Talk It Out

This week, host Brandon Sams moderates a discussion between columnists Nate Steinle and Jessica King on the logistics of free college tuition and the American system.

TIO Free Tuition Mixdown

Sports Editor Paul Livengood and Assistant Sports Editor Autumn Anderson recap Texas State women's basketball season.

From the Field to the Fans: Women's Basketball End of Season Summary

Opinions Editor Brandon Sams talks with columnists Libby Light and Cris Rivera about whether or not the Olympic Games are necessary or too much of a hassle.

Talk It Out: Are the Olympics necessary?

Host Mikala Everett moderates a discussion between columnists Jourdan Bartels and Bridgett Reneau on whether or not the United States should continue to fund space exploration. Reneau opposes the allocation of funds and Bartels thinks space exploration is important. Listen to find out their perspectives.

Talk It Out: NASA & Funding Space Exploration

This week, host Brandon Sams moderates a discussion between Jeffrey Bradshaw and Mikala Sterling about whether or not the United States should have a national university.

Talk It Out: National University

Opinions Editor Brandon Sams moderates a discussion between columnists Allison Chavez and Monique Guerrero about mothers breast-feeding in public. Chavez believes the act is inappropriate for public settings and Guerrero thinks the act is innocent and natural and should be respected as such.

Talk It Out: Breast-feeding

Host Brandon Sams, assistant opinions editor, talks with opinions columnists Jefferey Bradshaw and Madison Teague about whether the minimum wage should be raised or not.

Talk It Out - Minimum Wage

Host Imani McGarrell, opinions editor, sits with Brandon Sams, assistant opinions editor, and Mariana Castillo, opinions columnist, to discuss Edward Snowden. The two debate whether or not he should continue to seek refuge in other countries or come back to the United States and face the charges.

Talk it Out - Edward Snowden

Host Imani McGarrell, opinions editor, joins Kirsten Peek, opinions columnist, and Rivers Wright, opinions columnist, to discuss differing views on Vegetarianism.

Talk it Out- Vegetarianism

Brandon Sams, assistant opinions editor, hosts the newest edition of Talk It Out. In this episode, Madison Teague and Bryant Trevino discuss opposing views on the prominence of sexism in video games.

Talk It Out- Sex And Video Games

Assistant Opinions Editor Brandon Sams hosts another episode of Talk It Out. Opinion columnists Rivers Wright and Greg Arellano discuss the topic of Social Anxiety and whether or not it is a psychological disorder.

Talk It Out- Social Anxiety

There are many different branches of atheism, some of which are more militant than others. Opinions Editor Imani McGarrell moderates a discussion between Brandon Sams and Jeffrey Bradshaw about militant atheism and some of its benefits and shortcomings.

11.12.14 Talk It  Out Atheism Mixdown

Assistant Opinions Editor Brandon Sams sits down with opinions columnist Jeffery Bradshaw and guest Reese Swincher discussing the outcome of the midterm elections. Jeffrey gives his analysis from the left as Reece discusses his opinion from the right.

Talk It Out- Midterm Elections

Imani McGarrell discusses two differing opinions on the Ebola crisis with columnists Britton Richter and Kirsten Peek.

Talk It Out- The Ebola "Crisis"

Columnists Xzaviar Allen and Britton Richter debate on whether students should invest energy in caring about worldly issues or only concern themselves with their immediate problems.

Talk It Out World Issues

Opinons Editor Imani McGarrell sits down with columnists Hunter Larzelere and Rivers Wright as the two 'Talk It Out' about whether kids should be spanked or not.

Talk It Out Disciplining Children Spanking Vs. Non - Spanking

Kirsten Peek and Rivers Wright discuss whether Sewell Park in San Marcos should be open to students only or to the public as a whole.

Talk It Out: Sewell Park

Columnists Brandon Sams and Olivia Garcia discuss their opposing views on the Israel and Gaza conflict.

Talk it Out: Israel - Gaza

The TABC recently proposed a ruling that would allow for the sale of alcohol at gun shows. Columnists Jenna Coleman and Hunter Larzelere discuss their opinions on the subject.

Talk it Out: Alcohol At Gunshows

Members of the opinions staff at The University Star discuss Hillary Clinton's announcement to run for president in 2016. The group debate the candidates chances and talk about whether or not the United States is ready for a women to be president.

Talk It Out - Hillary Clinton

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