Written by Dan Kolinko A rookie Marine gets stranded on a hostile planet during humanity’s space colonization as her suit runs out of power; two families escape over the Berlin Wall in a hot air balloon; a sociopath fights her way to the top of the fitness world with no broken bones spared; and a man…
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Written by Abby Adamo A few weeks ago, we opened up a discussion about renowned authors with questionable pasts, who all survived the celebrity downfall of others like Harvey Weinstein in the wake of sexual misconduct claims. Hothouse will continue to discuss contentious reverence for canonical authors in spite of their disgusting pasts. This week…
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Written by Grace Mappes He lingers in the back of my mind, his features and quirks coming to life on people I see in the streets. He has the disheveled hair and straightforward attitude of my American history TA and the naivety of a bright-eyed freshman girl I saw on the first day of orientation.…
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Written by Angie Carrera With the holidays quickly approaching, it seems only natural to include a list of the most unique and literary gifts on the internet—perfect for the book lover in your life. These are the gifts you actually want to receive as opposed to your average list of bookmarks, candles, and scarves. Never…
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Written by Morgan Southworth The California wildfires have been particularly brutal this year, and they’re not over yet. As of December 11, Southern California wildfire Thomas is larger than the size of New York City and only about 20% has been contained. Granted, it’s only one of six fires in the state that have destroyed…
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Written by Kevin LaTorre Sunday afternoon in the B. Iden Payne Theatre, UT’s Theatre and Dance Department closed The Drowsy Chaperone, its farcical tribute to musical theatre. To the south, across the bridge, the ZACH Theatre continues its run of the musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol until December 31. Live musicals are enduring flights…
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Written by Madalyn Campbell Tis the season! Are you looking to spread the joy of stories this holiday season? Look no further: here are a few charities—some that are looking for books and some seeking monetary donations (which they use to purchase books). Local: Inside Books Project sends books to inmates in Texas prisons. They…
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