By Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist Adam King Feeney, better known as Frank Dukes, is a Canadian record producer best known for his “boutique sample library” Kingsway Music Library, which was originally a place to house his own compositions. It now supports … Continue reading Frank Dukes: The Mastermind Behind Your Favorite Hip-Hop Songs
By Christopher BrockerHip-hop Director Don Kennedy has found his voice through creativity, and he expresses himself in a multitude of ways. Whether he is acting in movies, posting dance videos, or comedy sketches, Kennedy is eager to make his voice … Continue reading Interviewing Actor Don Kennedy
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor The absolute worst thing that happens to people is quite literally aging. I mean it is for some people. I am a part of that group. I am absolutely terrified of getting older. I have … Continue reading Adulting is Hard
By Calvin MillerWeb Content Contributor On March 29th, 2021, a Gallup poll showed that church membership fell below a majority (50%) for the first time in recorded American history, adding to a now very steady decline. Gallup is an 86-year-old … Continue reading America’s Religious Decline: Our Changing Country
By Paris FosterMusic Journalist Many music fans are probably familiar with the popular rock group “The Rolling Stones”, and the popular “Rolling Stone” magazine, and even the numerous songs on the subject of “Rolling Stones,” but it’s more than likely … Continue reading What Exactly is a Rolling Stone?
By Anna KeyserMusic Journalist Many of the world’s most famous poets and politically driven activists from the left to the right have heard this name before, but for others, his name may not be common. Akala, Kingslee Daley, is a … Continue reading Akala: A Name You Should Know
By Rachael GerronAssistant Web Content Manager I don’t know what side of Tik-Tok I’ve been on for the last month, but I am just now finding out about Tik-Tok’s viral breakfast— “nature’s cereal.” The recipe for nature’s cereal originated from … Continue reading Trying Tik-Tok’s Viral Nature’s Cereal Recipe
By Calvin MillerWeb Content Contributor Have you ever been in a situation where your mind started racing, your heart seems to be pounding at 200 beats per minute, and you begin sweating? Worse yet, you have no idea what brought … Continue reading How to Cope with Panic Attacks
By Jesse RodriguezMusic Journalist Known for his soulful ballads and jazz/funk-inspired tracks Los Retros frontman, Mauri Tapia, also has a couple of hip-hop tracks floating around the internet under the name “Retro.” Although only having a few hip-hop tracks, Retro’s … Continue reading Retro:The Rap Alias of Los Retros Frontman
By Katie KrupinskiCommunity Relations Stellar Coffee Co. is an ethically sourced coffee shop located in downtown San Marcos. The demographic of people that visit this coffee shop is based on college students. Due to its welcoming and cozy atmosphere, this … Continue reading A Little About Stellar Coffee Co.
By Khoza ShebachMusic Journalist Ill-defined, alternative pop music are the words to describe this seven-track album created by Baby FuzZ titled Welcome To The Future. This album is dedicated to young adults who surround themselves with sarcasm and dark humor. … Continue reading A Melodious Mixtape of Emotions
By Lesly MilanMusic Journalist As a Spotify user and avid music listener, I am always searching for new music of all kinds. I have realized that some of my favorite songs are not even songs that I personally searched for. … Continue reading Songs You Don’t Know: A Playlist
By Mikayla Anding Community Outreach Coordinator Many students make use of our San Marcos river by swimming, paddle boarding and many other water activities. Though Sewell Park remains closed, the campus Outdoor Center, located just next to the park, is … Continue reading Not Everything in Sewell is Closed
By Daniel BarrettMusic Journalist Sleeping-in on a Sunday morning, waking up to soft rays of sunlight peeking through the blinds. Beginning the day with a hot shower as the smell of fresh-brewed coffee floats its way over from the kitchen. … Continue reading Arlo Parks: Collapsed in Sunbeams Album Review
By Jared PayneMusic Journalist Alaska Reid has been playing gigs since she was 14 years old. The Montana native grew up in a very small town and attended a school that consisted of only one room. Reid fits the “small … Continue reading Alaska Reid: Big Bunny EP Review
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor My parents are not from America, but my sister and I are. Both of my parents were born and raised in Laos. The very first language I ever learned was not English, therefore when I … Continue reading Losing History
By Ashley FarnieAssistant Music Director I hope everyone has had a great week either viewing South by Southwest from home or living vicariously through daily synopses. Day three of SXSW brought many new artists to my new attention, so here … Continue reading SXSW: Day 3 Review
By Jennifer Romero Music Journalist Nearly six years ago on May, 26th, 2015, A$AP Rocky released his second studio album titled AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP. This hour-long project showcased hit features from artists such as ScHoolboy Q, UGK and Kanye West. During the … Continue reading Revisiting AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP
By Paris FosterMusic Journalist Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was The Beatles’ eighth studio album and was released on May 26th, 1967. As a precursor to the youth movement known as the Summer of Love, this album explored many … Continue reading Breakdown of The Sgt Pepper’s Album Cover
By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist While the state government passed new legislation opening the state of Texas up from COVID regulations, it does not mean we should start treating life like the virus is non-existent. For the safety of yourself and … Continue reading Spring Break Quarantine Playlist
