By Alisa Pierce Blog Content Contributor Golden Wonder is a Christmas themed bath bomb that Lush releases annually. The bomb is vegan and cruelty-free. Due to its popularity, it is a miracle that I was able to get my hands on one. I was so excited to try it out that I used it a day after I purchased it, which means that its freshness level was higher than some […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Although April Fool’s Day is usually fraught with practical jokes and lame attempts at trickery, this year the day was defined by a surprise appearance by everyone’s favorite narcissistic scientist. Quietly, and only hours before the day was over, the first episode of season three premiered in a continuous loop without more than a tweet from Dan Harmon, the show’s co-creator, to kick off […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Going to concerts is fun, but sometimes it can be hard to enjoy the moment. MR Fest is a great event for all to enjoy, even if you haven't been going to concerts lately. Here are some tips on how to maximize your concert experience. Stay Off Your Phone It might be tempting to Snapchat your concert experience at MR Fest, but you […]
By Alisa Pierce Music Journalist Artist: Molly Burch Album: Please Be Mine Release Date: February 17th, 2017 Label: Captured Tracks Website: http://www.mollyburchmusic.com/ Molly Burch, although new to the Austin music scene, delivers a dreamy debut album that gives her a considerable boost in credibility, something that every artist in Austin’s competitive music environment would die for. Please Be Mine is moody, mellow, and heartfelt, with gut wrenching lyrics that leave […]
By Alisa Pierce Music Journalist There is a musical hierarchy in the great big world of music that we all enjoy. This hierarchy does not exist in the form of bands being more talented than others, or lyricists writing better content than their rivals. This order in the music industry is most prevalent in the spheres that concern the fans, groupies, and above all those that work within the music […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager Over the past twenty years or so, technology has taken hold of society in what some would say a terrifying way. Society no longer values anonymity, and instead opts to share anything and everything on the web. We all have a constant online presence that shows what we want others to see, as well as what we don’t want them to see. Through […]
By Alisa Pierce Music Journalist The semester is in full swing at Texas State and tests have begun. I for one have been messily trying to get back into the groove of things and study, but it can be hard to focus when all I can hear is the typing on my keyboard. I’ve found that listening to music while studying seriously helps me get to business, so I’ve compiled […]
By Alisa Pierce Music Journalist Artist: Elbow Album: Little Fictions Release Date: February 3, 2017 Website: http://elbow.co.uk/ Little Fictions is the seventh studio album from the English rock band Elbow. The band has traditionally focused on progressive rock, a genre they’ve redefined by using tame guitar riffs and orchestral compositions, but have been known to produce albums that incorporate more than one category of music. Despite the band’s genre jumping, Elbow has […]
By Alisa Pierce Assistant Web Content Manager I have recently become a huge fan of Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipstick formula, and was super excited to try out her crimson red lipstick Nosferatu. Here are my thoughts: NEGATIVES: Kat Von D's formula for her Everlasting Liquid Lipstick leaves her lippies almost feeling like paint whenever you initially try them out. The lipsticks, especially Nosferatu, dry quickly without leaving room […]
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