Author Archives: Allison Asbury

Hello everyone! I’m a communications senior at the University of Texas. I’m busy loving life and everyone in it. I’m from a small town on the outskirts of H-Town, but I am nothing like the average small town girl. I love to have fun, laugh, eat lots of food, and travel anywhere. If you want to know anything else just ask!

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Obama Slow Jams the News

Even if you don’t like Obama, you have to admit one thing; the man knows how to charm. While watching him #slowjamthenews last night on the Jimmy Falon show I caught myself thinking, “No wonder so many college kids want to vote for him!” His voice warms the soul, he knows how to joke around [...]

SEX WEEK at HARVARD

College kids are not well educated on sexual practices. Although some of you may laugh, possibly blush, at this statement, it is the catalyst for a whole week of “sex education” at Harvard. The week consists of student-run lectures, panel discussions and conversations tailored to answer all the questions you’ve always wanted to know, but have [...]

TUPAC HOLOGRAM MAKES APPEARANCE AT COACHELLA 2012

For years people have refused to believe that the beloved rap star, Tupac, is really dead. Now, after making an appearance at Coachella it might be even harder for people to accept. Tupac’s hologram made an appearance rapping beside Snoop and Dr. Dre at one of Coachella’s 2012 performances. This may have been creepy for [...]

SIMPSONS: Springfield is based off of Town in Oregon

Springfield is one of the most common city names in the United States. Matt Groening knew this when he was creating his ever-beloved The Simpsons, the longest-running sitcom in the nation. In an interview with CBS news Groening said, “In anticipation of the success of the show, I thought, ‘This will be cool; everyone will [...]

HANGOVER HEAVEN-Mobile Company Cures Your Hangover in 45 min.

Hangover Heaven. You never hear those words together;  hangovers are usually more like HELL. Thanks to this new mobile company Las Vegas vacationers’ longest hangovers will last a whopping 45 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to get drunk! (Well, maybe not..) By “placing a small IV in your arm to give you the [...]

Red Bull Total Zero

A college student’s dream has come true. Stay up late with the help of Red Bull, but without gaining a single carb. The benefits of energy drinks have long been known to college kids, but the horrific FRESHMAN 15 has haunted fresh fish for ages. Now, with Red Bull Total Zero, people can get that [...]

Reasons for Social Media

Which group do you fall under? I think 90% of mine is under the ADHD, and the then 10% is divided equally between stalking and narcissism. Tweet me yours @allisonasbury Venn Diagram  Related Articles: Breath-Powered iPhone Charger  Gentlemint      

How to Cure a Hangover

The worst part about partying hard the night before is waking up with a pounding headache and having to fight the urge to vomit. Although this may be inevitable, there are some tricks most habitual drinkers (or college kids) know that can be used to avoid your all day catatonic state. These include drinking lots of water before, [...]

How to Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a unique experience that only a college student can have. So while you still have the chance, embrace it! Follow these steps to have a wonderful abroad experience: 1) Pick a destination you’ve always wanted to visit  You don’t want to end up in the iceland of Russia just because you wanted [...]

Breath-Powered iPhone Charger

A new concept developed by designer João Paulo Lammoglia would allow people to charge their phones with the electrical energy from their breath. The mask, called AIRE, would use wind turbines to convert your breath to energy. Although the design is still just a theoretical concept, the mask would save energy and allow people to never have [...]