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All content by Rebecca Harrell

Examining 2020 through the lens

Jaden Edison, Kate Connors, Vanessa Buentello, Michele DuPont, Douglas Smith, Rasika Gasti, Rebecca Harrell, , and Ali Mashburn
December 31, 2020
(From left to right) Rebecca Harrell, Jaden Edison, Megan Nuzum and Colton McWilliams stand outside of Bobcat Stadium after covering an event organized by Texas State Athletics in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, on Texas State’s campus. Harrell served as The University Star's multimedia editor during summer and fall 2020 and brought endless creativity and guidance to the section. She was key to its evolution over the last year and never failed to pitch and execute a bright idea. 

An accidental journalist

Rebecca Harrell, Fall Class of 2020
December 21, 2020

Language of the Unheard: Defund the Police

James Debbah, Rebecca Harrell, Cristela Jones, and Daniel Weeks
November 16, 2020

(Video) San Marcos Ecosystem: Evolution Through Quarantine

Rebecca Harrell and Douglas Smith
November 14, 2020
Hays County voters wait in line to vote in the general election, Tuesday, Nov. 3,  2020, at the Performing Arts Center on Texas State's campus.

San Marcos voters and candidates share Election Day experiences, hopes for future

Daniel Weeks, Timia Cobb, Kiana Burks, Arthur Fairchild, and Rebecca Harrell
November 6, 2020

(Photo Gallery) Hays County voters turn out on Election Day

Vanessa Buentello, James Debbah, Michele DuPont, Rasika Gasti, Rebecca Harrell, Douglas Smith, and Liliana Perez
November 4, 2020
Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Mary Ellen Cavitt (right) takes a photo of students from Lamar University after they arrived at Texas State, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, outside of the Performing Arts Center.

(Photo Gallery) Lamar University students arrive at Texas State

Rebecca Harrell
August 26, 2020
An instructor teaches their class outside, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in the Pleasant Street Garage. Many instructors opted to teach their classes outside with chairs spread apart in an effort to increase social distancing.

(Photo Gallery) Students, faculty return to campus for first day of classes

Ali Mashburn, Elaine Dela Peña, and Rebecca Harrell
August 24, 2020
Kiah Petzolt (left) helps her sister, Jadyn Petzolt, move in, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, outside of Tower Hall. Jadyn Petzolt says she did not have any concerns moving into the dorms and is excited to come to Texas State.

(Photo Gallery) Incoming freshmen arrive on campus for first day of move-in

Rebecca Harrell
August 16, 2020
Michael Matthews, the manager of the A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery, analyzes sunshine bass embryo and fry under a microscope, Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery. A fry is a newly hatched fish egg, and samples contain both embryo and fry. He checks each individual for deformities and overall health to record on a data sheet.

Fishy Business: A.E. Wood Fish Hatchery undergoes busiest time of year

Rebecca Harrell
July 30, 2020
Three kittens sit inside of a holding cage, Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. Animals at the shelter come as friendly strays and rescues or owner-surrender.

(Video) Regional Animal Shelter continues care for animals in need

Rebecca Harrell
July 3, 2020
San Marcos Native Desyre Collier (left) leads a group of supporters around the Hays County Historic Courthouse, Saturday, June 20, 2020. The rally, organized by Collier, advocated for equality across the nation and spoke upon issues regarding police reform and refunding.

(Audio Story) ‘We built this country’

Rebecca Harrell
June 20, 2020
Ronald A. Johnson talks about why he chose to teach history as a career. He also talks about his experience as being one of the few black professors on campus. Photo by Elza Taurins | Staff Photographer

(Video) Black history professors reflect on significance behind Juneteenth

Rebecca Harrell and Daniel Weeks
June 19, 2020
(Left to right) Desyre Collier and Allie Lawrence sit and listen, Friday, June 12, 2020, outside of the Hays County Historic Courthouse at an organized rally hosted by Black Lives Matter San Marcos.

(Photo Gallery) Intimate protest gathers in support of Black Lives Matter

Rebecca Harrell
June 12, 2020
H-E-B employee Nick Salas wears a protective mask, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, while working at H-E-B in San Marcos. Grocery store workers are now required to wear medical masks. What was once a suggestion is now something that has been mandated to slow the spread of COVID-19.

(Audio Story) Necessary now, forever essential

Rebecca Harrell
June 10, 2020
Protesters chant and hold signs up at people in passing vehicles on Hopkins Street, Thursday, June 4, 2020, during the second part of a protest advocating for black lives and justice at San Marcos City Hall. (Jaden Edison)

Three days, three protests: San Marcos shouts for Black Lives Matter

Daniel Weeks and Rebecca Harrell
June 7, 2020
(Left to right) Mhyson Williams and Javien Buffin hold their fists in the air while standing on the roof of a parked car, Friday, June 5, 2020, at an organized protest advocating for black lives.

(Photo Gallery) San Marcans rally at courthouse for Black Lives Matter

Rebecca Harrell
June 5, 2020
Texas State graduate Ty Fromme holds a sign on Hopkins Street near San Marcos City Hall, Friday, May 29, 2020, in San Marcos. The organized protest called for justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

(Audio Story) ‘No justice, no peace’

Rebecca Harrell
May 31, 2020
A folded U.S. flag sits at the center of the Hays County Veterans Memorial, Monday, May 25, 2020, on the corner of Hopkins Street and Riverside Drive in San Marcos. The proper folding of the U.S. flag consists of 13 folds each to represent the original 13 colonies.

