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All content by Samantha Guerrero
Texas State English senior poses for her graduation photos, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in front of Alkek Library.

Eight hours and five years to a news reporter

Samantha Guerrero
May 25, 2023
Star file photo 

Officer Isaiah Garcia arrested following investigation of Joshua Wright death

Samantha Guerrero, News Reporter
April 16, 2023
commissioners court city council 6

Commissioner’s court recognizes the Burke Foundation, listens to public concerns

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
April 16, 2023
A pair of dogs look out of their kennels, Saturday, April 8, 2023, at The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.

Hays County pet resource center to be built

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
April 16, 2023
city hall sign outside

City Council discusses SMART terminal, previous fiscal year

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
April 6, 2023
Senior political science major and policy intern of Deeds Not Words, Joslynn Sanchez, teaches her group how to drop bills at the capitol.

Youth-led Texas organizations take over the Capitol for legislation meeting

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
April 5, 2023
A photo of zig-zagged disability ramps, Monday, March 27, 2023, on Bobcat Trail.

Students with disabilities struggle with construction on campus

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
March 29, 2023
A photo of Hays County Law Enforcement Center, Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Hays County Dispatch.

Hays County Jail inmates, advocates speak out on poor jail conditions

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
March 28, 2023
Wright's family and supporters stand outside, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Hays County Commissioners Court.

Advocacy continues after death of Joshua Wright

Samantha Guerrero, News Contributor
March 11, 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.

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.

[Photo] Middle school student dies after traffic accident

February 24, 2023
A portrait of Dr.Stella Silva Associate Chief Diversity Officer. Photo credit: PHOTO COURTESY OF STELLA SILVA

Texas State implements bias reporting system

Samantha Guerrero
November 14, 2019
A student visits Mr. Aaron “Jack” Peterman’s tabled memorial and looks through photos April 11 at the Bobcat Pause Memorial Service in the LBJ Ballroom.

Remembering fallen Bobcats

Samantha Guerrero
April 17, 2019
Student Government President Allison Castillo and Vice President Keely Freund listen to students during the public forum April 8 at the Student Government meeting in the LBJ Ballroom.Photo by Jaden Edison

Student Government president vetos TPUSA legislation

Samantha Guerrero
April 16, 2019
Star file photo

Student government task force to bring new changes to the constitution

Samantha Guerrero
April 16, 2019
Student Government vice president Keely Freund listens to student voices during the public forum April 8 during the Student Government meeting in the LBJ Ballroom.Photo by Jaden Edison

Student Government bans TPUSA from campus, dedicates Ms. Susie memorial

Samantha Guerrero
April 9, 2019
A page from Turning Point USA subsidiary Campus Victory Project’s brochure, which states Texas State University as a school with a targeted race.

Student Government passes legislation banning TPUSA, likely to be blocked by administration

Samantha Guerrero
April 9, 2019
Star file photo

Police issue murder warrant following deadly Thorpe Lane shooting

Samantha Guerrero
April 6, 2019
Student Government meeting in LBJ.Photo by Sonia Garcia

Student Government reads legislation proposing banning Turning Point USA from campus, more

Samantha Guerrero
April 6, 2019
Construction workers tear board down March 11 at the LBJ Student Center.Photo by Jaden Edison

LBJ’s $30M construction to bring more space and multicultural center

Samantha Guerrero
April 2, 2019
A student uses a self-serve kiosk in Jones Dining Hall Jan. 23.

New meal plans to offer variety and curb swipe sharing

Samantha Guerrero
April 2, 2019
Star File Photo.

Student Government talks free menstrual hygiene products

Samantha Guerrero
March 26, 2019
Photo Courtesy of Wonder World Park

Macaw stolen from Wonder World Park still missing

Samantha Guerrero
March 26, 2019
Student Government meeting in LBJ.Photo by Sonia Garcia

Student Government passes mandatory sensitivity training for senators, changes food swipe policies, reads new legislation

Samantha Guerrero
March 12, 2019
Star File Photo.

Student government addresses Wells Fargo controversy, diversity issues

Samantha Guerrero
March 5, 2019
Star file photo

Two injured in hit-and-run, SMPD asks for help identifying vehicle

Samantha Guerrero
February 23, 2019
Star file photo

UPDATED: Texas State student found dead in apartment, two suspects arrested

Samantha Guerrero
February 15, 2019
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Student Government takes on third administration of academic year

Samantha Guerrero
February 12, 2019
A student uses a self-serve kiosk in Jones Dining Hall Jan. 23.

Jones’ self-serve kiosks dish out controversy

Samantha Guerrero
January 28, 2019
Star file photo

Sexual assault report issued by UPD

Samantha Guerrero
December 4, 2018
San Marcos man sentenced to 75 years for 2016 murder

San Marcos man sentenced to 75 years for 2016 murder

Samantha Guerrero
November 28, 2018
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