History is written by the victors, as the saying goes. The dominant culture of the time dictates what is preserved, and what isn’t, who is vilified, and who isn’t. But recently, there’s been a push to recover the untold histories of those who were never provided a voice. The plight of the disabled is one as old as time itself, and as such their defenders are just as ancient, … [Read more...] about Hidden Figures: Cain
Op-eds
Opinion: Why #babynut made me a pro-lifer
Where were you when Mr. Peanut died? On the phone? On the toilet? In the shower? I was a pro-choicer at that time, so death meant nothing to me (by the way, I was chowing down on a snack). It was not his death that impacted me most, but his resurrection. The way it mirrored the resurrection of Jesus Christ triggered a passion I thought was far gone. From spud to full nut, he … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why #babynut made me a pro-lifer
No Republican can win against Trump in 2020, except maybe my dad
AUSTIN -- With all of the craziness surrounding the 2020 election (for example: what *is* Ukraine?), there's more uncertainty than ever as to who will be our next president. While the democratic field is oversaturated, the GOP is lacking in competition for Trump. In fact, I don't think any Republican can beat Trump in the primaries - except for my dad. I know what you’re … [Read more...] about No Republican can win against Trump in 2020, except maybe my dad
Op-ed: Men should just start sitting down to pee
The fact that men still pee standing up is not only completely impractical, but is also just another example of patriarchal control over our toilets. By sitting down, men are protecting the toilet seat from their refractory piss, thus saving toilet paper that would otherwise be used to wipe up their mess. Sitting down to pee is easier and more efficient in every sense; it takes … [Read more...] about Op-ed: Men should just start sitting down to pee
Op-ed: Folk music is just country music that country music people don’t know about yet
Everyone is aware that the modern-day folk music scene is a meritocracy based on three distinct and essential elements: 1. Twang, 2. Acoustics, and 3. Number of people sitting down at your concerts. There is some unfortunate news for the Austin backyard-patio folk scene: their flannel shirts and slim-straight blue jeans are not as original as they would like to think. Folkheads … [Read more...] about Op-ed: Folk music is just country music that country music people don’t know about yet