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All content by Meg Boles
Texas State senior catcher Ian Collier (25) celebrates as he completes a home run, March 18, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats were defeated by Baylor in the seventh inning 19-3.

[Photo] Texas State baseball hosts red-hot Arkansas State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Baylor freshman third baseman Pearson Riebock (5) is called safe after sliding into home base, March 18, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats were defeated by Baylor in the seventh inning 19-3.

[Photo] Panic time in San Marcos: Takeaways from Bobcat baseball’s recent games

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
March 20, 2025
Texas State maintenance workers clean graffiti off of Old Main, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Texas State.

[Photo] TXST investigates vandalism on campus

Blake Leschber, Managing Editor
March 20, 2025
Baylor senior designated hitter Wesley Jordan (33) is embraced by his teammates freshman third baseman Pearson Riebock (5) and sophomore second baseman Travis Sanders (6) after hitting a home run, March 18, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats were defeated by Baylor in the seventh inning 19-3.

[Photo] Bobcats baseball comes tumbling down with loss to Baylor

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2025
A hallway in Alamito Hall, Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Texas State. Alamito Hall is apart of the Hilltop Housing which opened to students in August of 2024.

[Photo] Alamito, Cibolo halls residents face unresolved electrical issues

Jacquelyn Burrer, News Reporter
March 17, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Colby Diaz (35) throws a pitch against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats defeated Binghamton 8-7.

[Photo] Texas State baseball hosts star-studded Baylor

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2025
Texas State senior starting pitcher Jackson Teer (23) pitches against Grand Canyon University, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats lost to GCU 4-0.

[Photo] Texas State baseball set to host TCU

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
March 11, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Emma Strood (25) pitches against the University of New Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at the Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats beat the Lobos 6-2.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 2-3 weekend at the Texas A&M Invitational

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2025
Rebecca Hudson aka Strawberry STOMPcake a member of the San Marcos River Rollers, roller-skates in the the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in San Marcos. The San Marcos River Rollers are a local all female roller-derby team.

Star Snaps – Feb. 23 – March 1

Isabelle Cantu, Meg Boles, Katherine Rea, Diego Medel, Carlene Ottah, Maya Contreras, Allison Drinnon, and Laura Walker
March 3, 2025
Texas State sophomore short stop Ryan Farber (3) prepares to go up to bat against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Binghamton 8-7.

[Photo] Farber ranks as a top 100 prospect in 2026 MLB draft class

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2025
Grand Canyon University senior outfielder Michael (30) slides into home base, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats lost to GCU 4-0.

[Photo] Early lead not enough as Bobcats drop series to Grand Canyon

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
March 2, 2025
Grand Canyon University junior starting pitcher Isaac Lyon (9) pitches against Texas State, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats lost to GCU 4-0.

[Photo] Bobcats baseball thrashed by the Antelopes

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2025
Texas State sophomore shortstop Ryne Farber (3) celebrates Texas State's win over Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Binghamton 8-7.

[Photo] Should Texas State be in D1Baseball’s Top 25?

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 28, 2025
Texas State sophomore outfielder Samson Pugh (8) celebrates reaching third base, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Illinois 5-2.

[Photo] Texas State to defend home turf against Grand Canyon this weekend

February 27, 2025
Texas State freshman left fielder Zachary Gingrich (12) celebrates hitting a double during the game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. University of Illinois beat Texas State 15-3.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Bobcats baseball’s latest games

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 27, 2025
Texas State sophomore outfielder Samson Pugh (8) celebrates reaching third base, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Illinois 5-2.

[Photo] Texas State to defend home turf against Grand Canyon this weekend

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2025
Food featured in "Sweet Home Café", a cookbook from the National Museum of African American History & Culture is served at Commons Dining Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Food from the cookbook was served in Harris and Commons Dining Hall as a part of Texas State's celebration of Black History Month.

[Photo] Dining halls celebrated Black History Month with African American cuisine

Sydney Seidel, Life and Arts Contributor
February 27, 2025
Texas State sophomore pitcher Alex Valentinl (7) throws a pitch against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats defeated Binghamton 8-7.

