By Allison L. Johnson Blog Content Contributor It’s extremely hard to save money if you’re a college student. We seriously have the most inconvenient things happen to us when we’re actually not trying to spend money. For example, if you’re usually that person who goes home in between classes to throw a frozen pizza in the oven for lunch, there’s been those days when you’re so caught up in school […]
By Mark Otte News Reporter With the 85th session of the Texas legislature in full swing, it’s not all bathroom and budget talk at the Capitol. Four bills have been introduced, three in the House and one in the Senate, that would exempt textbooks purchased by college students from sales tax. The bills, all authored by democrats, give students a short period in both the spring and fall when they […]
By Cain Hernandez Blog Content Contributor Despite constantly having my smartphone on my me at all times, I never utilize any of its functionality. Aside from checking my emails, I have yet to take advantage of the millions of apps available to keep you productive and punctual. Even the stock apps like calendar and reminder, which are made to make your life easier, sit in a folder hidden from all […]
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 Asia Daggs Assistant Web Content Manager After a long three years, my family and I were finally able to spend our first holiday together. My mother and three younger siblings moved for Seattle, Washington during the beginning of my senior year of high school, back in 2013. I stayed behind in order to finish up the year and get everything together to be accepted into Texas State University. Not leaving […]
By Maria Martinez Blog Content Contributor At this point of the semester, I just don’t want to eat anything anymore because I have spent so much money on food. Since I am always running around, from school to work, from work to internship, from internship to group meetings; I always end up eating fast food on-the-go. It makes me really mad because my fridge is usually full of food, and […]
By Cain Hernandez Blog Content Contributor A while back, my dad found a Siberian husky wandering through the streets. He was having trouble locating the owners, so I took it upon myself to take her in. When I laid my eyes on the dog, I instantly decided I was going to keep her. I sent a group text to my roommates stating that I would be bringing the dog home. No […]
By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor The college party culture is hard to avoid, especially around the holidays. Going to parties can be a cool way to meet new people and have a good time, but not at the expense of your safety. If you're going out this weekend, follow these tips on how to stay safe. Go With A Group Partying with a large group might mean keeping up […]
By Maria Martinez Blog Content Contributor College students live hectic lives. Our days normally revolve around waking up, sitting in class, then going to work or an internship and finally doing homework and projects. We barely have enough time in the day to eat and sleep well. It is common that we sometimes forget to send texts or call our loved ones every day, but we truly shouldn’t forget about […]
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