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The University Star
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The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.
Episodes
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Star Stories: Tracy Weinberg
Podcast Producer James Phillips discusses the history of the San Marcos art scene and how the community has grown with Tracy Weinberg, the Treasurer of the San Marcos Art League. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Edited by Laura Walker. Cover art by Carson Rodgers.
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Star Stories: Jordan Buckley
Podcast Producer James Phillips discusses the Lost River Film Fest and its importance to the San Marcos community with it's director, Jordan Buckley. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Edited by Laura Walker. Cover art by Carson Rodgers.
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Star Stories: Virginia Parker
Podcast Producer James Phillips sits down with Virginia Parker, executive director of the San Marcos River Foundation. Parker discusses her experience with switching careers and how important the river is to the community of San Marcos. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Cover art by Carson...
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Star Stories: Zaya
Podcast Producer James Phillips sits down with Zaya, a Texas State students and fashion microinfluencer. Zaya shares her experience of being a transgender student at Texas State and how she expresses herself through fashion and art. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Cover art by Carson...
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Star Stories: Robert Britsch
Podcast Producer James Phillips sits down with Robert Britsch, Texas State alumni and facilities construction manager, and they discuss the importance of taking risks to building connections and forming long lasting communities during college. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Cover art by...
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Star Stories: Leah Mayes
Podcast Producer James Phillips sits down with Leah Mayes, a theater junior at Texas State, and they discuss what life is like for adoptees and how blood ties aren’t everything. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Cover art by Carson Rodgers.
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Star Stories: Ev Blache
On the inaugural episode of Star Stories, Podcast Producer James Phillips sits down with Ev Blache, a music graduate student at Texas State. Blache and Phillips discuss stepping off life's beaten path and finding success in unexpected places. Reported and produced by James Phillips. Cover art by...
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Sports Podcast Ep. 6
Sports Podcast Ep. 6 by The University Star
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Star Sports Podcast Ep.5
Star Sports Podcast Ep.5 by The University Star
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Star Sports Podcast Ep.4
Star Sports Podcast Ep.4 by The University Star
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Star Sports Podcast Ep.3
Star Sports Podcast Ep.3 by The University Star
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Star Sports Podcast Ep. 2
Star Sports Podcast Ep. 2 by The University Star
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #11 - Shame and Insecurities
This week, Podcast Editor Carly Koon and Podcast Producer Genesis Lopez discuss vaginal shame, expectations for women, and the pink tax. For more information on topics discussed in the video, feel free to check out links below! On pubic hair - https://dame.com/a-brief-history-of-p... On...
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #10 - Sharing Secrets
This week, Podcast Producers Bailey Collier and Genesis Lopez read and react to secrets submitted by viewers. SPOILER ALERT: Things get juicy. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on topical conversations between University Star podcast section members. This episode was edited by Podcast...
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #9 - Dating Apps
Have you ever used a dating app? Do you prefer one over the other? In today's episode, Podcast Editor Carly Koon and Podcast Contributor Payton Christophersen discuss and compare dating apps. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on topical conversations between University Star podcast…
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #8 - The Gery Witches
Do you want to know about some haunted places in San Marcos, Texas, and hear the spooky stories that took place there? Then, you are at the right place. In this halloween special episode, Podcast Producer Bailey Collier and Podcast Contributor Carly Koon explain who the Gery witches are and share...
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #7 - Everything is Fake
Do you think if money, stock market, movies, social media, or your thoughts and ideas are real? In this episode, Podcast Contributor Carly Koon and Podcast Producer Kim Davis Jr. discuss how everything is fake and nothing is real. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on topical conversations...
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #6 - Toxic Social Media Trends
In this podcast episode, Podcast Editor Rasika Gasti and Podcast Producer Bailey Collier discuss how toxic social media trends, like the symmetrical face test and hourglass body challenge, ruins our lives and mental health. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on topical conversations…
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #5 - Self Care
If you're having trouble adjusting to in-person college classes we've got just the episode for you. In today's episode, Podcast Contributor's Eryka Thompson and Genesis Lopez provide tips and tricks on staying mentally and physically healthy on and off campus. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast...
