Think Small in the Lone Star State This Summer
By Garrett McGinley Web Content Contributor July is a busy travel month for Texans. Many will look out of state and abroad for potential vacation spots, while ignoring the hidden gems found here in the lone star state. Texas boasts … Continue reading Think Small in the Lone Star State This Summer
SoundCloud’s Over-Saturation of Rappers
By Isaac Muñoz Rap Music Journalist As many people know, the music website SoundCloud is home to many artist that are up-and-coming and will soon take on the music industry in full force. But there is one genre that has … Continue reading SoundCloud’s Over-Saturation of Rappers
Fourth of July Festivities For You
By Rikki Yanez Assistant Blog Content Contributor Lounging around by the pool on a hot summer day is where you can find most Americans celebrating Independence Day. You can also find others grilling in their backyard before heading out to … Continue reading Fourth of July Festivities For You
San Marcos Crime Ring Steals Thousands in Equipment
By Camelia Juarez News Director San Marcos police have indicted 20 suspects for stealing heavy equipment, vehicles and other property and sold those items for cash or drugs. The crime ring stole more than $765,000 worth of equipment, according to … Continue reading San Marcos Crime Ring Steals Thousands in Equipment
Sophie: Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Album Review
By Clayton Ambrose Music Journalist Artist: Sophie Album: Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Label: Future Classic Release Date: June 15, 2018 Just seeing my name associated with this album, you probably can already tell I’m swerving way out of my usual lanes by talking … Continue reading Sophie: Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Album Review
Local Listings for Summer 2018
By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist Although many Texas State students have left to go home, and San Marcos sometimes feels empty, here at KTSW we are as busy as ever bringing you new and exciting updates from the world … Continue reading Local Listings for Summer 2018
Immigration in America
By Rikki Yanez Assistant Blog Content Contributor In recent news, immigration is a controversial topic among politicians and the citizens of this country. You have those that are for it, against it, or somewhere in the middle. This topic, figuratively and … Continue reading Immigration in America
It’s OK To Be Single
By Garrett McGinley Web Content Contributor There is nothing more desirable for a person than to be loved. Love defines a significant portion of our culture and lives, as it certainly should. However, there is one specific type that seems … Continue reading It’s OK To Be Single
Summer Dialogue for Activism: Campus Safety
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Safety, care, and equity have been a rising concern for many Texas State students who want to raise their voice for activism against the lack of action by the administration and student government. Speaker Claudia … Continue reading Summer Dialogue for Activism: Campus Safety
Overcoming Anxiety
By LaCoya Bell Blog Content Contributor Anxiety is something that is common with most people. I feel like everyone has experienced anxiety at least once in their lifetime. Some people may experience it more than other and some people experience … Continue reading Overcoming Anxiety
Raising Yourself While Parentless
By Leah Briggs Blog Content Contributor Walking across the Texas State campus, I can’t help but recall my first time here. It was for orientation four years ago and I was a nervous wreck. I had been having the best … Continue reading Raising Yourself While Parentless
Meet Daisy O’Connor
By Ruby Longoria Music Director I met with Daisy in the greenroom at Cactus Cafe. I had just taken a quick sip of water before being led into the jarringly bright-lit room. Handshakes, first to Ty Richards, who sat in … Continue reading Meet Daisy O’Connor
Conserve Our River
By Rikki Yanez Assistant Blog Content Contributor Those living in the San Marcos, Texas area know how important the rivers are to the city. They bring the community together as a whole, which is why river conservation should matter to … Continue reading Conserve Our River
Easter Eggs in Entertainment
By Allison L. Johnson Assistant Web Content Manager In music, movies, and TV, there will be plenty of “easter eggs.” Easter eggs are pretty much hidden messages in any form of media. If you’re a film buff or have taken … Continue reading Easter Eggs in Entertainment
Audio Input: Episode Seven
By Troy Vita Host The long awaited, much anticipated seventh episode of your KTSW Music podcast. In this lo-fi, three-man episode we run through a gauntlet of music news and releases we’ve missed. Starring: Jacob Carter Troy Vita Clayton Ambrose Continue reading Audio Input: Episode Seven
Corey Stewart’s Nomination is a New Low for the GOP
By Garrett McGinley Web Content Contributor Exactly 10 months after Heather Heyer was killed by a white supremacist at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Republican voters in the state nominated Confederate sympathizer Corey Stewart to be their … Continue reading Corey Stewart’s Nomination is a New Low for the GOP
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
By Camelia Juarez News Director SAN MARCOS–Police arrested a driver after he jumped the curb and struck down a man at the intersection of Riverside at the west IH-35 access and fled the scene Friday evening. The driver has been … Continue reading Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
Tackling the Texas Water Safari
By Reily Chestnut Sports Director Another year came around and another edition of the “World’s Toughest Canoe Race” was taken down. The winning canoe, respectively called “Desolation Row,” took home their fourth No. 1 finish in the 262-mile marathon in … Continue reading Tackling the Texas Water Safari
Combating Summertime Procrastination
By LaCoya Bell Blog Content Contributor How many times have you said that you were going to do something, and you never did it or said, “I’ll do it later?” This is common among most of us especially us college … Continue reading Combating Summertime Procrastination
Shaking Secondhand Store Stigmas
By Rikki Yanez Assistant Blog Content Contributor Growing up I’ve noticed that it was highly encouraged by my peers and relatives that name brand clothing was the “cool” thing to buy. This made me wonder why nobody talked about shopping … Continue reading Shaking Secondhand Store Stigmas