[Photo] Bobcats, Alex Valentin go viral after defeating #1 ranked Aggies

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2025
Texas State senior catcher Austin Munguia (42) celebrates hitting a home run against the University of Illinois with Texas State junior catcher Theo Kummer (41), Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Illinois 5-2.

[Photo] Texas State baseball to face No. 1 Texas A&M in College Station

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Texas State junior catcher Karmyn Bass (15) prepares to hit a pitch from the University of New Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at the Bobcat Softball Stadium. Bobcats beat the Lobos 6-2.

[Photo] Offense explodes as Bobcats throttle Salukis to end San Marcos Classic

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 24, 2025
Texas State animal science senior Haley Greer performs with the Golden Elites perform at the women’s basketball game against the Ragin’ Cajuns, as a part of Texas State’s Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, at Strahan Arena. The Golden Elites are the first Black Majorette Dance Organization at Texas State.

Star Snaps – Feb. 16 – 22

Kate Maddison, Meg Boles, Robert Stephenson, and Kristen Hadnot
February 24, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Emma Strood (25) pitches against the University of New Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at the Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats beat the Lobos 6-2.

[Photo] Texas State softball beats Salukis, falls to Jayhawks

Ayden Oredson and Adrian Ramirez
February 24, 2025
Texas State senior catcher Austin Munguia (42) celebrates hitting a home run against the University of Illinois, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Illinois 5-2.

[Photo] Texas State baseball splits doubleheader with Illinois

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
University of Illinois senior center fielder Nick Groves (29) slides into home base at the beginning of the second inning, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. University of Illinois beat Texas State 15-3.

[Photo] Illini dominate Bobcats baseball in San Marcos

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2025
Discovery Center Specialist Niki Lake looks for birds during the "Bitty Bird Lover's Hike", Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 at the Wildlife Annex Park. The event was hosted by the San Marcos Discovery Center as apart of the Great Backyard Bird Count.

[Photo] San Marcos receives distinction for bird conservation

James Phillips, News Reporter
February 19, 2025
University Police Department Sgt. Gilbert Verastegui (Left) and Officer David Velasco Martinez (Right) patrol Alamito Hall, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. UPD conducts daily walkthroughs of all dorms.

[Photo] UPD increases residential hall patrols

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
February 18, 2025
Texas State sophomore shortstop Ryan Farber (3) celebrates getting a player from Binghamton out, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Binghamton 8-7.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Bobcat baseball’s season-opening sweep

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 17, 2025
Texas State health sciences sophomore Quinn Brasher (Right) and biochemistry sophomore Alissa Short (Left) preview keychains and trinkets sold at Market Day, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, on the Quad. The variety of vendors' goods included food, jewelry, crocheted goods, knick knacks and more.

Star Snaps – Feb. 9 – 15

Allison Drinnon, Diego Medel, Laura Walker, Meg Boles, and Katherine Rea
February 17, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Emma Strood (25) pitches against the University of New Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats beat the Lobos 6-2.

[Photo] Strood dominates as Bobcat softball defeats New Mexico

Paige Wilson, Sports Contributor
February 16, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Sam Hall (36) throws a pitch against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats defeated Binghamton 8-7.

[Photo] Bobcats win thriller over Binghamton

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 16, 2025
Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse and his wife Beth Damphousse kick off the Texas State football game against UTSA by riding a motorcycle onto the field, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at UFCU Stadium. Bobcats beat the Roadrunners 49-10.

[Photo] Damphousses reflect on 37 years of love

Sydney Seidel, Life and Arts Contributor
February 11, 2025
Students hold signs protesting ICE and immigration policies, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Stallions.

(Photo Gallery) – TXST students protest Trump immigration policy

Diego Medel, Allison Drinnon, and Meg Boles
February 6, 2025
LBJ Statue is decorated as a robber by communication design senior Yasseen Elassar, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at the Quad. This project was apart of a design class.

Texas State students study on the second floor of the library, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at Alkek.

