By Jacquelyn Carter In the Public Interest Host Well, it is the end of the school year which means finals, graduation and summer vacation! Round up this semester with your host Jacquelyn Carter and DaLyah Jones as they discuss what students didn’t learn in college, the best summer vacation spots and more. This episode features stories from reporters Rebecca Banks, Grayson Kirkham and Kat Huerta. According to research, Texas […]
By Rebecca Banks News Reporter Dr. Joseph Massad, professor at Columbia University and author of “Islam in Liberalism,” spoke to a full room of students and faculty about his book. He discussed how the history of Liberalism has created a negative outlook towards Islam and Islamic countries. Massad explained the one issue for the disconnect between Islam and Liberalism is the usage of the term Islam. It has been transcribed to mean different […]
By Rebecca Banks News Reporter The satisfaction rate for the maintenance of the city’s sidewalks and streets among residents has been declining in recent years. According to the city’s 2015 Community Survey, the satisfaction rate in 2011 was about 40 percent and 30 percent in 2013. Last year, about 20 percent of residents said they were satisfied with the maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in the city. An estimated 22 percent were […]
By Jacquelyn Carter In the Public Interest Host We are all surrounded by a diverse group of people who do not go through similar circumstances. Join your hosts Jacquelyn Carter and DaLyah Jones as they highlight different parent styles. This episode features stories from reporters Marques Mingo, Rebecca Banks and Grayson Kirkham. Marques Mingo did a story on the different experiences on being raised by two parents and single […]
By Rebecca Banks News Reporter Texas State University’s organization, Feminists United, dissected multiple issues this week including the importance of bringing awareness to what cultural appropriation is and what the negative affects are for not just students, but everyone. Cultural appropriation is defined as members of a dominant group exploiting or “borrowing” ideas from the culture of a minority group. This includes things like a culture’s dress, dance, music, language, religious symbols and […]
By Rebecca Banks News Reporter It has been two years since the San Marcos city council passed the smoke free ordinance and local businesses are still thriving. The law prohibits any residents from smoking and using e-cigarettes in any public areas, including city-owned properties. Valentino’s general manager, Daniel Moreland, said the business became completely smoke-free in 2011. Since the business stopped allowing its customers to smoke before the ordinance, they were […]
By Carlos Marquez & Rebecca Banks News Reporters Republican Will Conley has been re-elected for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 3 with 82.35 percent of votes, leaving his opponent Rob Roark with only 17.65 percent. Conley has held office for Hays County Commissioner Precinct 3 since 2004. Former Governor Rick Perry appointed Conley as Commissioner of a state juvenile board and served as chair for the Capital Transportation Planning Organization. He was recently elected as chairman […]
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