By Camelia Juarez News Director Cyj6@txstate.edu A fire at Iconic Village apartments has left at least 200 people displaced and six people in the hospital in unknown conditions. The first call about the fire was made at 4:27 a.m. and it is unknown at this time how the fire began or the extent of the damage, according to Fire Marshall Kelly Kisstner. Kisstner says fire operations are on-going at scene […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Safety, care, and equity have been a rising concern for many Texas State students who want to raise their voice for activism against the lack of action by the administration and student government. Speaker Claudia Gasponi with Texas State Student Government, organization president Monica Richerson with Lambda of Texas State and Cassidy Wright with the Black Student Alliance of Texas State talked about the concerns they have […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Four Candidates vying to represent Texas Congressional District 21 gathered for a forum on Wednesday. While the Texas primary election took place in early March, none of the four remaining candidates received a majority of the vote, resulting in a runoff. Two Democrats, Mary Wilson and Joseph Kopser, and Two Republicans, Matt McCall and Chip Roy, remain in the race. With just a few short […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Students, parents and faculty gather together during the annual Orgullo Diversity Showcase on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in the LBJ ballroom to watch different cultural performances. The mariachi band played, and there were different styles of dances from various parts of Mexico along with facts from that area posted up on a slide. Even student groups like Bollywood Dance, Ritmo Latino, Korean Culture Club, and […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter When it comes to traveling abroad there are many things to keep in mind. With the summer rolling around the corner there are some tips and tricks to making those traveling plans better and culturally friendly. Founder of the organization HEAT at Texas State University and TedxTalk speaker Ian Smith said there are many ways to become more aware of other cultures and how to […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Suicide prevention is a top priority for the Student Health Center, and Texas State University helped raise awareness in an event called “A Walk Towards Hope.” Students, families, and faculty took a walk around the rec center tracks during this event called “A Walk Towards Hope” March 31. It was hosted by the Student Health Center, with many of their faculty and staff there to […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Students voiced concerns to members of the student government body and University administration during the Spring Roundtable Meeting. President Trauth said she is making an effort to ensure a safer feeling campus for students and said she wants to provide more ways for students to feel connected to and heard by their University. She said there are a couple levels to the safety concern. The first […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter Upcoming changes in campus bus routes and construction were announced during the Spring Student Government Roundtable meeting. Campus transportation coordinator Stephanie Daniels said Holland bus route 28, which stretches all the way to Hillside ranch apartments, will remain the same. Bus 24, which goes from the quad bus loop to Hughson Heights will reroute to Bishop square now that that section has opened up. Daniels […]
By Joyana Richer News Reporter The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter has expanded partnership with the rescue organization Austin Pets Alive! to help save all of the cats who have not been adopted. Lauren Volpe, Animal Shelter Community Outreach Coordinator for the San Marcos shelter says they have been partnering with Austin Pets Alive! for the last few years. They have not guaranteed the capability of saving all unadoptable animals. […]
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