While K-Pop has gained more popularity here in the US, it can still prove difficult for enjoyers of the genre to find others and form real-life connections. But, thanks to John Wilkinson and K-Pop Nite TX, that gap is slowly being bridged as he works to foster safe communities for all K-Pop lovers to enjoy.

Harry Styles’ residence in Austin marked yet another venture in his Love On Tour. After a week-long festival of feather boas, strangely specific handmade signs, and foot traffic clogging San Jacinto, the Moody Center has been acquired and is transferring its ownership –it’s Harry’s House now.

Voting means a lot of different things to different people. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decipher between various candidates and policies; other times, it feels wholly pointless to vote, especially for communities whose voices are regularly ignored by the government.

Used clothing stores are good for the environment because they keep clothes out of landfills while saving you money with their reasonable prices. But, can the same be said about independent vintage aggregation and resale? The short answer: it depends.

When my group and I arrived at the Q2 stadium to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, we were approached by a friendly staff member who asked how we were connected to the cause. No one, including myself, was sure of how to answer.

As I walked up the hill to the Texas Capitol on the morning of October 2nd, it became clear that I’d underestimated the sheer scale of the Women’s March.

One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about Austin is “food”.

I’ve met many people through the screen of my laptop this year, but no encounter compares to that of meeting The Luxxuray (aka Tyler R. Lewis), UTalent Records recording artist and graduate of Moody’s Master Program in Journalism.

The Austin area is a bustling business scene, with new companies popping up every day. While some are owned and operated by families, other local businesses are also run by couples. Many of these couples say that their businesses grew from a shared interest that drove their success as well as their relationships.

I attended one of those 6A, ultra-competitive, suburban Texas high schools. The kind of school that places first in every UIL event and appeals to upper-middle-class families. A school that sends a huge chunk of their graduating classes to The University of Texas at Austin.

They had never met before. He walked up to her at his fraternity’s tailgate. After an obligatory exchange of “hey” and “what’s up,” he made his move.

I remember the day that I got my letter from the University of Texas at Austin.