By Hannah Alvarado Web Content Contributor Each year, a different theme is selected for Texas State University’s series of academic lectures, film screenings, panel discussions, philosophical dialogues, art exhibits and more, also known as Common Experience. There is also a … Continue reading Common Expierence: Future Humans
By Lexi Seay News Reporter Hold on to your brooms and wands, because Texas State Quidditch is shaking things up. Quidditch is a fictional sport created by author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling. The original sport was played … Continue reading Texas State Quidditch Makes Its Mark Worldwide
By Constunce Brantley Senior News Reporter An organization at Texas State called “Interruptions” has made it a goal to combat racism on campus. This student organization is devoted to educating students on racial discrimination. Not only are they here to … Continue reading Interruptions Combatting Racism on Campus
By Ashley Bowerman News Reporter Greek life is operating differently this fall after the new policies made by Texas State President Denise Trauth. In November of 2017 the University suspended all Greek life following the death of 20-year-old Phi Kappa … Continue reading Texas State Greek Life Gets Back on Their Feet
By Alexia Seay News Reporter Tailgate season has arrived. New rules and regulations are in place this year to create a family-friendly environment. Campus police are enforcing these new rules for football season to keep the fans safe while they … Continue reading Campus Police Enforce New Tailgate Rules and Regulations
By Camelia Juarez Cyj6@txstate.edu News Director San Marcos police are investigating a man found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest Tuesday morning at Park North Condos. Police were called when someone said a person was laying in the … Continue reading Man found shot dead at apartment complex
By Camelia Juarez News Director Cyj6@txstate.edu A fire at Iconic Village apartments has left at least 200 people displaced and six people in the hospital in unknown conditions. The first call about the fire was made at 4:27 a.m. and … Continue reading Fire at Iconic Village leaves 200 displaced and six in hospital
By Camelia Juarez News Director San Marcos police have indicted 20 suspects for stealing heavy equipment, vehicles and other property and sold those items for cash or drugs. The crime ring stole more than $765,000 worth of equipment, according to … Continue reading San Marcos Crime Ring Steals Thousands in Equipment
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Safety, care, and equity have been a rising concern for many Texas State students who want to raise their voice for activism against the lack of action by the administration and student government. Speaker Claudia … Continue reading Summer Dialogue for Activism: Campus Safety
By Camelia Juarez News Director SAN MARCOS–Police arrested a driver after he jumped the curb and struck down a man at the intersection of Riverside at the west IH-35 access and fled the scene Friday evening. The driver has been … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
By Emily Martin Assistant News Director With Governor Greg Abbott’s recent reveal of a 40-point recommendation plan, schools in and around Santa Fe, Texas are hoping to see change within the campus environment. The plan comes after a student shot … Continue reading Students Hope Abbott Can Bring Change to Schools
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Assistant News Director The San Marcos Police Department is hosting church safety seminars May through June. According to an email from San Marcos Communications Specialist Trey Hatt, the seminar addresses concerns of violence and safety for faith-based … Continue reading SMPD Hosts Church Safety Seminars
By Camelia Juarez News Director Cyj6@txstate.edu Three years ago on Memorial Day weekend, 13 fatalities and hundreds of homes were destroyed in a record breaking flood in Wimberley and San Marcos, and now Hays County Commissioners Court proclaims Flood Awareness … Continue reading Flood Awareness Week Proclaimed Three Years After Wimberley Flooding
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Four Candidates vying to represent Texas Congressional District 21 gathered for a forum on Wednesday. While the Texas primary election took place in early March, none of the four remaining candidates received a majority of … Continue reading Congressional Candidates Meet
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Students, parents and faculty gather together during the annual Orgullo Diversity Showcase on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the LBJ ballroom to watch different cultural performances. The mariachi band played, and there were different styles … Continue reading Orgullo Diversity Showcase
By Joyana Richer News Reporter When it comes to traveling abroad there are many things to keep in mind. With the summer rolling around the corner there are some tips and tricks to making those traveling plans better and culturally … Continue reading HEAT Advises on Study Abroad
By Adam Smith News Reporter Conservative groups at Texas State are not happy about a recent opinion piece in the school’s student-run newspaper. The University Star published a column on April 17, that defines the practice of tokenism and accuses … Continue reading TPUSA Refutes Claims of Tokenism
By Aaron J. Derton News Director Texas State University’s Common Experience serves to educate the campus through speakers, events and text, and the theme for the 2018-2019 school year has finally been revealed: Innovation. Each year, incoming first-year students receive … Continue reading New Common Experience Theme Revealed
By Luke Baker News Reporter @luckyobserver Long-debated San Marcos City Development Code SMTX passed April 17 in a 6-1 vote by San Marcos City Council. The plan is nearly four years in the making and many drafts of the code … Continue reading Code SMTX Passes
By Emily Martin Senior News Reporter A two-month long battle culminated in the removal of Student Body President Connor Clegg from office Monday night, and students who participated in the Texas State sit-in last week are breathing a small sigh … Continue reading President Impeached
