The potential retirement of TikTok: More about the ban

The potential retirement of TikTok: More about the ban

By Ashley Waters News Reporter SAN MARCOS — The U.S. ban on TikTok has affected millions, sparking debates over national security, free speech and the platform's impact on creators and businesses. On Jan. 18, around 10:30 p.m., TikTok went offline across the United States after the Supreme Court upheld a national ban. The decision, citing national security concerns related to TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, left many users and creators […]

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Networking Mixer Oppurtunity

By Carolena Estrada News Reporter SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce will host a young professional networking mixer on Thursday Oct. 3, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at UpRoot Cocktail Bar. This event aims to foster connections among emerging professionals in various fields. Young professionals aged 21 to 45 can attend free of charge. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with individuals' interest inreal […]

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National Cinema Day: The value of movie theatres

By Diego B. Gonzales Blog Content Contributor This past Sunday was National Cinema Day, a day where participating theatres lower movie ticket prices to as low as $4.00 to make the movie theatre experience incredibly accessible. A noticeable price point for sure, as the cost of going to the movies is seemingly only getting higher. With streaming services making it easier than ever to watch movies at home, consumers may […]

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Comedian Jason Johnson is holding a microphone and cigarette while performing standup comedy.

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Comedy in San Marcos: Interview with Jason Johnson

By Diego Gonzales Blog Content Contributor Jason Johnson is a stand-up comedian who has been performing in the San Marcos scene for nearly eight years. Johnson is a sharp writer and talented performer, who has entertained crowds all over with stories of his time in the air force, his family, and living in Texas. His style and stage presence is immediately welcoming and paired with his explicit humor it results […]

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TXST Students React to the SAG-AFTRA Strike

By Diego Gonzales Blog Content Contributor On July 13, SAG-AFTRA, a labor union for those in the entertainment industry, announced that they are going on strike. This move was due to failed negotiations that the union had with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), an organization that represents many of Hollywood’s largest studios, such as Disney, Warner Bros, and Netflix. The two main items that SAG-AFTRA is […]

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Don Toliver performing at The Marc in San Marcos, Texas.

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My experience at the Don Toliver After Party

By Kadence MaKenna Assistant Copy Editor Ok, I pulled up, hopped out at the after party… The Marc, a nightclub in San Marcos, hosted the official Don Toliver After Party on July 11. The event sold out almost instantly after tickets became available thanks to eager fans and San Marcos residents. With the Marc being an 18+ night club, guests of all ages were able to be a part […]

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Run River North’s album “Drinking from a Salt Pond.” The album cover is orange and has the band’s name in white text.

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AANHPI Artists to Add to Your Playlist This Month

By Hannah Walls Culture Assistant May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) heritage month, and what better way to celebrate than by listening to some tunes from AANHPI artists? Here are five artists to check out this month to honor the incredible musical contributions and influence of the AANHPI community. Araya I found Araya last year as a music reviewer for KTSW, and I’ve been in love with […]

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aylor pointing into the crowd as she performs.

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The Enchanting Eras Tour

By Savannah Lopez Blog Content Contributor Taylor Swift has been a big name in the media for the last 18 or so years. Her newest album, Midnights, was released just before the announcement of the Eras tour. I was lucky enough to get to experience the Eras tour on night two in Arlington, Texas. I have been a swiftie since I was little, so to get to hear songs from […]

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The photo features a row of about 14 fiction books on a bookshelf with the spines and titles visible.

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How I Rediscovered my Love of Reading

By Hannah Walls News & Culture Assistant When I was younger, reading was my favorite activity in the entire world. I would never be found without a book in hand, and even had a deal worked out with the librarian at my elementary school to let me check out more books than the usual limit. I could easily breeze through a book in a day, give myself a few minutes […]

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