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Tune in to summer

Jackie Ruth

Backyard barbecues, days by the pool or even a summer running playlist — we’ve all got those songs that seem to ooze sunscreen out of the speakers. We asked local musicians to share their ultimate summer soundtracks.

Austin Psych Fest preview

Alex Vickery

Get the scoop on which bands you won't want to miss during this year's Austin Psych Fest, from April 26 to 28.

Expert Q&A: Fashion sense with Eve Nichols

Priyanka Deshpande

UT Department of Textiles and Apparel Senior Lecturer Eve Nichols informs us about the academic study of fashion and how UT students will be involved in Austin Fashion Week.

The Heist

Chris Gilman

Guest writer Chris Gilman from the Texas Travesty returns to Longhorn Life with this fake and laugh-inducing interview with Macklemore.

Austin Fashion Week heats up with local designers

Austin Fashion Week features style-filled events and runway shows that feature both national and local designers, such as these four Austin-based fashionistas: Ross Bennett, Gail Chovan, Stephen Moser and Kendra Scott.

Behind the scenes at the Blanton Museum

Elysse Alvarado

The Blanton is a great place to go when you need a quiet break on campus.

Expert Q&A: Austin's "bag ban" with Alexandria Bruton

Priyanka Deshpande

Austin Resource Recovery's Alexandria Bruton breaks down the bag ban and the community's reaction to its implementation.

Fashionable dining hits Austin

Elysse Alvarado

Top Chef season three contestant Brian Malarkey teamed up with visionary James Brennan to create Searsucker, the upcoming addition to downtown's Warehouse District.

Forty Acres Fest offers free food and fun

Jackie Ruth

The Student Event Center's annual event returns with Chiddy Bang as the headliner.

Into the wild: Longhorn Life's guide to roughing it

Mira Milla

Now that it's getting warmer, consult this guide and head into the wilderness for a camping adventure with your friends.

The prohibition returns with new restaurant

Bianca Moragne

Flour and Vine replaces Hugo's Restaurant Y Tequila Bar and brings a 1920s flare to South Lamar.

South by South Student

Priyanka Deshpande

Longhorns represented at the SXSW conference in a big way.

Spotlight - UTmost Edition (Spring 2013)

Rachel Lau

UT students weigh in on which fast food establishments they'd like to see on campus.

UTmost Honorable Mentions

Here are the runners-up for each category in the UTmost Survey. Show them some love, too!

UTmost Best Smoke Shop — BC's

Alex Vickery

Right on the edge of campus, BC's caught the hearts — and lungs — of UT students.

UTmost Best Vintage Clothing — Buffalo Exchange

Jackie Ruth

Right around the corner from campus, Buffalo Exchange is where UT students go to add some vintage to their wardrobe.

UTmost Best Music Venue — Stubb's Bar-B-Q

Elysse Alvarado

Stubb's outdoor venue is a Longhorn-favorite spot to enjoy the aroma of fresh barbeque while watching your favorite band.

UTmost Best Festival — South By Southwest

Shantanu Banerjee

With Justin Timberlake and Grumpy Cat in attendance this past spring break, it's no wonder why Longhorn's picked SXSW as the best festival.

UTmost Best Beer/Games Bar — The Local

Kaci Borowski

Beer and games — what more can you need? Whatever that is, The Local has it.

UTmost Best Happy Hour - Trudy's

Katey Psencik

Trudy's happy hour is where you'll catch UT students destressing from their latest exam.

Pick your picnic at Rio Ranch Eatery

Priyanka Deshpande

The new food truck park is keeping West Campus well fed.

The other, other Sixth Street

Jackie Ruth

Check out this profile and consider heading to the houses-turned-bars downtown spot that is Rainey Street on your next downtown excursion.

Vacating for vacation? Rent out your place

Kaci Borowski

If you need a little extra cash check these five tips and consider renting out your place for South by Southwest.

Spotlight - Housing Guide 2013

Rachel Lau

Longhorn Life catches up with UT students about what they look for in an apartment.

Editor's Note - Housing Guide 2013

Alex Vickery

Alex Vickery introduces the 2013 Housing Guide