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All content by Nichaela Shaheen
Nichaela Shaheen, managing editor at The University Star, poses in front of the Bobcat statue, Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Written in The Stars: Shaheen leaves intentional impact

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
May 9, 2024
Supporters of the sit-in for Palestine hold up signs and march through The Quad Monday, April 29, 2024, to call for the removal of the Israeli flag from the Multicultural Lounge in Lampasas Hall.

Community gathers for pro-Palestine sit in

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
April 29, 2024
Student Government Senator Emma Vega reads the legislation regarding Jayden de Laura, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at the LBJ Teaching Theater.

Student Government demands apology regarding de Laura signing

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
January 29, 2024
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Jayden de Laura to withdraw from Texas State

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
January 24, 2024
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Stutzmann, a key in de Laura recruitment, hired as San José State coach

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
January 22, 2024
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Texas State, Kinne respond to The University Star article on de Laura’s lawsuit settlement

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
January 19, 2024
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Transfer quarterback settles civil suit stemming from sexual assault case

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
January 18, 2024
A member of Palestine Solidarity SMTX holds a sign in support of Palestine, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at The Stallions.

(Photo Gallery) Palestine Solidarity SMTX advocates for justice amidst war

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Members of Palestine Solidarity SMTX, listen and hold signs as leaders speak during the organization's pro-Palestine rally, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at The Stallions.

Palestine Solidarity SMTX advocates for justice amidst war

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Texas State students walk across campus, Monday, August 23, 2021, by the LBJ Student Center.

Texas State to host presidential debate

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
November 20, 2023
Texas State students walk by the Arch, Monday, August 23, 2021, at the UAC.

Texas State revises 2023 Annual Security and Safety Report

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
October 20, 2023
The entry gates to phase one at The Village on Telluride, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in San Marcos.

SMPD investigating at least two unauthorized entries at off-campus complex

Nichaela Shaheen and Carson Weaver
September 22, 2023
Will Keeter prepares hot dogs in front of customers at Keeter's Kitchen, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at The Square.

Texas State alumnus overcoming obstacles, eating the cost

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
September 14, 2023
A list of the lives lost during 9/11 is carried by a local firefighter during his walk for the annual stair climb, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Hays County first responders, community memorialize 9/11

Ryan Claycamp, News Reporter
September 12, 2023
A Walgreens pharmacist looks for a patient's prescription Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in San Marcos.

Behind the on-campus pharmacy closing

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
September 10, 2023
Students attend a political science class in the LBJ Teaching Theater, Monday, Aug. 22, 2023, in San Marcos.

[Photo] Record freshman class causes struggles for faculty, changes for student body

Ryan Claycamp, News Reporter
August 31, 2023
Sewell-goers walk in the river due to low river levels, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the San Marcos River in San Marcos.

[Photo] Drought in Central Texas worsens as low spring flows persist

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2023
Texas State students walk by the Arch, Monday, August 23, 2021, at the UAC.

Students reflect on SCOTUS affirmative action decision

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
July 18, 2023
Jonathan Henderson, San Marcos Fire Department fire marshal, addresses media and victims' family members of the Iconic Village fire, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at San Marcos Fire Station 5.

Former TXST student arrested in Iconic Village fire investigation

Nichaela Shaheen, Managing Editor
July 6, 2023
A pair of dogs look out of their kennels, Saturday, April 8, 2023, at The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.

[Photo] Hays County pet resource center to be built

April 16, 2023
Roberto Galván receives his 100th birthday cake, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at his house. 

Former TXST professor turns 100

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
March 1, 2023
Parents of Goodnight Middle School students wait in line to pick up their students, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at the San Marcos High School Student Athletic Center.

Middle school student dies after traffic accident

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
February 24, 2023
Texas State Student Government candidates election signs advertise elections, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Alkek Library stairs. 

