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“Selena: The Series” Review

Thalia Menchaca February 22, 2021

The first teaser trailer seemed promising. Red lips and feathered bangs in the iconic purple jumpsuit worn by the late Tejano music icon during her last concert in 1995 at the Houston Astrodome. The...

A longhorn snow-day playlist

A longhorn snow-day playlist

Sloane Wick February 15, 2021

The entire state of Texas is under a Winter Storm Warning as parts of Austin are covered in up-to seven and a half inches of snow. Until the roads clear up and it's safe for Longhorns to go out again,...

The diamonds of the (first) season

The diamonds of the (first) season

Emily Hyatt February 12, 2021

Rating the characters of Netflix’s Bridgerton from the highest on Lady Whistledown’s hit list to the true diamond of the season **This article contains spoilers for the first season of “Bridgerton.”...

Why "Judas and the black messiah" comes at a crucial Moment

Why “Judas and the black messiah” comes at a crucial Moment

Skyler King February 11, 2021

In anticipation of their new film, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Warner Bros Studios held a summit discussing the legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party.  The film comes at a time...

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to

Rebecca Hernandez February 10, 2021

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to Over winter break, I really got into podcasts. Like, REALLY got into podcasts. Before that, I had a hard time getting into podcasts...

Judas and the Black Messiah Spoiler-Free Review

Judas and the Black Messiah Spoiler-Free Review

Skyler King February 5, 2021

A story about revolution, featuring terrific acting and intense directing come together to bring us a riveting start to 2021. The late-1960s saw the rise of the Black Panther Movement. A movement dedicated...

The ultimate Ethereal Playlist

The ultimate Ethereal Playlist

Kara Fields January 29, 2021

We all have those days where we just want to drift away on a cloud and not deal with the stress of the day. During this pandemic, I have realized just how important it is to step away from the hyper productive...

Your guide to The Netflix Christmas Universe

Your guide to The Netflix Christmas Universe

Lucero Lopez December 25, 2020

Need a new cinematic universe to binge-watch? Well, here’s the Netflix Christmas movie franchise Are you a fan of cinematic universes? Do you like cheesy Christmas movies? If you answered yes to...

Disney+ a Year Later -- Is It Worth It?

Disney+ a Year Later — Is It Worth It?

Skyler King December 18, 2020

We all waited in anticipation on Nov 11, 2019. As the next day would be the launch of the highly anticipated new streaming service from Hollywood’s biggest studio -- Disney+. I remember vibrating...

"All Together Now" Review

“All Together Now” Review

Thalia Menchaca December 15, 2020

They sleep in the back of a school bus in a dark parking lot, work for every single dollar, and they are homeless. Yet, Amber Appleton (Auli’i Cravalho) and her mother, Becky (Justina Machado) never...

Among Us: the Games of 2020

Among Us: the Games of 2020

Lucero Lopez December 2, 2020

In a year like 2020, full of social distancing and health precautions, everyone is looking for a way to enjoy their time in isolation. With the help of popular gaming YouTubers and streamers, the 2018...

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Get high – on music!

Hugo Ortiz November 27, 2020

We’ve all been there, driving through the night, windows rolled down, feeling the air combing our hair and listening to some jam-worthy songs. Or maybe just laying down in our bed, facing up and staring...