Texas Monthly • October 8, 2021

Texas Monthly Recommends: A Trip to the Renaissance Festival

Each year when I enter the forest, I’m instantly rejuvenated by a sense of childlike wonder and reminded that I can still spot the magic in this world, if only I believe it’s real.

Texas Monthly • August 6, 2021

Texas Monthly Recommends: Fun on Weekdays Podcast

Listening to the podcast has pushed me to stop questioning the what-ifs, step out of my comfort zone, and live the life I deserve as a twentysomething city girl figuring out the whole work-life balance thing.

Texas Monthly • June 10, 2021

Bachelor Franchise Host Chris Harrison Was Great Until He Wasn't

Texas Monthly • June 4, 2021

Texas Monthly Recommends: A Farm-to-Table Fredericksburg Restaurant

With fluffy, extra-large beignets and high-quality but unpretentious meals, Emma + Ollie makes for a dining experience quaint in atmosphere and rich in taste.

Texas Monthly • May 7, 2021

Texas Monthly Celebrates Latest Awards and Nominations

Texas Monthly • March 5, 2021

Texas Monthly Recommends: Listen to Black Puma’s Spotify Singles

Including a live rendition of the Grammy-nominated “Colors,” and a soulful cover of Sixto Rodriguez’s “Sugar Man.”

Hilltop Views • January 9, 2021

Remembering David Bowie: The legacy of Ziggy Stardust lives on

I gazed upward toward his music, a shimmering mirrorball of the human experience laced with glitz and struggle, and in getting to know him, I got to know myself

Hilltop Views • December 1, 2020

Farewell: Editor-in-Chief reflects on time at Hilltop Views

To every nerve-wracking interview, moving story, 2 a.m. edit, delirious production night and excessive amount of em-dashes

Texas Monthly • November 20, 2020

Texas Monthly Recommends: Womxn of Color Collective

With obstacles stacked against minorities, creating a sense of community is ever-important, and luckily, I’ve found it in groups like the Womxn of Color Collective

Hilltop Views • November 15, 2020

SEU alumna, Air Force veteran this year’s Veteran’s Day Google Doodle guest artist

On Nov. 11, Jenn Hassin’s artwork was displayed on Google’s homepage

Texas Monthly • October 30, 2020

Texas Monthly Recommends: Levitation Sessions

Levitation is bringing the psychedelia to you with virtual performances

Hilltop Views • October 30, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court among ongoing controversey

A guide to Justice Barrett’s views and how they could impact US policy

Hilltop Views • October 20, 2020

Travis County breaks voter registration record, sees surge of early voters

At a record 97%, the registration rate sees a 4 percentage point increase from that of the 2016 election season

Texas Monthly • October 16, 2020

Texas Monthly Recommends: Casa Colombia

There's no curbing a craving for this irresistible Latin comfort food in downtown Austin

Hilltop Views • October 6, 2020

The spooky timelessness of Tim Burton’s ‘Corpse Bride’ endures

Reflecting on the visually lovely and equal parts eerie claymation film

Texas Monthly • October 2, 2020

Texas Monthly Recommends: Rothko Chapel

Experience the comforting weight of silence at this Houston sanctuary

Texas Monthly • September 18, 2020

Texas Monthly Recommends: TC Superstar’s R&D (Deluxe)

Oh, to be caught in the sparkling, rose-colored rapture of teen romance

Hilltop Views • September 8, 2020

‘Almost Famous’ retains the magic of music journalism 20 years later

Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” depicts the glamour, misadventure and grit of music journalism

Hilltop Views • September 7, 2020

Miley Cyrus steps into her power, asserts her independence on latest single

'Midnight Sky' is a supercharged glimpse into Cyrus' forthcoming album, 'She Is Miley Cyrus'

Texas Monthly • September 4, 2020

Texas Monthly Recommends: Khruangbin’s ‘Evan Finds the Third Room’

Khruangbin knows how to maintain the groove