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Grad Gifts for the Boss Babes in Your Life

May 6, 2019May 2, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Anna Valdez Blog Content Contributor  Ah, grad season. It’s a time of fun and celebration as our friends and family walk the stage and become one step closer to entering the “real world.” As someone who’s been to a … Continue reading Grad Gifts for the Boss Babes in Your Life

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I Went Vegan for One Week Without Eating a Single Vegetable

May 5, 2019May 2, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor What started out as a bet with a friend turned into a week of me realizing almost everything I tend to eat is extremely unhealthy for me and the planet. The bet was if … Continue reading I Went Vegan for One Week Without Eating a Single Vegetable

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The Sounds of Russian Post-Punk: Five Songs You Need to Hear

May 2, 2019April 30, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Faith Vara Music Journalist The post-punk scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s is one I often find myself indulging in. Recently, I’ve been on the search for more modernized post-punk groups that aren’t the same revivalist bands … Continue reading The Sounds of Russian Post-Punk: Five Songs You Need to Hear

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Underrated Artists to Freshen up Your Playlist

May 2, 2019April 30, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Mili Murillo Music Journalist When I find myself getting sick of music that I’ve been listening to for the past month on repeat, I start looking at artist related to the ones that I’ve been listening to. Another good … Continue reading Underrated Artists to Freshen up Your Playlist

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Kompromat: Traum und Existenz Review

April 27, 2019April 24, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: Kompromat Album: Traum und Existenz Release Date: April 5, 2019 Label: Clivage Deriving their name from a Russian meaning “compromising material,” Kompromat is a French electro-punk duo comprised of producer Vitalic and singer Rebeka … Continue reading Kompromat: Traum und Existenz Review

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Beach Fossils Show Review

April 25, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist Beach Fossils sound like spring, and Tuesday, April 23 they brought their warm and dreamy melodies to Mohawk in Austin to begin their US tour. I was personally excited for this show because not only … Continue reading Beach Fossils Show Review

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Bobcats Couldn’t Stop the Comeback by the Houston Cougars

April 24, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Cristian Delgado Sports Reporter Tonight’s game had a chance of showers as the Texas State Bobcats wanted to pour down runs against another in-state opponent, the Houston Cougars. The Bobcats looked to turn their fortune around following two straight … Continue reading Bobcats Couldn’t Stop the Comeback by the Houston Cougars

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Bobcats Beat Texas in Second straight Walk-Off Victory

April 24, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Jude McClarenSports Reporter The Bobcat Baseball team had an electric victory over the Texas Longhorns Tuesday night at Bobcat Ballpark. This was a huge win for the ‘Cats not only because they beat a power five powerhouse in Texas, … Continue reading Bobcats Beat Texas in Second straight Walk-Off Victory

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Del Water Gap: Don’t Get Dark Album Review

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Neil ManningMusic Journalist Album: Don’t Get DarkArtist: Del Water GapRelease Date: April 12, 2019 Del Water Gap released Don’t Get Dark, an EP that consists of six songs and is about 26 minutes in length. This is their first … Continue reading Del Water Gap: Don’t Get Dark Album Review

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The Ferreira Effect

April 23, 2019April 19, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist Sky Ferreira is a creative chameleon being a musician, actress, and model all at the same time. Her humble beginnings start with myspace videos of her singing original songs in her bedroom. Soon after being … Continue reading The Ferreira Effect

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Review

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Lauren JurgemeyerAssistant Web Content Manager Under the direction of Kaitlin Hopkins, Texas State is set to open the Hunchback of Notre Dame on April 23 and will run through April 28, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Based on … Continue reading The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Review

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Get Outside: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

April 22, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is just a short drive away and offers a wealth of adventure, including rock climbing, over 10 miles of hiking trails, camping, and backpacking.  Enchanted Rock is a sought … Continue reading Get Outside: Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

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Get Outside: Pedernales Falls State Park

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Kaitlyn BenacquistoAssistant Web Content Manager Pedernales Falls State Park, ten miles east of Johnson City, Texas, is one of the state parks closer to Texas State. The river access, as well as hiking opportunities, make it great to visit … Continue reading Get Outside: Pedernales Falls State Park

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Survival Guide to Festival Season

April 19, 2019April 16, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Giovanni Gilmore Music Journalist With spring and summer arriving quickly, there have been many major festivals announced that take place in the next few months. No matter if you’re going to JMBLYA, Bonnaroo, LollaPalooza, Woodstock or one of the … Continue reading Survival Guide to Festival Season

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Beychella: One Year Later

April 18, 2019April 17, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Arlett Ramirez Web Content Contributor April 14 marks one year since Beyoncé’s iconic performance at Coachella, a.k.a “Beychella.” Most of us saw the performance on a live stream or snippets on social media. If you were one of the lucky … Continue reading Beychella: One Year Later

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Upset in College Station: Bobcats Shock Aggies

April 10, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Joshua Orozco Sports Reporter Even against the 12th-ranked team in the nation, never count out the ‘Cats. Texas State handled business in College Station by defeating Texas A&M 5-3. Tuesday’s victory marked the Bobcats first win over the Aggies … Continue reading Upset in College Station: Bobcats Shock Aggies

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Do High School Dress Codes Discriminate Against Girls?

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Arlett Ramirez Web Content Contributor “Those shorts are not fingertip length!” “Leggings are not allowed!” “It doesn’t matter if it’s 100 degrees outside, no tank tops!” Does any of that sound familiar? If you’re a girl, you’re probably remembering … Continue reading Do High School Dress Codes Discriminate Against Girls?

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The Importance of Being Earnest: Review

April 9, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Lauren Jurgemeyer Assistant Web Content Manager The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde, opens at Texas State in the Theatre Center Mainstage on April 9-14. Under the direction of Jerry Ruiz, Wilde’s classic play is given a … Continue reading The Importance of Being Earnest: Review

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Bobcats Handle I -35 Rival

April 5, 2019 ANDRONICAO

Landon Gutierrez KTSW Sports Reporter On Tuesday evening, Texas State baseball hosted I-35 rival UTSA in a conference match up that ended in the Bobcats winning impressively, 14-1. Junior pitcher Garrett Herrmann earned his third win of the season, while … Continue reading Bobcats Handle I -35 Rival

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The Multifaceted Tool That Is Music

April 1, 2019March 28, 2019 ANDRONICAO

By Samuel Turner Music Journalist Music, while amazing on its own, is also used as a tool to enhance other forms of media such as film and television. Music sets the mood, builds tension, and in some cases is an … Continue reading The Multifaceted Tool That Is Music

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