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Adult coloring has found to have help significantly lower levels of anxiety and depression in adults. An application is a convenient and portable way to carry around coloring pages for when you need them.

Color Therapy app great way to alleviate anxiety during your down time

March 2, 2021
Rolled ice cream originated in Thailand and is sometimes referred to as “stir-fried ice cream.” Frozen Rolls Creamery specializes in rolled ice cream, and offers a variety of flavors.

Local Austin creamery offers rolled ice cream in unique flavors, toppings

March 1, 2021
Many Latin American countries know the holiday as el día de los enamorados (day of lovers) or día del amor y la amistad (day of love and friendship). Though couples exchange flowers and chocolate on this day, the holiday's focus is also directed at showing gratitude to friends.

OPINION: Valentine’s Day celebrates more than just romance

March 1, 2021
Lady Gaga teamed up with Oreos to launch a

Lady Gaga’s Oreos feature unique design, unoriginal flavor

February 11, 2021
Popular dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Coffee Meets Bagel have seen user engagement increase ever since restrictions due to COVID-19 have made it more difficult to meet in person. Tinder reports a record of 3 billion swipes a day.

Socially distanced dating proves to lead to new, deeper connections

February 4, 2021
Located off South Congress Avenue, The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience offers cheesecake bites in over 50 flavors from a colorful 60s-themed trailer.

Local food truck offers flavorful twists on classic dessert

December 20, 2020
Being a social media influencer has become a profitable career for many young teens, due to the popularity of apps like Youtube, Instagram and TikTok. Influencers can easily make six figures for a single post on any platform.

How TikTok created new generation of young, inexperienced influencers

December 1, 2020
Pictured above is the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a location that was seen often in the original series. The 'Gossip Girl' reboot is set to premiere in 2021.

HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot promises fresh cast, returning crew members

November 29, 2020
Seventeen states do not count ballots cast by someone who passes away before the election, but ten states allow it. The rest of the country does not have a specific stance on the issue.

Every vote should count, even those of deceased citizens

November 12, 2020
Mulaney has hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) three time prior, and has written and produced various episodes. His recent monologue gathered a huge reaction online because his comments came right before an election many people deemed as important.

SNL monologue proves insensitive, not important as other issues

November 12, 2020
Quibi first launched on April 6, amidst the rise of the pandemic. The platform is expected to officially shutdown around Dec. 1.

Streaming service Quibi shuts down after few months of material

November 6, 2020
The Sconery currently uses Instagram as a way to communicate with customers and announce new flavors. Orders can picked up on South Lamar.

Local women-owned Austin bakery provides personalized treats for guests

November 6, 2020
Facebook's decision followed a rise in anti-Semitism on social media and the alarming level of ignorance about the Holocaust, especially among young people. According to a recent survey of adults in the US aged 18-39, almost a quarter said they believed the Holocaust was a myth, that it had been exaggerated or they weren’t sure.

Free speech or hate speech: New Facebook policy serves as step in right direction

October 23, 2020
Classes for undergraduate students will begin Tuesday, Jan. 19, and spring break is being eliminated for this year only. The schedule for graduate students remains unaffected.

Spring semester plans prove confusing, unnecessary

October 23, 2020
'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' first premiered back in 1966. The plot was based on the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

5 Halloween episodes to binge this spooky season

October 23, 2020
Trump returned from Walter Reed Medical Center after just 72 hours. The CDC recommends at least a two week quarantine period for people who test positive.

Trump’s response to COVID-19 diagnosis insensitive, hypocritical

October 15, 2020
Some professors require their students to keep their webcams on for the duration of the class.

Zoom cameras should be encouraged for class, not required

October 2, 2020
The University of Texas at Austin has the 15th highest rate of COVID-19 cases amongst U.S. colleges.

The University of Texas fumbles pandemic response

September 22, 2020
Veterans are largely celebrated across the country because of their brave service.

Trump’s pro-military persona proves phony

September 17, 2020
Movie theatres across the country started shutting down around mid-March. Any theatres that are start to reopen have new protocols in place, such as requiring face masks and socially distanced seats.

Returning to relevancy: Will theatres, Broadway be able to survive?

September 16, 2020
‘Gilmore Girls’ ran from 2000-2007, where its final season was broadcast on The CW instead of The WB. In 2016 it was revived for a four-part miniseries that premiered on Netflix.

Strong female characters in 2000s pop culture hold up to this day

September 9, 2020
Hostile work environment allegations not surprising given Ellen’s past

Hostile work environment allegations not surprising given Ellen’s past

September 9, 2020
In the last six weeks, there have been roughly 30 million unemployment claims in the U.S., the most in the country since the Great Depression according to Business Insider.

