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13 songs to end 2016

Emma Stout December 13, 2016

“Little Garçon” by Born Ruffians (2008). With the end of the year comes finals, and with finals of course comes studying. This mellow acoustic tune will surely sing you into a serene concentration...

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Water Bottles: The Perfect Holiday Gift

Jordan Jafarnia December 9, 2016

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s that time of the year again and parents, relatives, friends, and kids are on the quest for the perfect holiday gifts! Sure, gift cards and candy are easy, but here is an idea...

The Best and Trendiest Stocking Stuffers of 2016

madi babine December 8, 2016

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]on’t know what to get your friends and family for the holidays? Stocking stuffers are the easiest way to surprise your loved ones! Here are 10 fun and trendy stocking stuffers for...

Starbucks Lets America Down...Again

Starbucks Lets America Down…Again

Ella Morgan December 6, 2016

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]REAKING NEWS: Starbucks has officially released another coffee cup that is even more offensive than last years! Due to the backlash they received for their “Holiday Red Cups” last...

Perfect Places to Prepare for Midterms

Perfect Places to Prepare for Midterms

Sarah Kate Padon December 5, 2016

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the fall semester comes to a close, many high school students escape distractions found at home and cram for midterms at their favorite study spots. Some students prefer studying...

The living room of Cherryhurst House displays a 3 dementional painting of motorcycle parts between rooms.

Local hidden art treasures

Emma Stout December 2, 2016

“[[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rtists] look for projects that can dialogue within the Houston community but that can also dialogue in relevant issues outside of Houston,” said Cherryhurst House curator Barbara...

Missing: Brock Osweiler

Missing: Brock Osweiler

Mac Friday November 9, 2016

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]wallowed by the boos of spiteful Denver Broncos fans, Brock Osweiler strutted onto his old stomping grounds, ready to earn something not yet accomplished this season: a win on the road....

Chance the Rapper's career year rolls through Houston

Chance the Rapper’s career year rolls through Houston

Colin Conway October 31, 2016

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ouncing in place, caught in a sea of flailing limbs and blaring music, I found myself beaming. I was sweating profusely in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar faces. Even so,...

ACL fans gather in Zilker Park near ACL Fest sign. Photo by Ellen Chamblee

Music lovers gather in Austin for ACL

Ella Morgan October 31, 2016

BY ELLA MORGAN AND STERLING ELIAS [dropcap]A[/dropcap] glowing red guitar sign hung above the entrance where almost 450,000 passed through in the span of 6 days. The aroma of barbecue and sweat swept...

Where, oh where has the student section gone?

madi babine October 30, 2016

Sleepy, nonexistent, lame, disheartening: athletes from field hockey and volleyball use these words to describe their student sections. As an athlete on the varsity volleyball team, I can count on one...

University of Texas with controversial "Campus Carry" law

University of Texas with controversial “Campus Carry” law

Brady Brazda October 25, 2016

On June 1, 2015, Governor Greg Abbott, signed Senate Bill 11, also known as the “Campus Carry” law. This law “provides that license holders may carry a concealed handgun throughout university campuses.”...

Camp rocks? More like camp sucks.

Ali Ammons October 25, 2016

Each year more than 14 million children and adults attend summer camps in the U.S., according to the American Camp Association. I attended camp for the first time when I was nine years old. My best childhood...

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