It was the best of times, and the worst of times. Who couldn't ignore the magical charm of fairly tale-like stands and shops full of gingerbread, Christmas decorations and novelties? Of course, sifting through tons of unique items in an outdoor Christmas market sounds like a nice afternoon, but when rain falls heavily from a … Continue reading Meandering Through Mannheim’s Christmas Market
I had the opportunity to document an inspirational University of Texas graduate for my multimedia journalism class. After two days of filming and interviewing, and endless hours in the lab editing, I created a video telling my subject's unique story. Audrea Diaz, 25, is a fashion reporter for The Horn and Austin Fusion Magazine. She … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Audrea Diaz’s Story
You must walk around campus with a bag over your head not to notice arising "ghetto-party"-related events and their consequences. Plastered not on page six, but on publications' front pages forces University of Texas students to at least see these parties' impact on the school body. Check out David Maly's Daily Texan piece, "Mexican-themed sorority … Continue reading Big T-shirt & Nike Shorts Critiques Offend Students amid Ghetto-themed Party Debates
A blistering flurry of classes, tests, projects, meetings and other responsibilities pushed regularly posting blog entries to unfrequented corners of my mind. Seriously, I feel as if cobwebs invaded this outlet, if at all possible in the digital realm. Nonetheless, all is well, and I just had to share some aspect of my New York … Continue reading The Lincoln Center Plaza: A Voguish Nirvana
Bridges symbolize a plethora of ideas in literature, from connecting one entity to another seemingly separate one, and finally rising above things simply flowing "under the bridge." They also denote isolation from life, as all forms of life, from humans to plants, require water to survive. But, enough of philosophical talk (I was just trying … Continue reading Heidelberg’s “Old Bridge”: A Romantic View Just Around the Riverbend
Style Over Stress 