What Is The University Star?

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The University Star (universitystar.com) is the student-run news site of Texas State University, covering campus and San Marcos community news, life and arts, sports, and opinion. It is aimed at Texas State students, faculty, and San Marcos residents who want student-reported coverage of local and university issues. If you are looking for official university announcements or administrative communications, this is a student news outlet rather than an official Texas State channel.

Who runs it

The site identifies itself as "The Student News Site of Texas State University." Its content is produced by students in roles such as News Reporter, News Editor, Life and Arts Reporter, Sports Reporter, and News Contributor, based on the bylines shown on the homepage. The site also references a "Star News Network."

What it covers

The homepage organizes content into clear sections:

Section Example coverage from the site
News City Council budget and stormwater utility rates; EMS rates and fiscal year 2027 budget; a judge's ruling in a former history professor's lawsuit; remains identified as a missing Texas State student; a three-year degree framework directed by Abbott; suicide prevention
Life and Arts Clay Club SMTX; L Fest at Tantra
Sports Bobcats football vs. Incarnate Word and Colorado State; Texas State volleyball sweeping Utah State for a first Pac-12 win
Opinion / Letters A letter to the editor on overcrowded Texas State University shuttles

The site also maintains an "Editor's Pick" and a "Trending Stories" list, which on the captured homepage included a new H-E-B in San Marcos, a Texas THC ban, Nepali students, and a counter-protest at TXST.

How to use it

  • Read the latest: The homepage leads with a "LATEST NEWS" feed, each item showing headline, author, role, date, and a "Read Story" link.
  • Browse by section: Use the News, Life and Arts, Sports, and Opinion sections to narrow coverage; each section has a "View All" option.
  • Follow updates: The site offers a newsletter signup ("Subscribe to Our Newsletter") and links to its Instagram profile (@universitystar).

What to keep in mind

Because it is student-produced, treat it as student journalism: useful for campus and San Marcos community reporting, but not an official source for university policy or records. For decisions that depend on official information, confirm with Texas State University directly.