Enlighten Me
9 episodes Last Updated: Mar 26, 24
Education is more than the accumulation of knowledge. It’s the growth we experience when digging deep into the topics, systems, and ways of thinking that give flavor to life. Enlighten Me is dedicated to bringing listeners into the world of the unknown and providing meaningful insights into issues that affect us all. In each episode, we bring in researchers and experts from a wide range of fields to discuss a topic and how it relates to their industry.
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Episodes
In this episode, we discuss Earth Day, conversation organizations at TXST, and everyone's favorite holiday rabbit.
Feb 27, 2024
Let’s Play: Why Do We Love Sports?
This month on Enlighten Me, we’re shining the light on what humans get out of our obsession with sports of all kinds, from looking at the re-invigorated fan culture at Texas State sparked by our football team's first bowl winning season, to the social and economic impact of sports fandom across our global culture, and how communities built around sports can be healthy for humans.
Jan 30, 2024
Mind, Body, Spirit: Navigating Wellness in 2024
In this episode of Enlighten Me, we connect with TXST faculty to discuss the importance of mental, physical, and emotional well-being, especially as we enter the new year.
In this episode we cover San Marcos' forgotten underwater clown and discuss TXST's first bowl game in program history against in-state rival Rice University. See Glurpo: https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/true-story-glurpo-underwater-clown/
Nov 28, 2023
Healthy Nurses, Healthy You
Nurses are often the faces, and the literal hands, of hands-on healthcare. This month on Enlighten Me, we talk to nurses and other care providers about how the last three years have impacted the way they approach their work, and they reveal some the ways they help keep our communities healthy every day.
Oct 31, 2023
Without a Trace: The Ghosting Phenomenon
We delve into the haunted world of ghosting, where relationships fade away like spirits in the night. Join us as we explore the phenomena of these sudden disappearances.
Sep 26, 2023
A Jury of Your Peers
Trial by jury of your peers…it’s one of the pillars of our legal system, a fundamental American right. But what exactly do those words mean? Is jury duty a burden, an obligation or a privilege? Let’s shed some light on how the jury system works!
Aug 29, 2023
Ripples on the Water
The Hill Country Studios is coming to San Marcos — what does this mean for the community and our beloved river? TXST experts weigh in on the ripple effects this growth can have on San Marcos and beyond.
Jun 29, 2023
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