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A block of apartment windows and balconies, half on a gray brick wall and half on an orange brick wall

Lifestyle

Student Housing Doesn’t Have To Be a Scam

By Brittany Anderson Web Content Contributor Whether you’re a commuter, dorm dweller or apartment liver, being a college student means you have to face the real world— “adulthood”— eventually. Living on your own truly inhabits what it means to grow up, and there’s nothing quite like it to give you that much-needed reality check.  Packing your life into boxes is a pain, but there are ways to make it easier. […]

todaySeptember 17, 2019

Vampire Weekend frontman, Ezra Koenig, plays guitar and sings for a sold out crowd in Austin, Texas. Koenig has short, wavy hair and is wearing shorts with a sweater.

Music

On Holiday with Vampire Weekend

By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist Indie-rock’s beloved, Vampire Weekend, made their return to the music scene this summer with the release of their fourth album titled Father of the Bride. The album, released on May 3, captivated music critics and fans alike by showcasing a more mature, intricate and soulful side of a band previously known for electric festival anthems. This conceptually grasping album was introduced with the catchy single “Harmony Hall” […]

todaySeptember 13, 2019

The four piece band is playing on a wooden stage outside in the back patio at Zelicks

Music

Martian Culture 5th Anniversary

By Clayton ChaneyLocal Music Journalist Fall is the season of familiarity, new beginnings and new music! It’s a beautiful time of year as wild summer adventures come to an end and familiar routines set back in. The local art culture has an enormous amount of support around town, not just from the people creating it but also from many businesses doing their part to provide these artists with an outlet […]

todaySeptember 12, 2019

Small tiles spelling out the word “vegetarian” with a leafy green plant in the corner.

Culture

My Top 5 Vegetarian Spots in San Marcos

By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor I get it: we’re all broke and busy college students. Between classes, work, bills and everything else life throws at us, trying to stick to a strict vegetarian diet seems impossible right now. It’s why giving into the temptations of the value menu at McDonalds or Taco Bell is so easy.  On top of that, there seems to be these unspoken expectations about vegetarianism from […]

todaySeptember 11, 2019

Chase Cantor lays in bed snuggling a pink stuffed pig wearing a dark blue shirt and grey shorts.

Culture

The Frenemy Named Sleep

By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor Sleep has always been the one thing people can count on. Sleep isn’t just for when someone is tired but when they want to escape, hide from the hardships of life and just disappear under layers of blankets in bed. Sleep has the power to make anyone feel comfortable and safe. Nonetheless, sleep isn’t as good as we think it is. It might be the […]

todaySeptember 10, 2019

Chief Keef performing on Sound of Summer Fest in San Antonio.

Events

The First (and Probably the Last) Sound of Summer Music Fest in San Antonio

By Daniel Richter Web Content Contributor This past Labor Day weekend, a two-day music festival including very popular Hip Hop, R&B, Latino and EDM artists took place in San Antonio, Texas. From a lineup perspective, the festival looked like it was going to be a blast. However,when the two Friday Headliners (Tyga & Boombox Cartel) cancel hours before they were supposed to perform, there was clearly something that was going […]

todaySeptember 4, 2019

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Ann Moss, Laurence Fishburne and Joe Pantoliano characters in The Matrix pose on the official movie poster for the movie.

Culture

Why You Should Be Excited for Matrix 4

By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager Warner Bros. recently announced that a fourth “Matrix” film will be released. The first “Matrix”, released in 1999, broke records and received critical acclaim as well as winning four Academy Awards. It was a box office success and spawned off two sequels – “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions”. I’ll be honest the sequels cannot hold a candle to the first and the […]

todaySeptember 4, 2019

A picture of the view from Purgatory hiking trails during sunset.

Culture

Maintaining Your Mental Health in San Marcos

By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Blog Content Contributor  This past week was Suicide Awareness week.  Sadly, suicide is the second most common cause of death among college students. College, especially freshman year, is a huge transition for people, being without their families and typical support systems. It is important to check up on your friends, especially if they are showing signs of depression. Here are some local resources for anyone who is struggling […]

todaySeptember 18, 2018

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