By Jamie Moore In addition to Texas State’s wide range of curriculum and majors, there are 350+ registered student organizations on campus that students can participate in to heighten their undergraduate experience. Getting involved on campus has many benefits, especially on an inclusive, diverse campus like Texas State. Experienced alums and faculty are pleading with […]
Month: October 2023
The Impact of the Largest First-Year Class at Texas State University.
On Aug. 19, 2023, Texas State University welcomed 7,892 first-year students enrolled for the fall semester. This is the highest enrollment ever for the campus but with it comes changes. First Year Enrollment Percentage by CB “For the first time in our history, Texas State is the most-applied-to university through the ApplyTexas application, and that […]
San Marcos’ most edgy and inspiring: Luminescent Magazine
By Felicity Guajardo and Adrianna Elias SAN MARCOS — For a long time, Texas State students have been artistically expressing their overflowing ideas of fashion and pop culture trends on campus. Finding a place to pour these ideas into a medium is also a popular activity for students. However, where would be a place that had […]
TXST Swim Club faces 150% increase in membership this semester
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Facing a major increase in membership, the Texas State University Swim Club initiated changes to create engaging opportunities for members to connect. Around 60 swimmers showed up at the first Texas State Swim Club practice of the season on Aug. 30 at the Student Recreation Center. At the end of the […]
Navigating the Shadows of Imposter Syndrome
Definition Impostor syndrome, sometimes referred to as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological pattern in which a person harbors self-doubt and feels unworthy despite proof of their skill and accomplishments. Even when they have succeeded in their chosen industry or have the requisite abilities and credentials, those who suffer from impostor syndrome frequently have […]
Women in Music: AnaBelle Elliott
Magic, light and all things stardust are what many people describe AnaBelle Elliott, a journalism junior at Texas State University. Elliott is making her voice be heard not just through her writings, poetry and life and arts articles with the University Star, but from her original songs that come from the heart. When she was […]
The San Marcos Drought’s Impact on Our Community
The San Marcos River: Where the drought deals out distress The city of San Marcos entered its current drought in March 2022 and entered stage four restrictions in June 2023. After generous rains, restrictions have been brought back down to stage two, but San Marcos’ lack of water has affected many aspects of its community. […]
The Hispanic Culture of San Antonio
From Celebrating Dia de los Muertos to uplifting small business Latina women Centro San Antonio brought three local small businesses together in a pop-up shop in downtown for the holiday season. Located by the Riverwalk off E Houston St. is Holidays on Houston. Open Thursday-Sunday til December 30, the shop features three Latina businesses from […]
Best spots to grab a quick bite in San Marcos
Jo’s Cafe: A photo essay on the dining experience at Jo’s, as I follow customers Adriana Choueiry and Tamara Solomon as they enjoy a Saturday brunch. Mochas and Javas: Keeping with the theme of best spots to grab a quick bite in San Marcos, this is Mochas and Javas located a mere minutes from campus. […]
