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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.

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This week's episode was edited by Podcast Editor Carly Koon

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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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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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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

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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!

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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.

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Sports Editor Claire Partain talks to Colton McWilliams about the Texas State vs. Nicholls State game this weekend and what Texas State needs to do to continue winning. Also, Cade Andrews comes on to talk about Texas State volleyball.

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Sports Editor Claire Partain talks to talks to Colton McWilliams about the Texas State vs. Georgia State game this weekend and what Texas State needs to do to snap their losing streak. Also, Cade Andrews comes on to talk about Texas State volleyball.

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Sports Editor Claire Partain talks to talks to Colton McWilliams about the Texas State vs. SMU this weekend and what Texas State needs to do to snap their losing streak. Also, Cade Andrews comes on to talk about Texas State volleyball.

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Andrew Zimmel and Jakob Rodriguez discuss the football team's recent game against Texas A&M and its Sept. 7 game against Wyoming. Furthermore, the crew discusses volleyball's opening weekend as well as the soccer team.

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Sports Editor Claire Pertain and sports reporter Colton McWilliams discuss Texas State's Volleyball team. Then, Texas State Sports Prez Andrew Zimmel and Editor in Chief Jakob Rodriguez talk Tyler Vitt, Texas State Football and the upcoming fall schedule.

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Editor in chief Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporter Colton McWilliams discuss Texas State's current quarterback situation. Reporter Sean Anchondo calls in to preview the football team's Nov. 9 matchup vs. South Alabama and more.

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(6:00) discography discussion!! (50:00) are YOU a recovering yeezy apologist? (55:00) the absolutism of the freedom of speech (1:10:00) does yeezus + spirituality = $unday $ervice??

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TXST Sports Prez Andrew Zimmel and sports reporter Sean Anchondo break down Texas State’s schedule — specifically the November 2nd matchup against the Ragin Cajuns in Lafayette, Louisiana. Also, Colton McWilliams talks about Bobcat Media Day and the preseason awards volleyball and soccer have been racking up.

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TXST Sports Prez Andrew Zimmel and sports reporter Sean Anchondo break down Texas State’s schedule — specifically the October 26th trip to Jonesboro, Arkansas to face the Red Wolves and Arkansas State. Also, Andrew Zimmel breaks down the Texas State Men’s Basketball Schedule.

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TXST Sports Prez Andrew Zimmel and sports reporter Sean Anchondo break down Texas State’s schedule — specifically the ULM game on October 10th. Also, Colton McWilliams talks College Football Fashion and stirring the pot. Editor in chief Jakob Rodriguez talks Media Day.

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Editor in chief Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporter Sean Anchondo break down Texas State’s schedule — specifically the Nicholls State game on September 28th. Also, Andrew Zimmel interviews former bobcat Alex Peacock about his future playing career and more.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly 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.

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Sports Editor Claire Partain and TXST Sports Prez Andrew Zimmel talk about past and present Bobcat greats including softball associate head coach Cat Ostermann and her win at the Softball International Cup; Coach Spavital joins Cats Got Our Tongues with an exclusive phone interview on adjusting to San Marcos, family ties and expectations for next season’s football team.

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(0:00) is it "mixed” or “biracial”? (4:00) sam's unique upbringing (12:30) “I had to sneak & watch BET" (15:00) interracial dating + privilege (21:00) i’m not a teacher/spokesperson

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Sports Editor Claire Partain and sports reporter Colton McWilliams discuss new baseball head coach Stephen Trout, the future of TXST baseball and the ‘tea’ surrounding the US women’s soccer team; Sean Anchondo steps in for his series to predict football’s Georgia State matchup this fall.

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CGOT EP 15: University Star Sports Staff talks about the impending realignment and how that affects Texas State. Also, USWNT News and Texas State Players playing overseas.

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Left-Handed Podcast Ep. 5, 6/25/19 (4:00) winery/vineyard/austin daytripping (13:30) seeing anderson .paak live for HOW MUCH?? (21:00) lil nas x haters...lemme tell yall something

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On Ep. 14 of 'Cats Got Our Tongues, Sports Editor Claire Partain brings in Editor in chief Jakob Rodriguez, and the two discuss Jakob's baseball experience on his recent study abroad trip to Japan and Ty Harrington's surprise retirement from coaching baseball. VP of Podcasting and Texas State Sports Prez Andrew Zimmel comes in to talk about the women's soccer World Cup — and the local version of the camaraderie displayed throughout it. On the 'To Clarify' segment, Claire, Jakob, and Zimmel discuss tubing as a sport.

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Sports Editor Claire Partain and VP of Podcasting Andrew Zimmel talk the Women’s World Cup and some Claire’s brush with talent. Then, reporter Sean Anchondo calls in to give his weekly preview of Texas State’s schedule.

