By Brandi MitchellWeb Content Contributor Music can whisk us back to a time and place we had long forgotten. From tragic ballads to upbeat celebrations of love, there are a myriad of songs telling the story of human emotion and … Continue reading Throwback Songs You Forget About
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Now that Halloween is over, the next holiday coming up is Thanksgiving! And in the season of feeling thankful, it’s important to give back to your community. A typical Thanksgiving meal, including appetizers and desserts, … Continue reading How to Give Back This Thanksgiving
By Paola BakkerWeb Content Contributor Over the past few years, I’ve really tried to make a conscious effort to stop using makeup brands that still test on animals. It’s 2019, gosh darn it. My pretty face isn’t more important than … Continue reading Cruelty Free Makeup I’d Probably Die Without
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager Since this semester began, I have set the goal of living a healthier and happier college life. College can be hard when it comes to staying healthy due to minimal healthy food options and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy During the School Year
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor You’ve heard all the trigger words and phrases: “climate change,” “global warming,” “12 years to act.” We’re constantly bombarded with this information on social media, told that our human actions on the planet are irreversible … Continue reading Why the “Climate Emergency” Trope is Starting to Feel Worn Out
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor Being a college student on a budget is hard, especially when you are always surrounded by your friends. I spend money that I could save for rent or groceries on fast food, clothes and Venmo. … Continue reading Ways to Avoid Spontaneous Spending
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN, TX – Sarah Green is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer who spoke about her work as a producer at the Austin Film Festival (AFF) on Oct. 25 at the Driskill Hotel Ballroom. Her … Continue reading Film Producer Sarah Green Talks at Austin Film Festival
By Ally Bolender Web Content Contributor Like the seasons, fashion trends come and go. But it’s often that we see some particular pieces come back into mainstream fashion. With cool weather finally coming back to Texas, here are some pieces … Continue reading Fall Fashion Trends That are Making a Come-Back
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor I have been discovering new music on my Spotify weekly since my junior year of high school, and I have found amazing songs on it. Spotify Weekly is a playlist that Spotify puts out every … Continue reading I Reviewed My Spotify Weekly Playlist and This Is What I thought
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager When I think of my childhood, I remember the TV shows I used to watch – specifically cartoons. I have a lot of favorite cartoons but there is one particular that holds a special … Continue reading Bring Back Teen Titans
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce is the second most stressful event in a person’s life. Marriage is number seven. Retirement clocks in at number ten. One event remains unaccounted for, though, … Continue reading The Perils of Registration
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN, TX – David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creators of the critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning series “Game of Thrones,” spoke at a panel at the Austin Film Festival (AFF) this past Saturday where they … Continue reading “Game of Thrones” Creators Speak at Austin Film Festival
By Daniel RichterWeb Content Contributor The much anticipated Kanye West album, “Jesus Is King,” was released on the morning of Friday, Oct. 25 after many weeks of delay. The night before the release was the opening night for Kanye West’s partner … Continue reading Opening Night for Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” IMAX Film
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor Working at a grocery store really opens your eyes to an abundance of things that you would have never noticed unless you worked there. A lot of us have a list that we are set … Continue reading The Grocery Girl: The Secret Gems of HEB
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor For mass communication majors, mid-October is an exciting time to be on campus. It’s when Mass Comm Week happens: a week-long event that spans across a collection of different panels with speakers, resources, workshops and … Continue reading Mass Comm Week: A Session On Trust & Credibility
By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor Brant Freeman, ESPN+ announcer and broadcaster for the Texas State Athletics Department, spoke at Mass Comm Week about what it takes to do his job televising live sports. Freeman is also the video productions coordinator … Continue reading Mass Comm Week: ESPN+ Broadcaster Talks to TXST
By Brandi Mitchell Web Content Contributor It is always an intriguing arena when sports and politics collide. In the past few years, we’ve seen sports stars use their platform to champion social justice issues, call out police brutality, combat racism, … Continue reading The NBA Cares About Human Rights Until it Comes With A Price Tag
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager The School of Mass Communication and Journalism (SJMC) is one of the largest schools within Texas State with a wide array of majors students can choose from. These majors include public relations, journalism, advertising … Continue reading Mass Comm Week: Digital Media Alumni Share Career Experiences
By Jessie BonnerMusic Journalist Mala Luna is a festival in San Antonio, Texas that features hip-hop and R&B music. This year Mala Luna is taking place on October 26 and 27 at Nelson Wolff Stadium. There will be some big … Continue reading Who I’m Most Excited to See at Mala Luna 2019
By Daniel RichterWeb Content Contributor When watching a captivating film, it can often feel like you have been taken out of your seat and have transported into the world in which the movie is taking place. But during the Lost … Continue reading Cinema Under the Stalactites
