and hip hop. The Strutters have performed nationally and internationally in 26 countries spanning 4 continents. Performances include two presidential inaugural parades, two Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades, several NBA and NFL halftime shows, and America's Got Talent. They are the first university dance team to be invited to the People's Republic of China.
==== The Big Event ====
The Big Event, formerly known as Bobcat Build, is a yearly community service event that began in 2001 and is the largest such event run by students at the university. The event allows student organizations and individual Texas State students to sign up to perform service projects throughout the San Marcos community. The event has received recognition from state and national politicians including former state representative Patrick Rose and U.S. representative Lloyd Doggett.
=== Media ===
The oldest form of student media at Texas State was a yearbook originally called the Pedagogue and later renamed the Pedagog. It was first published …