By Erin Patterson Music Journalist Spring Break is approaching fast! Whether you’re booking it to the beach with your closest friends or having a chill week in town, these five songs are essential to any Spring Break playlist. First on the list, we have “Amber” by 311. This song is a classic early 2000s beach anthem. If you’re laying by the ocean, sipping on a piña colada or […]
By Gage SuttonMusic Journalist While the state government passed new legislation opening the state of Texas up from COVID regulations, it does not mean we should start treating life like the virus is non-existent. For the safety of yourself and others, it is in everyone's best interest that you do your best to stay in quarantine during the upcoming spring break and wear a mask when it's necessary to go […]
By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN – A group of 70 students from the University of Texas at Austin traveled to Mexico for spring break and now 44 of those have tested positive for coronavirus. The students, all in their 20s, chartered a plane from Austin to Cabo San Lucas two weeks ago. They went against the advice of White House officials who warned people to avoid large gatherings […]
By Brittany Anderson Assistant Web Content Manager Everyone, give yourself a pat on the back: we finally made it through the dark winter months and can now enjoy the sunset later and longer. March 8 officially marked the time change, and sure we lost an hour, but let’s use it as an opportunity to spring forward. So, speaking of: enjoy the sunset. Some things are better left unfiltered. Photo by […]
By Emily GarzaWeb Content Contributor Before the Coronavirus pandemic started to shut down classes and halt traveling, I was going to write about staying at home for spring break. The Coronavirus has affected many people and our normal day to day lives, it’s crazy. Nevertheless, I am still going to write about staying at home for my now two weeks of spring break. Stereotypically, young people travel somewhere outside of […]
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager With the spread of the COVID-19 comes the need for preventative action to be taken by all who could be affected. However, that does not give people the excuse to be disrespectful of others or go overboard for protection. The more the media dramatizes the pandemic situation, the more people are going to react irrationally. As humans, we are led by our fight or […]
By Conner Yarbrough Music Director We’ve finally made it through the first half of the spring semester and to the week-long oasis that is spring break. In honor of this temporary freedom and any road trips (near or far) that you may be going on, the music staff has put together a list of our favorite songs to queue the next time you’ve got the aux on the road. Now, […]
By Anna ValdezWeb Content Contributor With spring break just around the corner, it can seem a little daunting seeing people post photos of their luxurious getaway trips. If you haven’t made plans for the week, are balling on a budget or don’t think you’ll have any time for fun and relaxation, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. Here is a list of the simplest and cheapest ways to enjoy your […]
By Rikki Yanez Blog Content Contributor If you are planning on traveling down to South Padre Island or any beach, it’s best if you’re being mindful as a beach goer. South Padre Island is a well-known destination in Texas for people to live up their vacations soaking in the sun and spending quality time with their friends and family. However, many people don’t realize that there are people and families […]
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