Dina Barrish

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7 unconventional holiday movies for an unconventional holiday season

December 2, 2020

Whether you’re watching on the couch with your family or virtually with your friends, it’s time to skip “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and check out some less common holiday movies.
UT-Austin student channels passion for writing into original magazine ‘Uniquely Aligned’

November 26, 2020

When DeBerry’s childhood friends invited her to help start a weekly essay blog their freshman year of high school, DeBerry jumped on board. By their junior year, the trio had transformed their blog into Uniquely Aligned.
UT-Austin student creates Sprinkled Gems to spread joy through baking

November 13, 2020

Zoe Guillen launched a “campaign for kindness” — a series of baking projects. In April, she turned this campaign into a baking business: Sprinkled Gems.
Presidential candidate Joe Biden commissions tote bag design from Austin artist

November 3, 2020

Over a Zoom call, Biden commissioned Fleming to draw a tote bag for the official Biden campaign store. The tote became available for purchase at the Team Joe Store on Oct. 24.
Austin Ghost Tours to lead first-ever walking tour on UT-Austin campus

October 27, 2020

Don’t get too spooked if a veiled woman in a long black dress is waiting outside the Jester Center. A ghost tour is planned a social for the senators of the University Residence Hall Association.
Austin couple to open new franchise on The Drag: chicken, waffles with a twist

October 21, 2020

Erick and Claudia said they chose to open the restaurant in Austin because of its vibrant and foodie-friendly atmosphere.
UT alumnus emerges as solo artist with new album ‘Guitar for Pandas’

October 6, 2020

The album — a mix of rock ‘n’ roll, country, Americana, reggae and blues — incorporates lyrics of love and joy.
Clothing brand Happy Jack fights against mental health stigma

September 30, 2020

Happy Jack ambassadors promote this message at 13 universities across the United States, with four students advertising the brand at UT.
Mother-daughter duo creates business selling masks in response to shortages

September 15, 2020

When the pair started Masks for Katy, they began spending hours each week taking orders through their Instagram page and cutting and sewing masks.

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