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A rainbow array of ice cream flavors is displayed behind the glass at Marble Slab Creamery.

Explore Local Ice Cream Shops

Atina Hartmann, Reporter October 27, 2019

The horror film, US, uses classic horror themes and surprising twists to create an engaging feature. Graphic by Shawkin Kabir.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Us’

Shawkin Kabir, Dreamcatcher Poetry & Prose Editor October 23, 2019

Eerie, engaging, and wonderfully made are the words that describe Jordan Peele’s second major venture in the horror film arena following his highly successful debut with Get Out. The 2019 film, Us, manages...

Beetlejuice might not be animated like many of Tim Burtons other Halloween movies, but it still shows off Burtons peculiar creativity and dark humor. Graphic by Yunoo Kim

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Beetlejuice’

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor October 19, 2019

“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!”  You’re bound to say its name. Most will describe Beetlejuice as a comedy rather than a thriller or slasher film, but it is still one of Tim Burton’s...

The poster for El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie features main character Jesse Pinkman portrayed by Aaron Paul. Paul has won multiple Emmys for his work in the Breaking Bad series. Photo Courtesy of Aaron Paul.

‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Falls Short of Expectations

Hayden Swanson, Managing Editor October 17, 2019

It has been six years now since AMC’s award winning television series Breaking Bad came to a climactic end, leaving several questions unanswered and prompting fans to crave more. Creator Vince Gilligan...

The animated movie, Coraline, revolves around the unhappiness Coraline faces in her world. Quirky, chilling, and intriguing only begin to describe this classic Halloween film. Graphic by Dia Jain.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Coraline’

Anouka Saha, Opinions Editor October 16, 2019

Based on the Neil Gaiman novella of the same name, Coraline remains a must-watch movie over a decade after its release, with its stunning animation and intriguing plot. Though it’s an animated film,...

Tim Burtons adaption of Sleepy Hallow is a perfect movie for those interested in getting in the Halloween spirit. This mysterious and spooky make of Sleepy Hallow is a must watch and a Halloween classic. Graphic by Emily Malone.

Halloween Horror Month: ‘Sleepy Hollow’

Emily Malone, Photographer October 11, 2019

A more horrific twist on a story we were all told as children Tim Burton's adaptation of Sleepy Hollow deals with murder, a deal with the devil, and revenge on a town. Hitting the theaters in 1999 the...

Known by bubble tea, boba tea, pearl tea, and tapioca tea, the traditional Taiwanese drink has experienced growing popularity over the last two years, and consequently, Austin has seen a rise in the number of boba shops opened locally. Find out where you can make your next boba trip to with the help of this comprehensive, interactive, bubble tea tour.

Discover Bubble Tea Shops Around Austin

Sathvik Allala, Marketing Director October 7, 2019

Brad Pitt stars in Ad Astra as the main character Roy McBride, a famous astronaut struggling with his personal relationships. Photo Courtesy of Ad Astra Instagram.

‘Ad Astra’ Amazes Viewers with Intriguing Plot

Claire Janson, Photographer October 3, 2019

Being a common fan for space fiction and up-coming technology, I had a feeling that Ad Astra was going to have an in-depth backstory and some major action scenes. The movie was rated 83% by Rotten Tomatoes,...

During first lunch, Hispanic dancers perform in the cafeteria.

Alma Mexicana Ballet Folklorico Performs During Lunch

Jake Schlanger, Community & World News Editor September 28, 2019

The Round Rock ISD Alma Mexicana Ballet Folklorico group put on a traditional Spanish dance performance in the cafeteria during lunch on Thursday, Sept. 3. Dressed from head to toe in traditional Spanish...

The hot snack combo, popcorn chicken with honey BBQ and kasian fries, was slathered in a bright orange sauce, which added a delicious soft layer to the crispy chicken.

Zero Degrees Serves Slow Fast Food Fusion Experience

Srilekha Cherukuvada, Dreamcatcher Editor in Chief September 24, 2019

A blast of cool air and loud noises from the kitchen hit us immediately as we strolled into Zero Degrees on one of the Grand Opening days, Sept. 22. Zero Degrees, an Asian-Hispanic fusion chain, specializes...

Descendant of the Crane is written by Chinese-American author Joan He, who lives in Philadelphia. Photo Courtesy of Joan He.

Culturally Rich Novel ‘Descendant of the Crane’ Hooks Readers

Yunoo Kim, Community & World News Editor September 22, 2019

What do you do if you are pressured to protect the innocent, but in doing so you become the guilty? This is the dilemma new queen Hesina faces in Descendant of the Crane by Joan He, a political fantasy...

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