Bobcats decide their future on-campus leaders as elections are underway

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
February 20, 2023
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Cyclists express concern as students return to campus

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
January 19, 2023
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Fight for justice continues for Salyer family

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
November 30, 2022
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First-time voters cast ballot for future

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
November 11, 2022
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra listens to a speech at a protest held for and in honor of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Becerra reelected as Hays County judge

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor & Blake Leschber, News Contributor
November 9, 2022
Texas State alumna Shirley Harris poses for a photo during her time as an elementary school teacher, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. Harris, the first Black Texas State graduate, was a teacher for 40 years. 

Family of first Black TXST graduate seeks recognition

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
November 2, 2022
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Opinion: Online proctored testing is a violation of privacy

Nichaela Shaheen, Opinions Contributor
October 20, 2022
Texas State exercise and sports science graduate student Tim Barrientez completes his 500-mile journey to honor his late brother-in-law, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Eisenhower Park. 

Veteran honors fallen brother-in-law during 500 mile running journey

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
October 4, 2022
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Overpopulation forces freshmen into hotel living

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
September 28, 2022
Texas State construction science senior Cole Kirby preps to curate the concrete in the concurrent mixer, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Roy F. Mitte Building.

Texas State construction science program builds students a future

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
September 27, 2022
Texas State psychology junior Haleigh Johnson (left) purchases items from employee Benny Rice, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at Vagabond.

Inflation increase causes uncomfortable reflection in community

Maya Hicks and Nichaela Shaheen
September 22, 2022
Jimmy Amisial (center) visits his son Emilio and family in Gonaives, Haiti. 

An unexpected journey: Texas State student adopts infant from Haiti

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
September 15, 2022
San Marcos firefighters and Department of Public Safety officers walk down the steps of Bobcat Stadium in full uniform, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the 2nd annual Hays County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Community remembers 9/11 first responders in annual stair climb

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
September 14, 2022

Texas State community weighs in on student loan debt forgiveness

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
September 9, 2022
Trey Gomez, an English senior, was selected for the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program this past summer.

Student takes a drive on the super speedway, internship of a lifetime

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
September 8, 2022
A San Marcos Fire Department truck parked in front of Springtown Center, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in San Marcos, Texas. Residents and employees inside the building were evacuated because of a gas leak Tuesday morning. 

Springtown Center evacuates for gas leak

Nichaela Shaheen, News Editor
August 23, 2022
A file photo of the San Marcos City Council meeting chamber.

City Council addresses decriminalization of marijuana and local abortion rights

Nichaela Shaheen, Assistant News Editor
August 4, 2022
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Hays County to host public health forum series

Nichaela Shaheen, Assistant News Editor
August 2, 2022
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UPDATE: Unconscious New York man is not Jason Landry

Brianna Benitez, Gabriella Ybarra, Nichaela Shaheen, and Sarah Hernandez
July 27, 2022
Pamphlets pertaining to mental health services for Texas State students are offered outside of the Counseling Center, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, inside of the LBJ Student Center.

Counseling Center helps students transition to post-pandemic schooling

Nichaela Shaheen, News Reporter
July 26, 2022
The Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Commissioners Court announces Parks and Recreation Month, addresses early voting sites

Nichaela Shaheen, News Reporter
July 20, 2022
Mano Amiga Communications Director Samantha Benavides speaks at City Hall after the organization presented a petition to decriminalize marijuana in San Marcos to City Council, Tuesday, June 2, 2022.

Petition to decriminalize marijuana presented to City Council

Nichaela Shaheen, News Contributor
June 9, 2022
Mano Amiga representatives CJ Cetina and Elle Cross advocate for the decriminalization of marjuana, Sunday, Jan.16, 2022,  at the San Marcos flea market

Local organizations secure ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana in San Marcos

Nichaela Shaheen, News Reporter
June 1, 2022
Hays County Historic Court House.

Commissioners Court to move forward with approval of next steps for Public Defenders Office

Nichaela Shaheen, News Reporter
May 26, 2022
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