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All content by Rhian Davis
Workers demolish the burned Iconic Village apartments Jan.15, 2019, on North LBJ Drive.

Grand jury declines to indict man arrested for Iconic Village arson

Rhian Davis, News Contributor
April 24, 2025
Texas State’s hockey team plays tug of war during club sports field day, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Spring Lake Field Complex. Texas State hockey is a Division 2 ACHA Hockey Club.

Star Snaps – March 23 – 29

Rhian Davis, Diego Medel, Isabelle Cantu, and Carlene Ottah
March 31, 2025
Speak On It: MSA President on Ramadan significance

Speak On It: MSA President on Ramadan significance

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
March 21, 2025
Texas State sophomore infielder Kate Bubela gears up to bat at home plate during the game against Missouri State on Friday, March 8, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Texas State softball opens conference play with Mountaineers

Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter
March 13, 2025
Kate Bubela, sophomore infielder, celebrates with her teammates after hitting a grand slam during the game against Missouri State on Friday, March 8, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 3-0 weekend

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2025
Keely Williams, junior outfielder, celebrates as a play is overturned during the game against Missouri State on Friday, March 8, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] Bobcat softball secures series sweep against Bears in run-rule victory

Hope Monte, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2025
Speak On It: Golden Elites President on TXST diversity

Speak On It: Golden Elites President on TXST diversity

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
March 4, 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
Learning outside provides benefits the classroom can't

Learning outside provides benefits the classroom can’t

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
January 22, 2025
Courtesy of Morgan Hammer

Morgan Hammer elected to Commissioners Court Precinct 3

Rhian Davis, News Contributor
November 6, 2024
Title IX rejection emphasizes hate in Texas

Title IX rejection emphasizes hate in Texas

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
September 10, 2024
Tyga points to the crowd during his performance at River Fest, Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Sewell Park.

Rethink River Fest featured artists in the future

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
April 16, 2024
The patio area of Palmers Restaurant offers a peaceful setting for dining, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in San Marcos.

Pieces of love in San Marcos: Date ideas for Valentine’s Day

Rhian Davis, Life and Arts Contributor
February 19, 2024
Illustration by Devon Crew

Texas voters deserve to be listened to

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
February 13, 2024
Illustration by Delaney Compean

Netflix’s new “household” rules are unreasonable

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
December 2, 2023
Illustration by DJ Ross

Tiktok trends promote overconsumption

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
October 4, 2023
Illustration by Eva Bowler

Dietary restrictions overlooked in dining halls

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
September 20, 2023
Illustration by DJ Ross

TXST must accommodate commuters

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
September 7, 2023
Illustration by Afaaf Alnahas and Rhian Davis

Hobbies can fulfill your everyday life

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
August 31, 2023
live music opinion

Start appreciating local live music, find your outlet

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
July 13, 2023
resume illustration

On-campus jobs provide students with benefits

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
June 5, 2023
journalist illustration

Opinion: It’s important to pay attention to student journalists

Rhian Davis, Opinions Editor
May 11, 2023
Texas Capitol

Opinion: Quality education at Texas public universities is in danger

Rhian Davis, Assistant Opinions Editor
April 19, 2023
Adopt don't shop illustration

Opinion: Benefits of adopting outweigh shopping

Rhian Davis, Assistant Opinions Editor
April 12, 2023
Gun fax infographic

Opinion: College campuses need stricter gun laws

Rhian Davis, Assistant Opinions Editor
March 8, 2023
Ticketmaster illustration

Opinion: Ticketmaster is a nightmare

Rhian Davis, Opinions Contributor
February 26, 2023
Texas State finance freshman Braden Albright shoots for a chance at free tuition, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State Athletics offers free tuition for half-court shot

Rhian Davis, Sports Contributor
February 1, 2023
Resolutions column

Opinion: Make healthy New Year resolutions

Rhian Davis, Opinions Contributor
January 20, 2023
brotherssports

Siblings follow each other to Texas State athletics

Rhian Davis, Sports Contributor
December 2, 2022
Thanksgiving break column

Opinion: Extend Thanksgiving break

Rhian Davis, Opinions Contributor
November 27, 2022
Notes on tests illustration

Opinion: Professors should consider giving open-note exams

Rhian Davis, Opinions Contributor
October 26, 2022
Music column illustration

Opinion: Music can help get you through midterms

Rhian Davis, Opinions Contributor
October 13, 2022
Texas State sophomore midfielder Madi Goss (5) dribbles the ball away from Huskie defenders during a game against Houston Baptist, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Bobcat Soccer Complex. The Bobcats won 2-1.

Texas State women’s soccer shines gearing up for conference play

Rhian Davis, Sports Contributor
October 5, 2022
College experience column illustration

Opinion: College looks different for everyone

Rhian Davis, Opinions Contributor
September 29, 2022
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