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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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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...

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...

Christmas Without Santa

Christmas Without Santa

Burnt X December 21, 2019

Everyone’s favorite time of the year has finally arrived! Christmas, a time with beautiful lights, cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, and Mariah Carey reclaiming her “Queen of Christmas” crown once...

New Traditions to Richen Your Holiday Season

New Traditions to Richen Your Holiday Season

Burnt X December 12, 2019

As the sun stirs into another cold morning, the holiday season can be felt in the air. Business’ fill their stores with red wreaths and lace green garland along their tables. Tiny lights are wrapped...

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Our Grandma’s Recipe Book: Jewish Matzah Ball Soup

December 26, 2018

“Other families may eat chicken noodle soup, but we had our matzah balls to make us feel better.”

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4 Budget-Friendly Holidates

December 22, 2018

We’ve compiled a list of the merriest spots in Austin, perfect for a romantic holiday night!

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Quiz: How to Ace This Year’s Gift Exchange

December 19, 2018

If you can’t figure out the right gift for this year’s Secret Santa party, take this quiz for some next-level ideas.

Gift guide for the memes of 2018

Gift guide for the memes of 2018

Kara Fields December 15, 2018

Tis’ the season to be jolly, and what better way is there really to bring holiday cheer than to celebrate the memes of 2018? Trying to find low budget, memeingful gifts for loved ones can be a challenge...

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Holiday Songs for the Existentialist

December 14, 2018

These holiday songs will reaffirm that pure hopelessness and loss of meaning, while simultaneously keeping your December traditions alive.

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The Best Non-Traditional Christmas Albums

December 12, 2018

While Mariah Carey and Wham! are common staples in anyone’s holiday playlist, here are some of the best original projects that have aimed to subvert the conventional Christmas carol.

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What Classic Christmas Movie Are You?

December 12, 2018

Take our quiz to figure out which holiday movie you are and rewatch it this holiday season.

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Miracle on 5th Street Brings the Holiday Spirit to Austin

December 22, 2017

From November 24 through December 31, The Eleanor will be transformed into Miracle on 5th Street, a holiday themed pop-up bar.