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A Love Letter to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

A Love Letter to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Thalia Menchaca December 2, 2021

As the fall semester wraps up and final exam season approaches, times are stressful. Deadlines for assignments and projects have become top priorities consuming hours of the day to complete. Sometimes...

10 Crazy Things Customers Have Said To Me As A Barista

10 Crazy Things Customers Have Said To Me As A Barista

Claire Waheed December 1, 2021

Anyone who has worked in the service industry knows dealing with people can be … rough. Over summers, and when I go home for breaks, I work as a barista at a famed coffee shop in my hometown. Below...

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...

The 2014 Tumblr Revival

The 2014 Tumblr Revival

Liliana Garcia November 29, 2021

Certain objects have the power to take us back to specific moments in our lives. Popsicles and grass stains may remind you of playing with your childhood friends in the summer, or the smell of chocolate...

All Too Well: A Love Letter to Inequality

All Too Well: A Love Letter to Inequality

Trisha Lobo November 29, 2021

Whether you’re a Swiftie or an innocent bystander whose TikTok For You page has been hijacked by Swiftok, you might have stumbled across the cinematic masterpiece: All Too Well: The Short Film. The...

Holiday Events To Look Out For in Austin

Holiday Events To Look Out For in Austin

Katie Nalle November 22, 2021

With Halloween and Thanksgiving having passed in the blink of an eye, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s are racing towards us. To make the most of this holiday season, you’re going to need some...

Why you should be excited for summer walker's new album: Still over it

Why you should be excited for summer walker’s new album: Still over it

Michelle Tamayo November 19, 2021

R&B singer Summer Walker released her sophomore album, Still Over It, on Nov. 5, a continuation of her 2019 album, Over It. The album was a success and reached platinum back in May 2020. But...

Sad Girl Autumn: Taylor Swift's Saddest Lyrics

Sad Girl Autumn: Taylor Swift’s Saddest Lyrics

Thalia Menchaca November 19, 2021

The mornings are getting chilly. It’s time to start pulling the hats, scarves and plaid button-downs from the back of the closet. Pumpkin spiced lattes have returned — not caring if someone calls...

An Introduction to Y'allternative

An Introduction to Y’allternative

Samantha Trevino November 17, 2021

Looking for a rocking playlist for class? Never really left your emo phase? Check out this playlist with alternative and rock music from across the Lone Star State— including from right here at UT....

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Briana Martinez November 16, 2021

What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency, in its simplest form, is just digital currency. It's secured by something called blockchain, which is a ledger, or collection of transactions, available for...

Podcasts for Women by Women

Podcasts for Women by Women

Claire Waheed November 16, 2021

Podcasts can be a great way to get advice and educate yourself on important issues. I’ve recently switched from listening to the entire One Direction discography, to listening to podcast episodes during...

Things You May Have Missed Watching Netflix's "Squid Game"

Things You May Have Missed Watching Netflix’s “Squid Game”

Dilen Lee November 15, 2021

(Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide) Recently, my sister’s fiancé, a software engineer, went on a business trip to Maryland. During a meeting, when everyone was introducing themselves, one of the...