Student media has long played a role in documenting life at Texas State University. Two of the most comprehensive and long-running student publications, The University Star and The Pedagog, offer powerful insight into the Texas State University student experience. This page highlights student-created resources that reflect campus culture, community, and student voices over time.
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The University Star, originally The Normal Star, has documented campus life, student voices, and university events since 1911. As Texas State's student-run newspaper, the Star reflects over a century of evolving culture, education, and student perspective. Today, it continues to serve as a vital record of campus and regional history.
A Brief History of the Star
Fun Fact: In an oral history document, Fred Adams recalled launching the Normal Star and shared memories of early campus life and principal Thomas G. Harris.
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The Pedagog, Texas State University's official yearbook, was published annually from 1904 through the late 1990s. Rich with student portraits, club photos, candid shots, and artistic layouts, The Pedagog offers a visual and cultural history of the university and its students across the decades.
A Brief History of The Pedagog
Fun Fact: The name Pedagog comes from the Greek paidagogos, meaning “teacher” as a nod to the university’s early focus on training rural school teachers.
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