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Dorm Room Ramblings | #4 - Religion & God
In search of a higher power? On the edge about your existence and where you fit in the universe? Hopefully we can help. In today's episode, Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. and Podcast Contributor Carly Koon discuss the philosophy of religion and the existence of God. This episode was edited by…
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #3 - Ghosts of TXST
Have you ever experienced paranormal activity on Texas State's campus? Don't worry, we've got you covered. In today's episode, Podcast Producer Bailey Collier and Podcast Contributor Carly Koon go over the lore and history of ghosts at Texas State. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on...
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #2 - The Duty of Cinema
We're back with a fresh episode of Dorm-Room Ramblings. In today's episode we discuss the duty of cinema. Assistant Podcast Editor William Rose-Hines and Podcast Contributor Hayden Hartrick question the responsibility artist have to send a message with their art and what cinema means to them.
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Dorm-Room Ramblings | #1 - Worldbuilding
Welcome to a new podcast series from The University Star called Dorm-Room Ramblings. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on topical conversations between podcast section members. In this week's episode we have Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. and Podcast Contributor Hayden Hartrick together to...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #19 - Eugene Lee (Actor, Writer, Director - TXST Artist in Residence)
Hey all and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown! In today's episode our guest is Eugene Lee. Lee's a Texas State University Alumni and has had a successful career in acting, directing, and writing with over 200 credits to his name. Lee is also the Artistic Director of the Black and...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #18 - Eryka Thompson (TXST Content Creator)
Hey all and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown! In today's episode our guest is Eryka Thompson. Thompson is currently a senior at Texas State and is an avid YouTuber and fashion enthusiast. Today, Thompson and I discuss Thompson's growth as a YouTuber, being a creator at Texas State…
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #17 - Mena Yasmine (Former TXST Activist)
Hello everyone and welcome to episode 17 of The Star Sitdown! In today's episode, our guest is Mena Yasmine. Yasmine is a former Texas State student and activist who was part of the 2018 student sit-in. Today, we discuss what occurred prior to former Texas State Student Government President…
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #16 - Harmony Austin (Jane Doe Theatre Company Marketing Director)
Hello everyone and welcome to episode 16 of The Star Sitdown! In today's episode, our guest is Harmony Austin. Austin is currently a senior at Texas State and is the Marketing Director at Jane Doe Theatre Company. Today we discuss Jane Doe Theatre Company, children's theatre, and life without...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #15 - Hayden Hartrick (Voice Actor & TXST Comedy Head of Tech)
Hello everyone and welcome to season two of The Star Sitdown! Our podcast team has made a lot of changes and is looking forward to bringing our audience better content than last semester. In today's episode, our guest is Hayden Hartrick. Hartrick is currently a sophomore at Texas State and is an...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #14 - Aidan Bea (University Star Sports Editor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Aidan Bea. Bea is currently a senior at Texas State and the current Sports Editor at the University Star. Bea and I discuss Texas State sports, Title IX, Danny Kaspar, kendamas, and the NCAA. The...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #13 - Jamie Thomas (TXST Black Women United Event Coordinator)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Jamie Thomas. Thomas is currently a sophomore at Texas State and the Event Coordinator at Black Women United. Thomas and I discuss BWU, Black orgs on campus, Kamala Harris, and being a Black…
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #12 - Rebecca Harrell (University Star Multimedia Editor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Rebecca Harrell. Harrell is currently a graduating senior at Texas State and the current Multimedia Editor at the University Star. Harrell and I discuss life after graduation, her experience…
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #11 - Samantha Hernandez (Texas State Marching Band Drum Major)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest are Samantha Hernandez. Hernandez is one of the Drum Majors in the Bobcat Marching Band. In this episode, we discuss the football season, how band is handling COVID-19, the differences between being a...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #10 - Jaden Edison & Carrington Tatum (First Black Editor-in-Chief)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest are Jaden Edison & Carrington Tatum. Edison is the current and second Black Editor-in-Chief at the University Star. Tatum was the first Black Editor-in-Chief at the University Star during his term two...
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The Star Sitdown Episode #9 - Brianna Benitez (University Star Life & Arts Editor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Brianna Benitez. Brianna is a junior at Texas State and the Life & Arts Editor at the University Star. Brianna and I discuss life & arts during the pandemic, different TV shows, and fashion. The…
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The Star Sitdown Episode #8 - Razzaq Animashaun (TXST YouTuber)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Razzaq Animashaun. Razzaq is a sophomore and popular YouTuber at Texas State. Razzaq and I discuss his growth on YouTube, utilizing social media, and making YouTube a career. The Star Sitdown is a...
