By Mattie Fossberg ““Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke SAN MARCOS, TX- Students, professionals, and consumers are embracing an uncertain future in the famous Texas art industry, thanks to the rise of digital automation. Art has been considered an exclusively human expression until now. Technology is integrated more and […]
Month: May 2024
Future Maker Accelerator nears first year at Texas State University
When computer science senior Stephen Smyth signed up for the Future Maker Accelerator at Texas State University, he did not have a plan for what he wanted to do. Now, after participating in the program for nearly a year, he is developing a technology application to teach people. The Department of Computer Science commissioned Smyth […]
Commuting Stress: Texas State University Students Navigate Mental Health Challenges
Long commutes to Texas State University can affect the mental health of both students and staff. According to student demographics, 27,432 students are living off campus and commuting on the daily basis. As the semester comes to an end, many students and staff tend to be burned out because of their commuting situation. With the […]
Texas State Religious Organizations Combat Student Food Insecurity, Offer Summer Mission Trips
Luke Applewhite SAN MARCOS, TEXAS- At Texas State University, the United Campus Ministry and Baptist Student Ministry have implemented initiatives to address student food insecurity as well as spiritual well-being. These efforts include providing meals and organizing mission trips. Texas State University’s United Campus Ministry (UCM) provides free lunches for students every Monday at its […]
How the UFL is Reshaping Professional Football Opportunities
In the midst of the National Football League (NFL) offseason, the United Football League (UFL) has emerged on the sporting scene to give football fans quality football in the spring. But the UFL doesn’t just provide entertainment for avid football fans, the new league could change the entire landscape of professional football through opportunities arising […]
EL PROGRESO MEMORIAL LIBRARY SOURCE OF OPEN SPACE FOR COMMUNITY
UVALDE – As Director Tammie Sinclair of El Progreso Memorial Library (EPML) readies herself and her children for the day ahead, Sinclair takes note of each garment, imprinting the details in her mind. In the case of an emergency, Sinclair will know exactly what her children are wearing if she needs to locate and identify […]
New film studio coming to central Texas college town in 2025
The film and television landscape of Texas has been largely dominated by the city of Austin for decades, but in 2025, it will have new competition. Hill Country Studios, a 200-acre film production studio with new virtual film technology, is under construction in San Marcos, Texas and is scheduled to complete construction in 2025. The […]
Planning and Impact of the First Presidential Debate
By Laniah Johnson September 16, 2024, Texas State University will host the Presidential debate at 8 p.m. CT/ 9 p.m. ET. A 90-minute uninterrupted debate will kick off the first debate of four for the general election. Texas State University will be the first Texas university to hold a presidential debate. The debate will be held at Strahan Arena […]
Drought Conditions Still Causing Problems in the Austin Area
AUSTIN- Despite having above average rainfall so far in 2024, the Austin area is experiencing a 24-inch rainfall deficit since January 2022. With the new summer season getting closer with each day, there is a chance that this summer on the lake is going to be one that no one has seen before. With extreme […]
Lyndon B. Johnson’s Imprint on Texas State University
Texas State University is the only college in Texas to have a U.S. president as an alumnus, a distinction that helped its bid to become the first university in the state to host a presidential debate. The debate is set for Sept. 16, 2024, at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center. Although LBJ has […]
