By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist Spring always brings with it an aura of freshness. The green returns to the trees, butterflies billow amongst the blooming flowers, and there is something in the air that makes life seem a little lighter. … Continue reading From the River to the Road: Playlists for Spring
By Maria Coraza Music Journalist Artist: Strand of Oaks Album: Eraserland Release Date: March 22, 2019 Website: https://www.strandofoaks.net/ Strand of Oaks is an indie/rock/alternative musical project formed by Indiana-born singer/songwriter Timothy Showalter. Earlier works from Strand of Oaks include Leave … Continue reading Strand of Oaks: Eraserland Review
By Mark Brown Assistant Sports Director Live Hilton, pronounced LEEV-UH, has been a major asset for the Texas State track and field team these past three months. The true freshman standout reigns from Norway and is already putting up numbers … Continue reading Live Hilton: A Foreign Phenomenon
By Timia Cobb Music Journalist The Lucies is a local San Marcos band that has the true authenticity that many bands lack today. What I mean by this is that they are dramatically theatrical during performances, and aren’t afraid to … Continue reading A Conversation with The Lucies
By Piper Blake Web Content Contributor Its that time of year again! Music festivals are setting the stage for great performances all summer long. It’s hard as college students on tight budgets to travel to big festivals like Coachella and … Continue reading Music Festivals to Attend in the Upcoming Season in Texas
By Caden Ziegler Web Content Contributor April has a ton of national observances, but I would like to focus on one: Alcoholism Awareness. There are countless charities, but it can be difficult separating which ones actually do good and are … Continue reading April: Alcoholism Awareness Month
By Elise Montemayor Music Journalist Spring break is over and done, the weather is getting warmer and they’re already selling swim suits at Target. You know what this means? Okay, it means that it’s spring. But it also means that … Continue reading Before The First Splash: A Playlist
By Cristian Delgado and Joshua Orozco Sport Reporters It was another fantastic day for some baseball at Bobcat Ballpark as the Bobcats matched up against another in-state opponent, the Houston Baptist Huskies. After a competitive start, the Bobcats quickly compiled … Continue reading Bobcats Stand Tall in Remarkably High Run Battle Against HBU
By Tanner Meadows Music Journalist Artist: I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME Album: 1981 Extended Play Release Date: Nov. 9, 2019 Label: Fearless Records Website: https://www.idkhow.com/ I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, shortened to iDK HOW, … Continue reading I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME: 1981 Extended Play Album Review
By Timia Cobb Web Content Contributor As a college student who lives in a dorm, I am sad to admit that most of my money goes towards food delivery. My money, however, is very well spent. After spending time in … Continue reading San Maximum: AJ’s Ranch Road Grill
By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor San Marcos is a special place. There are plenty of great things to do in our community and if you want to drive into Austin or San Antonio, you easily can. However, the idea … Continue reading Don’t be Afraid to be a Tourist in Your City!
By Leighton Gambles Music Journalist Progressive rock and progressive metal are genres that are not as well known as their alternative or indie relatives, but are just as deserving of recognition. When introduced to a new genre, it may be … Continue reading An Introduction to Progressive Rock and Metal
By Wally Perez Music Journalist Artist: Lost Under Heaven Album: Love Hates What You Become Release Date: Jan. 18, 2019 Website: http://lostunderheaven.com/ Lost Under Heaven, the art-rock duo composed of former WU LYF member and leader Ellery Roberts and artist … Continue reading Lost Under Heaven: Love Hates What You Become Album Review
By Lauren Jurgemeyer Assistant Web Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas—The 2018 midterm elections saw an increase of voting among college students as universities, like Texas State, offered on-campus resources promoting political activism. Nationally, the 2018 midterm elections welcomed a surge … Continue reading Texas State University Encourages Youth Voting
By Madisen Gummer Music Journalist Tuesday, April 9, indie-folk music fans from all over the Austin area packed into Stubb’s Amphitheater for the feel-good show they needed to get through the rest of the week. Christian Lee Hutson gently captivated … Continue reading Better Oblivion Community Center Concert Review
By Cristian Delgado Sport Reporter It was a beautiful, sunny day for some I-35 softball rivalry as the Texas State Bobcats faced off against the UTSA Roadrunners in San Antonio. The Bobcats looked to bounce back in this one after … Continue reading Texas State Softball Comes Back to Win in a Thriller Against I-35 Rival UTSA
By Shane Willenborg Local Music Journalist Artist: The Hermits Album: The Hermits Release Date: Feb. 28, 2019 Website: https://thehermits.bandcamp.com/releases Austin was the birthplace of psych rock in the 1960s with the thirteenth floor elevators. The genre quickly moved out of … Continue reading The Hermits: The Hermits Album Review
By Neil Manning Music Journalist Artist: White Denim Album: Side Effects Release Date: March 29, 2019 White Denim, a band based out of Austin, recently released their second album within a year’s time. Side Effects was released only seven months … Continue reading White Denim: Side Effects Album Review
By Emily Martin and Hunter ButtnerNews Director and Senior News Reporteream229@txstate.edu and h_b138@txstate.edu SAN MARCOS – At The State of the City luncheon last Wednesday, San Marcos Mayor, Jane Hughson, as well as Superintendent of Schools for the CISD, Michael … Continue reading San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Hosts State of the City Luncheon
By Reily Chestnut Sports Director Everytime UTSA loses, the Bobcats get more bragging rights. I also get more animated. So it’s safe to say that this episode of Bobcat Radio is “can’t miss” material. Teamed up with my usual crew … Continue reading Wednesday Show Swings for the Fences
