The Wonderful Erykah Anderson

By: Alec Harrison

Erykah Anderson is a 19-year-old sophomore at Texas State University pursuing her bachelor's degree in public relations. Erykah grew up in Buffalo, Texas, a small town about an hour east of Waco. She graduated from Buffalo High School near the top of her class while also participating in a myriad of extracurricular activities. Erykah was a member of the National Honor Society, FCCLA, FCA, Student Council, Speech Team and Spanish Club. She also participated in theatre and was the drum major for the Bison's Band. Not only is she a stellar student, she is athletically inclined as well. Erykah played volleyball, basketball, softball and ran track throughout high school. Her high school career is littered with achievements - from homecoming queen, to class president - but Erykah's proudest moment came when she "made it to state for a speech event [her] first year of speaking" her senior year.

The future is bright for this young lady. With her amazing work ethic, ambition and gregarious disposition, Erykah is on the fast track to success.

Alec Harrison is an advertising major at Texas State University 

The Future of Television: Matthew Harrington

Matthew Harrington is a 20 year old college student at Texas State University.  He is currently a junior and is pursuing a degree in Electronic Media and Mass Communication. He plans to use his degree to become a television show writer.

Matthew moved to a few different locations across the United States throughout his childhood due to his father’s career in the Air Force. However, he spent the last seven years in a suburb of San Antonio, and considers himself a resident of the great state of Texas. After graduating from high school in 2014, Matthew moved to San Marcos to continue his education at Texas State.

Matthew currently spends a majority of his time producing his popular radio show “Other Side Drive”. The show can be heard on the University's radio station KTSW. Although he is a paid producer for the radio station, he considers producing a hobby. “It doesn't feel like a job when you're doing something you love,” he said when asked if he enjoys working there. In the little free time he has, Matt can be found at the library studying or with his friends and roommates just hanging out. 

Passionate for Change: Shelby Jimenez

By Vianney Strick

Shelby Jimenez is a 20-year-old young woman from Jourdanton, Texas who is attending Texas State University. She was first introduced to the university by her father who is an alumni. She is majoring in digital media innovation and minoring in political science. Her theater classes and experience as the morning announcer in high school became the roots of her passion to inform the masses. 

“My biggest passion is technology and the way it connects people. If I could devote my life to keeping up with the new media, and use that to spread important information, I would really feel satisfied,” Shelby says. She wishes to use her degree to be involved in political journalism focusing on improving the problems of people living near the Mexican and Texan border face every day. She would also love to focus on women’s issues and issues of people of color. “Everyone has a purpose in life and I can’t help but think that mine is to shine light on the tragedy of those South Texas towns. I have a family that came over the border to make a better life for me, and I have that. So I want to be a voice for those people down South that no one is really listening to,” she shares. Shelby is very excited for what the future has in store for her and she can’t wait to see how many people she will be able to help with her knowledge gained from Texas State University.

Vianney Strick is an electronic media major at Texas State University who is minoring in theater.

Meet A'Naiya Davis

           Chinese food aficionado A’Naiya Davis moved from her hometown of Fort Worth, Texas to become a Bobcat. In her sophomore year of studying Public Relations, A’Naiya aspires to be a sports or entertainment publicist, and hopes to move to Los Angeles or New York. When she has time off from studying and working at Evans Liberal Arts computer lab, A’Naiya is most likely watching Green Leaf or Grey’s Anatomy. She’s a “huge Bama football fan,” and always tunes in on weekends to watch her favorite teams play. The beautiful Turner Falls, Oklahoma’s tallest waterfall, is one of A’Naiya’s top vacation spots. Her favorite movie to watch is Grease; “I love every single song,” she adds. When it’s not musicals, A’Naiya most likely listening to Jidenna, singer of the catchy hit “Classic Man.” She also enjoys hitting up Classic Tattoo on the Square, hanging out with friends, and FaceTiming her little cousin.

Alyssa Nodorft is an Advertising major at Texas State University. She works as a Graphic Designer for the LBJ Student Center.

Asia Daggs' College Journey

By Heather Wolfe

           Asia Daggs is a junior at Texas State University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. As a student in San Marcos, Asia traveled a few hours from her hometown of Angleton, Texas. She grew up in Angleton alongside her brother and two sisters. The day she graduated high school was the best day of her life; she is now the first generation college student in her family.

           Asia volunteers at San Marcos’ local radio station, KTSW, providing them with top notch web content. She enjoys her time spent there and says, “KTSW is fun and rewarding place to work, it is preparing me for my future career plan.” When she graduates she ideally would like to start out working for a public relations firm and eventually open and run her own PR firm.

           When she’s not busy with her studies Asia enjoys reading, writing, music, and photography! She takes advantage of the retail shops and touristy charm of the Square downtown San Marcos any chance she gets. “I love being in San Marcos because of all the cool shops and friendly people,” Asia expresses.

Heather Wolfe is a senior at Texas State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public relations.

Meet the girl inside the Wolfe

By Asia Daggs

Heather Wolfe is a 23-year-old senior here at Texas State; she is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Her and her family currently live in New Braunfels and her younger brother just so happens to be a Texas State Bobcat as well. She blames her hometown for her love of outdoorsy activities such as swimming and kayaking. This past summer she and her friend did a spur of the moment trip to study abroad; they were able to visit London, France, Dublin and Italy. However, she said that Thailand is still on her bucket list.

Heather enjoys all genres of music, but her favorite artists are Fleetwood Mac and Hozier. She is working as a nanny and said she absolutely loves it! One of her most embarrassing moments happens to be at a San Francisco Giants game where she was hit in the face with a baseball when she was ten years old. “After it happened, I was allowed to keep the ball and walk down on the field,” Wolfe said. “It was worth it.”

Wolfe plans on working for her favorite sports team’s public relations department after she graduates this May. “I have always been a huge fan of the San Antonio Spurs and working for them would be a dream come true.”

Asia Daggs is a Public Relations major at Texas State University and Web Content Assistant for KTSW-89.9 FM. 

Getting to know Alyssa

By A’Naiya Davis on September 7, 2016

 

Photo by A'Naiya Davis

If you’re looking for someone who’s creative, loyal and sometimes late, you’re more than likely looking for Alyssa Nodorft. As a 19-year-old student from Humble, Texas, Alyssa is beginning her sophomore year at Texas State University as an Advertising major. This Capricorn envisions her future in New York City as a graphic designer while working her way up to Creative Director of an advertising company

 Outside of school, you could possible catch her eating at Jimmy’s Cafe on the square, trying new food places, or hiking in New Braunsfels and Austin.  Alyssa also likes to shop at the outlets, “My favorite store is H&M, and I was really excited when it finally moved to the outlets.”  favorite TV shows are “Game of Thrones” and “Friends, but if she’s listening to music, it’s more than likely Beyoncé. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s and The Hunger Games Trilogy are my favorite movies to watch,” said Alyssa. In her down time, Alyssa likes to watch TV, hangout with friends, play with her pug, Petal, and indulging in Chinese food.

A’Naiya Davis is a Public Relations major at Texas State University.