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The Texas State mascot, Boko, gets excited before the start of the South Alabama football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats won 33-31 in 4OT.
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Ayden Oredson, Sports Reporter • June 30, 2025
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Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • July 20, 2025
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Efforts to dismantle Department of Education continue after Supreme Court ruling
Lesdy Hernandez, News Reporter • July 19, 2025
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Blake Leschber and Ryan Claycamp • July 19, 2025
Protestors hold signs at the "Good Trouble Lives ON" protest outside the Hays County Courthouse on July 17, 2025.
Community members gather for ‘Good Trouble Lives On’ protest
Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • July 17, 2025
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Ryan Claycamp, News Editor • July 11, 2025
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Comparing immigrants to Jan. 6 insurrectionists is dangerous
Andrew Bencivengo, Opinions Editor • July 8, 2025
State oversight hinders TXST growth
State oversight hinders TXST growth
Editorial Board • July 2, 2025
Student protests cannot be silenced
Student protests cannot be silenced
Briaany Ward, Opinions Contributor • June 6, 2025
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Yasmin Perez shops with a friend at the Red Bus Bazaar before the showing of the BTS movie at the Food Truck Park picnic area, Saturday, June 28, 2025. John Wilkinson, owner of Howdy Boba which sponsored the BTS themed night, says his love of K-pop inspired the event.
Red Bus Bazaar connects community with monthly markets
Vanessa Rivera, Life and Arts Contributor • July 3, 2025
A guitarist plays at Alchemy Collective's first show, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Private Park.
Beyond the storefront: Alchemy Records’ next chapter begins
Cady Clements, Life and Arts Contributor • July 1, 2025
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San Marcos community expands on Juneteenth celebration
Carlene Ottah, Life and Arts Editor • June 25, 2025
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