Relationships are complicated forms of human connection, and can be very beneficial. However, relationships can also be crippling if they are unhealthy. Physically abusive relationships are easier to spot, but emotionally abusive relationships are the real snake; hidden in the grass, the field can appear harmless when really it’s ridden with venom.   The phrase […]

For decades, Austin’s (small) Asian community has yearned for more authentic restaurants, stores, and hangout spots. Unlike Houston’s Chinatown, known by locals as Bellaire Boulevard, Austin’s “Asiatown” is heavily lacking and decentralized. Bubble tea shops, grocery stores, and restaurants are scattered across the city. The local joints that are established are relatively small and cater […]

This year, the highly anticipated and competitive singing competition, American Idol, made its return to the airways. In previous years, the television show was a dominant force on the big screen where it used to be the most successful show not centered around sports. American Idol ran for an incredible 15 years with a staggering […]

Every Spring Break, college students flock to popular beaches such as South Padre Island, Panama City Beach, Miami Beach or Cabo San Lucas to party and enjoy themselves. However, at the end of the week, these students often leave behind empty beer cans, liquor bottles, cigarettes, trash which damage the beaches and marine life. Some […]