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John Quiñones

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Common Experience Distinguished Speaker: John Quiñones

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor  November’s Common Experience event features the distinguished guest speaker John Quiñones. Quiñones is a native Texan from San Antonio and attended Texas State briefly while acquiring his undergraduate degree in Mass Communications at St Mary’s.   Since his humble beginnings as a cherry-picker, Quiñones took advantage of qualities unique to himself (such as his bilingualism) to get a leg up in journalism. Experiencing discrimination for his Latino background in the past, Quiñones sought to show how one’s cultural heritage can be […]

todayNovember 24, 2020

Hostile Terrain at Texas State University.

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The Hostile Terrain 94 Exhibit: Tracking Migrant Deaths Across The Border

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Hostile Terrain 94 is an interactive art exhibit currently held at the Texas State Galleries. The exhibit is a part of the Undocumented Migration Project (UMP) founded by anthropologist Jason De León. This project is focused on educating individuals and raising awareness of the realities of the U.S. border patrol. Since the border patrol policy “Prevention Through Deterrence” began in 1994, death is a daily […]

todayNovember 22, 2020

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International Men's Day

The Importance of Men’s Health

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor There tends to be a focus on women’s health purely because of the array of controversial healthcare needs which affect them almost exclusively, but this often overshadows the health issues men face today. The standard put on boys and men to appear untouchable only enforces the taboo factor of men’s health. But men are just as affected by bodily and mental changes as women and […]

todayNovember 19, 2020

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Alumni Rising Star: Kuro Tawil

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Kuro Tawil is a 2012 graduate from Texas State and is now a part of the Texas State Alumni Association. Tawil was a communications major while attending college and shortly after graduation took a backpacking trip across Asia. While traveling, Tawil noticed the women of countries he was visiting were vulnerable to assault and rape. Thus, Tawil sought out to give defense items such as […]

todayOctober 29, 2020

Laurie Hernandez poses in her team USA gymnastics leotard while holding a gold and silver medal.

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Laurie Hernandez: Common Experience Insight Series

By Piper Blake and Andrea MauWeb Content Manager and Web Content Contributor  Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez is not just an athlete, but an advocate for mental health and an inspiration to her culture and the world. She seeks to connect with everyone she meets and to be able to be a voice for those that may not have one strong enough.  During the Common Experience Insight Series featuring Hernandez, she was able to open up about her struggles with mental health and the […]

todayOctober 28, 2020

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Haunted Locations: The Tarpon Inn

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Port Aransas is known by many of us today as the usual vacation spot to visit the ocean, soak in the sun, and enjoy various lax activities. However, what is lesser known is the area’s haunted spots, which are also rich with the town’s history. Port Aransas at first was not even Port Aransas. The area was actually named Tarpon after its famous trophy fish […]

todayOctober 23, 2020

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Haunted Locations: Thompson Island Bridge

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Many students and locals may know the Thompson Island Bridge for its beautiful scenery that is ideal for picnics, swimming, and hiking. Nearly every day you can see happy families grilling at the park benches, teenagers jumping from the concrete bridge into crystal blue waters and the elderly walking their dogs. However, what is not well known about this popular San Marcos location is its […]

todayOctober 7, 2020

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College Radio Day

Interview With KTSW Web Content Manager

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor College radio day is a little known holiday celebrated by college radio stations across the nation. During this time staff likes to appreciate the opportunities KTSW provides for us students. We also like to acknowledge all the hard work the departments have put in together and the amazing contributions we have made to the Texas State campus and San Marcos community. Friday I interviewed Piper […]

todayOctober 2, 2020

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KTSW Loves: Geographic Honors Society

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor The Geographic Honors Society is an organization on campus dedicated to the growth and development of its members in the geographic field. Their organization provides many opportunities to speak with professionals, gain volunteer experience, and work towards their future goals in geography. On Saturday, I was able to sit down with Alex Owens, the Relations Director at GHS. The following is our interview in which […]

todaySeptember 25, 2020

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