Makeup Artists Give Hot-Weather Tips
Between sweat, humidity and swimming, it’s nearly impossible to keep a full face of makeup from melting off during the summer.Dozens of cosmetic brands claim their products last for hours, but only the...
View ArticleMarinades Make Meat Marvelous
Summer is just around the corner, and glorious weather accompanied by some lip-smacking barbecue is the perfect way to begin the sunny day. With local restaurants serving up their special barbecue...
View ArticleUnique Day-Trip Spots Offer Outdoor Adventures
It’s easy to succumb to the heat of the sun, to be utterly exhausted just by stepping outside and to feel like staying indoors on an average summer day in Central Texas.And there is good reason —...
View ArticleX Games Bring Extreme Mix of Music to Austin
Austin will play host to the X Games and its music festival for the first time at Circuit of the Americas from June 5 to 8.The games themselves will include over 200 athletes involved in a wide array...
View ArticleQ&A: Meet the Director of the Denius-Sams Gaming Academy
Longhorn Life: What is the Denius-Sams Gaming Academy (DSGA)? What makes it special?Warren Spector: DSGA is a new, innovative game development program at the University of Texas at Austin. Unlike other...
View ArticleBig Kids Coming to the Small Screen
If you haven’t heard of Big Kids, a web series premiering this fall, you will soon. The series is already making a splash on social media and entertainment news outlets long before its YouTube premier....
View ArticleVolunteer at music festivals, get in free
Music festival passes might cost more than students can afford, but high costs should not eliminate your chances to attend festivals.Longhorn Life has some ideas that can get you into festivals for...
View ArticleHow to tackle ACL without breaking the bank
With premium priced drinks, food and three-day passes going for around $250, three days at Austin City Limits can empty your wallet. Check out how you can enjoy the music without going broke.Late Night...
View ArticleFall's Free Events
The Texas Book FestivalBookworms unite! This year’s festival features more than 275 authors and will be held in and around the State Capitol from Oct. 25-26. Food trucks, shopping and all the literary...
View ArticleFreshman Founders Join the Entrepreneurial Forty Acres
Fourteen freshman-run companies made their debut at the entrepreneurial Forty Acres Friday, Sept.26, as part of the Longhorn Entrepreneurship Agency’s Freshman Founder Launchpad program.Keynoting the...
View ArticleFestival Fashion Spotlight
At Austin City Limits (ACL), you’ll find flower crowns and high wasted shorts, maxi dresses and sun hats, ripped jeans and flannels, and even those who go for a “ready to party” vibe, neon snap-back...
View ArticleFive Money Saving Apps
College students understand the struggle of budgeting their money, but smartphones appease their stress with a vast selection of money-saving mobile applications.Try any of these free apps to enjoy the...
View ArticleDon’t Miss These Bands at ACL
It’s about that time – time to forget school, chill out, embrace you inner hippie, and enjoy the music. It’s the Austin City Limits Music Festival.Here is a look at what some of this year’s bands have...
View ArticleOn-campus resources that lead to part-time positions
A few months into the semester, many students begin to feel strapped for cash. Longhorn Life compiled a list of available university-operated job banks that offer employment to students both on and...
View ArticleGraffiti Gold: A Look at Mural Art in Austin
Austin is a city defined by her food and music, but graffiti art and murals are the tattoos that mark her beautiful alleys and buildings.Graffiti art in Austin ranges from profane squiggles on lamp...
View ArticleCharli XCX brings summer hits to the states
British pop star Charli XCX blew up pop charts this year with her summer hit “Fancy” with Iggy Azalea, “Boom Clap” on “The Fault in Our Stars” soundtrack and her latest music video for “Break the...
View ArticleTwenty One Pilots puts performance in full gear
STUBB’S, 9:10 p.m. The lights go off. The music cuts out. Ear-piercing screams explode from all around. A voice-over plays, explaining that his name is Nigel and he will be the host for the evening....
View ArticleHome is where the ATX is
A stay-cation is what you make of it. It can be uneventful and irritating, or you can make your friend in the Bahamas downright jealous from your hometown.If you’re in the mood for some outdoor...
View ArticleA new campus organization for outdoor enthusiasts
With a heart for the trees and an affinity for hanging between them, Texas Hammocking is making a name for itself on the Forty Acres.Texas Hammocking, an organization formed earlier this semester, is...
View ArticleAustin native provides hope for Indian women
Approximately a year after starting his organization, the Kuros! founder reflects on his journey that motivated him to start a company that gives Indian women a fighting chance against sexual...
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