Students should continue supporting local businesses during lockdown

May 4, 2020
During an interview on Dallas radio station WBAP Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll make an announcement at the start of the first week in May that will reopen

Gov. Greg Abbott’s premature announcement to re-open Texas receives public safety concerns

April 23, 2020
The reason given for banning abortions is claimed to be due to overcrowding at hospitals, but some don't think this is the case. Another type of non-invasive abortion procedure seems to be an alternative to invasive abortions during this time.

Temporary ban on abortions in Texas raises concerns

April 20, 2020
St. Edward's plans to continue remote instruction during the summer semester. Additionally, they plan to switch back to the traditional grading policy.

Discontinuing pass/fail grading for summer semester serves as best choice

April 15, 2020
Healthcare workers, grocery store employees and bus drivers are a few of those risking their lives. To help keep them safe, Texans must follow public safety guidelines.

Frontline workers experience layoffs, health dangers amid COVID-19

April 13, 2020
Professors are left with many different options for online learning. Some of the options include Canvas discussions, Google Hangouts, and Zoom.

Professors should choose online learning platform at own discretion

April 2, 2020
Many streaming services such as Hulu offer discounts such as ones for students. During the first few weeks of March, streaming went up 85% as reported by Variety.

Streaming services experience changes during mass quarantine

April 1, 2020
Peer Health Educators promote student engagement in holistic wellness at St. Edward's University, according to their mission statement.

Peer Health Educators enrich campus by educating students

March 24, 2020
Serena Williams serves during a 2013 US Open match at Flushing Meadows, New York. She is the most accomplished tennis player of the open era — male or female ­— with 23 Grand Slam titles to her name.

International Women’s Month: 3 historic athletes that have left their mark

March 9, 2020
Since 2017, more than 80 women have reported that Weinstein sexually harrassed, sexually assaulted or raped them in incidents from decades ago.

Weinstein avoids life sentence despite sexual assault allegations

March 3, 2020
In response to the criticism of his remarks, Limbaugh revealed that Trump, who awarded him the Medal of Freedom, told him not to apologize.

Limbaugh’s homophobic remarks exhibit clear lack of empathy

February 26, 2020
The food served is presented as Instagrammable art. The Comedor first opened its doors on April 16, 2019 and has been growing in popularity.

Comedor on Colorado lives up to recent ‘best restaurant in Texas’ crowning

February 24, 2020
When Bong Jon Hoo accepted the award for Best Picture, he stated that “To be nominated was a huge honor.”

This year’s Oscars bring surprising winners, undeserving snubs

February 18, 2020
Full case of desserts: In addition to cupcakes, the bakery offers cookies and cakes, as well as vegan and gluten-free options.

How to satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2020
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin opened the anniversary ceremony by calling anti-Semitism and racism a “malignant disease.” He added, “No democracy is immune to that,” according to CNN.

Anti-semitism still apparent today, should never be ignored

February 4, 2020
Jack Allen’s Kitchen prides itself on locally sourced food. On Feb. 4, Jack Allen’s is hosting its 10th Party on the Patio benefiting The Lone Star Paralysis Foundation.

Jack Allen’s Kitchen serves up quality food, atmospheric dining

January 29, 2020
The couple will become financially independent and spend their time traveling between the U.S and the U.K.

Megxit: Meghan and Harry prefer normal life after racist backlash

January 28, 2020
Hot Takes: How popular shows of the decade went down in flames

Hot Takes: How popular shows of the decade went down in flames

December 3, 2019
Prince Andrew was ordered to move out of the Buckingham Palace following Epstein sex trafficking scandal, according to CNBC.

Prince Andrew’s claims about friendship with Epstein call him into question

December 3, 2019
Want to avoid a ‘Blue Christmas’? Check out these 5 holiday-themed events

Want to avoid a ‘Blue Christmas’? Check out these 5 holiday-themed events

December 2, 2019
The phrase 'Ok boomer' sparked viral attention online after Tik Tok user @linzrinzz showed an elderly man criticizing millennials for thinking that their

‘Ok boomer’ meme sparks generational feud among workplaces

November 20, 2019
The Yard was featured on the Nov. 10 episode of ‘Shark Tank.’ Shop their very own sprinkle mixes online at www.the-yard-milkshake-bar.com.

Domain milkshakes bring Austinites to ‘The Yard’: Here’s what you’re missing

November 19, 2019
The state of Texas is scheduled to execute Rodney Reed on Nov. 20. The petition to stop the execution now has 2,728,651 signatures online.

Rodney Reed is not guilty: New evidence can save his life, students must act

November 12, 2019
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