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Footage of Henna Irie, Giulia Millanta and Wendy Colonna performing at Masur Hall on Sept 18, 2026

Music

The Magic of Texas Women’s Voices

Allison Kirk Music Journalist   The Texas Women’s Songwriters Festival in Lockart kicked off its 2nd year this September (19-21). Founded in 2024 by Mandy Rowden, as a way to bring more awareness to the large group of women songwriters from Texas. The festival consists of luncheons, live song-swap events with 50+ upcoming women writers performing around the Lockhart square, and headliner shows. This festival was a great time and […]

todayOctober 7, 2026 48

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Music

Refreshing Generational Pride: Bad Bunny’s Influence on Latino Pride in America

Enrique Lara Music Journalist “Y si hoy estoy aquí en el Super Bowl es porque nunca dejé de creer en mí, tú también deberías de creer en ti…”  —“And if I’m here at the Super Bowl today, it’s because I never stopped believing in myself. You should believe in yourself too…” Bad Bunny announces his full name, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, amid the vibrant movement within his Puerto Rico set. […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026 62 10

Culture

Spring break kicks off with live music celebrations

By Felicity Guajardo Blog Content Contributor     Weekend Recap Spring break has kickstarted with music festivities and offers so many great shows lined up for the San Marcos community to enjoy and celebrate with this week. On Friday, live music celebrations began with Texas bands who brought a mix of emo, screamo, and metal to San Marcos Private Park. The Spring Break kickoff featured Corinth, Glockteau Twins, Good Luck […]

todayApril 7, 2024 47

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Culture

Vietchella: When Coachella meets Vietnamese culture

By Marisol Camargo Blog Content Contributor     San Marcos—Texas State University’s Vietnamese Student Association is organizing an event to support the Rock Paper Scissors Children’s Fund for their philanthropy project. 2024 is their revival year. The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is a student organization at Texas State University. Their aim is to raise cultural awareness and appreciation of Vietnamese culture among students. VSA has not been able to do […]

todayApril 7, 2024 50

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TrendTalk

TrendTalk: San Marcos Restaurants

By Cayla Soriano and Sydney Seidel Assistant Culture Editor and Blog Content Contributor In this episode of TrendTalk, host Cayla Soriano brings on Sydney Seidel, KTSW's blog content contributor, to discuss the highest-rated restaurants located in the San Marcos area. Listen to TrendTalk here on Spotify, KTSW's Soundcloud, or the KTSW blog every weekend.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/21ejeji8bnKJ8ejwAC6dXf

todayApril 7, 2024 21

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Culture

TrendTalk: Graduation

By Preethi Mangadu and Cayla Soriano News & Culture Director and Assistant Culture Editor In this episode of TrendTalk, co-hosts Cayla Soriano and Preethi Mangadu discuss graduation trends with special guest Nichaela Shaheen, managing editor of The University Star and KTSW News reporter. Listen to TrendTalk here on Spotify, KTSW's Soundcloud or the KTSW blog every weekend.

todayMarch 27, 2024 31

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Culture

TrendTalk: Gender Trends Women Face

By Preethi Mangadu and Cayla Soriano News & Culture Director and Assistant Copy Editor Welcome to the first episode of TrendTalk! In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Cayla Soriano and Preethi Mangadu discuss gender trends that female-identifying individuals face with special guests Mia Moran and Carmen Cerda from Texas State's chapter of Her Campus. Listen to TrendTalk here on Spotify, KTSW's Soundcloud or the KTSW blog every Friday.

todayMarch 27, 2024 28

Douglas-Smith Artisan Soap Company located on North LBJ Drive.

Businesses

Sudsy new business hits the Square

By Sydney Seidel Blog Content Contributor   During the COVID-19 lockdown, a time when many of us were bored and anticipating what the world would look like post-pandemic, one couple turned their hobby into a bubbling new business. Amidst the initial shutdown of the world, Kevin and Michael Douglas-Smith began researching what was in their store-bought soaps only to find an alarming amount of chemicals and other substances. Their findings […]

todayNovember 18, 2023 50

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Culture

PALS kick off their 21st annual pet fest at Plaza Park

By Yaa Antwi   Blog Content Contributor    SAN MARCOS – Pet Prevent a Litter holds its 21st annual pet fest, spreading information and joy on pet ownership. On Nov. 5th, Pet Prevent a Litter, also known as PALS, is hosting a family-friendly festival. This event is made to promote pet adoption from shelters, responsible pet ownership and information on getting pets spayed and neutered.   PALS is a non-profit organization located […]

todayNovember 6, 2023 85

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