Black History Month: Acknowledging the underrepresented voices

Black History Month: Acknowledging the underrepresented voices

By Marisol Camargo Blog Content Contributor Black History Month Parade | “Black History Month" by US Department of State is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/?ref=openverse. San Marcos— In honor of Black History Month, the Student Involvement and Engagement department is hosting a community event called “Black Pride: A Conversation for the Soul.” Throughout February, Texas State University is holding different events and activities, such as panel discussions and dinners, […]

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Valentine’s Day: Local businesses for last-minute gifts

By Cayla Soriano Assistant Copy Editor SAN MARCOS - Valentine’s Day is the day to show your love and appreciation to those who matter most to you. Although this day is filled with romance and affection, it can also be nerve-wracking and stress-inducing, especially to those who are last-minute planners. When it comes to planning the perfect day for your partner, the first thing to do is assess their love […]

February 12, 2024 56

Light orange store with maroon, brown, and orange stripes on the store canopy and cloth outside on a rack with “Vagabond,” spelled out in big LED lights.

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A deep dive into Vagabond Vintage Clothing Store

By Yaa Antwi Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS — As vintage stores continue to make a comeback; one store takes great pride in its eccentric clothes. Vagabond Vintage Clothing, located in San Marcos, Texas, is a store with different styles inspired by the owner's experience with traveling. Inspired by his travels in Guatemala, David Marrs brings a series of styles to life within the San Marcos community. From selling cloth […]

February 11, 2024 290

A sign hangs on the outside of the door to Solidago.

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Apothecary shop spreads positivity and joy to community

By Felicity Guajardo Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS-- Tucked in the backside of an old blue house there is a shop that invites people on many ‘magickal’ paths to explore the wonders of their own spirituality. Solidago – Wade Vetiver’s Apothecary & Esoterica is located at 323 Hopkins St., right across the street from Gumby’s Pizza. Solidago means “to make whole.” The building that houses Solidago is over 100 […]

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a group of people playing pickleball at San Marcos Activity center.

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Behind the paddles: San Marcos residents share their pickleball experiences

By Marisol Camargo Blog Content Contributor SAN MARCOS— Pickleball has been a gateway to form new communities and companionship throughout each game. San Marcos residents have quickly adapted to the game and each other. Similar to tennis and badminton, pickleball is a paddle sport that is played with a perforated plastic ball on a smaller court, allowing players of different skills and ages to participate. Monica Ferley, a two-year pickleball player, […]

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Outside the front entrance of the San Marcos Public Library building

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San Marcos Public Library provides events and resources, benefiting community

By: Cayla Soriano Assistant Copy Editor SAN MARCOS - The San Marcos Public Library is an institution that is utilized by many, but what some people don’t know about public libraries is that there are numerous amounts of resources and programs, such as available free-to-use computers, quiet workspaces and events for the community to gather and socialize with one another. San Marcos Public Library offers many resources that some might […]

January 29, 2024 159

A picture of Old Main as seen from a distance. To the left, there are tree crowns and in front is the vaquero statue and a lamp post with a texas state banner.

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GRAMMY U: A path to a successful career in music

By Sydney Seidel Blog Content Contributor Are you interested in starting your career in the music industry and do not know where to begin? Are you worried about building your platform with no prior credentials? A solution can be GRAMMY U. Founded in 2006, GRAMMY U is a membership program that aids to “bridge connections between the music industry and aspiring professionals raring to be part of it.” With 14 […]

December 23, 2023 95

Players of the soccer team pose with a soccer bowl behind their backs.

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Sold out show spotlights the struggles of being a teen girl

By Sydney Seidel Blog Content Contributor This past weekend, the Department of Theatre and Dance showcased its one-act, all female-lead performance of The Wolves by Sarah DeLappes. The sold-out show ran from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Foundation Studio Theatre. The 90-minute play follows a girls’ soccer club team and centers around the conversations between the nine players during their weekly Saturday morning […]

December 12, 2023 71

A group of three friends are seen from behind sitting on a couch and watching a movie on a television in a dimly lit room.

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Five movies to keep you entertained this winter break

By Lou Wharton Blog Content Contributor If you’re anything like me, winter break will consist mostly of staying home and trying desperately to find something to keep you occupied without the routine of classes keeping you busy. There’s no need to fear - Kanopy is here. Texas State students may not be aware of this, but as a university student, you have access to Kanopy, an online archive […]

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