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Travelers Attire: Crafting Your Personalized Journey Hoodie

Comfort is a crucial factor in travel experiences. Explorers dedicate hours to traversing through different modes of transportation, immersing themselves in new locales.…

April 24, 2024

A white U HAUL truck with a red line struck through it and a blue bush drawn on it races across a rainbow, heading to who-knows-where. Pink silk streamers floats off the ends of a pink bouquet placed above a banner with "Just Hitched" written on it in black ink. The streamers flutter in the air against a grey background, implying the speed at which the vehicle must be racing.

U-Hauling and LGBTQ+ Relationships: The Dynamics of Speed in Love

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

Love knows no speed limit, but within the LGBTQ+ community, there's a phenomenon that's driving relationships into the express lane.…

April 22, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

Brain listening to music on headphones in studying environment.

Background Bops: Why We Need Music to Focus

Mark StenbergandNatalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Have you ever noticed that you tend to clean faster or more efficiently when you have music on? Some people love 80s rock, others love lo-fi. What is it about music that constantly draws people…

April 20, 2024

Learning The Peking Order: Studying Abroad in Beijing

Gabriel Aguilar, University of Texas at San AntonioandGuest Contributor

Babies in China don't wear diapers, and other fun facts.…

September 16, 2015

The UT Stadium Sold Alcohol and No One Died

Will Strecker, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

I remember my first beer.…

September 15, 2015

London O’Connor’s Calling: Meet the Rapper Bending Genres & Genders

Michael Tyler, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

The New York by way of Cali rapper that's bending ears, genres and genders with his boundary-pushing music.…

September 13, 2015

T.G.I.Friday’s Wants Your Money Real Bad

Mark Stenberg

T.G.I.Friday's is eyeing millennial money with its revamped marketing campaign, but they forgot to improve the food.…

September 10, 2015

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Moves at Stumbling Zombie-Pace

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

A look at AMC’s new zombie drama that takes us back to the very beginning.…

September 8, 2015

The Inaugural Eaux Claires Festival

Jake Harle, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

The music festival that fans deserve.…

August 31, 2015

When Will Hip Hop Take Its Place in Austin?

Will Strecker, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

The live music capital of the world has an unnervingly small rap scene. What gives? …

August 31, 2015

Great Video Games ≠ Great Movies

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

Examining Hollywood’s unwavering dedication to making a successful video game movie.…

August 27, 2015

Wet, Hot and Back: The Revival of ‘Wet Hot American Summer’

Annie Long, University of Texas at Austin

It's back, and it brought its star-studded cast: But is that the only reason to watch it? Maybe.…

August 13, 2015

Fantastic Four: Marvel’s First Family Falls Flat

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

A talented cast can't save Marvel's first family from mediocrity.…

August 10, 2015

‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ Is Cruise-Controlled

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

In 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol,' director Christopher McQuarrie dances with the one that brought him.…

August 10, 2015

Why Are We OK With Music Streaming Again?

Max AlspachandGuest Contributor

Music streaming and the economics of art.…

July 31, 2015

Death Grips Is Alive and Well, Thank You Very Much

Rachel Rascoe, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor

Death Grips, the group known for intentionally confusing publicity stunts and canceling shows, proved again that, yes, they're worth the frustration.…

July 24, 2015