By Jorge B. Torres It seems that everyone is aware that Halloween is creeping on us around the corner. Just to get in the Halloween spirit, I will be taking us on a little adventure. I am sure everyone is familiar with the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Oh yes, we are definitely going there, to the […]
Entertainment
Austin-Based Non-Profit Strives to Build Community Despite COVID-19 Setbacks
On one late Thursday, the non-profit Catalyst Collective hosted a Guys Movie Night Out at the Moviehouse & Eatery in Northwest Austin. The meet up began with an hour of discussion and drinks, which was then followed by the viewing of the action movie Bloodshot. Although the movie night was a guys centered event, there […]
Things I Can Do In My Cap and Gown Since I Can’t Graduate In It
By Anne Cox I’m a graduating senior in the class of 2020 at Texas State University. In the very early stages of coronavirus, before there were even a lot of confirmed cases in the US, I remember thinking that there was no possible way that it would get to this level. It felt far away, […]
San Marcos arcade creatively keeps staff employed despite COVID-19
With COVID-19 causing non-essential businesses to shut their doors, millions are out of work. Local arcade owner, Imran Acosta of Texas Gamer Lounge is fighting against this, keeping all of his employees on staff and working safely. “What do you do in this situation? You either turn it into a long, extended spring break and […]
Take a Dive into East Austin Studio Tour
By: Jay Prather East Austin Studio Tour, EAST, is a free, self-guided event every year for two weekends in November. The event allows the public access to meet Austin artists in their creative spaces. This year East tour dates were November 16-17 and 23-24, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. each day. We had the pleasure […]
Highly Anticipated Night Club Opens in Austin, Texas
Story and Video By Elizabeth Perryman The Coconut Club, the newest addition to the Hotel Vegas entertainment group, opened its doors on November 22nd at 10 PM. This was the soft opening of the night club, which had originally been scheduled to open during SXSW but they had run into problems with their permits because […]
Texas State Men’s Lacrosse Annual Alumni Game
By Zoey Alsbrooks Texas State men’s club lacrosse team hosts an alumni game every year to reunite with their old teammates. This year the game was held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, on campus at the Bobcat Soccer Stadium. There was a group of around 40 alumni that showed up to represent the old team. […]
Mochas & Javas caffeinates San Marcos by the cup full
The Mochas & Javas is a Texas-based chain of coffee shops within San Marcos and Frisco, Texas. The location on North LBJ has been a staple of San Marcos for years. The warm peaceful atmosphere in conjunction with endless coffee makes it a prime studying location for exhausted college students. Mochas & Javas was created by owner […]
Texas State Men’s Basketball Opens The 2019-2020 Season With A Big Win
The Bobcats defeated Texas Lutheran 103-45 on Tuesday night at Strahan Arena. Texas State controlled from the start as Senior Nijal Pearson made his first seven shots of the night. A 60 point win at home is a perfect start to the season as they look to build off the momentum. The Bobcats will go […]
San Marcos Chili Cook-Off serves up money for youth organization
The 15th annual Dam Chili Cook-Off took place last Saturday, November 2nd, in Martindale, Texas. The cook-off was in support of the San Marcos Youth Service Bureau, and has been for the last 15 years. The bureau is a non-profit organization that has been operating since 1975. The organization provides a free after school program, […]