Throwback Week Ends with a Victory for Texas State Against Old Dominion

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Throwback Week Ends with a Victory for Texas State Against Old Dominion

Jonathan Marin KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS- The Texas State Bobcats (12-11, 5-6) secured another victory at home against the Old Dominion Lions (7-15, 4-6), 81-64, continuing their dominance at Strahan Arena. Throwback week was in full effect, with the arena packed with alumni decked out in Southwest Texas University merch, paying homage to the previous namesake of Texas State University. The Bobcats, coming off a win against the Marshall Thundering Herd, were looking to continue their […]

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Texas State Bobcats hand another loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats

By Jonathan Marin KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas--Texas State handed a loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats with a score of 63-49 on Tuesday at Strahan Arena in a great defensive showing for the Bobcats. The first half was low energy for both squads offensively, with 52 combined total points when it was all said and done. This, in turn, made for a showcase of both teams’ rebounding abilities. […]

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Halloween Freakend Night 1 brings the Halloween Spirit to Far Out!

Jonathan Marin Music Journalist SAN MARCOS- Levitation’s Halloween Freakend Night 1 took place on Oct, 31st. Day 1 brought about an eclectic mix of artists. The 5-band lineup was comprised of local names, such as J’Cuzzi, and big names, such as Viagra Boys and Stereolab, all with the backdrop of creative costumes and spooky décor. These components made for a special atmosphere I had never seen a festival have before. […]

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Geese Solidifies the hype with Getting Killed

By: Jonathan Marin Music Journalist A band or an artist taking the scene by storm is commonality. For a rock band to do such a thing is commonality. Geese’s breakout record, “3D Country,” was a landmark in the indie rock scene, being one of the most talked-about records of 2023. It created a safe space for the young band within the indie rock zeitgeist at a speed that […]

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A brawl breaks out as the Rattlers fall short against East Central

Jonathan Marin KTSW Sports Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas-- The San Marcos Rattlers came up short against the East Central Hornets on Friday, Oct. 11, with a final score of 28-24. Rattler Stadium was electric as the San Marcos Rattlers looked to continue their two-game winning streak against the 2-4 East Central Hornets. The first quarter kicked off, and the defense on both sides showed its presence early. 2 minutes into […]

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Pup and Jeff Rosenstock’s Cataclysmic Energy

By: Jonathan Marin SAN ANTONIO- On September 26, Pup and Jeff Rosenstock arrived in San Antonio for their first-ever co-headlining tour. The two bands have crossed paths multiple times before, but this was the first time the two pop punk juggernauts met forces to create a truly unbelievable experience. Outspoken, raw, and rowdy, the performance was truly not one to forget. Both bands, hot off their biggest album releases […]

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Football player wearing a black uniform with the number 13 runs with the ball during a night game as teammates block and opposing defenders chase.

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San Marcos High School Rattlers bounces back against Wagner, 52-13

Jonathan Marin KTSW reporter CONVERSE, Texas- The San Marcos Rattlers dominantly toppled the Wagner Thunderbirds in a final score of 52-13 away on Friday. Anticipation built throughout D.W. Rutledge Stadium for what was seemingly going to be an even match between two teams that were both coming off losses. The Rattlers, the previous week, losing to the Weiss Wolfpack, and the Thunderbirds losing to Dripping Springs. Both teams having something […]

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Texas State volleyball falls to No. 9 Arizona State 3-2

Jonathan Marin KTSW Reporter SAN MARCOS, Texas- The Bobcats came up short in a competitive back-and-forth match-up against No. 9 Arizona State 3-2. The home opener for the Bobcats showed their willingness to bounce back, coming off a 3-1 loss to the UTEP Miners. They came out of the gate as they took set one in definitive fashion, asserting their dominance over a ranked opponent. Errors were plentiful on both sides, […]

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The album cover for Kevin Abstract's "Blush" features a close-up, slightly distorted image of a person's face. Their eyes are looking up and to the left, and a reddish "blush" is on their cheeks and nose.

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Kevin Abstract’s Blush And The Art Of The Album Rollout

Jonathan Marin Music Journalist Who’s an artist or a group that you feel like changed the game? A musical act so innovative that nobody could ignore them. When BROCKHAMPTON burst onto the scene in the late 2010s, it felt like they were on this caliber of artist. There had been rap groups before, sure, but how many called themselves a boy band, actively pushed the limits of the genre, and […]

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