ACL Food Finds: Food Trucks
Austin City Limits festival attendees had an array of food to choose from after listening to musicians this past weekend. Better known as “ACL Eats”, the ACL food court had over thirty food trucks...
View ArticleOne Night Film Review: A Love Story for Pessimists
The world premiere of “One Night” explored the beauty and nativity of love Oct. 14 during its screening at the 23rd Annual Austin Film Festival. The film follows the love story of two parallel and yet...
View ArticleFound Footage 3D Film Review: A Pave way for Horror
A film within a film, within another film – Found Footage 3D sets itself apart in the genre of Horror at the 23rd Annual Austin Film Festival. The film wrapped up AFF’s Saturday night Oct. 15 at its...
View ArticleThe Haunting of Tower Hall
Tower Hall is at the top of the local ghost stories list among Bobcats and local residents. The windows of Tower Hall gradually decrease in size from bottom to top. The question that arises is whether...
View ArticleAustin Film Festival: Opening Weekend Recap
Writers, actors, producers, directors and film lovers gathered this past weekend for the opening days of the 23rd Annual Austin Film Festival. AFF took place in various Austin theaters Oct. 13-20....
View ArticlePro-Trump flyers on Texas State campus call for ‘torture’ of school officials
Pro-Trump flyers were found posted in Texas State restrooms and buildings Nov 9., a day after republican candidate Donald Trump was elected into presidency. The flyers, posted by a group named “Texas...
View ArticlePro-Trump flyers on Texas State campus call for ‘torture’ of school officials
Pro-Trump flyers were found posted in Texas State restrooms and buildings Nov 9., a day after republican candidate Donald Trump was elected into presidency. The flyers, posted by a group named “Texas...
View ArticleFall graduates prepare for future careers
Soon-to-be former Bobcats will be walking across the stage to receive diplomas Dec. 16 and 17 at Strahan Coliseum. As the day to toss graduation caps in the air approaches, a few anxious Bobcats have...
View ArticleFall graduates prepare for future careers
Soon-to-be former Bobcats will be walking across the stage to receive diplomas Dec. 16 and 17 at Strahan Coliseum. As the day to toss graduation caps in the air approaches, a few anxious Bobcats have...
View ArticleWhat to binge-watch on Netflix
Holidays and winter breaks provide opportunities to relax and catch up on some of your favorite TV series. If you’re looking for something new and refreshing to watch on Netflix this holiday season,...
View ArticleThings to keep in mind when planning a wedding in college
Walking down the aisle shouldn’t break your bank. Make your big day memorable for the right reasons and not the debt it comes with. The average amount newly weds spend on a wedding in the United States...
View ArticleTexas State Opera relatable for audience members
Students and the San Marcos community were in for a night of laughter and music as the school of Music and the Texas State Opera Theatre presented the comedic opera “The Marriage of Figaro” March 2-5...
View ArticleStrutters high kick their way to DC
The Strutters showed their hillside country pride in maroon skirts, and white cowboy hats and boots as they strutted in President Donald Trump’s inaugural parade Jan. 20. Students took to social media...
View ArticleSan Marcos City Council will not join lawsuit against immigration law
After a three hour executive session, the San Marcos City Council gave a statement Aug. 15 announcing it will not be joining the lawsuit alongside Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio against Senate...
View ArticleSan Marcos City Council to file amicus brief against “sanctuary cities” bill
San Marcos City Council unanimously voted to file an amicus brief against Senate Bill 4, or the “sanctuary cities” bill Tuesday. Last week, city council released a statement voicing concerns over SB 4...
View ArticleStudent Advisory Board sets initiative for Fall semester
The Student Advisory Board serves as an advocate for student perspective to the Texas State University System Board of Regents. Members work to facilitate and represent their student body in making...
View ArticleLetter from the Editor
As we enter the school year, I want to remind our readers of The University Star’s mission to celebrate accomplishments as well as expose the social injustice in our society as we strive to build a...
View ArticleVegas Shooting: When is enough, enough?
It happened again. We saw it at Pulse. We saw it at “The Dark Knight Rises.” We saw it in Paris. We saw it at Sandy Hook, and we are tired. We are tired of seeing the routine headlines and the...
View ArticleEditor’s note
In the Nov. 28 issue of The University Star, we published an opinions column titled “Your DNA is an abomination.” The column has received widespread criticism from readers, with many expressing that...
View ArticleUPD issues trespass warnings to those who posted fliers on campus
The University Police Department released a statement in regards to the flyers and banners posted on campus. UPD did not specify which flyers the statement was in regard to. Most recently, banners were...
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