News Department The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for a portion of South Central Texas. The watch includes the following counties: Hays, Blanco, Caldwell, Bexar, Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe and Travis. Residents of the above counties should … Continue reading Flash Flood Watch Issued for Hays County: What You Should Know
By Jairo Devora News Reporter Wind, rain and humidity weren’t enough to stop the Million Student March. With megaphones, banners and signs in hand, students marched across campus to spread their message to the student body, faculty and administrators. … Continue reading Free Tuition, Fifteen Dollar Minimum Wage Among Texas State Protesters’ Demands
By Marques Mingo Assistant News Director The suspect involved in the burglary of a Texas State student in a Sterry Hall dorm room has been identified and charged. Around 4:40 AM Sunday morning, the Texas State University Police Department received a … Continue reading Man Arrested for Burglary in Texas State Dorm Room
By Marques Mingo Assistant News Director Update 04/06/16: Two San Marcos residents have been arrested in connection with the defacing of the iconic Enchanted Rock. Charles Agawereh, 24, and Meredith Baird, 21, were arrested by the Texas Game Wardens and … Continue reading Two San Marcos Residents Arrested for Vandalism of Enchanted Rock
Jacquelyn Carter Senior News Reporter This afternoon Texas State University’s office of Student Involvement and Student Diversity and Inclusion will host Opal Tometi as the Spring 2016 Social Justice Speaker Series. Tometi, along with Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors, introduced … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Speaker Sparks Controversy at Texas State
By Marques Mingo Assistant News Director Update 04/06/16: Two San Marcos residents have been arrested in connection with the defacing of the iconic Enchanted Rock. Charles Agawereh, 24, and Meredith Baird, 21, were arrested by the Texas Game Wardens and … Continue reading Two San Marcos Residents Arrested for Vandalism of Enchanted Rock
News Department After the results of Student Government President and Vice President were delayed from being announced last night, the Student Government Election Board have announced that candidates Andrew Homann and Samantha Martinez have been disqualified. The disqualification comes following … Continue reading Homann-Martinez Disqualified From Student Government Race
Jairo Devora News Reporter With only a few months until the presidential election, one Texas State student is attempting to ease tensions by portraying a top polling Republican candidate. Kristoffer Celera, Computer Science sophomore, decided last year to dress … Continue reading Texas State Student Draws National Attention as “Donald Tramp”
By Laura Aebi Senior Reporter A study done by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy found that 40% of teens with a cell phone have sent or received explicit text messages and that 20% of teens have … Continue reading Sexting Can Potentially Lead to Jail Time
By Clayton Kelley News Reporter Many heated discussions such as campus diversity, gun safety, and student involvement were brought up at the 2016 Student Government debate. Each candidate brought something new to the table and remained strongly convicted in enforcing … Continue reading Student Government Candidates Debate Covers Multiple Campus Issues
By Kasandra Garza Assistant News Director San Marcos City Council has passed a new amendment in the city’s Economic Development Policy that requires all employers qualifying for an economic development incentive to pay their employees a minimum of $15 … Continue reading City Council Passes Amendment, Requires Qualifying Businesses Pay Workers “Living Wage”
By Laura Aebi Senior Reporter Former Texas senator Wendy Davis gave a presentation to her supporters Wednesday evening on campus. The visit was arranged by the College Democrats at Texas State University in an effort to inspire young people to … Continue reading Wendy Davis Urges Students to Vote in Campus Speech
News Department This week Texas State University Studio Arts Senior Monika Rostvold displayed her second live artistic demonstration. Last April, Rostvold sat nearly naked on the steps of Alkek Library for a 45 minute demonstration. The point Rostvold wished to make? To … Continue reading Texas State Art Student Returns for Second Performance Piece
By Carlos Marquez III Senior News Reporter San Marcos welcomed the Greater Randolph Area Trail Riders to town Tuesday, February 8, from 11:30 a.m. to about 1:30 p.m. in honor of their annual week long trail ride. The seven-day trail … Continue reading Convoy of Trail Riders stop in San Marcos
News Department The San Marcos Police Department have taken a suspect into custody after a Texas State student was found dead in his home. Police received a call around 8 a.m. from the victim’s roommate, Esaia Kemuel Morris (05/05/1994), reporting that he found 20 … Continue reading Police Make Arrest in First Homicide of 2016
Carlos Marquez Senior Reporter The Campus Master Plan committee held two Open House events Thursday January 21, where they received input from students, staff and faculty. The consulting team that the committee partners with were present at the event, … Continue reading Campus Master Plan Committee Anticipates Student Feedback
News Department Currently the Mayor of Flint, Michigan is receiving attention after switching the water source for the town. In Spring of 2013, the state voted to switch Flint’s water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River in … Continue reading Question of the Day: 01/20/16
Kasandra Garza News Reporter The Texas State University football program confirmed late Wednesday, January 6 that defensive tackle junior Will Trevillion had died at 20 years old. Hays County Justice of the Peace Beth Smith said there is no suspected foul … Continue reading Texas State Athletics Mourn the Loss of Will Trevillion
Texas State University Head Football Coach Dennis Franchione will be stepping down this week after his 3-9 season finish. ESPN reports, Franchione will be retiring from coaching football after spending 5 seasons coaching the Bobcats. As former head coach for … Continue reading Breaking: Dennis Franchione Steps Down as Head Coach
Carlos Marquez Senior News Reporter Phase 2 of the Loop 82 Overpass project is set to begin mid-December. This phase will include lane reductions of intersections at Aquarena Springs Dr. and Mill St., as well as another reduction at the intersection … Continue reading Phase 2 of Loop 82 Project to Begin Soon
