, 2017
Carson Ingram, social work freshman, observes “The Last Supper” exhibition Sep. 18 at the Joann Cole Mitte Gallery on campus. The work is on display until November 10.Photo by Josh Mends | Staff Photographer

Students can view the final meals of 700 former death row inmates

LeeAnn Cardwell
September 27, 2017

Student chosen to work for congress in Latino leadership program

LeeAnn Cardwell
September 10, 2017
Joesph Losoya blows bubbles at the Fighting Stallions Statue to brighten students’ day. Photo by Daryl Ontiveros

Bubble Believer graduates with promise to return

LeeAnn Cardwell
September 4, 2017
The mural by Celica Ledesma in the Honors College depicts slogans such as ‘TEXAS STATE DOESN’T HATE!’ and ‘AMERICA NOT AMERIKKKA’. In light of recent events, these messages are even more relevant as the fall 2017 semester begins.Photo by Robert Black | Staff Photographer

Student constructs mural in multicultural lounge to celebrate influential figures

LeeAnn Cardwell
August 29, 2017
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