Many of the country’s favorite foods and drinks were created and are still manufactured right here in Texas. To be a true Texan, you must consume them! Blue Bell Ice Cream: Travel to Brenham and take the 45-minute tour all about the frozen treat. The tour only costs adults $5 and includes a scoop of [...]
Author Archives: Jessica Farrar
I am a public relations junior at The University of Texas at Austin. I’m a lover, not a fighter, and the glass is always half full. Some of my favorite things are roadtrips, Spanish, gerber daisies and like most Austinites, tie dye. My main goal in life is to do something that is bigger than myself, and the best advice I’ve ever received is to “go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined!” Thanks, Thoreau.
Save a Dime During Recession Time
April 26, 2011 – 7:43 pm
When gas prices are higher than your GPA, you know there’s a problem. Suddenly road trips aren’t so appealing, but they can be if you save up with these few simple tips. Don’t let the recession get you down. These easy switches will help you out. No Starbucks: If you drink coffee everyday, you are [...]
Simple Ways to Live Green
April 25, 2011 – 7:09 pm
Saving the Earth by living a sustainable lifestyle does not need to be a life-changing process. There are many simple ways to reduce your impact on the environment. No Sweat Options: Turn off lights. Windows are there. Use them to illuminate your life when possible, not light bulbs. Stop junk mail. Head to 41pounds.com to [...]
Women Translated
April 12, 2011 – 5:53 pm
What women want. It has been the mystery to all men since puberty and what many argue to be the prominent cause of insanity, depression, debt, awful Valentine’s Days and the rising price of Aspirin shares. To understand the complexities of a woman’s mind has been the quest of men, great and average, for all [...]
Date outfit do’s and don’ts
April 11, 2011 – 4:58 pm
Let’s face it, you have a date right around the corner and you have yet to decide what to wear. Dating can be stressful. Where to go? What to do? When to call? And most importantly, what to wear? If you find yourself frustratingly ransacking through your closet just minutes before your date only to [...]
Why It’s Better Flying Solo
April 5, 2011 – 8:08 pm
Although it’s rare to find the love of your life in college, keep in mind that many are still single and loving it. Flying solo isn’t the worst thing in the world and embracing it for the following reasons is your best bet for surviving the single life. The Endless Opportunities Single doesn’t mean being [...]
The 6 Stages of a College Apartment
March 29, 2011 – 7:11 pm
After being stuck in a dorm room on campus the size of a jail cell, most college kids are ready to leave that humble abode behind as just a distant memory of freshman year. Suddenly the newfound freedom of an apartment is the best thing to happen to our lives since our mom packed our [...]
Conquer Your Next Interview
March 23, 2011 – 4:08 pm
Alright college kids, Spring Break is officially over (as sad as that may be). With only a handful of weeks left of school, it’s time to start applying for the summer internship of your dreams. The thought of interviewing is scary enough to make most of us cringe, but let’s face it- everyone feels this [...]
Government Debates Excluding Women From Combat
March 21, 2011 – 5:42 pm
While many of us college students headed off to Spring Break to have some fun in the sun and relax on the beach, disaster struck halfway across the world. March 11 was a disastrous day for the country of Japan. A powerful earthquake and tsunami along the northeastern coast brought widespread catastrophe. Hundreds of thousands [...]
Students build tower for UT basketball team
March 2, 2011 – 6:16 pm
The Main Tower building centrally located on campus at The University of Texas at Austin undoubtedly serves as the school’s most iconic landmark. In 1937 UT engineering graduate Carl J. Eckhardt Jr. created a lighting system to highlight the unique architecture and university achievements. Ten years later, guidelines were created to regulate the use of the [...]
