The Yoakum Railroad
The Drag: Stories
Join Bowen Jacobs on a journey through his hometown of Yoakum, Texas, as he looks at the impact of the railroad (and other factors) that led to the decline of the town, as well as similar stories from towns nearby.
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We Luv Physical Media
The Drag: Stories
UT Austin film student Kaitlyn Gomez delves into the seemingly soon to be lost art of physical media, interviewing students and the co-founder of Austin based non-profit DVD rental store, We Luv Video.
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What it's like for the men who work at an all-girls dorm
The Drag: Stories
Randy Duncan takes a step inside Scottish Rite Dormitory, an all-girls University of Texas off-campus dorm where most of the employees are male students.
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Hog wild
The Drag: Stories
Patrick Dionne takes a look at the history and complexities behind the growing number of wild hogs throughout Texas and the broader United States.
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Keep Austin Weird?
The Drag: Stories
Historical businesses that culturally contribute to the identity of Austin are closing down seemingly out of nowhere. Follow as Olivia Carter tries to take a look at the missing parts of the story.
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Data Dives: Fraternity culture at the University of Texas at Austin
The Drag: Stories
In the third episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer discusses fraternities on the Interfraternity Council. These 22 chapters make up just over one-third of students in Greek life and deal with hazing, sexual assault, homophobia and more.
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Data Dives: Sorority culture at the University of Texas at Austin
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In the second episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer sheds light on some of the large issues within the community of sororities on the University Panhellenic Council. Members of these 13 chapters face low ethnic and LGBTQ+ diversity, a ranking system, negative effects on mental health and more.
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Data Dives: All about Greek life at the University of Texas at Austin
The Drag: Stories
In this pilot episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer gives an overview of the university’s sororities and fraternities with a focus on the two largest governing bodies: the University Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council. Whether you can name every Greek organization or remain baffled by this institution, this episode will help you understand what it’s like to join it.
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Moving together: How fitness studios foster community
The Drag: Stories
Boutique studios and fitness classes are popular, but what do they actually have to offer? Sofia Vargas Karam sits down with Lindsay Howe Ruth and Laura Gilhman-Jones to explore the benefits of fitness classes, how they became instructors and most importantly, how they've built a community from it. They'll talk about how fitness isn't just about sweating it out; it's about making real connections, feeling empowered, and finding some lifelong friends along the way.
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Milkweed and monarch migration
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If you’ve ever sat through an elementary science class, you’ve probably learned about monarch butterflies – their obsession with milkweed, stages of metamorphosis, and annual migration. But how does this migration actually play out in today’s industrialized world? Host Sara Kinney walks through all the struggles these little creatures face on their annual journey southward and talks to one group, called , that is currently trying to help them on their path.
info_outlineCheerleaders are a staple of American culture. Any high school slice-of-life movie will tell you
that the girls in the cheer squad are on top of the suburban ruling class. When you get pro, the
stakes, glamor, fame and scandal get even higher. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are
world-class performers who have solidified themselves as the pinnacle of cheer excellence.
Their iconic uniform is symbolic of American sex appeal, and they have integrated themselves
into every part of pop culture, from TV shows to brand deals; they’ve done it all. But, however
prominent the squad is in our culture, how much do we really know about the reigning queens of the field? A journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin and a Dallas native, Sonali
Menon will dive into everything cheer: the history of the team, their scandals, the infamous
Making The Team reality TV show, and the greater implications of what it means to be a woman
in the public eye.