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I Tried Every Pumpkin Spice Latte in West Campus – Here’s What I Thought

I Tried Every Pumpkin Spice Latte in West Campus – Here’s What I Thought

Grace Hurley, Eats Writer October 25, 2024

Grab your infinity scarf and wide-brimmed, millennial hat because pumpkin spice lattes are back. As I’m sure the coffee-obsessed University of Texas at Austin population has noticed by now, West Campus...

Top Snacks For College Students

Top Snacks For College Students

Kaitlyn Rouse April 27, 2022

Snacks are an essential component of the college experience. Whether you have a stash of  Oreos and popcorn or yogurt and almonds in your dorm, I can almost guarantee every college student has their...

How to Budget Your Dine-In Dollars

How to Budget Your Dine-In Dollars

Kaitlyn Rouse April 22, 2022

At this point in the semester, most of my friends are either dangerously close to running out of dine-in dollars or have more money than they know what to do with. I’m somewhere in the middle with around...

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...

Mindfulness Products to Use for the Second Half of the Semester

Mindfulness Products to Use for the Second Half of the Semester

Jencie Tomasek April 11, 2022

After Spring Break, many kids come back to school feeling rejuvenated and ready to finish the year strong, tired and lacking motivation. Whichever boat you find yourself in, investing in mindfulness products...

Riverside Students Create Coalition

Riverside Students Create Coalition

Briana Martinez April 5, 2022

Housing in Austin is expensive. Many students can’t afford to live in West Campus, where the rent median is at $1,295, according to Zumper. For this reason, many students decide to live in the Riverside...

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...

8 Stories Behind Tattoos

8 Stories Behind Tattoos

Reo Lee March 25, 2022

It comes in all different shapes and sizes, with lines that curve and swirl into intricate designs on smooth skin. No matter the tattoo’s color, price, or location, each symbol etched onto the body...

A Review of Marina’s Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land Concert

A Review of Marina’s Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land Concert

Rachel Bai March 23, 2022

On March 4th of this year, MARINA, formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds, dazzled the crowd at the Moody Theater with her ruffle blouse and leather pants.  Photo by: Rachel Bai An ode to...

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....

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5 Austin organizations you should know about

Briana Martinez March 21, 2022

With so many in-person events and opportunities growing, it can be easy for people to feel like things are returning to “normal.” However, it is undeniable that many people have had an especially...

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...