The dangers of college drinking is widely overlooked even in today’s socially aware climate.Many of which are caused by factors that are as obvious as daylight. However, the question remains as to why it continues to steadily be so popular. Is it because it is good for business? Is it due to the sociological desire […]
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Local Lake Travis Prepares for Boating Season 2021
After COVID-19 curtailed indoor gatherings in 2020, Texas residents looked to outdoor activities for entertainment on Lake Travis. Business owners are preparing for an equally busy summer season in 2021. Many described 2020 to be one of the most busy seasons in experience as the beginning of a new boating season approaches. The Nautical Boat […]
Students suffer as the pandemic takes a toll on their mental health
As the fall semester ends, many Texas State University students have struggled with their mental health and are reflecting on their experience being back on campus after more than a year of mostly online classes. For some, full classes and no required masks was a sign of the return to normal. But others found these […]
Poverty and depression in college students
“They say money cannot buy happiness, but money most certainly plays a huge role in general happiness and satisfaction in life” -Annmarie Ivey, counselor Imagine a college student enrolled in 6 classes, which is 18 hours a week, working 40 hours a week, while also attempting to maintain a household, animals, their social and romantic […]
Do parents pressure students to make good grades?
Parent effect on students SAN MARCOS- As Texas State students enter finals week, their time is dominated by studying for exams and completing projects. For some students, demands for good grades by their parents adds to their stress. Texas State University students report that some of their guardians are too hard on them about school, […]
Levitation Fest: How Live Music Returned to Downtown Austin
It had been two years since Levitation Fest last rocked downtown Austin. The music festival, which takes place across four days in a variety of music venues, is usually a yearly affair. Unfortunately, 2020 was far from usual. Due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, Levitation was cancelled. It suddenly became dangerous for large groups […]
Student Apartment Struggles in San Marcos, Texas
Texas State University students who decide to live off-campus at any point in their college career are faced with obstacles when trying to locate an apartment complex that fits their budget and location needs. San Marcos being a neighboring city of rapidly growing Austin and experiencing population increases can impact the rent values as shown […]
Cats of San Marcos
Data Visualizations Audio Story: Lucky The Sewer Cat San Marcos: The City of Cats San Marcos is a wonderfully quirky city known for a plethora of things: the university, the river, the music scene, mermaids, but most notoriously, cats. Cats have been occupying the streets of San Marcos for decades and their effects on the […]
Undocumented Minors from US/ Mexico Border
There is a rise in the United States of unaccompanied migrant children along its southern borders. Many feel concerned for the treatment and process these children go through, when entering the United States. There are court cases and several laws on a guide to how the United States treats and protects the children during their […]