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(0:00) listen to Steve Harvey's advice & do the opposite, please (14:00) business ownership w/ Ky of Yokyni Organics! (23:00) why your facial scars aren't going away:,(

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On Ep. 12 of 'Cats Got Our Tongues, Sports Editor Claire Partain and reporter Colton McWilliams rate Texas State's sports teams. Editor in chief Jakob Rodriguez and Vice President of Podcasting Andrew Zimmel come in to discuss how hard it is to cover Texas State's sports. Sean Anchondo calls in to reveal his prediction for the football team's game against Texas A&M this upcoming fall and more.

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The Left-Handed Podcast, Ep. 4: Meet Kyaira (@lowky_), 6/4/19 (1:00) how I made her be my friend (3:15) Twitter culture, filtering what you consume digitally (8:40) DRAMA and lanes being crosses (15:00) I don't want your situation, stressors/relief (18:30) self-control and being assertive + boundaries (20:00) kyaira's date w/ a b-more guy tehehehe

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On Ep. 11 of 'Cats Got Our Tongues, Sports Editor Claire Partain and reporter Colton McWilliams hold down the fort as the two discuss track & field's final track meet of the season, Colton's theory about the rivalry, or lack thereof, between Texas State and the University of Texas at Arlington and Barstool's inappropriate joke.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Claire Partain and sports reporters and edited and distributed by Andrew Zimmel and Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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The Left-Handed Podcast, Ep. 3: Meet Marcus (@BigKurly), 5/27/19

(1:50) his brunch events + goals for 2019 (5:30) cam & marcus' jazz lounge event (9:45) my secular and personal goals + not policing your bright aura in the midst of others (17:30) summer shenanigans + internships + new york (20:45) river rat szn (24:00) post-grad aspirations

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On this week's episode of 'Cats Got Our Tongues, Sports Editor Claire Partain kicks things off with the self-proclaimed Texas State Sports Prez, Andrew Zimmel, to talk about track & field. Reporter Colton McWilliams joins Claire to talk about the disappointing ending to baseball's successful season; Editor-in-Chief Jakob Rodriguez calls in to give his input on the abrupt conclusion to the season. In the 'To Clarify' segment, Claire, Andrew and Jakob finish things off by talking about Claire's towing misfortunes.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Claire Partain and sports reporters and edited and distributed by Andrew Zimmel and Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Ep. 9 of Cats Got Our Tongues opens with a switch up as “Sports Prez” Andrew Zimmel questions Sports Editor Claire Partain about track and field and their success at conference championships; sports reporter Colton McWilliams comes in to talk about what went wrong with softball and their season overall as well as hopes for baseball; and Andrew Zimmel makes a repeat appearance with Editor-in-chief Jakob Rodriguez to ‘Clairify’ athlete marketing and San Marcos’ towing system.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Claire Partain and sports reporters and edited and distributed by Andrew Zimmel and Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Sports Editor Claire Partain kicks things off by analyzing softball’s odds in the Sun Belt Conference tournament. Andrew Zimmel and Jakob Rodriguez talk baseball and Ty Harrington’s best season to date. Sean Anchondo wraps things up by explaining shifts that have happened within the men’s basketball team.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Claire Partain and sports reporters and edited and distributed by Andrew Zimmel and Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and reporter Andrew Zimmel talk about transitional moments for The University Star’s sports section. Claire Partain plays referee while Colton McWilliams talks baseball; Claire also talks track & field. Sean Anchondo and Colton react to the NFL draft. Jakob and Andrew wrap things up and talk about what it means to be a sports reporter.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters and edited by Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporter Jacob Sommers talk about the Bobcats’ win over The University of Texas at Austin. Sports reporter Colton McWilliams talks about softball’s struggles. Assistant Sports Editor Claire Partain assesses the track and field team as they make their way through their outdoor schedule. Sports Reporter Sean Anchondo talks about Keenen Brown and Tyler Watts and their NFL draft prospects. Sports reporter Andrew Zimmel debates leaving a game before the fat lady sings.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters and edited by Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Ep. 2, “Yeah, Aiggggght”, 4/23/19 (0:00) tanning beds & art critique fiasco (6:30) how to go out for free in htx/smtx/atx (12:30) going places one deep (17:15) what is "projection”? (20:45) journaling (23:30) end goals & intentionality

The Left-Handed Podcast is a short weekly show about all kinds of 20-somethings getting in their “bags", love (sometimes), how each one of them is trying to make this year 'their year' & every other thing under the Texas sun. Erikka (@erikkaisbomb, @erikkaincolor), a University Star illustrator, is the host, and she decided to take random conversations held with her friends and expound on them after realizing not many people have a space where they can talk so freely about odd everyday things. Enjoy Season 1 of the Left Handed Podcast!

