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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 […]

todayOctober 28, 2025 54 1

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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 […]

todayOctober 16, 2025 307 9 8

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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 […]

todayMay 4, 2025 249 4

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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 […]

todayMay 4, 2025 2491 8

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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 […]

todayMay 1, 2025 12891 3

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 […]

todayApril 21, 2025 176 1

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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 […]

todayApril 10, 2025 147

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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 […]

todayApril 9, 2025 764 4

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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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