Yapa Empanadas: the gastronomic gift honoring Chilean culture at TXST
The essence of Latin cuisine is that it is colorful, joyful and above all, flavorful, and none of its snacks are more appetite-inducing than the empanada.
Highlights
Explore published articles, video and audio projects that reflect how I bring stories to life through impactful reporting and engaging media.
Articles
Where to Eat and Drink in San Marcos
The halfway point between San Antonio and Austin, San Marcos was once primarily known for two things: Texas State University and tubing in the river. While it’s still a summer destination and the university grows bigger with each passing year, it’s more than a temporary stop. It’s now one of Texas’s most desirable communities.
Geography doctoral student selected for Texas Leadership Research Scholars Program
Amanda Barney, a first-year doctoral student in geography, has been selected for the Texas Leadership Scholars Program, a premier initiative that grants high-achieving doctoral students a scholarship.
TXST student grows microgreen business
The college dorm room flora is often a crowded space, filled with posters, minifridges and convenient snacks. But for junior business student at Texas State Gerardo “Gary” Escobar, his dorm room is a space for entrepreneurship from which he runs a microgreen business.
From Bindu to Bindu Bites: behind the Nepali delicacies
Chicken momos – That’s the flavor journey that Bindu Bites offers, embodying the essence of Nepali cuisine.
Video Production
5 LGBTQ+ Owned Restaurants to Visit in Atlanta - NLGJA Connect Student Journalism Program
Atlanta, Georgia, is home to not only the biggest aquarium in the U.S. but also a booming LGBTQ+ community that has influenced the culture significantly.
Isabella Vigil
Edited by: Kimberly Olivas
Shot by: Kate Malazonia
Shot by: Kate Malazonia
Texas 2026 Primaries Voter Guide
Produced by Kimberly Olivas
D&D Guild: An Adventuring Party for Everyone
Step into the Dungeons & Dragons world by exploring the D&D Guild at Texas State University! This video showcases how the guild brings students together through tabletop role-playing games.
Amanda Barney
Shot & Edited by: Kimberly Olivas
Maham Soomro Day in the Life
Edited by: Kimberly Olivas
Shot by: Kimberly Olivas and Maham Soomro
Shot by: Kimberly Olivas and Maham Soomro
Julie Johnson Traded Palantir Stocks
Produced by Kimberly Olivas