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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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5 reasons Austin is the best city (and 5 reasons why it's the worst)

5 reasons Austin is the best city (and 5 reasons why it’s the worst)

Sloane Wick March 24, 2022

Austin is a unique city and a place we all call home. Like any other city though, it has its highs and lows. So without further ado, here are five reasons Austin is the best city, in the world…and...

Best Boba Places Near UT

Best Boba Places Near UT

Jencie Tomasek March 22, 2022

Gong Cha Photo By Matilda Herrera Ramirez Due to its proximity and fun flavors, Gong Cha is a UT campus fan favorite and one of the fastest-growing tea brands with over 1,000+ stores internationally....

5 best gluten-free chocolate chip cookies near campus

5 best gluten-free chocolate chip cookies near campus

Burnt X March 5, 2022

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic dessert. I’ve never met someone who genuinely did not like them. I’ve made chocolate chip cookies at least once a month since I was about 9. I love them. I used...

How to get involved with comp-sci outside of the major

How to get involved with comp-sci outside of the major

Kaitlyn Rouse March 4, 2022

Computer Science at UT Austin is an incredibly intensive program, but there is much to be gained from having skills in the field. As a freshman computer science major, I know firsthand the rigors of the...

Behind the scenes with Lanicrochets

Behind the scenes with Lanicrochets

Reo Lee March 4, 2022

Colorful checkered bags, bright colored tops, soft plushies, and embroidered hats line the shelves. At Lanicrochets, dreams and wishes become a reality in the form of eye-catching and handmade crocheted...

UT colleges as spring bouquets

UT colleges as spring bouquets

Sharon Lobo March 3, 2022

As spring approaches, I can’t help but think about all the beautiful flowers that will soon blossom. So with that spirit in mind, here are the flower arrangements I believe best embody each UT college.  Cockrell...

Moody Center Upcoming Concerts

Moody Center Upcoming Concerts

Sophia Navarro March 1, 2022

Have you heard? A new concert venue is coming to Austin this spring, and it’s right here on campus. Opening in April 2022, the Moody Center will be the new home to The University of Texas at Austin...

UT Colleges As Pie Flavors

UT Colleges As Pie Flavors

Talisa Trevino December 20, 2021

We all know the holiday season is right around the corner, which practically means it’s the season for pie. Whether you’re staying in Austin or going home for the holiday season, find out which pie...

Picky eater food guide

Picky eater food guide

Damiana De La Paz December 3, 2021

Austin has many unique restaurants to choose from, but for a picky eater like me, it’s often hard to find food I love. Instead of always just eating fast food, here are some restaurants near campus...

The "write" way to stay in touch -- penpalling

The “write” way to stay in touch — penpalling

Joelle DiPaolo November 30, 2021

In an age where our phones are never more than an arms-length away, forms of communication, such as letters, are becoming obsolete. Although putting a pen to paper seems old fashioned, writing to...

Austin Artist Spotlight

Austin Artist Spotlight

Katie Nalle November 30, 2021

Austin is home to some of the best established and up-and-coming artists in the music scene. With big names like Willie Nelson, Shakey Graves and Janis Joplin, it can be easy to overlook some of the artists...

What NOT To Do After Getting a Bad Midterm Grade

What NOT To Do After Getting a Bad Midterm Grade

Kaitlyn Rouse November 30, 2021

So, you didn’t do well on a midterm. Maybe you studied for days in advance and felt super confident in the material. Maybe you didn’t study a bit and went in cold. Regardless of what led up to this...