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All content by Meg Boles
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
Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne directs the team as they face North Texas at the Servpro First Responder Bowl. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

[Photo] Auburn coach Tanner Burns joins Kinne’s staff

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 8, 2025
Texas State redshirt senior safety Tory Spears (12) holds up the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl trophy after the win against North Texas, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

2025 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl: TXST vs. UNT

Mandalyn Lewallen and Meg Boles
January 3, 2025
Texas State senior pitcher Cameron Bush (3) pitches the ball against Troy. Friday, May 10th, 2024 at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Home sweet home: a look at TXST baseball’s opponents in San Marcos

Ayden Oredson, Sports Contributor
December 21, 2024
Texas State junior Linebacker Max Harris (2) tackles a player for UTSA that is carrying the ball. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State’s own identified as future leader in football coaching

Kendall Berry, Sports Contributor
December 20, 2024
Texas State redshirt junior wide receiver Drew Donley (18) pushers past the Golden Eagles defense to score a touchdown. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] Transfer OT Alex Harkey commits to Oregon

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
December 19, 2024
Texas State senior guard Joshua O'Garro (23) makes a layup against McMurry. Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcat men’s hoops rejects fresh faces for veteran leadership

Hunter Machon, Sports Contributor
December 13, 2024
Texas State red shirt senior tight end Konner Fox (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Golden Eagles. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] 18 new Bobcats committed for the 2025 season

Kendall Berry, Sports Contributor
December 10, 2024
Digital media innovation junior Reginald "RJ" Porcher Jr. (Left) and interior design senior Stephanie Valdez (Right) pose as the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

[Photo] 2024 Homecoming Court shares love for TXST

Chloe Rawlinson, Life and Arts Reporter
December 11, 2024
Texas State freshman designated hitter Ryan Farber (31) preforms the alma matter with his team after beating Troy. Friday, May 10th, 2024 at Bobcat Ballpark.

[Photo] Bobcats add pair of top 25 JUCO transfer pitchers

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2024
Texas State graduate student guard Ja'Niah Henson (1) jumps up to make a layup, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Strahan Arena. Bobcats lost 67-59.

[Photo] Texas State women’s basketball eclipses .500 mark with win over Tarleton State

Hunter Machon, Sports Contributor
December 5, 2024
Texas State redshirt senior forward Tylan Pope (9) attempts stares down his Eastern Michigan defender. Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball finishes Myrtle Beach Invitational with a win against Ohio

R.J. Porcher, Sports Contributor
November 25, 2024
Texas State redshirt sophomore outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) celebrates a successful set against Troy. Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats sweep Red Wolves for fifth Sun Belt title

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2024
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