[Photo] Trump administration freezes federal aid, effects on TXST remain unclear

Ryan Claycamp, Assistant News Editor
February 5, 2025
Texas State civil engineering sophomore Olivia Archie (Right) and fashion merchandising junior Jasmine Franklin (Left) represent Zeta Phi Beta at the Student Involvement Fair, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at LBJ Student Center. Zeta Phi Beta is a sorority which serves African American students.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Jan. 26 – Feb. 2

Meg Boles, Isabelle Cantu, Maya Contreras, Rhian Davis, Allison Drinnon, Kate Maddison, and Katherine Rea
February 3, 2025
Texas State students hold signs reading slogans such as 'Speak for the ones who can't" at a protest against the nationwide ICE raids Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Stallions.

[Photo] TXST community holds protest against ICE raids

Lucciana Choueiry, News Editor
January 30, 2025
Texas State's statue of LBJ is decorated with a snowman, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at the Quad.

[Photo] (Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Jan. 19 – 25

Maya Contreras, Robert Stephanson, Laura Walker, Marisa Nunez, and Carlene Ottah
January 27, 2025
San Marcos fixed route 1 bus approaches the library bus stop. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at the San Marcos Public Library.

[Photo] San Marcos, TXST to collaborate on transit systems

Candace Taggart, News Reporter
January 21, 2025
San Marcos locals and members of Palestine Solidarity San Marcos march through downtown, Monday, Jan. 20, San Marcos.

(Photo Gallery) – Party for Socialism and Liberation Rally

Mandalyn Lewallen, Meg Boles, and Lucas Kraft
January 20, 2025
Trombone players alternate raising and lowering their instruments during a song before the men's basketball game against University of Southern Miss, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Strahan Arena.

(Photo Gallery) – Star Snaps Jan. 12 – 18

Allison Drinnon, Katherine Rea, Meg Boles, Isabelle Cantu, and Lucas Kraft
January 20, 2025
Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the Bobcat's game against the Golden Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Kinne promotes Keopple, hires Martinez

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
Texas State senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) celebrates winning the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against North Texas, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

[Photo] How Texas State won the 2025 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
January 15, 2025
Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne and senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) celebrate defeating North Texas at the Servpro First Responders Bowl. Friday, Jan. 3, 2024 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State lands two QBs from Transfer Portal

Ayden Oredson, Sports Contributor
January 15, 2025
Texas State senior wide receiver Jaden Williams (0) scores a touchdown against the Golden Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State senior wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) runs the ball down the field and past the Golden Eagles defense. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State junior wide receiver Kole Wilson (2) runs past his Golden Eagle defenders. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

Members of the Texas States baseball team wait in the dugout during their game against Washington State. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas

[Photo] What Bobcat baseball needs to improve on in 2025

January 13, 2025
Texas State freshman women's golfer Allie Justiz drives the ball at hole 18 at the Kissing Tree Golf Club in San Marcos during the Jim West Challenge. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Texas State freshman women's golfer Allie Justiz drives the ball at hole 18 at the Kissing Tree Golf Club in San Marcos during the Jim West Challenge. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Texas State Women's Golf set to begin spring season

February 2, 2025
Texas State freshman women's golfer Ella Salama drives the ball at hole 18 at the Kissing Tree Golf Club in San Marcos during the Jim West Challenge. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

Texas State's volleyball team embraces after a successful rally against Arkansas State. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

Texas State senior Libero Alyssa Ortega (21) bumps the ball during the Arkansas State. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

Texas State sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) passes the ball over his Eastern Michigan defender's head. Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

Texas State graduate student forward Tyrel Morgan (1) dunks the ball into the basket during the game against Eastern Michigan. Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

Texas State redshirt senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) looks to pass the ball before Arizona State defenders reach him, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State redshirt senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) pushes through his Arizona State defenders,Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State junior defensive end Deven Wright (11) sacks Arizona State's quarterback,Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State forward junior Mady Soumare (9) escapes her defender during the game against Colorado State, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

A young Texas State fan holds a sign thanking Santa for tickets to his first bowl game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

(Photo Gallery) – Bobcats Go Bowling

Meg Boles and Mandalyn Lewallen
January 13, 2025
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