Student Life

Every Thursday, students pack the small living room at the Tejas Club for Tejas Coffees, where they hear entrepreneurs, politicians and other influential speakers discuss their journey. On Sept. 5, students will hear from Tiff's Treats founders, husband and wife duo Leon and Tiffany Chen.

Austin is home to both independent and chain thrift shops that boast thousands of pre-owned options to revamp anyone’s wardrobe. However, for particularly savvy students, there are a few select shops at the top of the list with realistic pricing and accessibility by public transportation. Here are five of the best thrift shops for students to visit near campus.

Surrounded by students interested in performing in drag, performer Celia Light formed a family within Dobie Twenty21 Student Spaces. After months of giving makeup tutorials and attending each queen’s debut performance, the group has expanded outside of Dobie and is now called Haus of Texas, an official UT organization.

Summer 2019 was a great one for movies. Fans of every genre — from superhero flicks to shocking horror films, all the way to chaotic action adventures — were treated to an array of unique and entertaining experiences. In no particular order, here are five films that were sure to be a hit with college students this summer.