By Celeste Parler Web Content Contributor No store does more than my H-E-B. The San Antonio-based grocery chain offers affordable quality products to Texans throughout the state, including San Marcos. Moving to San Marcos reminded me that not everyone was lucky enough to grow up with an H-E-B and that my friends and roommates had no idea of the hidden gems the store has to offer. I'm grateful to have […]
By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager When looking at systemic problems like gentrification, the racial wealth gap, the historic effects of redlining and so much more faced by the Black community, it’s undeniable that supporting Black-owned businesses is incredibly important— especially now, in the midst of a pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71FmkfENYDI Put your money where your mouth is: these are seven ways that will easily help you support Black-owned businesses in your […]
By Rikki Yanez Blog Content Contributor As a college student, nobody really tells you how hard it will be financially. You hear how older adults say how they would eat fast food for a week or live off soups, so you automatically assume they either didn’t know how to cook or it just wasn’t that bad. However, being in college while living off campus, you realize all the money you […]
By Allison L. Johnson Blog Content Contributor It’s extremely hard to save money if you’re a college student. We seriously have the most inconvenient things happen to us when we’re actually not trying to spend money. For example, if you’re usually that person who goes home in between classes to throw a frozen pizza in the oven for lunch, there’s been those days when you’re so caught up in school […]
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Most of us were probably taught that how we present ourselves makes a lasting impression. Typically, when we interact with people, the first thing they notice about us is what we are wearing. I used to have this belief that I needed a wardrobe that consisted of the latest, highly-priced clothes for others to think I looked good. By the time my freshman year […]
By Cain Hernandez Blog Content Contributor When I first moved out on my own, I was astounded at how much money I was spending on eating out. Almost half of my paycheck was being spent on restaurants and fast food, but I still didn’t stop. I was just too lazy to make food at home, even though I knew I could save a bunch of money that way. Eventually I […]
By Sarah Bey Blog Content Contributor Tony Romero is a third-generation San Marcos native who owns a local thrift store called Junk in Da Trunk on North LBJ. We talked about some of his favorite items and how the city has changed over his 46 years of life. Bey: When and why did you get started with your business? Romero: I opened in mid-January last year so in 2015. I […]
By Brie East Music Reviewer Artist: Shopping Album: Why Choose Label: Fat Cat Records Release Date: October 2, 2015 Website: https://soundcloud.com/shoppingband Punk music in 2015 is exciting. Bands like Downtown Boys and Sheer Mag are making massive waves in scenes across the country, and the success of festivals like Berserktown in Los Angeles have signaled that punk is not dead. Over the pond, this statement rings just as true as […]
By Laura Aebi News Reporter The mostly-empty shopping center on Springtown Way in San Marcos has big plans for the next year, what once was a bustling shopping center with a Target and Bennigan's has been nearly empty for almost a decade. The lot currently includes a Bath and Body Works, a Twin Liquors, an IHOP, a Total Nutrition, and a Salon. After the renovations, there will be a Chuy’s, […]
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