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The Ballroom at Spider House

The Ballroom at Spider House

Burnt X April 21, 2022

Almost every day, I pass by The Ballroom at Spider House on 29th St. Under the light bulb-rimmed sign that reads “BALLROOM” are the words “Bar and Cafe; Come on in.” I was intrigued by the seeming...

Best Matcha In Austin

Best Matcha In Austin

Claire Waheed April 5, 2022

Matcha is a powder made from crushed up green tea leaves added to milk or water to make a caffeinated, earthy cup of happiness. Besides being a great alternative to coffee, matcha contains antioxidants...

8 Tips for Traveling/Flying Solo as A Student

8 Tips for Traveling/Flying Solo as A Student

Reo Lee April 4, 2022

We are all at the age where traveling alone is the desirable and adventurous option, with students venturing on their first solo travels around the world. It all seems overwhelming at first, with no parent...

Coming Soon: Cauldron Coffee

Coming Soon: Cauldron Coffee

Burnt X March 26, 2022

I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been itching for a new coffee place in West Campus. I love Lucky Lab and Starbucks as much as any UT student, but they’re tried and true. I’m ready for something...

Caffeine fix for non-coffee drinkers

Caffeine fix for non-coffee drinkers

Damiana De La Paz March 23, 2022

Sometimes, it feels like caffeine is a must in college, especially during midterm season. However, it can be hard to find drinks that don’t taste like coffee. I cannot stand the bitterness of coffee,...

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...

A Beginner's Guide to Tea

A Beginner’s Guide to Tea

Trisha Lobo March 1, 2022

Nothing screams “I’ve got my life together” more than brewing yourself a good cup of tea, but often, tea is seen as the lesser cousin of the venerable coffee. This article is a local tea aficionado’s...

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...

Best Coffee roasters in austin

Best Coffee roasters in austin

Katie Nalle November 19, 2021

Austin is home to a plethora of great coffee shops, but only a select few roast their own coffee beans. Whether you like to brew your own at home or let the baristas do what they do best, using the best...

6 Desserts to bake your day at kins dining

6 Desserts to bake your day at kins dining

Joelle DiPaolo October 19, 2021

Whether you’re looking for comfort after a particularly hard math test, or want to celebrate turning in an essay on time, the dining halls are a great place to satiate your sweet tooth. For students...

5 easy and cheap recipes to sustain broke college kids

5 easy and cheap recipes to sustain broke college kids

Kaushiki Roy October 13, 2021

As UT classes returned to in-person this fall, students have struggled readjusting to living by themselves. One of the difficulties of living alone is cooking for yourself. Between classes and organizations,...