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The Star Sitdown Episode #7 - Wallis Brown (TXST BFA Acting)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Wallis Brown. Wallis is a Sophomore at Texas State and is a part of the BFA Acting program. Wallis and I discuss the the acting program, stage acting vs. film acting, show business, and the new...
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The Star Sitdown Episode #6 - Daniel Weeks (University Star News Editor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Daniel Weeks. Daniel is a senior at Texas State and is the current News Editor at The University Star. Daniel and I discuss the importance of voting locally, how Daniel joined the star, politics…
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The Star Sitdown Episode #5 - Gabby Ybarra (University Star Managing Editor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Gabby Ybarra. Gabby is a senior at Texas State and is the current Managing Editor at The University Star. Gabby and I discuss her battle with COVID-19, background in journalism, ambitions for her...
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The Star Sitdown Episode #4 - Laura Nunez (University Star Opinions Editor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Laura Nunez. Laura is a senior at Texas State and is the current Opinions Editor at The University Star. Laura and I discuss Laura's history at The Star, the future of the opinions section,...
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The Star Sitdown Episode #3 - Gilbert Martinez (TXST Media Law And Ethics Professor)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is Professor Gilbert Martinez. Gilbert D. Martinez is a senior lecturer and has taught Media Law at Texas State since fall 2003. He graduated with a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in New...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #2 - Hayden Hartrick (TXST Comedy Association Head of Tech)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Star Sitdown. In today's episode, our guest is my friend Hayden Hartrick. Hayden is the head of tech at the Texas State Comedy Association. Hayden and I discuss being away from stand-up comedy during COVID-19, the changes the Comedy Association...
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The Star Sitdown | Episode #1 - Jaden Edison (University Star Editor-in-Chief)
Hello everyone and welcome to the debut of The University Star's first podcast for the 2020-2021 school year. For our first guest, we have the Editor-in-Chief of The University Star, Jaden Edison. In this episode we talk about a variety of topics including the return back to school, the pressure…
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The Block: Conversation with Dr. Ronald Johnson
In this episode of The Block, Jaden Edison invites Associate Professor of History at Texas State Dr. Ronald A. Johnson to the party to discuss faculty and student diversity at Texas State, student impact on his life, advice for black students finding their path and more. Podcast intro music by M....
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'Cats Got Our Tongues: Episode 35
Sports Editor Claire Partain, Assistant Sports Editor Colton McWilliams and sports reporter Cade Andrews have a roundtable discussion about men’s basketball’s triple-overtime thriller against UTA, women’s basketball’s weekend sweep, softball heading into Sun Belt play and baseball’s victories…
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The Block: Conversation with Richmond Kingsford
In this episode of The Block, Jaden Edison invites fashion designer and VAGUE clothing line founder Richmond Kingsford to the party to discuss VAGUE, black clothing brands, respect vs. cultural appropriation, generational wealth and success and more. Podcast intro music by M. Pire “The Sire” &...
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'Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 33
Sports Editor Claire Partain and assistant sports editor Colton McWillams return to talk about Texas State's baseball success vs. Stony Brook, softball's tournament success and more. Cade Andrews stops by to talk basketball.
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'Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 32
Sports Editor Claire Partain and assistant sports editor Colton McWilliams return to discuss Texas State softball recent tournament in Florida, the return of Texas State baseball and more. Cade Andrews joins the crew for an update on men's and women's basketball.
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The Block: Conversation with Nijal Pearson
In this episode of The Block, host Jaden Edison invites Texas State men's basketball's Nijal Pearson to the party to discuss the recent birth of Pearson's daughter, hometown impact, managing mental health as a student-athlete, Black Texas State, Lil Durk and more. The Block is a podcast hosted by...
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'Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 31
Sports editor Claire Partain, assistant sports editor Colton McWilliams and Cade Andrews return to discuss the latest developments in Texas State athletics. The crew discusses basketball's Nijal Pearson's recent struggles, women's basketball ending their eight-game losing streak, football and…
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'Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 30
Sports Editor Claire Partain and Assistant Sports Editor Colton McWilliams return to discuss Texas State football's offseason recruiting, coaching changes and more! ‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Claire Partain and...
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