Hispanic Heritage Events at Texas State

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Hispanic Heritage Events at Texas State

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor September is Hispanic Heritage Month and Texas State will be hosting a series of events and workshops that are great opportunities to learn more about Hispanic mental health, artistry, migration, and complex identity mislabels. The previous topics will be presented by reputable and diverse guest speakers such as activist and artist Maximo Anguiano and from our own College of Education, Dr. Laura Rendon. The workshops […]

September 16, 2020 71

Culture

The Interactive Art Gallery

By Andrea Mau Web Content Contributor On August 28 I visited the Wonderspaces gallery in Austin. The gallery features 12 pieces from artists all over the world and focuses primarily on interactive or illusion-based fine art. Unlike other art exhibits, at Wonderspaces the viewer must be physically present to fully appreciate the exhibits. Many of the works are cooperative and require one to physically move around the spaces. Andrea Mau […]

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Photo of Ava from Ex Machina and Theodore from Her with a versus sign between them.

Culture

“Ex Machina” vs “Her”

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor "Ex Machina" directed by Alex Garland and "Her" directed by Spike Jonze, are two of the top artificial intelligence films to date. Both are known for their explorations into the popular science fiction genre, artificial intelligence (AI), in which technology surpasses mankind. The films are often paired together while simultaneously juxtaposed. Similar to how Orwell’s "1984" and Huxley’s "Brave New World" are compared, the two […]

September 2, 2020 879

Culture

KTSW Loves: Black Student Alliance

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor The Black Student Alliance is an organization at Texas State University focused on welcoming and supporting incoming black students. The organization has contributed to the growing diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus and is dedicated to monitoring and spreading knowledge on a variety of issues. I was able to interview Vice President Vanessa Thibodeaux to discuss the Black Student Alliance and how it has been […]

August 28, 2020 58

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Culture

The Movies Aren’t Dead: Drive-In Theater

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor With the coronavirus increasing in cases every day, going to the movies seems like a long-forgotten event. However, there is still a way to go out for a night and see a movie within the safety of your car. Tuesday, August 11th, I visited the Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theater located in New Braunfels. A short twenty-minute drive away from San Marcos, the theater teleports […]

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Back to School Broadcast

B2SB: How to Enjoy the College Experience During COVID

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor I sat down with Calvin Miller, the Podcast Manager at KTSW, on Aug. 6 to discuss common concerns we noticed from incoming freshmen. Overwhelmingly, we realized the concerns for fall 2020 first-year students are much higher and differentiated from past generations. It was sad to hear that some freshmen had all but given up on enjoying a traditional college experience. However, from our discussion, Miller […]

August 19, 2020 40

Students at the opening ceremony for OPRF High School

Culture

The Docuseries Every Teacher Needs to Watch

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor As an aspiring teacher, social and political awareness is essential to tackle relevant subjects in the classroom; this is represented best in the docuseries, America to Me. Shot by various directors, the show follows students, teachers and administrators from Chicago’s Oak Park and River Forest High School. Although the public high school is praised for its urban and diverse student body, it is still plagued […]

August 9, 2020 142

A selfie taken by Caitlynne Infinger, the 20-year-old who was murdered by her husband.

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A Murdered Daughter’s Mother Speaks Out: Caitlynne’s Law

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Last August, Caitlynne Infinger was a 20-year-old soon-to-be mother of two when she was murdered by her 22-year-old husband, Alex Guajardo. At the time, Guajardo had been released on his second consecutive PR bond for two DUIs, a hit and run and an assault charge. Caitlynne’s story is sadly not uncommon, but there is an effort being made to prevent future tragedies. The movement is […]

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Businesses

Best Local Food in San Marcos

By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Photo of the Santi’s Taco from Santi’s. Image by Andrea Mau. Santi’s Tacos is an authentic Mexican drive-thru in San Marcos. The fast-food establishment offers many Mexican dishes wrapped in homemade tortillas available for pick up or delivery. Some of their most popular dishes are the Street Tacos and Santi’s Nachos. I ordered the Santi’s Taco, consisting of a large flour tortilla with melted cheese, […]

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