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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.

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.

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 Rodgers.

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 Rodgers.

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 Carson Rodgers.

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.

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 Carson Rodgers.

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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 labiaplasties - https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/b... On period products https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/... On the pink tax - https://www.healthline.com/health/the... and Menin, Julie, and Bill De Blasio. From Cradle to Cane: The Cost of Being a Female Consumer, Dec. 2015. This week's episode was edited by Podcast Editor Carly Koon For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on TikTok and YouTube! https://www.tiktok.com/@theuniversity... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5xHomv1yuLxVfseShi7Tw

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 Producer Bailey Collier. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@theuniversity... For full length video episodes, follow the University Star's Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversityStar/featured

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 section members. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Carly Koon and Podcast Producer Kim Davis Jr. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@theuniversity... For full length video episodes, subscribe to The University Star's Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5xHomv1yuLxVfseShi7Tw

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 some ghostly stories. Dorm-Room Ramblings is a podcast focusing on topical conversations between University Star podcast section members. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Rasika Gasti and Podcast Producer Bailey Collier. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcast...

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 between University Star podcast section members. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Rasika Gasti For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcast... Also follow The University Star's on Spotify and YouTube https://open.spotify.com/user/q5cnqyn... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5xHomv1yuLxVfseShi7Tw

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 between University Star podcast section members. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Rasika Gasti For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcast... For full length audio episodes, follow the University Star's Spotify and Soundcloud https://open.spotify.com/user/q5cnqyn... https://soundcloud.com/the-university...

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 focusing on topical conversations between University Star podcast section members. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcasting/ For full length audio episodes, follow the University Star's Spotify and Soundcloud https://open.spotify.com/user/q5cnqynylxvosvanrgibphrbn https://soundcloud.com/the-university-star

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 Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcasting/ For full length audio episodes, follow the University Star's Spotify and Soundcloud https://open.spotify.com/user/q5cnqynylxvosvanrgibphrbn https://soundcloud.com/the-university-star

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 topical conversations between University Star podcast section members. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcasting/

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.

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 discuss the art of worldbuilding. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. & Assistant Podcast Editor William Rose-Hines. For more content from The University Star Podcast Section, make sure to follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/starpodcasting/ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro 2:20 – What is Dorm-Room Ramblings 4:06 – Introduction to Worldbuilding 6:02 – How Hayden builds worlds in DND 13:14 – Hard worldbuilding vs. Soft worldbuilding 15:26 – Hayden’s world “Delioros” 17:20 – DM? What’s that? 21:18 – How do you create worlds? 27:00 – Characters as worldbuilding 30:55 – Fantasy worlds are often based off reality 33:49 – The most important thing is getting started 35:55 – Closer

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 Latino Playwright Celebration at Texas State. Today, Lee and I discuss his vast career of over 40 years and his experience teaching students at Texas State University. This episode was edited by Podcast Contributor Zoe Fein. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. Eugene Lee: http://www.eugeneleeonline.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0497247/ https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/eugene-lee/profile/ For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 and a potential career in event planning. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. Eryka Thompson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSO2b_cwGOtTHnTo-0kBF9Q https://twitter.com/erykalenise https://www.instagram.com/erykalenise/ For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 Connor Clegg's impeachment and the timeline of the 2018's student-in. This episode was edited by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 stand-up comedy. This episode was edited by Podcast Contributor William Rose-Hines The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. Harmony Austin: https://hbombmedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/janedoetheatrecompany/ https://www.instagram.com/harmony.michaela/ For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 active member of Texas State's Comedy Association, as well as voice actor. Today we discuss Dungeons and Dragons, animation, Hartrick's upcoming short film, and voice acting. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 student at Texas State. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 working at the Star, and mentoring young staff members. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 high school Drum Major versus collegiate Drum Major and music education. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 years ago. In this episode, we discuss MLK50, diversity in the news room, objectivity in journalism, and what it means to be a Black journalist. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 series Wallis stars in "Love Wave 2000." The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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, and the 11% project. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 career, and climate change. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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, advertising, and what it means to be great. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 York in 2000. Professor Martinez and I discuss the roll the media plays in the public's day-to-day life, the notion of "Fake News," the first amendment, and the struggle of finding diverse true information. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community. For more content from The University Star, make sure to subscribe and check out our website at https://universitystar.com/

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 had to make without a live audience, and the future of comedy in San Marcos and Austin. The Star Sitdown is a weekly podcast hosted by Podcast Editor Kim Davis Jr. highlighting interesting people and topics throughout the Texas State and San Marcos community.

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 of being Editor-in-Chief, mental health, and the Black Lives Matter protest that have occurred in San Marcos.

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. Pire “The Sire” & MsQuietGroove

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 over the two Houston teams. Colton McWilliams breaks down and previews the upcoming football season as the team’s first spring practices begin.

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” & MsQuietGroove

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.

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.

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 Jaden Edison and recorded at The University Star. Each episode, Edison invites people from different walks of life to have fun, thought-provoking and meaningful dialogue relevant to the guest's experiences. Podcast music produced by M.Pire "The Sire" & MsQuietGroove

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 Head Coach Jake Spavital's hirings and recruitment, softball's upcoming matchup against its coach Cat Osterman, the U.S. Olympic team and more!

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 sports reporters and edited by Andrew Zimmel. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.