Texas News

News

	Get Spooked! Top 5 Scary Movies to Watch for Halloween By Sasha Mehrabian October 26, 2011 - 12:01am Watching scary movies is a standard part of Halloween tradition. With constant remakes of traditional scary movies along with the plethora of new movies being continually made, I have lately noticed that a lot of relatively modern scary movies are overdone and overly gory. Being a huge scary movie fan, I’ve narrowed it down to the top five scary movies that are sure to get you spooked for Halloween! READ MORE
	Hats, Hot Cider, and the Pursuit of Autumn By Felicia Fitzpatrick October 25, 2011 - 2:57am The Declaration of Independence believed “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” were rights that all men deserved. Our founding fathers didn’t think twice about including the pursuit of autumn, because in the Northeast, they were definitely able to enjoy the season. Well, what about us Texas collegiettes™? How do we celebrate the arrival of autumn in Austin when we’re still ordering our designated “cold-because-it’s-summer” Starbucks drink even though we’re itching to answer the barista with “an extra hot venti non-fat white chocolate mocha with extra whip plus chocolate and caramel drizzle”; it’s just too hot! READ MORE
	Costume Chic By Emily Neie October 20, 2011 - 12:01am The days surrounding Halloween make up a huge party weekend for Longhorns, and it’s sneaking up on us! If you don’t have a lot of extra cash, buying expensive costumes to last all weekend can be a bummer. Try this instead: make costumes out of clothes and accessories you already own, and add a few cheap pieces to complete your spooky attire! Here are four weekend-worthy costume ideas that are both inexpensive and easily accessible to college students. Happy Halloween, and party hard! Airy Fairy READ MORE
	Let’s Talk Facebook Timeline By Doyinmola Oyeniyi October 18, 2011 - 11:59pm Last month, after rolling out some new features – top stories and a mini newsfeed that lets you Facebook while you Facebook – the social media giant Facebook announced that those were only the beginning of the changes, revealing they would soon unveil their most drastic change to the Facebook profile page: Facebook Timeline. Basically, the premise of Facebook Timeline is pretty self-explanatory: everything you’ve done on Facebook will be placed on an easy-access Timeline for everyone’s viewing pleasure. READ MORE
	Beautiful Bracelets on a Budget By Wynne Davis October 18, 2011 - 12:00pm Bracelets, bracelets, bracelets. Right now, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t have at least one bracelet on. The best thing about the bracelets trend: they don’t need to match anything you are wearing! A lot of girls have been wearing the friendship bracelets as seen in the picture above. Most of these bracelets are made out of embroidery string that can be found at Hobby Lobby and Michael’s stores. Patterns and designs can be found online, so there’s really no need to buy a book. READ MORE
	Awkward Eye Contact: The Her Campus Texas Survival Guide By Alyssa Sanchez October 17, 2011 - 9:25pm It happens every day to the people who least expect it. This unavoidable situation somehow manages to smack us in the face, creating one of the most uncomfortable scenarios on Earth: awkward eye contact with strangers. It can hit you while walking down the street, sitting in class or during church – but no matter the location, it doesn’t get any less painful. I’ve had my fair share of these experiences, so, lucky for you, I’m going to share how to make the best out of this accidental eye contact. 1. Flash your chops READ MORE
	Say Good-Bye to Weekend Boredom By Wynne Davis October 14, 2011 - 12:01am So there you were, Saturday morning and nothing to do because everyone was at the OU game right? Don’t fret, take a look at what Austin has to offer and you’ll never be bored again. Whether it’s OU weekend or a weekend when all your friends have gone home there’s always something fun to do in Austin, you just have to find it. Here’s a list of things to do when you’re feeling alone and abandoned. READ MORE
	Girls Night Out By Alex Vickery October 10, 2011 - 11:41pm Yet another Friday night and you’re stuck wondering what to do. You’re sick of frat parties and you’re dying to use those gorgeous high heels you bought a few weeks ago. You’ve wanted to check out the hype on 6th street for a while now, but you’re discouraged by the fact that most of the fun seems to be reserved for those privileged juniors and seniors. Even if there were other options out there, you have no idea where to start, much less the time or energy to look for them (who does?). Well fab, underage Collegiettes™, look no further because I have done that research for you! Visit any of these 18 and up clubs and music venues this weekend and it will surely be one to remember. READ MORE
	De-stress on Campus By Amyna Dosani October 6, 2011 - 12:26am Now that the fall semester is a-rollin’ like sushi, it’s easy to get frazzled or caught-up in tests, meetings, friends, potential lovers and social events (and that’s just the half of it!). Before you give up and drown your troubles in Tiff’s Treats – though tempting – consider these superb spots on or near campus for a much healthier way to get your “ohm” on. READ MORE
	Texas Fight: Tailgating Longhorn Style By Felicia Fitzpatrick October 5, 2011 - 3:11am As Halloween approaches, the color orange is beginning to show up in restaurants and stores in the form of pumpkins and jack o’lanterns. But us Longhorns rep the color all year long! Whether it’s to class, to Gregory or to bed – we’re always showing our school pride. But there’s one special place where we all congregate in our burnt orange gear and game faces, filled with UT pride: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Chanting "Texas! Fight!" in the stands connects all Longhorn fans with their beloved school in a way unlike any other. READ MORE