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All content by Lucas Kraft
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[Photo] Q&A: City Council Place 6 candidates

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
October 23, 2024
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[Photo] Q&A: San Marcos Mayor candidates

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
October 22, 2024
Music studies junior Nik Lara and Jacqueline Gonzalez sing a duet in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the LBJ Amphitheater.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Oct. 14-20

Maya Contreras, Meg Boles, Isabelle Cantu, and Lucas Kraft
October 21, 2024
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[Photo] City Council approves agreement for third H-E-B, adopts city’s comprehensive plan

James Phillips, News Reporter
October 16, 2024
Geographic education doctorate student Diane Nunez poses at a table, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in the geography section of Alkek Library.

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

Madelin Morales, Life and Arts Contributor
October 8, 2024
Former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke speaks to an audience of Texas State students at Evans Auditorium Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Texas State.

[Photo] Beto O’Rourke visits TXST on National Voter Registration Day

Carter Lawson, News Contributor
September 18, 2024
Cast and crew of the Black & Latino Playwrights new works play "Culture Shock" under the direction of director Loana Alfonso and playwright Gloria Majule, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the Theatre Center.

[Photo] TXST hosts Black and Latino Playwright Celebration

Chloe Rawlinson, Life and Arts Contributor
September 17, 2024
Texas State performance and production major sophomore Cam Gutierrez, as “Erik/La Bruja”, performs a reading, Wednesday, Sept. 4th, 2024, at the Theatre Center.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Sept. 2-8

September 9, 2024
Advertising senior Kayla Jones (center right) poses for a photo alongside Calaboose President Jo Ann Parsons (left) and members of the Holt family (center left, right) after being recognized for receiving the Dr. Elvin Holt Professor Emeritus Calaboose Scholarship, Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Cephas House in San Marcos.

[Photo] Holt Scholarship continues contributions through lifelong passions

Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor
July 20, 2024
San Marcos residents march Wednesday, June 24, 2024 along Hopkins Street in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to joint Congress.

[Photo] San Marcos residents hold pro-Palestine protest

Jamie Moore, News Contributor
July 25, 2024
San Marcos community members attend Love's Palette, Friday, June 7, 2024, at the San Marcos Art Center. This year's Love's Palette is the San Marcos Art League's 2nd annual Pride Month art exhibition.

[Photo] “Love’s Palette” showcases LGBTQ artists’ talent

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
June 14, 2024
Eric Martinez, executive director of Mano Amiga Safe Communities, speaks outside San Marcos City Hall before submitting signatures to repeal the San Marcos Police Department's civil service protections on April 30, 2024.

[Photo] Local political action committee submits police reform signatures

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
May 6, 2024
Triple Six Social owner Andrea Hernandez cuts the ribbon during its grand opening, Friday, April 19, 2024, at 329 Cheatham St. in San Marcos.

[Photo] New cafe unveils gothic scenery

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Contributor
April 24, 2024
Students check out different posters and papers on tables during the German contest, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, outside of Centennial Hall.

Star Snaps – Feb. 19-25: This Week in San Marcos

Felix Menke, Meg Boles, Lucas Kraft, Mandalyn Lewallen, and Carlene Ottah
February 26, 2024
Local Austin-based band, The Mallories, performs for the crowd at Alchemy Records, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in San Marcos.

Local Austin-based band, The Mallories, performs for the crowd at Alchemy Records, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in San Marcos.

Results of the recent Student Government Elections read aloud for candidates and peers, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 in the LBJ Student Involvement Lounge.

[Photo] TXST names new Student Government officers

Emma Hall, News Contributor
February 25, 2024
Nicole Collins, a criminal justice junior andStudent Government presidential candidate, answers a question at a podium, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 in San Marcos.

[Photo] Student government presidential candidates debate platforms

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
February 13, 2024
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