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Students bike to Alaska with Texas 4000

 More than 80 UT Austin students biked on the Texas 4000 team from Austin to Anchorage, AL in support of cancer research this summer.“We are a cancer-fighting organization; basically the whole point is...

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Liberal Arts Honors collect cans for a cause

 The holidays inspire everyone to give back, and the Liberal Arts Honors Student Council got a head start by hosting a food drive during the two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break. “We also chose...

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Girl Advocates! raise funds to empower girls around the world

GirlAdvocates! is a student organization that strives to empower girls globally, locally and individually.  They encourage and promote education, positive self-image and mentorship for young girls in...

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Five Things I Learned About Texas Winters

 Professor Mary Bock, PhD,Journalism1.  They are much colder than they have any right to be, considering how hot our summers are. 2. Even if you read the forecast before leaving the house in the...

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Five Things I Learned About Texas Winters

 Professor Mary Bock, PhD,Journalism1.  They are much colder than they have any right to be, considering how hot our summers are. 2. Even if you read the forecast before leaving the house in the...

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ATX Traditions: Contests for the ages

 Here’s to holiday cheer… and competition! We’ve compiled a list of some of Austin’s most exciting holiday contests. See if you’ve got what it takes to win!Holiday Magic Baking ContestBy: Faraday’s...

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UT Students are the ‘Best Buddies’

 Best Buddies is an organization that promotes empowerment, friendship and leadership skills for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by matching adults in the Austin community...

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Hit the stage as well as slopes

 With ACL over and SXSW not starting until March, Longhorn Life suggests traveling north for music festivals during winter break.Snow Globeread more

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A Merry ATX Holiday

  Mozart’s Light Show(Dec. 1– Jan. 1) Mozart’s CoffeeMozart’s Coffee hosts a grand light show overlooking Lake Austin, set to classic holiday songs. The 12-minute show consists of more than 150,000...

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Take It Outside: Austin’s Most Romantic Outdoor Activities

 The city of Austin has all the features of urban life, but the never-ending supply of natural beauty is what makes this city so unique.Here are a few activities provided by Mother Nature that can add...

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hillside farmacy

Hillside Farmacy is one of Austin's many spot that serve dishes sure to spice up your date. 

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Date and dine: Austin eateries that whip up the perfect evening

 With Valentines Day comingup, couples all over are looking for the perfect spot to spend their night.Austin has too many good places to choose from, so I have the perfect guide for picking the best...

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Bring it or leave it: How to decide if you should move with or without it

When leaving for college or moving out of your parents’ house, you may stress over what closet staples to stuff into your suitcase in an attempt to bring all of your favorite outfits and then...

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Seven on-campus services you don't know about, but should

Do you feel like you’re always out of the loop? Is there something you feel is missing from campus? Here are some hidden gems UT Austin offers that will radically improve your college...

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Metro moves

 So you do not have a car, and you have to get somewhere. What do you do? Get a Lyft? No! Go get on a CapMetro bus, it is free!Riding a public bus in a big city can be frightening, but if you know what...

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