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Senior 30: From the sidelines to the final headline

Vanessa Buentello, Multimedia Editor
December 2, 2022
Texas State alumnus Eric Reynolds wakeboards on the Texas State Wake Alumni, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Texas Ski Ranch.

Wakeboarding club builds culture around water sports

Vanessa Buentello, Sports Contributor
October 5, 2022
Texas State public relations senior Gabriella Salzillo works as a camera operator for ESPN+ during the spring football game, Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women empower each other in Texas State sports media internships

Vanessa Buentello, Assistant Multimedia Editor
March 9, 2022
Texas State students walk to their classes on the first day back on campus for the spring semester, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, on The Quad.

(Video) Sewell Talks

Douglas Smith, Vanessa Buentello, and Steven Phipps
August 23, 2021
Ay, Chihuahua! Tacos opens for daily business, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in San Marcos, TX.

A family affair: San Marcos food trucks dish out culture, flavor

Vanessa Buentello, Life and Arts Contributor
April 14, 2021
Local San Marcos portrait photographer Casey Schlickeisen photographs a Texas State senior during a graduation portrait session, March 26, 2020, at Spring Lake Preserve Natural Area.

Photographers find joy in capturing meaningful moments for graduating Bobcats

Vanessa Buentello, Life and Arts Contributor
March 3, 2021

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
Texas State students are returning to their hometowns ahead of the holidays to safely find comfort following a semester of disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students seek familiarity, comfort in holiday traditions

Vanessa Buentello, Life and Arts Contributor
December 21, 2020
Vance Hutchins and Josh Welsh record a new episode for the "Stay At Home Dads" podcast, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at their San Marcos residence.

“Stay At Home Dads” podcast travels across San Marcos sound waves

Vanessa Buentello, Life and Arts Contributor
November 24, 2020

Wild Art of the Week: Veterans Day, crafts on the Quad, volleyball and more

Vanessa Buentello, Michele DuPont, and Douglas Smith
November 15, 2020

Wild Art of the Week: Election Day, watch parties, trombones and more

Vanessa Buentello, Kate Connors, Rasika Gasti, and Liliana Perez
November 8, 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

Wild Art of the Week: Halloween, Homecoming, handcrafting and more

Douglas Smith, Vanessa Buentello, Devon Bates, Michele DuPont, and Kate Connors
November 1, 2020
A sign hangs above the music stage at CRAFThouse in San Marcos, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, and reads "Live music soon COVID go away!" CRAFThouse intends to bring music back but is currently waiting on what the next few months will bring.

Live music loses its beat in downtown San Marcos

Vanessa Buentello, Life and Arts Contributor
September 30, 2020
‎Texas State criminal justice graduate student Ty Cervantes repairs the rear hub of a bike tire, Monday, ‎Sept.14, ‎2020, at the Bike Cave, a bicycle repair shop.

Wild Art of the Week: Parks reopen, tire repair, soccer games and more

Douglas Smith, James Debbah, Olivia Keig, and Vanessa Buentello
September 20, 2020
Exterior view of The Davenport, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. The Davenport is one of the lastest restaurant bars to join the San Marcos dining scene. (Vanessa Buentello)

The Davenport serves up original drinks, dishes to downtown San Marcos

Vanessa Buentello
September 9, 2020
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