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The Dill family enjoying lunch, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Grins Restaurant.

[Photo] Sharing smiles at Grins: Customers reflect on San Marcos’ long-time staple

September 17, 2023
Local drag queen Brianna St. James performs on stage at SMTX Pride, Sept. 9, 2023, at San Marcos Plaza Park.

Senate Bill 12 affects local drag community

Marisa Nuñez, News Contributor
September 15, 2023
Stellar Coffee Co. barista Isabella Anderson helps a customer, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at Stellar Coffee Co. in San Marcos

[Photo] Stellar Coffee Co. closes its doors after more than decade-long history

September 13, 2023
Co-founder Jason Sherman, Studio San Martian volunteers and artists clearing the studio, Wednesday, Aug. 30. 2023 at Studio San Martian before officially closing Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Studio San Martian to continue after closure

Marisa Nuñez, Life and Arts Reporter
September 7, 2023
Local photo documentarian, Christopher Paul Cardoza posing in front of his work, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 at Jos Cafe.

Local photo documentarian finds his passion through his muse, San Marcos

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Reporter
August 27, 2023
Defenseman Nick Grabner shoots the puck during the alumni game, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Ice and Field at the Crossover in Cedar Park, Texas.

Hockey makes changes for success after disastrous season

Marisa Nunez , Sports Contributor
August 27, 2023
Student farmers Emily Nickerson, Canyon Tillmon and Landon Brown taking down tomato vines, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at Bobcat Farm to prepare for seasonal crops.

Budding student-run farm continues its growth

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Reporter
August 26, 2023
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Students joining organizations find impact on mental health and stability

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Reporter
July 16, 2023
Texas State student actors Nicholas May (left), Connor B. Duncan and Calin Eastes rehearse for Slaughterhouse-Five, Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Theatre Center. The cast started their last week of rehearsals with a pajama day.

Theater organization to bring attention to history

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
March 27, 2023
Texas State mascot, Boko, rides a motorcycle to lead the Bobcats out onto the field before the start of a football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium.

The Legacy of Boko: Students carry on over 100 years of tradition

Marisa Nunez, Sophie Somoza, Sports Contributors
October 19, 2022
San Marcos community members at the first SMTX Pride in 2014.

How Rainbow Night became SMTX Pride

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
September 6, 2022
Studio art alumna Mikayla McDonough works on ceramic pieces for her small business Catnip Studios. 

Texas State alumni show passion in business ownership

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
September 2, 2022
Creighton Coyne (left) and Luke Merchant sell their San Marcos-themed playing cards at the San Marcos Farmers Market, Saturday, Aug. 27 2022, on The Square.

Texas State duo creates San Marcos-themed playing cards

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
August 31, 2022
Courtesy of Kevin Mazur/GETTY IMAGES.

Texas State offers course on Harry Styles Spring 2023

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
July 20, 2022
Attendees dance in a conga line at Summer in the Park.

Community jams out at Summer in the Park

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
July 13, 2022
Star file photo

Common Experience reveals Systems Thinking as 2022-2023 theme

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Editor
June 1, 2022
Texas State fashion merchandising junior Niko Guzman (left) and applied mathematics senior Audrey Larson model for Rolling Stoned Goods by Rachel Roosth, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Devils Backbone Tavern.

Students prepare to showcase hard work and creativity at spring fashion show

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Reporter
April 26, 2022
Members of ECO learn from Rasmey Mau at her farm. 

Student organization preserves San Marcos environment for over 20 years

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Reporter
April 13, 2022
Artwork and text from Dutybound posted to Mark Alvarez IIs Instagram, March 24, 2021.

Alumnus pulls from personal experiences to bring fantasy series to life

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
March 30, 2022
Sherri Wilson works in the back of her store, Monday, March 7, 2022, at Lather.

Woman-owned, eco-friendly business opens in Tanger Outlets

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
March 9, 2022
Hip Hop Societys Fall crew during practice.

Local dance group shares love of dance through hip-hop

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
March 3, 2022
Members of the Texas State CHAARG chapter take part in a group barre class, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at Pure Barre in San Marcos.

CHAARG at Texas State empowers women through fitness

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
February 23, 2022
Zachary Perkins poses for a photo during a photo shoot for his debut memoir, How Much Time Do You Have?, Dec. 11, 2021. 

Texas State alumnus takes control of his own narrative in upcoming memoir

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
February 17, 2022
Hair products sit on a shelf at Phire Girl Hair and Beauty Supply at the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Phire Girl Inc.s own line of hair care and beauty products are also available to purchase in-store.

Black-owned beauty store comes to San Marcos Premium Outlets

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
February 8, 2022
Final artwork by Robert Paul for What Boys Do. 

Professor challenges gender roles with children’s book

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
February 1, 2022
2022

Students welcome in the new year with refreshed mindsets and personal goals

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
January 19, 2022
Kerbey Lane Café, located at 221 Sessom Drive., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in San Marcos, Texas.

Austin-based restaurant Kerbey Lane Café comes to San Marcos

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
December 16, 2021
Kali Reyna, Kaylee Woest and Arielle Mathis practice at dress rehearsal for the State of Human Affairs showcase, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Evans Auditorium.

BFA seniors bid farewell to Texas State with choreographed routines

Marisa Nunez, Life and Arts Contributor
November 17, 2021
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