Stories

Stigma, Extensive Screening Prevent Eligible Participants from Applying for SNAP Benefits

Gabby Stewart found herself under the poverty line when her job with AmeriCorps was not paying her enough to adequately afford her meals....

Blaise W. Compton

Jan 19, 20194 min read

The City of Austin aims to be a zero waste city by 2040, which means that all materials that can be recycled or composted are diverted...

Blaise W. Compton

Jan 19, 20194 min read

Blaise Compton, Liam Alteneder and Tinu Thomas Austin’s unique personality has always attracted big businesses and tourists. But now the...

Blaise W. Compton

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Even in a community that goes against the grain of society, female skateboarders struggle to find their place. “It’s like being a fish in...

Blaise W. Compton

3 min read

This summer the National Weather Association reported Austin shattered several all-time high temperatures. The record high heat isn’t...

Blaise W. Compton

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For years, Austinites and tourists alike have gathered at the colorful concrete labyrinth, Graffiti Park, to create and share their spray...

Blaise W. Compton

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We have all experienced that dreaded moment when a parent or distant relative adds us as a friend on Facebook. Suddenly you can't crack...

Blaise W. Compton

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