Tina Poe has been a tattoo artist for six years. Even in that span of time, she’s already noticed change in both society’s view of tattoos and diversity in the industry … Continue readingDiversity in Tattooing Opens Up Art Form to People with Different Identities
Pride permeates Fiesta. From collections of medals to flower crowns, people are eager to show off their appreciation for Mexican heritage. At any Fiesta event, there’s bound to be multiple people wearing vests or sashes with medals clipped on or towering hats with colorful decorations or traditional Mexican clothing … Continue readingFiesta’s Return Proves San Antonio Still Knows How To Celebrate Culture
Across Texas, school districts are feeling the impacts of the exodus of teachers and desperately trying to fill the gaps left behind. In Austin Independent School District, a total of 998 teachers have resigned or retired since March 2021 … Continue readingPandemic’s Impact On Education Reveals Cracks in Public School System
The City of Waco Mayor Dillon Meek counts down from five as anticipation builds in the crowd. The lever is pulled, and Waco’s Christmas tree lights up while fireworks pop in the background. Waco Wonderland is back in person after being held virtually last year … Continue readingWaco Wonderland’s in-person return kicks of Christmas in Waco
In Round Rock, Texas, the Dia de los Muertos Procession and Festival is an opportunity for Mexican families to celebrate the holiday as a community and for others to learn about and experience the tradition. Hosted by the city of Round Rock, Round Rock Ballet Folklorico and other city organizations, the event features local musicians, dance groups, face-painting, altars and a parade … Continue readingDia de los Muertos Provides Opportunity to Celebrate, Education
Even with the unemployment rate trending down, businesses across Texas struggle to fill positions as the holiday season approaches. The pandemic caused record-high unemployment levels in Texas, and even over a year later, these levels have not returned to a pre-pandemic normal … Continue readingSeasonal struggles: now hiring for the holiday season
Though the pandemic has taken a terrible toll around the world, some people, like Ethan Chan, a finance major at the University of Texas at Austin have found opportunity among the hardships and changes … Continue readingGap year learning curves
For seven years, fake snow has fallen to the ground as bright holiday lights twinkled against colorful ornaments on Waco’s Christmas tree. The smell of funnel cakes and corn dogs cooking at the various food trucks filled the chilly air. High school orchestras performed on stage and filled the area with joyous Christmas songs, as children cheered nearby and friends conversed. The Waco Wonderland tradition will look a little different this year … Continue readingVirtual Waco Wonderland makes way for new holiday traditions
College students and faculty alike have faced challenges through the COVID-19 pandemic, but first-generation college students are facing more hardships than usual … Continue readingUT first-generation students have difficulty connecting to resources with online learning
Shannon Turner, like many other small business owners, was not prepared for the circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. All too quickly Turner’s store, Animotion Plus, was having difficulty stocking the shelves and the business found itself without the expected financial support from the government … Continue readingThe journeys of two small businesses in Waco through the pandemic