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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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So You Gave Your Phone Number To a Film-bro, Now What?

So You Gave Your Phone Number To a Film-bro, Now What?

Isaac Hermosillo March 21, 2022

Allow me to set the scene: Friday Night. You’re at a party, you don’t normally go to parties, but your roommate played “We Are Young” by Fun. and the lyrics really got to you. Music is playing,...

The UT Colleges as Adele songs

The UT Colleges as Adele songs

Trisha Lobo November 12, 2021

The season of Fall is synonymous with perfectly winged eyeliner, classic black silhouettes, and ballads that make you want to pour your heart out; that’s right, it’s Adele season. In preparation for...

Is it Good Representation or is it Conventional?: Sex Education Season 3 Review

Is it Good Representation or is it Conventional?: Sex Education Season 3 Review

Trisha Lobo October 15, 2021

Welcome back to Moordale Secondary! Back by popular demand, Sex Education Season three has received mixed reviews from both fans and critics alike. Here at UT, fans are split. One group of fans believe...

Art Series: Reflecting on the “Gothic” Genre

Kate Truman April 20, 2021

It seems a fascination with the uncanny, skin-crawling sensations of the gothic narrative has led to this genre’s continuation and success throughout the centuries. First characterized by Horace Walpole’s...

Twilight: A Questionable 2020 Revisit

Twilight: A Questionable 2020 Revisit

Lucero Lopez October 28, 2020

A movie about a girl falling in love with a vampire? Great concept for a 13-year-old. But the execution of it starts to become questionable when you’re older. So what do you do when you have too much...

20 travel movies to get you through quarantine

20 travel movies to get you through quarantine

Rebecca Hernandez August 15, 2020

Got cabin fever? Take a fictional trip and live vicariously through these movies. While most of us are staying at home when possible, it doesn't have to feel that way. Here's a list of movies to watch...

Super. Dysfunctional. Representation.: The Women of “The Umbrella Academy”

Super. Dysfunctional. Representation.: The Women of “The Umbrella Academy”

Emily Hyatt July 30, 2020

Why I love “The Umbrella Academy” but not the way it treats women Illustration by Serena Rodriguez **WARNING! This post contains spoilers for the first season of Netflix’s “The Umbrella...

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...

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The Oscars: South Korea’s Biggest Night

Skyler King February 15, 2020

The 92nd annual Academy Awards, or Oscars, took place last Sunday night and featured surprising wins, historic moments and rap. 2019 saw an amazing year in film with gems like “Jojo Rabbit”, “Knives...

The Shiniest Moments at the Golden Globes

Burnt X January 7, 2020

The 77th Annual Golden Globes kicked off the 2020 awards season with surprise wins and heartfelt speeches from the industry’s best. On Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton hotel, stars gathered to...

Long Time No See! 5 Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Long Distance Friends

Long Time No See! 5 Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Long Distance Friends

Burnt X November 25, 2019

Let’s face it. When you came to college, you promised all of your besties that you would keep in touch with them no matter what. You made this promise despite the fact that you’re going to be 858.9...

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Calling All Creatives: Austin Revamps Its Creative Ambassadors Program

November 7, 2018

Starting last month, local artists could begin applying for this year-long program dedicated to funding their national and global pursuits.