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All content by Zach Ienatsch
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Letter to the Editor: Re: ‘Western philosophy alienates black people’

Zach Ienatsch
February 19, 2020
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Quality journalism will not include election mudslinging

Zach Ienatsch
November 27, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Greek Life on track to a better tomorrow

Zach Ienatsch
November 13, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Sutherland Springs coverage a reminder of the power of community journalism

Zach Ienatsch
November 6, 2018

Letter to the Editor

Zach Ienatsch
October 30, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Campus early voting window insufficient for midterm student turnout

Zach Ienatsch
October 25, 2018

Letter to the Editor

Zach Ienatsch
October 24, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Tailgate regulations have clipped traditions

Zach Ienatsch
October 24, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Texas State administrators may be learning to respond to white supremacy

Zach Ienatsch
October 17, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Students should have more say over tuition fees

Zach Ienatsch
October 10, 2018
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Letter to the editor

Zach Ienatsch
October 10, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Local restaurants need your place at the table

Zach Ienatsch
October 3, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Young, educated people are a powerful voting block

Zach Ienatsch
September 26, 2018
With potential employers flocking to campus for the career fair, students should remind themselves what they can gain from the resource and more importantly, what is in their best interests.Photo By Cameron Hubbard

Students should not sell themselves short at internship, career fairs

Zach Ienatsch
September 18, 2018
The new rules are a step in the wrong direction for higher education in this country and threaten to silence victims and shield perpetrators from justice. Photo Courtesy of Cameron Hubbard

New Department of Education guidelines are bad for victims

Zach Ienatsch
September 11, 2018
Illustration by Makenna Timoteo | Staff Illustrator

Moving to Canada is not a solution for problems at home

Zach Ienatsch
June 13, 2018
Illustration by Jada Webb | Staff Illustrator

Pay artists fairly, exposure is not enough

Zach Ienatsch
May 31, 2018
Illustration by Ericka Vervynckt | Staff Illustrator

Voluntourism falls short of its intended goals

Zach Ienatsch
April 25, 2018
Illustration by Jada Webb | Staff Illustrator

America should not elect billionaires or celebrities to office

Zach Ienatsch
April 22, 2018
Make sure to check out the best ice cream in San Marcos, Rhea’s. Take a quick study break and go get a yummy treat! Photo by Elza Taurins | Staff Photographer

Best dessert: Rhea’s Ice Cream

Zach Ienatsch
April 11, 2018
Twin Liquors located next to AJ’s Ranch Road Grill is the smallest location in town but has a wide variety of alcohol. Photo by Tyler Jackson | Multimedia Editor

Best liquor: Twin Liquors

Zach Ienatsch
April 11, 2018
Illustration by Jada Webb | Staff Illustrator

Don’t upgrade your iPhone unless you have to

Zach Ienatsch
April 3, 2018

Combating air pollution ultimately benefits humans

Zach Ienatsch
March 31, 2018
Photo by:Lara Dietrich | Staff PhotographerOscar Robles, senior exercise and sports science major, works out Aug. 28 at the Rec Center.

Texas State should require physical education again

Zach Ienatsch
March 20, 2018
Photo Illustration by: Cassandria Alvarado | Former Staff Photographer

SXSW film review: “Isle of Dogs”

Zach Ienatsch
March 18, 2018
A marque in downtown Austin is set up to display SXSW 2018 for one of the festival’s biggest years.Photo by: Katie Burrell | News Editor

SXSW film festival analysis: the benefits of representing urban communities

Zach Ienatsch
March 16, 2018
Illustration by Ericka Vervynckt | Staff Illustrator

Hatred of veganism is rooted in toxic masculinity

Zach Ienatsch
March 15, 2018
Photo Illustration by: Cassandria Alvarado | Former Staff Photographer

SXSW film festival analysis: the unexpected power of comedy

Zach Ienatsch
March 14, 2018
Photo Illustration by: Cassandria Alvarado | Former Staff Photographer

SXSW film festival analysis: women in film

Zach Ienatsch
March 12, 2018
Photo Illustration by: Cassandria Alvarado | Former Staff Photographer

SXSW Film Review: “Blockers” a comedy for the modern era

Zach Ienatsch
March 11, 2018

SXSW Film review: Final Portrait

Zach Ienatsch
March 10, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Voter participation is vital to democracy

Zach Ienatsch
March 6, 2018
Illustration by Kennedy Swift | Staff Illustrator

Hostile architecture is ineffective and unethical

Zach Ienatsch
March 1, 2018
Illustration by Kennedy Swift | Staff Illustrator

Your webcam FBI agent is more than just a meme

Zach Ienatsch
February 26, 2018
Photo taken form Joe Kennedy’s Facebook account.

Kennedy’s response shows Democrats have a long way to go

Zach Ienatsch
February 13, 2018

Black history: Thurgood Marshall and the First Amendment

Zach Ienatsch
February 10, 2018
The Main Point is an opinion written collectively by The University Star's Editorial Board. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of our entire publication.

Is graduate school still worth it?

Zach Ienatsch
February 9, 2018

Cities are putting Amazon before their residents

Zach Ienatsch
February 5, 2018
Illustration by Kennedy Swift | Staff Illustrator

Sex workers are people, not objects

Zach Ienatsch
February 1, 2018

We must hold problematic families accountable

Zach Ienatsch
January 29, 2018
Illustration by Kennedy Swift | Staff Illustrator

Marvel movie crossovers are not worth a Disney monopoly

Zach Ienatsch
January 28, 2018
Illustration by Kennedy Swift | Staff Illustrator

Respect rivers as rivers, not people

Zach Ienatsch
January 21, 2018
Illustration by Kennedy Swift | Staff Illustrator

Millennials should kill businesses

Zach Ienatsch
January 18, 2018
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