2020 is the year of many different sources of chaos for the US: political unrest is dividing the nation, a global pandemic is tearing through the population, and natural disasters are breaking records. While there aren’t many numbers that show America is boozing their way through these trying times, there’s still much to be seen […]
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San Marcos Animal Shelter Reform
The stray animal problem in San Marcos and the surrounding areas has become a major issue. Some animals being stray because they were dropped off by someone who decided they didn’t want them anymore, or others being stray because they were part of a litter that was born on the streets. With pets being dumped, […]
What kind of influence does social media have over U.S. elections?
The Nov. 3 Presidential Election had major impacts on social media and how platforms chose to educate its users. Millions of people tuned in to Twitter and other social media outlets on election night to get by-the-second updates. These platforms focused on one thing this year: don’t let the misinformation storm of 2016 happen again. […]
The Reopening of the Texas Bars in 2020
Oct. 14th, 2020, was the reopening of the bars to the public of Texas. The bars had closed down earlier this year due to the rising numbers in COVID-19 and forced the public gathering bars to close down. The closing and reopening of the bars has been tough on college students and adults because it limits how […]
How the 2020 Presidential Election Affected College Students
MMJ Final Project Package – Carson Ingram The 2020 Presidential Election presented many obstacles for everyone around the world. With the corona virus pandemic still at the forefront of the nation, many had to navigate the new way of living just to be able to submit their vote. For my multimedia journalism class, we brought […]
Low cost ways to practice self-care during COVID-19.
Low cost ways of practicing self care during the pandemic can include getting out in nature, volunteer work, and educating yourself on mental health as a preventative during times of stress when anxiety is likely. Due to COVID-19, some universities went online and some business either shut down or sent their employees home to work remote. […]
Local Ball Players Have Had To Adapt To A New Pandemic Lifestyle
By Chris Hurt Covid-19 has led to lifestyle changes for people across the globe. A demographic that has been directly affected is the basketball community of San Marcos, TX. The basketball community lifestyle changes are minimal in comparison to the serious issues that the pandemic has caused communities. However, the basketball community of San Marcos, […]
Three tips for self-love
By Karen Valencia It’s that time of year, the weather is changing, there are lights adorning trees on almost every block in the neighborhood, but there’s is still a pandemic keeping everyone from fully enjoying time out with friends and family. Everyone has also been asked to isolate themselves or socially distance themselves. This has […]
The Impact of Covid-19 at Texas State University
By Jonathan Pifer With now over 1 million active cases in the state of Texas, the second wave or resurgence of the COVID-19 crisis is more apparent than ever. The world has had to adjust to a new way of life this year and has especially impacted education and work for millions. Texas State University […]
