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All content by Mandalyn Lewallen
Freddy C's Lounge and Patio Bar sits at the corner of the square on East Hopkins Street, Sunday, July 7, 2024.

[Photo] The Square: a cornerstone of SMTX entertainment

Adriana Villanueva, Life and Arts Reporter
July 11, 2024
Allen Dominguez, co-chair of YDSA, and other Texas State students gather to deliver a letter to President Kelly Damphousse against Executive Order 44 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

[Photo] TXST changes free speech policy for antisemitism

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
July 11, 2024
Crushed can left in the grass, Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Sewell Park.

[Photo] Can’t stop, won’t stop

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
July 10, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) hits the ball during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

[Photo] Randolph and Jones’ departure leaves outfield open for competition

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
May 22, 2024
Texas State softball players gather ahead of the game versus Penn State at the NCAA Regionals tournament, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State softball in the NCAA College Station Regional Tournament

Mandalyn Lewallen, Assistant Multimedia Editor
May 20, 2024
Texas State graduate student Sara Vanderford (26) hits the ball during the game against Texas A&M at the NCAA Regionals championship game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

[Photo] Bobcats season comes to an end in College Station Regional championship

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) meets her teammates at home base to celebrate hitting a home run during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

[Photo] Bobcats clinch spot in Regional finals with win over Penn State

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 19, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Alec Patino (23) swings to hit the ball during the game against Sam Houston, Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Bush buries Golden Eagles in game one of series

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
May 18, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Sydney Harvey (9) celebrates scoring a run during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

[Photo] Bobcats open College Station Regional with comeback victory over Penn State

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 18, 2024
Texas State students gather outside J.C. Kellam Administration Building to deliver a letter to President Kelly Damphousse against Executive Order 44 on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

[Photo] TXST plans to implement executive order on antisemitism

Ryan Claycamp, Senior News Reporter
May 18, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrates its win against South Alabama in the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinal game, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] 2024 College Station Regional preview

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2024
Texas State softball celebrate the win over the University of Louisiana-Lafayette at the Sun Belt Conference Championship, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State softball prevails in Sun Belt Conference tournament

Mandalyn Lewallen and Meg Boles
May 12, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrate with the Sun Belt Conference tournament championship trophy following the victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State softball senior class further establishes program's legacy

June 20, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrate J.J. Smith's (25) home run against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State's Sun Belt tournament championship

May 15, 2024
Texas State softball celebrates its Sun Belt Conference Championship after defeating Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State wins 2023-24 Vic Bubas Cup

June 11, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) receives her trophy following the Sun Belt Conference Championship victory over the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State sophomore catcher Karmyn Bass (10) slides to second base during the Sun Belt Conference Championship versus the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) pitches the ball during the Sun Belt Conference semifinals game against South Alabama, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford (26) rushes to first base during the Sun Belt Conference semifinals game against South Alabama, Friday, May 10, 2024 at Texas State Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball celebrates the win over South Alabama in the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinals, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas A&M transfer signs with Texas State softball

June 25, 2024
Texas State senior utility J.J. Smith (25) high-fives Head Coach Ricci Woodard while running home during the Sun Belt tournament championship game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State softball sits atop the Sun Belt once again, dethrone Ragin’ Cajuns in tournament championship

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Katarina Zarate (28) celebrates the game-winning home run during the Sun Belt conference semifinal game against South Alabama, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Texas State Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Zarate’s walk-off home run sends Bobcats to Sun Belt tournament championship

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrates its second win against Penn State, Friday, March 8, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] 2024 Texas State softball Sun Belt tournament predictions

Sports Staff
May 8, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles up before the game against, Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin.

[Photo] 2024 Sun Belt Conference softball tournament preview

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 7, 2024
Texas State sophomore catcher Megan Kelnar (00) prepares to swing the bat during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin.

[Photo] McCann dazzles on senior day; Bobcats complete sweep of Marshall in regular-season finale

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Katarina Zarate (28) swings her bat to attempt to hit the ball during the game against Penn State, Friday, March 8, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Zarate’s home run lifts Bobcats to series-clinching win over Thundering Herd

McKenna Ladson, Sports Contributor
May 4, 2024
Texas State senior utility Hannah Earls (3) runs to first during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

[Photo] Texas State wipes Marshall in game one of final conference series

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
The University Star editorial board poses with a recent issue on the Old Main stairs, Sunday, April 21, 2024.

[Photo] Newsroom Champs declare victory

Editorial Board
May 4, 2024
Texas State senior utility Hannah Earls (3) advances to a base during the game against #1 Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red & Charlie McCombs Field in Austin.

[Photo] Earls executing career-best season in final year at TXST

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2024
Texas State graduate student Emma Carr hits the ball during the doubles match against Troy, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

[Photo] Tennis eliminated in second round of Sun Belt Tournament

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2024
Texas State softball players gather with Head Coach Ricci Woodard during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Updated Softball rankings following 2-1 series victory over Southern Mississippi

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2024
Texas State softball members gather during a break at the game against, Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Complex.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 2-1 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2024
San Marcos river flows between Rio Vista Park and Ivar’s River Pub, Monday, April 29, 2024.

