By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The temperature is finally dropping in San Marcos, which means fall is officially around the corner. It’s almost time for pumpkins, Halloween costumes and chilly weather that’s great for staying inside and staying cozy. Whenever I was a kid, those cozy nights meant watching Halloween themed original Disney movies while wrapped in blankets and sipping hot coco, and I can’t help but feel a […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor Social media has taken over our generation, and there have been some unexpected side effects.One of the side effects that has affected almost everyone I know in a very negative way is that people have become obsessed with the aesthetic value of popular Instagram posts. We pay attention to what these posts depict because we think they’ll show us how to make our lives as perfect […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The first debate between the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates aired on almost all major news networks last week. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton spent their allotted time pushing their ideas and insulting one another, while America weighed in not only on the policies presented, but also the feelings and opinions evoked by them. These feelings were subsequently put on display during the debate […]
By Alisa Pierce Music Journalist Artist: Black Foxxes Album: I’m Not Well Release Date: August 19th, 2016 Website: http://blackfoxxes.com/ For a couple of weeks, I was in an unusual musical slump in which I didn’t really enjoy any music I listened to, old or new. I couldn’t find anything to jam to, no matter what genres I listened to or how many old songs I revisited. I started to blame […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alexandrea Rodriguez, the owner and creator of LEVEL UP Creations. Rodriguez is a Texas State University student who started LEVEL UP Creations to share her talent in making handmade crochet and knitted items with a special focus on gamer-themed collectibles. Since Pokémon Go’s rise to popularity, Rodriguez has started to make smaller versions of […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor I am absolutely a Lush fanatic, so trying out these bath bombs was a ton of fun; but be warned, they’re not always what they’re cracked up to be. If you’re interested in what all the hype is about, or just wondering what I think about these insanely popular bath products, here’s my review of five of Lush’s most popular bath bombs: Pink Pink was one […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The number of students that have anxiety or nervous disorders is a lot higher than most people think. In a study conducted by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, they found that forty million U.S. adults suffer from anxiety disorders, and 75 percent of them experience their first anxiety attack or episode by the time they’re 22. This means that the majority of those […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor Most of the time, moving into an apartment is super exciting. Sure, the rent might be too high, and your roommate’s dog might not use the puppy pads, but you finally have a place to call your own. Who cares about the negatives when the positives are so great? As amazing as independence is, there can be some unexpected setbacks to moving into an apartment. […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The new school year is starting and thousands of new students are moving to San Marcos. If you’re like me whenever I came to Texas State, you’ll be lost in a sea full of people that you’ve never met and facing all kinds of new experiences. This might cause you to need some comfort food, but who can blame you? If you’re new to San […]
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