By Sam Burzinski Blog Content Contributor A short drum intro, and then: “Blank Check with Griffin and David. Blank Check with Griffin and David. Don’t know what to say or to expect, all you need to know is that the name of the show is Blank Check!” Thus, is the intro song for the podcast “Blank Check with Griffin and David.” The hosts of nearly every single episode are actor […]
By Amaya Lewis Web Content Contributor ***Major Spoilers Ahead!!!*** On May 27th and July 1st, 2022, after having been delayed for nearly three years due to COVID-19, Stranger Things season 4 dropped, eliciting an explosion of excitement from worldwide viewers – myself included. Brimming with wonderful sci-fi twists, new characters, and emotional gut punches, the popular show had many successful moments that left viewers rapidly bingeing episodes while rushing to […]
By Sofia Psolka KTSW Contributor *Spoiler Warning* Earlier this year, I went to go see A24’s dadaist, multi-verse movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once." I had seen a few nondescript trailers alluding to a story centering on a Chinese-American family capable of inter-dimensional travel. (A trope that is becoming overused; nonetheless, never fails to fascinate.) The trailers had a looming black everything bagel repeatedly popping up on my […]
By Preethi Mangadu Web Content Contributor Anime is a Japanese style of animated shows and television and often is adapted from mangas, Japanese-style graphic novels, or comics. Like any other form of entertainment, there are many different genres. With Valentine’s day coming up, romance animes are the best choice if you want to match the love in the air. A fun way to spend Valentine’s day would be to grab […]
By Allison Schroeder Web Content Assistant Manager As Valentine’s Day approaches and the rise of #BookTok has created a newfound love for books amongst people, or maybe even rekindled that love, most might be looking for their next great read. Recently, I read Kerry Winfrey’s “Waiting for Tom Hanks.” Winfrey is a new author emerging with her first novel in 2015 called “Love and Other Alien Experiences.” “Waiting for Tom Hanks” is […]
By Rachael Gerron Web Content Contributor Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy kicked off their long-awaited Hella Mega Tour in Dallas, TX on July 24. And this might have been the biggest rock show since the beginning of the pandemic, with nearly 40,000 fans in attendance- fittingly, it happened in Texas! Green Day opened their set with “American Idiot,” which resonated more than ever after a year […]
By Lea Mercado Web Content Assistant Manager Have you ever been stuck in a cycle that feels like it’s going nowhere? No progress, temporary motivation, and disappointment. That is the cycle that James Clear aims to break in his best-selling guide, "Atomic Habits." Common problem/solution phases. The book does more than present a comprehensive plan to change your life; it challenges one to reconsider their identity, mindset, and how they interact with […]
By Darcie Papillion Web Content Contributor With its Mexican-styled cocktails, pink and teal seating, and array of Hispanic artists playing through the speakers, Gabriela's is the place to go. This Latina-owned restaurant opened in April 2021 in South Austin replacing an old sports bar. There was no doubt this restaurant would be a hit since the owner, Gabriela Bucio, owns other popular places, such as Taquero Mucho, Revival Coffee, and Gabriela's Downtown. The […]
By Rachael GerronWeb Content Contributor The return of The Bachelorette is one of the only things bringing normalcy into my life right now; although, this season is sure to be anything but normal, and will probably take the cake for being “the most dramatic season ever.” In season previews, host Chris Harrison is seen telling bachelorette, Clare Crawley, that she “blew up” the season. This is in reference to her […]
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