TXST Whittliff Collection doubles its Cormac McCarthy Archives

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TXST Whittliff Collection doubles its Cormac McCarthy Archives

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 […]

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Texas State plans new parking, apps to ease student commute challenges

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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See you later, Alchemy Records

By Abby McAbe Local Music Journalist Following the announcement of their closing, we bid farewell to Alchemy Records, a beloved local gem and a crucial part of the San Marcos music scene. In true Alchemy fashion, the music community gathered for one last show with a killer cause as we partied hard, together. Alchemy Records Benefit for Trans Mutual Aid was a smash hit and a bit of an […]

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The image is of a large crowd, most having their hands up and dancing. At the front, you can see several women smiling, one in a hat, one in a black shirt, and another in glasses. At the top of the image you can see string lights across the venue.

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Local Indie is doing numbers this month

Chloe Rawlinson Local Music Journalist Before seeing them in concert at Scoot Inn on the 11th of this month, I had never heard a West 22nd song. After their set started, I genuinely started questioning why; they were absolutely fantastic performers. The 4411, a San Marcos-based band was their opening act. I was quite familiar with The 4411(see my article about their last tour here), but hadn’t had the […]

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Jasmine Rodgers of Bôa standing next to a plant in front of a door.

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A conversation with Jasmine Rodgers of Bôa

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Walking around day three of Austin Psych Fest, me and my photo partner, Andy Page, were bubbling with nervousness. Today was the day we would get the opportunity to talk with the band Bôa. Bôa is a late ‘90s/early 2000s alternative rock band that in recent years grew in popularity. Their hit track, “Duvet”, became viral across social media platforms for its whimsical sound […]

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Taken with a fish-eye lens, the photo depicts three people in the foreground, one woman wearing a white tank top and blue and white striped pants, another individual in a pink patterned crop top, black fanny pack, and jeans. In the middle is Mat Zuniga with his arms crossed, sporting black sunglasses, a grey t-shirt, and black jeans. In the background, there is a crowd of people and a significant number of bookshelves.

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Tiny Sounds, Big Noise

By Chloe Rawlinson Local music Journalist For the last couple of years, Mat Zuniga and friends have been building up the DIY emo/punk scene in Austin. From throwing shows in their living room to feeding the creative community, both literally and with fun performances and new music, the KTSW 89.9 alum has certainly made an environment much bigger than just tiny sounds underground. Talking with Zuniga, it’s clear that […]

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Are Playlists this Generation’s Love Letters?

Rinah Milter Music Journalist Streaming services are the new mixtapes. With Spotify and Apple Music, we can connect instantly with one another through our favorite songs. This has been a thing for so long – if you’ve seen “High Fidelity” you know exactly what I’m talking about. In my opinion, curating playlists for specific moods or people is a way of saying “I was thinking about you” in the […]

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Concert Review: Amyl and The Sniffers at Stubbs

By Lillian Jones Local Music Director Walking down Red River St. towards Stubbs, the wind blew a cold chill onto the bareskin of my arms, but I knew this wouldn’t last long. Ignoring the weather, I prepared myself for the body heat of the Amyl and the Sniffers crowd. Arriving at 7PM on April 5th, the sold out show had built a line of people around the block as […]

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Spring into the outdoors: Things to do in San Marcos

By Kaylie Kruk, Blog Contributor The season of spring finally found its way to San Marcos, Texas. As the breeze became warmer and time sprang forward, the outdoor activities in San Marcos have flourished. The city is known for its natural beauty with the river flowing through the city, extensive trails sketching natural areas and the spring-fed lake sitting on historical significance. San Marcos also delivers a well-rounded downtown with […]

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