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Keep Austin Weird: 8 strange events to check out at SXSW this year

Daniel Young March 9, 2018

Weird is a commodity in Austin. With more out-of-towners and corporations moving in everyday, it might feel like the mission to Keep Austin Weird has failed. Never fear: South by Southwest starts next...

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Curly Girl Picnic takes on SXSW, embraces black women, natural hair

Alexis Tatum March 9, 2018

A new event is coming to SXSW to promote natural beauty and black culture. The Co Report, a black fashion and lifestyle blog, is hosting their first ever natural hair picnic, named Curly Girl Picnic,...

UT students participate in SXSW Edu pitch event with other universities

Eilish O'Sullivan March 8, 2018

A future with invisible ear pieces feeding you information is not so far off with one UT student’s invention, pitched at a South by Southwest EDU event on Wednesday. Mathematics junior Robert...

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Conference speakers you won’t want to miss at this years SXSW

Trent Thompson March 7, 2018

There is not one category of content at South by Southwest that doesn’t induce sensory overload. Like any other part of the festival, SXSW’s speaker conference is enough to make any attendee...

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SXSW directorial debuts to watch out for

Brooke Sjoberg March 7, 2018

While there are many South by Southwest alumni returning to share their latest films, the festival presents an opportunity for new and unknown directors to make their debuts to large audiences. The 2018...

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You don’t have to be stoned to enjoy this year’s Stoner Jam

Julia Jones March 7, 2018

If you want to avoid the crowds and save a few bucks at the same time, this is the festival for you. SX Stoner Jam is a free daylong festival at Spider House that will take place on March 14. The festival...

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The newbies’ guide to SXSW

Caroline Betik March 6, 2018

Exploding in both size and popularity, South by Southwest is drawing more people to Austin for a festival for the first time each year. When done right, the event can be an experience of a lifetime, but...

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SXSW’s MU:CON Reflects K-Music’s Growing Popularity in America

Tiana Woodard March 6, 2018

For American Korean music (K-music) fans, seeing their favorite artists live is already uncommon and the idea of meeting their favorite artists in a private setting is a far-fetched fantasy. But thanks...

The top five restaurants to check out during SXSW

Collyn Burke March 6, 2018

South by Southwest is quickly approaching, and although most attendees’ focuses are on the events and speakers, it would be a disservice to Austin to not explore some of Austin’s quick food...

SXSW presents opportunities for women-led startups to learn and grow

Brooke Sjoberg March 6, 2018

South by Southwest is a good business opportunity for startups, and although most corporation-sponsored contests for funding are over, there are still great avenues for women-led startups to gain knowledge...

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Five SXSW events that will restore your faith in the future

Anna-Kay Reeves March 6, 2018

Robots are taking our jobs. People are becoming more disconnected. A lot of things are said to be happening that make the future seem about as appealing as the last slice of leftover pizza: You know it’ll...

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