My family’s holiday tradition is very non-traditional. In the past several years, we’ve traded wrapping presents for packing suitcases. Last year we were in Sydney; the year before that, Singapore; the year before that, Munich. I’ve also spent Christmas in Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Patagonia through the years. My dad’s job has taken us around the world; …
If you’re from Texas, you’ve probably seen at least one picture of someone standing in front of an abandoned Prada store. If you’re not, you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. “Tough to get to. Tougher to explain. But once you get here, you get it.” Whoever came up with this town promotional slogan for …
I’m not sure what kind of expectations I had before going to Australia. I wasn’t picturing the stereotypical image of kangaroos bounding across dry, red outback, but I certainly wasn’t anticipating the multicultural metropolis that I found Sydney to be either. All I know is that it exceeded them all. I’d move to Sydney in a heartbeat. It’s clean …
By Anna Daugherty, Emma Ledford and Alex Vickery As the do-it-yourself culture grows, brewing their own beer is becoming a favorite hobby for Austinites. With over 20 craft breweries, annual beer festivals, two homebrew supply stores, and a crafty reputation, it’s no surprise that Austin has developed a vibrant, supportive and ever-growing homebrewing community. Dave Ebel has been …
by Jane Claire Hervey, Olivia Starich, Alex Vickery & Elizabeth Williams For many American men, the onset of “No Shave November” marks a time of facial hair freedom. The annual cultural trend, which began as a cancer awareness movement by the American Cancer Society, calls for a divorce from the razor in acknowledgement of one’s hairiest …
As any writer will know, writing is hard. Sometimes we feel as though we have nothing to say, nothing to add to the conversation. But other times writing is necessary. The urge for catharsis is so strong that our fingers simply move about the keys until we string our thoughts into some sort of cohesive whole. … Continue reading
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I wrote this as part of my application for an opinion column with The Daily Texan. ———————————————————————————————————————————————– UT sends more students abroad than almost any university. We’ve all seen (and envied) the semester-long photo streams on Facebook and Instagram of our friends romping through an exotic land: laying on…
The holidays are a lovely time of year. For most us, they mean getting away from work and school to spend quality time with our loved ones. Whether you plan on sunbathing on a faraway beach or just relaxing on mom and dad’s couch, it generally involves traveling. And let’s face it, getting there is … Continue reading
There was much fun to be had–three times as much–in Austin this weekend. Fans at Fun Fun Fun Fest enjoyed gorgeous sunny weather for three days of music, comedy, skating, even wrestling. The festival, which pairs its stages with different genres, boasted a wide-ranging lineup with something for everyone, including nostalgic nineties punk bands, heavy … Continue reading
By Lingnan Ellen Chen, Alice Kozdemba, Larisa Manescu and Alex Vickery To passersby, the small, unassuming studio on Manor Road doesn’t look like much. The big, yellow “Brass Ovaries” sign is the only thing that hints at what’s inside, and that doesn’t say a whole lot if you’re unfamiliar with the name. Every now and … Continue reading
Things might be looking up for voter turnout in Texas. After this year’s midterm elections, Indiana beat us for last place in the nation. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we did any better. In fact, that’s still pretty abysmal. Unofficial numbers from the Texas Department of State show that about 4.7 million … Continue reading
By Jane Claire Hervey, Olivia Starich, Elizabeth Williams and Alex Vickery In a sea of papier-mâché, face paint and elaborate costumes, Austin’s 31st annual Viva la Vida festival kicked off the city’s series of Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday during which … Continue reading
