Sunbelt’s Upcoming Split between East and West

Sunbelt’s Upcoming Split between East and West

By Savannah Martin Sports Reporter It has finally been announced that in 2018, the Sunbelt Football Conference will be broken up into two five-team divisions; the east and the west. The east will consist of Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, and Troy. The west will include Arkansas State, Louisiana-Monroe, Louisiana- Lafayette, South Alabama, and Texas State. Idaho and New Mexico State will be leaving the conference after […]

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Baseball

Texas State Baseball Stumbles in Series Finale vs. Georgia State

By Reily Chestnut Sports Reporter Following an incredible 9th inning comeback on Saturday night to walk-off 10-9 against the Georgia State Panthers, the Bobcats couldn’t hold it together as they fell 11-8 to lose the series to the Panthers. In what could be described as a frustrating time all series for Texas State pitchers, the series finale wouldn’t be any different as the ‘cats threw out six pitchers to try […]

May 9, 2017 73

Baseball

Texas State Baseball Falls Short To South Alabama

By Parker Rhea Sports Reporter The Texas State Baseball team was handed their 21st loss Friday, April 28 by the South Alabama Jaguars who beat the Bobcats by a score of 8-3. The Jags were led by their ace Friday night starter, Randy Bell, who pitched a complete game against the Bobcats. Bell only gave up a total of three runs on five hits and the Jags committed two errors […]

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Culture

How to Enhance Your MR Fest Experience

By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Going to concerts is fun, but sometimes it can be hard to enjoy the moment. MR Fest is a great event for all to enjoy, even if you haven't been going to concerts lately. Here are some tips on how to maximize your concert experience. Stay Off Your Phone It might be tempting to Snapchat your concert experience at MR Fest, but you […]

April 27, 2017 63

Culture

KTSW Kids: MR Fest’s Newest Addition

By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor The 10th Annual MR Fest is approaching quickly and we are looking forward to another year of great attendance numbers. While KTSW has a lot of great entertainment lined up, we wanted to make sure we could keep the entire San Marcos community involved, including families with children. So if you are thinking about attending the festival, but want to be in a more […]

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MR Fest

MR Fest 2017 Artist Profile: White Dog

By Hannah Pierce Music Journalist To define Austin-based band White Dog as JUST rock’n’roll feels like a gross understatement. This 5-piece group’s sound has obvious influences in genres ranging from heavy psychedelic to space rock, and from psych rock to proto metal. Claiming to have been “cryogenically frozen” in 1971 by Richard Nixon, the band's 70s influence is undeniable. This inspiration can be heard on their two-track single, Verus Cultus/Witch Queen. […]

April 21, 2017 163

Culture

Why MR Fest is the Best

By Austin Cowan Assistant Web Content Manager If you have not planned on going to MR Fest this year then listen up, because I am about to let you know what you're going to miss out on. Being a music festival, MR Fest is a series of concerts taking place in San Marcos. The bands who perform here provide some of the highest quality music in south-central Texas. The venues housing MR […]

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Galleries

The Official Guide to MR Fest Venues

By Tafari Robertson Multimedia Director Stonewall Stonewall is a popular all-ages club on the San Marcos square and an essential hub for the local LGBTQ community, featuring drag performances every Tuesday. During MR Fest, Stonewall will be highlighting some of the best local rock bands on Friday and Saturday Night. F R I D A Y 9-10 p.m. - Doors, DJ: Into the Vortex 10-10:45 p.m. - The Two Lips […]

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Softball

Texas State Softball Clinches 2-1 Win Over The University of Texas

By Ashley Simpson Sports Reporter The Texas State Softball team defeated the University of Texas Longhorns in extra innings 2-1 for the second time this season. The Bobcats are now 26-8 on the season and currently ranked third in the Sun Belt Conference. Junior Jaelyn Young’s walk off single in the bottom of the 9th inning secured the win for the Bobcats. Young led the team going 2-for-4 at the […]

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