Carter Guthrie Journalist The OC was a modern American soap opera that aired from 2003 to 2007, set in, you guessed it, Orange County, California. The show followed a young cast of characters through the highs and lows of a diverse set of melodramatic teenagers. The show launched the careers of notable actors and actresses like Melinda Clarke and Peter Gallagher, while also serving as the launchpad for others like […]
Ray Bellville Hip-Hop-Rap journalist “The South has something to say,” an iconic declaration by Andre 3000 after winning best new artist at the 1995 Choice Awards. Though Hip-Hop has had multiple eras of influence since its birth, I'd argue the South, all in all, had the greatest impact on its core. Meaning, it shaped and formed a style that led to success in the genre and had a reach that […]
Aliya Sanchez Music Journalist Solange Knowles is an American singer, songwriter, and cultural creator whose work is deeply connected to Black History Month and the evolution of contemporary music. As a Black woman, Solange creates intentionally political yet soft and emotional art. She uses music to center Black identity healing and self-definition, especially for Black women. Her lyrics go far beyond just entertainment; it becomes a space for affirmation and healing among the African American community. Because of this, she’s become a powerful voice for […]
Carter Guthrie Music Journalist Japan’s current culture is the result of an intersection between modernity and thousands of years of tradition. When in bustling city centers, you can turn a corner and find a 500-year-old statue or a Torii gate from long ago. You can see this combination of old and new in current Japanese fashion, architecture, and most interestingly, music. Within this intersection, Japanese City Pop emerges as an ode to traditional Japanese […]
Ethan McConnell Local Music Director Park the car underneath the bridge off east sixth. Walk through the streets of Austin as the cold air runs through my poorly knitted sweater. As I reach the end of the trail where do I end up, none other than Brushy St. Commons hosting the worst garage-punk band you could imagine (I'm jokin, I’m jokin). This was one of the shorter concerts that I've […]
By Jissela Cabrera Co-Assistant Director of Community Relations With a mission to grow and diversify the global stem cell registry, the NMDP chapter at Texas State is a student-led organization that advocates for the global brand and organizes events to support its mission. NMDP, formerly known as the National Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match, has evolved into a global, unified, and modernized brand as it’s the largest stem […]
By Lucas Kraft Promotions and Community Relations Member On the first and third Wednesdays of every month, Wake the Dead Coffee House hosts a quiet circle of musicians in a back room behind the bar. For nearly 15 years, masters and amateurs alike of the accordion, violin, flute and harmonica have gathered in San Marcos to play Irish tunes. I spoke with Virginia Davis, a member of the Irish band […]
By Saige Klein Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS - The Texas State University Wittliff Collections recently received new archives that nearly double its holdings related to renowned writer Cormac McCarthy. Cormac McCarthy was an American author best known for his works in the southern gothic, post-apocalyptic and western genres. Some of his notable novels include The Road, No Country for Old Men and All the Pretty Horses. “We have long […]
By Kaylee Gonzalez Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS – As classes begin at Texas State University, many students have noticed an increase in enrollment, including more difficulty finding parking on and around campus. Texas State reported a record enrollment for Fall 2025 with 44,596 students. While the growing student body brings new opportunities and connections, it has also raised concerns among commuting students about parking availability. Natalia Rincon, a Texas […]
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