Across the U.S., books are being challenged and banned at an all-time high. But what exactly does this mean? A “challenge” is when someone attempts to remove or restrict the book based on their objections to its content. A “book ban” is the removal of that content. Censorship affects everyone, not just avid...
Identifying what you consider the bare minimum in relationships does not make you a superficial person. It is a sign you know your worth. Sometimes our methods for expressing or receiving love can get lost in translation. After all, everyone has their own unique love language. This is not, however, an excuse for...
As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many students find themselves struggling to get out of bed in the morning–or at least, more so than usual. If the mere thought of venturing into the chill of a 50-degree Texas winter makes you want to hibernate until spring, you’re not alone. This phenomenon,...
Classicism refers to art, architecture and literature produced during ancient Greece and Rome. The term classic, or classical, first appeared in the 17th century. Classicism also refers to an architectural style composed of proportion, symmetry and repetition. Neoclassicism came later as a renewed interest in the...
Disclaimer: I have nothing against Scorpios. One of my closest friends is a Scorpio. In fact, we have been friends for almost a decade. We can’t deny, however, the way everyone’s noses scrunch once someone reveals themselves as a Scorpio. Scorpios are known to be passionate and stubborn. The latter usually shines...
Serialized from 1998 to 1999, Uzumaki has become one of manga author Junji Ito’s most famous works. Ito is renowned for his horrific and graphic horror, often combining the beautiful with the gruesome. Even if you’re not in the anime/manga sphere, you have probably seen a panel of his work, such as the spiral girl or...
Fans often have specific artists they go to see at music festivals. The beauty of these festivals, however, is there are so many musical performances and acts across the stages, including big names and emerging artists. With so many options, festivalgoers are bound to discover new artist they didn’t know before....
David Shaw took the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Stage at Austin City Limits Music Festival on Sunday of Weekend Two. Shaw sang songs from his new album “Take a Look Inside” and slowed down the time with his alternative set, perfectly balanced between energetic and slow. Between playing his second-first solo set at the...
It was a Friday night in 1991 Austin, Texas. Four girls are inside the local yogurt shop, two sisters and their two friends. The older girls, Eliza Thomas and Jennifer Harbison, 17, were employees scheduled for a closing shift at the shop.The younger girls, Sarah Harbison, 15, and Amy Ayers, 13, were waiting for a...
It was a frigid Friday night in late December 1968 when the Zodiac killer murdered his first victims in the beautiful Bay Area of California. Zodiac Killer’s First-known Murder Two teenagers on their first date, David Arthur Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen, were both shot around 11:15 p.m. Police, however, could...
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