Caught in a never-ending cycle of learning and studying for her online courses, Kriss Conklin says the digital nature and workload of her classes is taking a toll on her mental health. “(I’ve)...

After a trip to Target, Camryn Davis came home with two new roommates: Kenny and Lenny. “I can’t celebrate Halloween in the traditional sense, so I figured it’d be funny to have two...

Some say laughter is the best medicine, but delivering comic relief has proven to be difficult during a pandemic for student-led comedy organizations at UT. With the help of Zoom, Gigglepants Improv...

In a cozy, blue North Campus house, you can find Heather Worth and her five roommates baking, having mock 6th Street nights and supporting each other through online classes.  The girls first met...

It’s that time of year again where we all pretend it’s cooler than 80 degrees, put on our best fall outfits and watch spooky movies with friends.  Some of us like to relax and enjoy...

Even when the world feels upside down, some students can count on their four-legged friends to make them feel better. Sustainability studies junior Vincent Dominguez said his 4-month-old kitten Mitski...

Instead of using a mannequin, Brian Burpo wrapped his roommate’s leg with a tourniquet to practice applying pressure to a wound during a virtual Stop the Bleed class. “The virtual training...

Thrifting is popular among college students who are pinching pennies or looking for unique items at affordable prices. Luckily for UT students, Austin has a wealth of secondhand shops to choose from.  “As...

Online classes can present new physical and mental challenges for students. Staring at a computer screen for hours on end can cause computer vision syndrome, a broad condition with effects including eye...

On Oct. 8, poolboy00 began his Twitch livestream from his toilet. For 10 minutes and 17 seconds, nothing appeared on the screen but his username and a drawn illustration of a boy taking a pee break.  “poolboy...

Myra Syed assumed her 21st birthday on Aug. 26 would be just another day stuck inside her apartment during the pandemic. As a gift to herself, she took a day off from schoolwork while her roommates planned...

Before sitting down to take her exam, Emily Pearson taped a note on the outside of her door that read “I’m taking a midterm” with a frowning face, hoping her neighbors would notice.  Only...