Words by Natalie Hernandez Moses / / she/her / / @natalieemosess
Illustration by Anushua Sinha / / she/her / / @shuasinha.art
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Social media is both a curse and a blessing, with Generation Z at the forefront. Endless scrolling, constant negativity, and dark humor cloud social media platforms. This has desensitized a generation, leading to compartmentalization becoming second nature. Is social media a prediction of the impending doom of society or does it still give hope for a future of healing?
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While K-Pop has gained more popularity here in the US, it can still prove difficult for enjoyers of the genre to find others and form real-life connections. But, thanks to John Wilkinson and K-Pop Nite TX, that gap is slowly being bridged as he works to foster safe communities for all K-Pop lovers to enjoy.
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Harry Styles’ residence in Austin marked yet another venture in his Love On Tour. After a week-long festival of feather boas, strangely specific handmade signs, and foot traffic clogging San Jacinto, the Moody Center has been acquired and is transferring its ownership –it’s Harry’s House now.
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i painted the walls white last year
and said no more Scratching, Tearing
down the structure
when things go bad
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Gone is the age of condescending, low-quality cash grabs written exclusively by 40-year-olds for teenagers. Director Halina Reijn’s latest is a slasher film called Bodies Bodies Bodies. The blend of directing, acting, and screenplay sets this film apart from its uninventive predecessors by earning and maintaining its audiences’ attention throughout the movie in nuanced and unexpected ways.
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Voting means a lot of different things to different people. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming and difficult to decipher between various candidates and policies; other times, it feels wholly pointless to vote, especially for communities whose voices are regularly ignored by the government.
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I circle the block a few times before finally giving up and resigning myself to a spot along a residential street about four blocks from the coffee shop. Try Hard Coffee on East 11th Street usually closes by 3 p.m., but tonight it is open and throbbing with energy. A DJ in the corner spins vinyl records. Bartenders on the back patio shake up Negronis and crack beers. I hear somewhere there are tacos, but I never find out where. Packing this tiny cafe from end to end are baristas, ready to compete in tonight's event: Thursday Night Throwdown.
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Alfie didn’t notice her double chin until she took the fifth selfie and didn’t mind it until she scrolled through her Instagram feed.
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The Hancock Center HEB is a grocery store staple for students of the University of Texas at Austin. It’s a failsafe, tried-and-true, one-stop-shop. However, recently I have been wanting some variety. Whether that means diversifying produce picks or simply getting the opportunity to try some new snacks, the city of Austin provides an assortment of ethnic and micro-grocers for one to choose from.
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There is something beautiful about the timing of nature. Its organic movement drives effortless change all around, and reminds me that things are meant to come in their own time.
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Used clothing stores are good for the environment because they keep clothes out of landfills while saving you money with their reasonable prices. But, can the same be said about independent vintage aggregation and resale? The short answer: it depends.
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When my group and I arrived at the Q2 stadium to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, we were approached by a friendly staff member who asked how we were connected to the cause. No one, including myself, was sure of how to answer.
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