Colleen Baker

The annual South By Southwest festival is a little different this year for Texas State University.
Although the film, convention and music festival is usually held during Texas State’s Spring Break, this year classes have been pushed back for the universities’ re-accreditation.
People can choose either to purchase a wristband for event access, but some bands will schedule free shows for other nights.
The week-long activities allow attendees to get up close and personal to their favorite artists.
In the past, the events have brought in huge celebrity names to the area.
Since classes and the festival’s schedule overlap, students now have to make some tough decisions.