[Photo] San Marcos decreases water restrictions

Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter
April 29, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford (26) steps up to the plate to bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Vanderford makes more history as Texas State wins rubber match against Southern Miss

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Drayton Brown (34) pitches the ball against Appalachian State, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Bobcats defeat Arkansas State in final game to avoid series sweep

James Vaughn, Sports Contributor
April 28, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) prepares to throw the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Bobcats edge past Southern Miss in second game to even series

James Horton, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) looks to make a play at first during at the game against the University of Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

[Photo] Red Wolves claim series over Texas State with game two win

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford (26) steps up to the plate to bat during the game against, Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Complex.

[Photo] Softball drops first game in series to Southern Miss

McKenna Ladson, Sports Contributor
April 27, 2024
The Texas State softball team gathers during a break at the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State softball improves national rankings following 4-0 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) steps up to the plate during the game against f Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 202,4 at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 4-0 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
The Texas State baseball team gathers around Head Coach Steven Trout to discuss the next inning during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State baseball’s fourth straight conference series loss

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold (11) competes in the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track & Field Complex.

[Photo] Track and field secure four gold medals at Alumni Muster

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jonathan Martinez (45) pitches the ball during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

[Photo] “When you’re playing bad it’s contagious”: Texas State baseball plagued by inconsistency in 2024

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2024
Texas State junior tennis player Sofia Fortuno celebrate a point during the doubles match against Troy, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

[Photo] Texas State tennis finishes regular season with victory against Louisiana-Monroe

Faith Fabian, Sports Contributor
April 22, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) gets ready to swing the bat during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Jaguars even series with game two win over Texas State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2024
Texas State freshman infielder Ryne Farber (31) celebrates advancing it to second base during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Farber returns to the lineup as Texas State takes series opener from Jaguars

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) goes to throw the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

[Photo] Bobcats clinch series over Warhawks with game two win

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) swings the bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

[Photo] Softball showcases ‘Slam Marcos’ to ULM in game one of series

McKenna Ladson, Sports Contributor
April 20, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne addresses the team after the maroon and gold game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State’s maroon and gold game

Max Martinez, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Sydney Harvey (9) prepares to hit the ball during the game against #21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Harvey proving her worth in Trahan’s absence

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2024
Texas State senior infielder and outfielder Alec Patino (23) goes to slide to third base during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

[Photo] Texas State outlasts Incarnate Word in offensive duel

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State softball members gather during a break at the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State dropped in national rankings after a 1-3 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
The Texas State softball team stand for the National Anthem before the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

[Photo] Three takeways from Texas State softball’s 1-3 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Members of the Texas State baseball team gather in the dugout in-between innings during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State baseball after third-straight conference series loss

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State senior Mae McCutcheon goes to serve the ball during the doubles match against Troy, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

[Photo] Senior Day rally falls short as tennis falls to Ragin’ Cajuns

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State sophomore thrower Utitofon Sam prepares to make her throw in the women’s discus event during the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Texas State Track & Field Complex.

[Photo] Track and field finishes with seven gold medals at Kingsville Cactus Cup

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 16, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold competes in the men's 100-meter dash event during at the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Texas State Track & Field Complex.

[Photo] Harrold, Runarsdottir shine at Tom Jones Memorial Invitational

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 16, 2024
Texas State junior pitcher Matthew Tippie (10) pitches the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Texas State avoids sweep versus ULM

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024
Texas State redshirt freshman quarterback P.J. Hatter (black jersey) runs with the ball on a quarterback keeper play during the annual maroon and gold game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State unveils McCloud, new-look squad in spring game

Max Martinez, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harold (11) competes in the men's 100-meter dash event at the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

[Photo] Track and field set for historic outdoor season

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 15, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) attempts to hit the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Mullins mutilates Ragin’ Cajuns on senior day to prevent series sweep

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 15, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) pitches the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Ragin’ Cajuns shutout Texas State for second straight game, clinch series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Alec Patino (23) swings the bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Despite strong offensive performance Bobcats lose series to Warhawks

James Horton, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
The Texas State baseball team huddles together before the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Baseball looks to use ‘rebound ball’ to improve season struggles

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 13, 2024
Texas State senior infielder and outfielder Alec Patino (23) swings the bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Texas State drops series opener against Warhawks

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2024
Texas State softball players huddle up before the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field.

[Photo] Bobcats set to host Ragin’ Cajuns in clash of Sun Belt leaders

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2024
Texas State sophomore catcher Megan Kelnar (00) prepares to swing the bat during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field.

[Photo] Softball falls short in rubber match with Texas

James Vaughn, Sports Contributor
April 11, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Alex Gonzalez (6) celebrates a run three home run during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

[Photo] Bobcats split mid-week series with Longhorns

Sports Staff
April 11, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrates the win against #21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Bobcats go on the road for Texas-sized matchup against Longhorns

James Vaughn, Sports Contributor
April 10, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) communicates the number of outs to her team during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State softball improves in latest national rankings

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
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