By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager New Year’s resolutions suck. That’s just a fact that every person who tries to commit to a resolution sooner or later figures out. I personally hate resolutions due to the pressure that they put … Continue reading New Year's Resolutions Suck
By Brandi Mitchell Web Content Contributor When you think of Christmas, you think of decorated trees, of holiday festivities, of family and of food. But among these pleasant images, many people often think of a jolly elderly fellow who delivers … Continue reading Just a Few Claus-ible Concerns
By Paola Bakker Web Content Contributor Thanksgiving is weird. I’ve lived in America for a majority of my life, since I was eight, so I’ve become pretty familiar with the holiday. My mom and I have never actually celebrated it … Continue reading An Immigrant on Thanksgiving
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Let’s be real – finals can have a huge impact on our mental health. This semester has gone by so fast, and now grades are coming in. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Mental … Continue reading Mental Health Unit of SMPD Raise Concerns of Finals Seasons
By Timia CobbWeb Content Contributor There are many stigmas surrounding sex: people should wait ’till marriage, should do it when they’re in love or should do it whenever because it’s not even a big deal. However, it is a big … Continue reading Ready or Not
By Brandi Mitchell Web Content Contributor Manhood is a concept that is perhaps less discussed and analyzed than womanhood but comes with no less ambiguity, struggle and uncertainty. As social creatures with an inclination to community and at times, conformity, … Continue reading Manhood in the 21st Century
By Paola Bakker Web Content Contributor For International Men’s Day, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at a song that was ahead of its time in the breakdown of gender roles. “Boys Don’t Cry” by The … Continue reading “Boys Don’t Cry”: A Challenging of Gender Norms
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager International Men’s Day (IMD) is celebrated on Nov. 19 and it promotes the positive values that men bring to their families, communities and the world. This day also brings awareness to issues that men … Continue reading Top 5 Male Health Problems
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager International Men’s Day is on Nov. 19 this year, and KTSW wants to highlight the influence of men in the world around us. When I think of the most influential man in my life, … Continue reading To All of the Superheroes
By Timia Cobb Web Content Contributor The friend zone is a place of importance, self discovery, sadness, jealousy, loneliness, etc. In general it can be many things but it will inevitably always be the friend zone. The closest thing I … Continue reading Hi Friend Zone
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor I’m back with another post about grocery shopping. I know what you’re probably thinking, “Why should I listen to this girl— and why should I care?” For one, I work at HEB. And two, I … Continue reading The Grocery Girl: Best Ways to Shop
By Brandi MitchellWeb Content Contributor Music can whisk us back to a time and place we had long forgotten. From tragic ballads to upbeat celebrations of love, there are a myriad of songs telling the story of human emotion and … Continue reading Throwback Songs You Forget About
By Ally BolenderWeb Content Contributor Now that Halloween is over, the next holiday coming up is Thanksgiving! And in the season of feeling thankful, it’s important to give back to your community. A typical Thanksgiving meal, including appetizers and desserts, … Continue reading How to Give Back This Thanksgiving
By Paola BakkerWeb Content Contributor Over the past few years, I’ve really tried to make a conscious effort to stop using makeup brands that still test on animals. It’s 2019, gosh darn it. My pretty face isn’t more important than … Continue reading Cruelty Free Makeup I’d Probably Die Without
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager Since this semester began, I have set the goal of living a healthier and happier college life. College can be hard when it comes to staying healthy due to minimal healthy food options and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy During the School Year
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor You’ve heard all the trigger words and phrases: “climate change,” “global warming,” “12 years to act.” We’re constantly bombarded with this information on social media, told that our human actions on the planet are irreversible … Continue reading Why the “Climate Emergency” Trope is Starting to Feel Worn Out
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor Being a college student on a budget is hard, especially when you are always surrounded by your friends. I spend money that I could save for rent or groceries on fast food, clothes and Venmo. … Continue reading Ways to Avoid Spontaneous Spending
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN, TX – Sarah Green is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated producer who spoke about her work as a producer at the Austin Film Festival (AFF) on Oct. 25 at the Driskill Hotel Ballroom. Her … Continue reading Film Producer Sarah Green Talks at Austin Film Festival
By Ally Bolender Web Content Contributor Like the seasons, fashion trends come and go. But it’s often that we see some particular pieces come back into mainstream fashion. With cool weather finally coming back to Texas, here are some pieces … Continue reading Fall Fashion Trends That are Making a Come-Back
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor I have been discovering new music on my Spotify weekly since my junior year of high school, and I have found amazing songs on it. Spotify Weekly is a playlist that Spotify puts out every … Continue reading I Reviewed My Spotify Weekly Playlist and This Is What I thought
