Texas State’s Religious Studies Student Association

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Texas State’s Religious Studies Student Association

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor The Texas State University campus is home to many student-run organizations; one being the Religious Studies Student Association (RSSA). It was founded around five years ago to explore the many religions from across the world. “We cover anything and everything relating to religions from both the East and West! Our studies range from understanding the Abrahamic faiths and eastern religions to researching witchcraft, Hell, […]

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A Band playing at studio San Martian on 9/11 with a sign on the back wall saying "san martian"

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News

San Marcos Becomes a Music Friendly Community

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributer The Texas Music Office (TMO) designated San Marcos as a Music Friendly Community at the Music on the Square event on Thursday. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that San Marcos is a Music Friendly Community on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist Chip Adams presented the certification to City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Melissa Derrick at Music on the Square […]

October 10, 2021 232 2

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Culture

How Pumpkin Spice Became a Staple of Fall

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor Pumpkin spice is a staple for the fall season. Specifically, it was largely popularized in 2003 when Starbucks released its iconic seasonal drink, pumpkin spice lattes. Since then, pumpkin spice has been integrated into everything from candles to even pickles. “Pumpkin spice is becoming a popular flavor in the American mainstream as it provides a picturesque flavor and/or scent for fall,” said senior Genevieve […]

October 6, 2021 221 1

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Events

The 5th Annual Fall River Cleanup

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor Many volunteers came together Saturday morning to take part in the Fifth Annual Fall River Clean-Up that expanded throughout the San Marcos River watershed. The San Marcos River is one of the most iconic attractions of San Marcos, as it provides many opportunities for fun through kayaking, tubing and more. For the river to keep being a central spot for our community, the river […]

October 5, 2021 266 1

An cartoon style illustration of Persephone and Hades is shown. Persephone has light green skin, pink hair, and a light pink dress. Hades has grey skin, blue hair, and light grey blue toga. The two are facing each other, and Persephone has her hand on Hades’s neck. The background is a smog with greys, blacks, pink, and light yellow.

Culture

Persephone, Hades, and The Autumn Equinox

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor The Autumn Equinox is approaching on Sept. 22nd. This day is known as the start of fall, but it was symbolic of many things in the past. The Autumn Equinox was commonly used to celebrate the summer’s harvest as seen in harvest festivals in Great Britain, the Moon festival in many East and Southeast Asian countries, Mabon in Neopagan practices, and more. However, other […]

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On a round brown table on the 7th floor in alkek library, a standard sized iPad has a zoom call started on it. In the zoom call, the screen is of central Texas State University’s campus and features Old Main as a focal point. Behind the table, there is a large window. The view is also of central Texas State University’s campus, featuring Old Main.

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Culture

From Online to In Person: The Sophomores’ Unusual Transition

By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributer As a result of many being forced into a school year that was fully online due to COVID-19, the sophomores faced an unusual transition to in-person college. Being in almost the same boat as the incoming freshmen, they experience a mix of emotions as they try to adjust to this new learning environment. Unlike the freshmen, the sophomores were thrown into the mix under […]

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