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HOUSTON RESTAURANT OWNER FEEDS FIRST RESPONDERS AND HOSPITALITY WORKERS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

HOUSTON RESTAURANT OWNER FEEDS FIRST RESPONDERS AND HOSPITALITY WORKERS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Kara Fields May 10, 2020

Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m, two men in surgical masks and gloves stand outside The Tasting Room restaurant and wine bar in Uptown Park, a fashionable outdoor retail center located near the heart of...

Top 5 Best Breads to Bake

Top 5 Best Breads to Bake

Jennifer Errico May 4, 2020

Baking is bittersweet. There’s always the risk of falling into the dangerous cycle of baking, eating and repeating. But, now that we’re all trapped inside, what better way to pass the time?  ...

A beginner’s guide to coffee roasts

A beginner’s guide to coffee roasts

Olivia Beene March 17, 2020

One of the best things about going to the grocery store is the coffee aisle. The deliciously warm scent of roasted coffee beans pulls you down the aisle, making it unmissable. If the scent...

Things to do, see, & eat in colorado springs

Things to do, see, & eat in colorado springs

Courtney Smith March 14, 2020

Colorado is gaining popularity as both an ideal place to live as well as an Instagram worthy travel destination. Not only is Colorado absolutely gorgeous (I mean come on- it inspired the song “America...

Need a Break from Spring Breakers? CHeck out these vacation destinations

Emily Hyatt March 11, 2020

The best locations in or around Texas for those who don’t want to relive a Harmony Korine film Source: IMDb For some, spring break is a time for booze, dancing and making new mistakes to ignore...

10 Things to do in new mexico

10 Things to do in new mexico

Courtney Smith March 6, 2020

Okay, so maybe every state’s nickname is a little biased, but New Mexico dubbing itself the “Land of Enchantment” happens to be extremely fitting. Between the diverse landscape, great food, rich...

People enjoy a vegan meal.

Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

Burnt X December 9, 2019

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we all know what that means – family, football, and FOOD! Illustration by Sierra Rodriguez In case you’re vegan, starting a plant-based diet, or...

A Beginner's Guide to Espresso Drinks

A Beginner’s Guide to Espresso Drinks

Burnt X November 19, 2019

An espresso machine hums behind the sounds of chatter and clicking keyboards. The smell of coffee lies heavy in the air, while people sip beverages and twirl spoons. People mutter words like “macchiato,”...

Places to Take Your Parents to Impress Them

Places to Take Your Parents to Impress Them

Courtney Smith November 2, 2019

Showing your family around UT is a must, but our campus is also in one of the coolest cities in America (not sponsored- I swear). Austin’s food scene is big, unique, delicious and probably the best...

Lessons Learned abroad: sydney, australia

Burnt X October 8, 2019

Sydney Opera House. Photo by Emily Hyatt This summer, I had the opportunity to spend the entirety of June and July studying abroad in Sydney. I was terrified; I had barely been out of the country,...

Cameroonian asylum-seekers Languish in mexican border cities

Burnt X September 11, 2019

Background People around the world are embarking on a journey of peril and uncertainty to reach the United States border and request asylum from a government ill-disposed to admitting refugees. Most...

Top 6 Things to Bring on a Hiking Trip

Kara Fields July 16, 2019

This summer I went on a weeklong hiking excursion in Yosemite National Park. Its breathtaking views are something I will never forget and it was such a fun adventure. I really believe being prepared...