By Autumn McGowan Web Content Contributor College is a time of discovery. For many students, it is the first time they really get to feel independent and free to make their own choices. It’s a beautiful and defining period in any person’s life, and can be interesting to navigate as we figure out what works for us and what doesn’t. If you’re like me, you may be considering or have […]
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Assistant Manager Over the past few months, we’ve all had to make accommodations to our everyday routine due to COVID-19. I can imagine it's especially difficult to navigate for students who are entering their first semester of college. The first semester is always an adjustment and experiencing that during a pandemic adds another layer of uncertainty. So far, I've spent almost half of my time in […]
By Stacey RamirezWeb Content Contributor SLAC (Student Learning Assistance Center) One of the biggest mistakes incoming freshmen can make is believing college will be like high school and they can get by without any studying and tutoring. But for many new students, college courses can be a rude awakening and students soon learn that they’ll need to seek help if they're struggling in a class. Thankfully SLAC is a resource […]
By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor The question looms large over the heads of President Denise Trauth and Texas State students as to whether or not reopen the campus for business as usual pre-pandemic era. Universities are technically a business--they need money to survive. A risk that faces Texas State’s potential reopening would endanger the health of everyone: students and faculty alike. There are calls on the administration to move classes […]
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Given the global pandemic, most of us are confined to our homes for the summer. Classes have ended and students will now have to find other things to occupy their time. The following are some ideas on how to spend your summer in-doors productively. Start a hobby Hobbies to explore. Image by Andrea Mau via Canva. Everyone has a hobby they’ve always wanted to pick […]
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Given the global pandemic, most of us are confined to our homes for the summer. Classes are ending soon and students will have to find other things to occupy their time. The following are some ideas of how to spend your summer indoors productively. Start a hobby Hobbies to explore. Image by Andrea Mau via Canva. Everyone has a hobby they’ve always wanted to pick […]
By Emily GarzaWeb Content Contributor Most of my life, I had long hair. Hair that could be styled differently every day and can take forever to dry after a shower. The longest my hair has ever been was either in middle school or my sophomore year in high school, where it was to my lower back. The length of my hair in my sophomore year in high school. Image by […]
By Ashton HermanWeb Content Contributor The semester may be nearly halfway done, but that’s no excuse to avoid improving your work ethic! If you need a quick refresher, or are new to the relentless grind of college, take a quick read through these tips on bettering your scholastic performance. 1. Get Some Sleep. While it was cool in middle school to stay up past midnight, not getting enough sleep can […]
By Stacey RamirezWeb Content Contributor We are at the cusp of the beginning of festival season. For the past few weeks, our social media timelines have been flooding with festival lineup releases left and right. Coachella, Hangout Feast, Ultra and Governors Ball are just some of the big-name festivals coming up. The iconic “ACL FEAST” sign that hangs at Austin City Limits each year. Image by Stacey Ramirez. Traveling to […]
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