Life and Arts

Best spots to catch free, live music in Austin

By Jordyn Zitman - Updated on September 3, 2019 at 11:37 pm

Nearly every day of the week, Austinites gather around the city to perform and listen to live music.
Tiff’s Treats founders to share struggles, successes at Tejas Coffees

By Jordyn Zitman - Updated on September 3, 2019 at 11:33 pm

Every Thursday, students pack the small living room at the Tejas Club for Tejas Coffees, where they hear entrepreneurs, politicians and other influential speakers discuss their journey. On Sept. 5, students will hear from Tiff's Treats founders, husband and wife duo Leon and Tiffany Chen.
Much Ado About Modernist Networks: The Annette Campbell-White Collection

By Mackenzie Dyer - Updated on September 2, 2019 at 10:54 pm

From Aug. 24, 2019 through Jan. 5, 2020, Campbell-White's private collection, Modernist Networks, is displayed at the Harry Ransom Center. Made up of letters, books and manuscripts, the collection features Modernist writers such as Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway and more
'Midsommar Director’s Cut' amplifies Ari Aster’s sun-soaked nightmare

By Noah Levine - Updated on September 2, 2019 at 10:51 pm

Ari Aster brought his horror chops back to the big screen with his sophomore film, "Midsommar." Recently, production company A24 brought Aster's 147-minute-long director's cut of the film to theaters.
What is going on with Spider-Man in the MCU?

By Noah Levine - Updated on August 29, 2019 at 11:46 pm

“I don’t feel so good, Mr. Stark” has a whole new meaning.
Students share underrepresented, uncensored narratives and perspectives in ‘Black Yearbook’

By Trinady Joslin - Updated on August 29, 2019 at 12:30 am

Adraint Bereal was discouraged by the absence of students who looked like him around campus. But as a freshman walking through the Student Activity Center, a door finally opened.
5 thrift stores easily accessible by public transit

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on August 28, 2019 at 11:49 pm

Austin is home to both independent and chain thrift shops that boast thousands of pre-owned options to revamp anyone’s wardrobe. However, for particularly savvy students, there are a few select shops at the top of the list with realistic pricing and accessibility by public transportation. Here are five of the best thrift shops for students to visit near campus.
Forbes scholarship offers three students the chance to attend summit for free

By Trinady Joslin - Updated on August 28, 2019 at 11:36 pm

Although each one defines entrepreneurship differently, Elvin Galarza, Hamza Abdallah and Amerison Shrestha all have something in common: they were recently selected to be a Forbes 30 Under 30 scholar.
Haus of Texas provides space for students to participate, learn about drag

By Trinady Joslin - Updated on August 27, 2019 at 11:03 pm

Surrounded by students interested in performing in drag, performer Celia Light formed a family within Dobie Twenty21 Student Spaces. After months of giving makeup tutorials and attending each queen’s debut performance, the group has expanded outside of Dobie and is now called Haus of Texas, an official UT organization.
These campus resources can help students relax, mentally and physically

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on August 27, 2019 at 11:02 pm

Returning to campus after summer can leave students physically and mentally strained. However, there are resources on campus that can help put students at ease.

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