By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Growing up is hard. There’s really no buffer between being an awkward adolescent to being a somewhat less awkward adult, (I’m still getting used to the that word, adult) even if years have passed. The transition from childhood to adulthood is fast, and when it ends it spits you out as an entirely new person. Your personality, decision making skills, and overall character […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Coffee is one of the most precious resources for college students, no matter how cliche that sounds. I've already needed gallons of the all-powerful drink to stay awake while studying late at night, and even when I'm not studying I find myself craving it. Thankfully, San Marcos is rich with cool coffee shops to check out. If you're looking to find a new […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager What many Democrats have feared since the beginning of the presidential election has come to be: we are now living in Trump’s America. The controversial yet popular president has taken charge of the White House just as the House and Senate have come under complete Republican control. For Democrats, and those who lean left, this means existing in a political sphere that is […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager My first year at Texas State was plagued by anxiety. Texas State's student populace was larger than my hometown population by a wide margin, and I had no idea how to cope with moving into such an enormous environment. I was used to small town life, which was just as stereotypical as one might imagine. It meant knowing most of my classmates since […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The fall semester is coming to a close and Christmas Break is almost upon us. Texas State students are starting to look for something to do over the break, and many are considering going to work. College is expensive and the break offers students some time to earn money, so hiring positions are being filled up fast. If you’re looking to land a new […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Superhero movies have finally come to fruition, with fans flocking to theaters to watch their favorite comic book characters come to life on the big screen. Marvel Comics in particular seems to be thriving, as Marvel movies have become extremely popular after Disney's purchase of the rights to Marvel's cinematic universe (MCU). Since then, those at Marvel have shown an incredible talent of choosing […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor Winter has finally hit the San Marcos area and boy, is it cold. Many are finding themselves layering up just to survive walking from class to class. However, something a lot of students are forgetting is not only to bundle themselves up, but also their pets. Here are some tips on how to keep your furry friends warm this winter: Prepare Proper Outdoor Housing […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, 1964 This movie is a classic, but did anyone else ever notice how mean Santa Claus was? This stop-motional film released in 1964 told the tale of strife and triumph of the poor, ridiculed reindeer who would become Santa's greatest hero. However, if I was Rudolph, I would have told Santa to save himself. After all of the abuse […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor I've been volunteering a lot these past few weeks, and I've found that there are a lot of Texas State students who wish to help out their community but don't know where to go. It can be hard figuring out where to volunteer in San Marcos, especially when there are so many graduating seniors looking to fill their resumes. Even those who try to […]
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