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and Jacob Sommers talk baseball as the Bobcats wind down the conference season stretch. Colton McWilliams talks about softball’s missteps. Sean Anchondo joins the conversation to talk about the football team’s spring game and the Bobcat “loud crowd.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters and edited by Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

Production Note: Colton McWilliams contributed to the editing of this episode.

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Episode 1: Lemme, Lemme Tell You Something, April 15, 2019 (0:00) an intro, but proper (2:40) the "yeehaw agenda” + my personal yeehaw story (6:30) Get to know me + stories about a scary high school moment, “puedo ir al bano?” and camp flog gnaw festival (18:10) aint no shame in getting “put on” by others, ok?

The Left-Handed Podcast is a short weekly show about all kinds of 20-somethings getting in their “bags", love (sometimes), how each one of them is trying to make this year 'their year' & every other thing under the Texas sun. Erikka (@erikkaisbomb, @erikkaincolor), a University Star illustrator, is the host, and she decided to take random conversations held with her friends and expound on them after realizing not many people have a space where they can talk so freely about odd everyday things. Enjoy Season 1 of the Left Handed Podcast!

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters Colton McWilliams, Sean Anchondo, Jordan Drake and Andrew Zimmel talk baseball’s success, softball’s failures and hopes for this week's spring game.

Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters and edited by Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporter Sean Anchondo talk about the success of the baseball team, crawfish and the AAF’s failure.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters and edited by Jaden Edison. Valkyrie Mata illustrated the podcast’s graphic.

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporter Colton McWilliams discuss what went wrong this basketball season, as well as expectations for next year. The duo also discusses the baseball and softball teams as they move into conference play.

‘Cats Got Our Tongues is a weekly sports podcast recorded at The University Star. The podcast is hosted by Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters and edited by Jaden Edison.

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Sports Editor Jakob Rodriguez and sports reporters Jacob Summers, Sean Anchado and Colton McWilliams discuss the latest sports events.

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Pilot Episode: Meet Raylene (@raynorinori) : This is the pilot episode of the Left-Handed Podcast, a short weekly show about all kinds of 20-somethings. (0:00) introducing my friend Raylene (@raynorinori)& how we met/sharing ideas aloud even to friends/“Us” mirror reflection fiasco, creative access & her mom's story (5:05) Raylene's SXSW & tipping bartenders (7:25) SXSW celeb stories (9:00) traveling while in school (10:30) how to support friends (11:40) men, facetime!!, getting curved :,( and how to handle the dm’s!

The Left-Handed Podcast is a short weekly show about all kinds of 20-somethings getting in their “bags", love (sometimes), how each one of them is trying to make this year 'their year' & every other thing under the Texas sun. Erikka (@erikkaisbomb, @erikkaincolor), a University Star illustrator, is the host, and she decided to take random conversations held with her friends and expound on them after realizing not many people have a space where they can talk so freely about odd everyday things. Enjoy Season 1 of the Left Handed Podcast!

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In this weeks episode, Carrington and Sawyer review politicians calling out Wells Fargo for overcharging college students.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.

Contact: stareditor@txstate.edu

Follow us on social: @universitystar @chiefcarrington @sawyerdabear

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In what was a somber week for San Marcos, Carrington and Sawyer explore the issue of campus safety for Texas State.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.

Contact: stareditor@txstate.edu

Follow us on social: @universitystar @chiefcarrington @sawyerdabear

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In this Tuesday's episode, Carrington and Sawyer do an overview of Student Government and share details of (what was) rumored to be the resignation of another Student Government president.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.

Contact: stareditor@txstate.edu

Follow us on social: @universitystar @chiefcarrington @sawyerdabear

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Carrington and Sawyer take a look at San Marcos' African-American history and unpack the new black studies minor at Texas State.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.

Contact: stareditor@txstate.edu

Follow us on social: @universitystar @chiefcarrington @sawyerdabear

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In this Tuesday's episode, Carrington and Sawyer do an overview of Student Government and share details of (what was) rumored to be the resignation of another Student Government president.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.

Contact: stareditor@txstate.edu

Follow us on social: @universitystar @chiefcarrington @sawyerdabear

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In this episode of the Editors' Note, Editor-in-Chief, Carrington J. Tatum and Managing Editor, Sawyer Click discuss the cashless kiosks in Jones Dining Hall, revisit former Mayor John Thomaides, and give an update on the Iconic Village Apartments.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.

Contact: stareditor@txstate.edu

Follow us on social: @universitystar @chiefcarrington @sawyerdabear

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In the first episode of the Editors' Note podcast, Editor-in-Chief, Carrington J. Tatum and Managing Editor, Sawyer Click recap the fall semester and winter break, give projections for the spring semester and send a message to former Mayor John Thomaides.

Editors' Note is a weekly podcast hosted by the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of The University Star to keep a pulse on the news and culture of #TXST.

The University Star is the editorially independent, student-run news organization of Texas State University in San Marcos.