(Photo Gallery) Hays County honors fallen soldiers at Veterans Memorial

Rebecca Harrell
May 25, 2020
Customers of Mobettacutz Barbershop get their hair cut, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Mobettacutz Barbershop located on N LBJ Drive. The shop reopened less than two weeks ago after having to close due to COVID-19 protocols.

(Video) Local barbershop reopens after nearly two months of closure

Rebecca Harrell
May 21, 2020
A sign reminding customers to stay safe sits next to a bottle of hand sanitizer, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the entryway of CRAFThouse Kitchen & Tap.

(Photo Gallery) San Marcans return to businesses following executive order

Rebecca Harrell
May 4, 2020
Bobcats: Where are they now?

Bobcats: Where are they now?

Rebecca Harrell, Hannah Thompson, and Haley Brand
April 24, 2020
The Square, known for its restaurants and nightlife activity, sits empty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in San Marcos.

(Video) A Lifeless City

Rebecca Harrell
April 14, 2020
An abandoned stuffed animal sits at the end of a dormitory hallway, Monday, March 30, 2020, in Lantana Hall on Texas State’s campus.

(Photo Gallery) Residence halls abandoned amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rebecca Harrell
April 6, 2020
Spring Break…

(Audio Story) Spring Break: A Blast from the Past

Rebecca Harrell and Liliana Perez
March 18, 2020
Texas State economics junior Jacob Millender uses a speed sensor to measure and record the speed of a baseball after it is pitched, Saturday, March 3, 2020, during the Texas State vs. Bethune Cookman at the Bobcat Ballpark.

(Photo Gallery) Wild Art of the Week: Super Tuesday, crawfish boil, music at Sewell and more

Jaden Edison, Katelyn Lester, Hannah Thompson, and Rebecca Harrell
March 8, 2020
Texas State students Alexis Acree (left) and Lauren Spate play a round of pool, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2020, at George’s in the LBJ Student Center. (Hannah Thompson)

(Photo Gallery) Wild Art of the Week: Pool at George’s, class critique, Mardi Gras and more

Rebecca Harrell, Hannah Thompson, Michele DuPont, and Katelyn Lester
February 23, 2020
Quad Talk spring 2020

(Video) Quad Talk: Best and worst Valentine’s Day experiences

Kate Connors, Katelyn Lester, and Rebecca Harrell
February 13, 2020
A snow flurry blows through the Arba apartments, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in San Marcos. Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 12 a.m., San Marcos reached a high temperature of 39 degrees and a low of 37 degrees.

(Photo Gallery) Wild Art of the Week: Snow in San Marcos, Black History Month kickoff and jazz festival

Rebecca Harrell and Hannah Thompson
February 9, 2020
Quad Talk spring 2020

(Video) Quad Talk: Dinner with prominent African Americans

Haley Brand and Rebecca Harrell
February 8, 2020
Quad Talk spring 2020

Quad Talk: Coronavirus

Hannah Thompson, Rebecca Harrell, and Gabriela Martinez
January 30, 2020
Quad Talk spring 2020

(Video) Quad Talk: Hopes for spring 2020

Rebecca Harrell and Rossie Banks
January 24, 2020
Star Rundown title card

(Video) Star Rundown: First episode of 2020

Jaden Edison and Rebecca Harrell
January 23, 2020
(Front to back) TeraLynn Steele, Breana Miller and Najha Marshall hold their fists up, a gesture symbolic of unity and solidarity in black communities, while getting their photo taken, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at the 36th Annual MLK Commemoration Celebration in the LBJ Ballroom.

(Photo Gallery) The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Celebration

Rebecca Harrell and Jaden Edison
January 22, 2020
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(Video) 2020 Visions: San Martians share New Year’s resolutions

Rebecca Harrell
January 12, 2020
Texas State student Sabrina Chapa exits a Student Government meeting after being asked to leave by University Police Department officers, Monday, April 8, 2019, in the LBJ Teaching Theater at Texas State University. Chapa was one of several student protesters attending the meeting to publicly speak out against conservative organization Turning Point USA.

(Gallery) Best photos of 2019

Jaden Edison, Kate Connors, Jamie Dorsey, Rebecca Harrell, Chinedu Chukuka, Katelyn Lester, Gabriela Martinez, Jakob Rodriguez, and Laura Figi
December 31, 2019
Brihana Landrum graduated in Spring 2018.Photo courtesy of Mary Landrum

(Video Documentary) Flaka: The Legacy of Brihana Landrum

Jaden Edison and Rebecca Harrell
December 6, 2019
Quad Talk

(Video) Quad Talk: What are Texas State students thankful for?, Nov. 28, 2019

Rebecca Harrell and Rossie Banks
November 30, 2019
Quad Talk

(Video) Quad Talk: Free Speech, Nov. 21, 2019

Rebecca Harrell and Rossie Banks
November 22, 2019
Daniel Gurrero reaches out to hug Jessica Soukup after taking a group photo Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

(Photo Gallery) Star Stories, Oct. 17, 2019

Katelyn Lester and Rebecca Harrell
October 18, 2019
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