By Conner YarbroughMusic Director It’s that time of year again--the time when we’re all reminded either how loved or how alone we are according to the rest of the world (if you care about that sort of thing). It’s Valentine’s Day and the KTSW music department has created its first staff picks list. This month, in honor of the holiday, we’ve created a list of songs that express both the […]
By Hannah Holder Blog Content Contributor A mother is your first friend and your forever friend. A mother’s love is truly unconditional; through the process of giving birth, the needy stages as a child, the troublesome stages as a teenager and the stages as a busy adult. A mother’s love is infinite and indescribable, which makes writing this so easy. With Mother’s Day around the corner, let’s begin to thank […]
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor “Everything that glitters isn’t gold.” When I experienced my first “heartbreak”, my mother made sure she gave me those words. For some reason, those words have been replaying over and over again in my mind lately. As a young, single woman, there are times when I find myself wishing for a relationship. But my mother’s words keep me hesitant of love. Why is that? […]
By Avery Dawson Music Journalist 1. The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love https://open.spotify.com/track/1mFrjW8e8fuAOowlU3Q3Dr Starting off with a not-so-classic throwback, “Dedicated To The One I Love” draws on the yearning love in couples that are distanced by a literal or metaphorical separation. Though they are most commonly known for other tracks, such as “California Dreamin’” or “Dream A Little Dream Of Me”, this song really […]
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor For some, Valentine’s Day is a dreaded, insignificant holiday and for others, it’s the chance to show appreciation for someone special in their life. This day may take the crown of being the most hated American holiday, but for those who do enjoy the sappy gifts and love notes, Austin and its surrounding area offers some pretty interesting date ideas. Check out some of […]
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Just in case you didn’t know, breakups suck. Whether your former partner dumps you, you dump them or the breakup is mutual, ending a relationship with someone you truly care about can be painful. Unfortunately, I know this all too well. For the past few months, I’ve been living through that pain. Although I chose to hide my struggle to the best of my […]
By DeMornay Harper Blog Content Contributor Baby My sweet love Open your eyes And let me in Let me see through you all the way to the back of your skull Let me see the deepest darkest curves of your wonderful I want it all But do you? Do you want to rip me open and eat me whole? Do you want to dive deep and venture to parts of […]
By DeMornay Harper Web Content Contributor We see it all around us. Love is in our fingertips. It’s in the way we say goodnight, and the smiles strangers inspire in us on the street. It is in that overwhelmed call to mom and the helping hand from a neighbor. While these days it is hard to ignore the hate that surrounds us, we can’t deny that we are creatures of […]
By Brittney Hemmands Blog Content Contributor When in a relationship, we cling on tightly to the person we love. Whether it is just weeks, months, or years into the partnership we all tend to feel possessive over our significant other. In fact, many (if not all of us) have heard quotes such as “what is mine is mine” or “do not touch what is mine” when referring to lovers. Loyalty […]
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