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by Mya Estrada   There are, of course, more wonders in West Texas than just seven. Sonora Caverns, Big Bend National Park, and Hueco Tanks are all great places to visit and explore, in fact, I’ve been to all of those places a time or two myself. However, as a native West Texan, I wouldn’t say they’re wonders. In the… Read more →

    After Netflix added Avatar the Last Airbender (sometimes shortened to just Avatar) to their list of many tv shows subscribers can binge back in the spring of 2020, the cartoon experienced a resurgence of popularity amongst teens and young adults. Many who did not see the show when it was new (in the years 2005-2008) were finally able… Read more →

by Taylor Burris   With Senate Bill 8 effective on September 1st of this year, Horned Frogs’ access to abortion is shrinking.[1] This new law effectively bans all abortions in Texas past 6 weeks by targeting providers and people who help abortion seekers. The unconstitutional mechanisms of this law are covered in better detail in this New York Times article.… Read more →

by Theron Abel   Our current “mainstream” culture is centered on celebrities, but modern-day media seems to be mass producing more and more of those as people try to claim a spot in the public eye. More people trying their hand at being famous means there are more people for the audience to sift through to see who is worthy… Read more →

by Kaye Webster   Nowadays, many are turning to more natural and spiritual ways of healing. A method that is beloved by many is Crystal Healing, a tradition that comes from ancient medical practices and relies on using a variety of colorful crystals to aid with a variety of ailments. Some people enjoy collecting crystals for aesthetic purposes (which is… Read more →

by Gus Torrey   This little pet project of mine was crafted with one goal in mind: to unify. Now, what does such a broad goal entail? What does unity mean throughout one’s lifetime? Between one’s family? Across eras? Across artistry? For me, this all started with my mom. Growing up in my house, one would never fail to experience… Read more →

by Marissa Bradley   The world of an old soul is as Quiet as silence, as Calm as sleep, and Empathizes as  deep as the sea. An old soul Craves Maturity like a caterpillar Needs its cocoon. She sees those who are lost, and pities them , for they know not what they do.  She helps however she can, but… Read more →

by Hannah Reigle   “Oh, I know Hamlet. And what he might say with irony, I say with conviction: ‘What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form, in moving, how express and admirable! In action, how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god!’”   —Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek:… Read more →