7 Weird Things to Know About the U.K. Before You Visit

One of London’s many tourist hotspots, the London Eye.

7 Weird Things to Know About the U.K. Before You Visit

By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor You might think that going to a predominantly English-speaking country will make your traveling experience easier or better. The U.K.— which consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland— surely seems like a safe bet. Besides the fact that our two continents are separated by thousands of miles of ocean and our countries have culturally been living separately for hundreds of years, the discrete differences […]

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A sticker that reads “be a traveller, not a tourist” on a bike rack. Seen in Brighton, England.

Culture

We Need to Talk About Travel

By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor To some, listing “traveling” as one of your hobbies might come across as being a little cliché or tiresome. When you hear the word, do you automatically think of red eye flights to foreign destinations, or Instagram influencers flaunting their luxurious vacations? How often do you really get to travel and still legitimately consider it a “past downtime” of yours? Between school, work and other […]

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Music

New Singles in Your Area: Texas Artists Breaking Into 2019

By Eric McKeefer Local Music Journalist One month into to 2019 and we’re already seeing so much new music from artists around the country like Ty Segall, Night Beats, Dent May, Cherry Glazerr, Vampire Weekend... and the list goes on. A couple of posthumous releases came out as well, including one from blues singer R.L. Burnside and another from Austin's own Townes Van Zandt. Texas is not a state to […]

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The album cover is a black and white sketched background of buildings and distorted landscape surrounded by a maroon trim.

Music

Deerhunter Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? Album Review

By Mackenzie Akin Music Journalist Artist: Deerhunter Album: Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? Release Date: Jan. 18, 2019 Website: https://4ad.com/news/927 Indie rock group Deerhunter has managed to show incredible growth by releasing their latest studio recorded album Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? Judging by the title, most would be quick to assume that this album has an extremely pessimistic tone which I would agree with...but also disagree with. I feel that […]

February 7, 2019 158

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Culture

Voting on Campus 2018

By Lauren Jurgemeyer Blog Content Contributor If you were able to register to vote before the registration deadline, there are some important things you might be wondering.Am I registered? What do I need to bring? When and where can I vote? Here are some great resources to make sure you are ready for election day! Check your registration status here. If you are from out of state request an absentee […]

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Culture

Think Small in the Lone Star State This Summer

By Garrett McGinley Web Content Contributor July is a busy travel month for Texans. Many will look out of state and abroad for potential vacation spots, while ignoring the hidden gems found here in the lone star state. Texas boasts over 268,000 square miles and within that, a plethora of charmingly small towns scattered across the map. Rather than a trip to a cliché spot, try unwinding in these unique […]

July 6, 2018 157

News

Congressional Candidates Meet

By Joyana Richer News Reporter Four Candidates vying to represent Texas Congressional District 21 gathered for a forum on Wednesday. While the Texas primary election took place in early March, none of the four remaining candidates received a majority of the vote, resulting in a runoff. Two Democrats, Mary Wilson and Joseph Kopser, and Two Republicans, Matt McCall and Chip Roy, remain in the race. With just a few short […]

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Events

Fortress Fest Returns For a Fun-Filled Weekend

By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor The one and only Fortress Festival is returning to Fort Worth, Texas for its second edition on April 28-29, 2018. Named the “Can’t Miss Music Festival of 2018” by Harper’s BAZAAR, this event will feature an outstanding lineup of over 20 bands including: Father John Misty, Chromeo, Courtney Barnett, Rapsody and more. If you haven’t heard of this trendy festival, Fortress Fest made its […]

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News

San Marcos in Running for Strongest Town

By Kaitlyn Benacquisto News Reporter The city of San Marcos is in the 2018 Strongest Town Competition, which is a media organization that is encouraging cities everywhere to rethink how they are built. Rachel Quednau, communications director of Strong Towns, explains that members, readers and listeners of Strong Towns nominated towns based on their strengths and principles. “This contest came out of a desire to showcase towns around the continent […]

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