Beauty/Style / Reviews

Nature Takeover


Fashion is relative – that much is true. What appeals to one doesn’t always to another. But when mankind set out to make fashion – where did we first turn for inspiration? What has been timeless and organically beautiful since  before people even landed on earth? And what do we turn to over and over when … Continue reading »

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Editorial: Thoughts and Rants / Love & Relationships

3 Reasons Why We Love Jerks


It’s a universal mystery among “the nice people” and others who consider themselves learned about what constitutes for a healthy relationship: why do we love jerks? While it seems like a trick question because such a conundrum shouldn’t sensibly exist (honestly – who would want to date someone who isn’t nice?) — most people know … Continue reading »

Editorial: Thoughts and Rants / Love & Relationships

Shut-Up! 3 Things Not to Say on a First Date


The rules of dating are mythical, but there are certain social standards every man, woman, and child (hey – things get crazy on the playground, sometimes. Hello – “play”ground…) have when embarking on a new adventure in the world of love. It’s sure to be full of many twists, turns, and hopefully not as many … Continue reading »

Editorial: Thoughts and Rants / Humor / Love & Relationships

French Men and American Women


Study abroad programs can be such a great learning experience— both for guests and hosts. As a host of some sorts (representing fine Americans everywhere) last semester, I was fortunate enough to meet a handful of international students, who were spending their semester studying at UT-Austin. I became to be pretty good friends with one … Continue reading »

Editorial: Thoughts and Rants / News

“No! Please! Don’t! Stop!” = “No, please don’t stop!” ??


Yesterday, my organization had the fortune of having a UTPD officer visit us at our weekly meeting to guide us through a safety and self-defense seminar. Through jokes and light-hearted humor, the officer enlightened us with ghastly statistics and what we can do to make sure we’re not one of them. For instance – did … Continue reading »