Los orígenes del Día de la Tierra; La historia de el día de la tierra empieza con una persona, el senador Gaylord Nelson. El Senador, originario de Wisconsin estaba preocupado por el estado del ambiente de los Estados Unidos. El Senador, junto con muchos otros, fue testigo del derrame de aceite en Santa Bárbara,…
By Melody Gonzalez Latinas are often known for their voluptuous and curvy bodies. Just think of Latina celebrities like Eva Mendes, Selena Quintanilla, America Ferrera, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, and more. We come in all different shapes, sizes, and heights, and that is beautiful. Growing up as a Latina teenager, I had insecurities about self-image….
Austin, Texas is known as the Live Music Capitol of the world. While the growing number of transplants and the gentrification that comes with it has shut down multiple staples of the local Austin music scene, there are still a variety of festivals keeping Austin alive as a major music hub. Besides being a music…
Feel the love in the air this Valentine’s season and catch a classic romance film to set the mood. Released in 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn (Holly Golightly) and George Peppard (Paul Varjak), both in the lead character roles. The film is set in New York City, and…
On Thursday, May 30, I went to see Disney’s Newsies with my boyfriend, as I was invited to attend Out@TUTS Night at The Hobby Center in Houston. We both looked forward to seeing this Tony Award-winning musical in a brand-new production by Theatre Under The Stars. Even though I am a huge theater fan (I…
By Vanessa Batz AUSTIN, Texas —The familiar cat call you hear as you’re walking down the street, minding your business. The unfairness in a Latinx household where a son is the favorite and it’s not because of his academic achievement of straight C’s. The unsaid rule where men can do what they please while women…
By Alyssa Guevara Selena Quintanilla, arguably one of the most successful and influential Latinas in the world, left behind her career and talent after being fatally shot on March 31, 1995. But that’s not the only thing she left behind- Selena also left her legacy, which continues to inspire Latinos today. Selena had humble beginnings:…
By Lacey G. Segars AUSTIN-There are many struggles that come with carrying marginalized identities. Being a woman of color and identifying as LGBTQ+ can come with many obstacles, especially when you are also an influential person or a celebrity. These five women use their experiences as queer Latinx to empower others to be proud of…
This Friday, Dec. 06, Indie Rock band Vortxz will return to their hometown, Houston at Bad Astronaut to complete their Remember Me When I Leave Texas Tour. The show will include special guests, RICKFROMTEXAS and 5.Slow, and a headlining performance by Vortxz featuring new music from their debut album. Doors open at 7 PM and…
