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All content by Ziek Sanchez
UPD Mental Health Officer Jessica Kinney smiles for a photo, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in the lobby of the Texas State University Police Department.

University police appoint new mental health officer

Ziek Sanchez, News Reporter
January 28, 2021
A file photo of students walking on the Quad.

Staff Council hears university plans to improve diversity training

Ziek Sanchez, News Reporter
January 13, 2021
Texas State’s Clery Act Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2020 revealed an increase in reported rapes and burglaries on campus in 2019. The new report comes after a controversy involving the university's instances of misreported crime data, which stretched as far back as 2014.

2020 Clery Report reveals uptick in reported rapes, burglaries

Ziek Sanchez, News Reporter
December 18, 2020
Hays County Epidemiologist Eric Schneider speaks about the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in the county, Sunday, March 15, 2020, at the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

Hays County health officials warn of COVID-19 spike during holiday season

Ziek Sanchez, News Reporter
November 18, 2020

Language of the Unheard: Climate Change

Gabriella Ybarra, Molly Gonzales, Claire Partain, and Ziek Sanchez
November 9, 2020
A file photo of students walking on the Quad. Student Government held its final meeting of the fall semester Nov. 30, 2020, mourning the death of student-athlete Khambrail Winters and preparing legislation for the upcoming spring semester.

Texas State Clery Act report deadline pushed to December

Ziek Sanchez, News Reporter
October 7, 2020
Star file photo

Driver involved in multi-vehicle crash turns himself in after warrants issued

Ziek Sanchez
October 1, 2020
Bobcat Trace is a web application maintained by the Student Health Center to track potential and positive COVID-19 cases on campus. Those in the Texas State community voluntarily self-report whether they were in close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19, if an individual tested positive and/or who an individual who tested positive may have had contact with. Photo credit: Liliana Perez

The workings of Texas State’s contact tracing program

Ziek Sanchez
September 21, 2020
A sign alerting students to stay home if they are experiencing any symptoms of sickness is posted, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, outside of the LBJ Student Center. Texas State is offering free COVID-19 testing to any students, faculty and staff who may have been exposed to COVID-19 within 14 days.

Texas State sets sights on broad campus COVID-19 testing

Ziek Sanchez
August 25, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau mails self-response questionnaire forms to every residence in the country to complete the census. According to the Census Bureau, only 42.4% of the Hays County population has completed the census.

Why the 2020 Census isn’t immune to COVID-19

Ziek Sanchez
April 17, 2020
Hays County COVID-19 Update

Seven new COVID-19 cases confirmed, totaling 89 cases in Hays County

Ziek Sanchez
April 12, 2020
As of April 8, 2020, the confirmed cases by city in Hays County is: Austin, 4; Buda, 15, Dripping Springs, 2; Kyle, 31; San Marcos, 23; Wimberley, 2; Woodcreek, 0; Driftwood, 0.

San Marcos to install public sanitation stations to combat COVID-19

Ziek Sanchez
April 8, 2020
Courtesy of San Marcos Police Department Wayland James Hurst, 21.

Two arrested on drug-related charges

Ziek Sanchez
March 10, 2020
Audrey Busch, art education freshman and Geroge’s employee, conversing with Alex Humphrey, animal science freshman, over lunch, Feb. 10, 2020.

Student Government votes to reinstate alcohol in LBJ

Ziek Sanchez
February 11, 2020
Graduate Research Assistant, Leah Kilchrist (standing), proctoring Anne Boedckmann’s BalanceBack visual exam Feb. 3 at CEREBRO Concussion lab.

Professor tests validity of concussion technology

Ziek Sanchez
February 6, 2020
Photo credit: Star File Photo

Texas State professors look to advance artificial intelligence

Ziek Sanchez
January 28, 2020
A large number of young adults in and out of college struggle with abusing a substance and form addictions, often leading to what is called a substance abuse disorder, or SUD, which includes the excessive use of drugs—including alcohol. Photo credit: Jaden Edison

Most young adults do not recover from substance abuse, studies say

Ziek Sanchez
January 21, 2020
Starting Spring 2020, Texas State has implemented a new learning management system, Canvas, in place of TRACS. Following the end of 2020, the university has scheduled TRACS to be completely erased from curriculum. Photo credit: Rebecca Harrell

Texas State begins transition from TRACS to Canvas

Ziek Sanchez
January 20, 2020
San Marcos has been collaborating with Texas State to develop a five-year transit plan since Summer 2019.

Spring 2020 Bobcat Shuttle Changes

Ziek Sanchez
January 20, 2020
Texas State student scrolls through their instagram popular page Nov 25 at student housing. Photo credit: Jamie Dorsey

Researchers find links between anxiety and social media

Ziek Sanchez
December 11, 2019
Microsoft Pitch-Off is back

Microsoft Pitch-Off is back

Ziek Sanchez
November 18, 2019
Dr. Maggie Chen presenting antenna samples in the Ingram School of Engineering Lab on Oct. 23. Photo credit: Angelina Cazar

Texas State professors pave way for NASA antennas

Ziek Sanchez
November 15, 2019
Photo credit: star file photo

Identity theft targets students

Ziek Sanchez
October 23, 2019
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City council denies new student housing

Ziek Sanchez
October 18, 2019
Headshot of newly appointed Director and Attorney for Students Angelica Coronado. Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Attorney for Students

Campus immigration lawyer leaves position after less than a year

Ziek Sanchez
October 8, 2019
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“Safe Ride” gets students home

Ziek Sanchez
October 2, 2019
Photo credit: Molly Gonzales

San Marcos law enforcement stresses community safety

Ziek Sanchez
September 24, 2019
Construction workers Ever Cruz (left), Efrain Alvarez (middle) and Yovanni Alvarez (right) work on the soon-to-be-finished Mobility Hub Sept.13 on 214 E. Hutchison Street. Photo credit: Angelina Cazar

Downtown San Marcos set to open mobility hub this fall

Ziek Sanchez
September 18, 2019
Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Mike Doyle

SMCISD teacher externship program shows exponential growth

Ziek Sanchez
September 10, 2019
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