The IDEA Center: Where research begins

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The IDEA Center: Where research begins

By Sydney Seidel Blog Content Contributor Are you looking for career-boosting extracurriculars to enhance your resume? Are you interested in participating in faculty-mentored research or creative expression projects but need help knowing where to begin? You need look no further than the Innovation, Discovery, Exploration and Analysis (IDEA) Center located in Alkek 133A. The IDEA Center was created as part of the university's most recent Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Texas […]

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Grace the Empress performing on stage for the Recovery on the Plaza Event.

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Outsiders Anonymous hosts Recovery on Plaza in support of recovery

By Yaa Antwi Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS -- Outsiders Anonymous hosts Recovery on the Plaza to bring the San Marcos community together in support of those in recovery. On Sept. 30, Outsiders Anonymous, a non-profit organization, hosted Recovery on the Plaza, filled with live music, free food and many community organizations attended in support of sobriety. Artists, such as Vance Logins, Grace the Empress, and Marco Felipe Band […]

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TXST Involvement: Your gateway to success

By Sydney Seidel Blog Content Contributor Ready. Set. Go! The new semester has officially begun! With it comes the opportunity to join over 300 registered student organizations, campus-wide events and leadership/development programs all brought to you by the TXST Student Involvement and Engagement team. Located on the fourth floor of the LBJ Student Center, TXST Involvement provides direction to students interested in joining student government, fraternity/sorority life, volunteer opportunities and […]

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Organization of the Month: Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center

By Katie Krupisnki Community Relations Executive Director Founded in 1978, local non-profit organization Hays-Caldwell Women's Center (HCWC) has been providing support and services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Hays and Caldwell counties of Texas for over 45 years. HCWC is one of the original six shelters in the state and has been at the forefront of helping survivors heal and rebuild their lives. HCWC operates a […]

March 31, 2023 155

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Organization of the Month: Black Student-Athlete Alliance

By: Katie Krupinski Community Relations Director Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA) is an organization with a mission to unite black student athletes at Texas State and offer an environment to network and connect with one another. The organization was recently founded at the start of the 2023 school year. BSAA hosts monthly meetings consisting of learning from members’ experiences and providing a space for members to feel included and accepted. Additionally, […]

February 25, 2023 105

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Student Organization of the Month: Fashion Merchandising Association

By Sarah Lins Community Relations Staff Member For the month of March, the KTSW Community Relations department has chosen Texas State’s Fashion Merchandising Association to be the student organization of the month. This month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lexi Bauerle, who is the president of the Fashion Merchandising Association here at Texas State. Bauerle is in charge of leading weekly meetings and assisting in all the events that […]

April 1, 2022 126

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Texas State’s Religious Studies Student Association

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor The Texas State University campus is home to many student-run organizations; one being the Religious Studies Student Association (RSSA). It was founded around five years ago to explore the many religions from across the world. “We cover anything and everything relating to religions from both the East and West! Our studies range from understanding the Abrahamic faiths and eastern religions to researching witchcraft, Hell, […]

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TXST College Moxie Chapter

By Katie KrupinskiCommunity Outreach Coordinator Coming this Fall, the National non-profit organization “College Moxie” will be moving a Chapter onto Texas State University’s campus. The goal of College Moxie is to elevate, empower, and impact all women across college campuses. As defined by College Moxie’s National Office, their mission “is to EDUCATE collegiate women about risks associated with Campus Culture and EQUIP them to stand strong and create positive change.” […]

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Texas State University’s Hip Hop Congress

By Kennedy WoodCommunity Relations Staff Member About a month ago, I got the opportunity to talk to the president of the Hip Hop Congress, James Ortiz Jr., along with several other members of this organization. We were able to speak to each other about the impacts of this organization and any important information that potential members should know. Hip Hop Congress (HHC) is a student organization that wants to connect […]

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