When the COVID-19 pandemic prompted stay-at-home and social distancing policies, many predicted a “pandemic baby boom” would result. However, an international research team led by Dr. Rhonda Balzarini, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, and Indiana University, showed that COVID-related stress had a major negative impact on sexual desire around the world.

Pandemic baby boom a myth

Few American artists of the 20th century were as well-known and revered as Georgia O’Keeffe. By early 1925, O’Keeffe launched a dramatically new creative phase when she painted her first urban nightscape, “New York Street with Moon.” TXST astronomer and physics professor Dr. Donald Olson has determined where and when she was inspired to create the famed painting.

Inspo for O'Keeffe masterpiece

In the Big Ideas TXST podcast December episode, Dr. Laure Brimbal, assistant professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, discusses research that shows children are judged more harshly for telling blunt truths than for telling lies. Research published by Dr. Brimbal demonstrates the mixed messages that adults tend to give children about lying versus telling the truth.

Podcast sounds off on truth

The architect of the nation's top offense, G.J. Kinne has been named the new head coach of Texas State football, Director of Athletics Don Coryell announced on December 2. "We are beyond excited to have G.J. lead the next era of Texas State football," said Coryell.

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