The Drag: Stories

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The Drag: Stories podcast

The Drag: Stories showcases excellent audio storytelling from students at the University of Texas at Austin.

  1. 20 SEP.

    Keep Austin Weird?

    Historical businesses that culturally contribute to the identity of Austin are closing down seemingly out of nowhere. Follow as Olivia Carter tries to take a look at the missing parts of the story.

    15 min

  2. 6 SEP.

    Data Dives: Fraternity culture at the University of Texas at Austin

    In the third episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer discusses fraternities on the Interfraternity Council. These 22 chapters make up just over one-third of students in Greek life and deal with hazing, sexual assault, homophobia and more.

    21 min

  3. 23 AUG.

    Data Dives: Sorority culture at the University of Texas at Austin

    In the second episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer sheds light on some of the large issues within the community of sororities on the University Panhellenic Council. Members of these 13 chapters face low ethnic and LGBTQ+ diversity, a ranking system, negative effects on mental health and more.

    31 min

  4. 9 AUG.

    Data Dives: All about Greek life at the University of Texas at Austin

    In this pilot episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer gives an overview of the university’s sororities and fraternities with a focus on the two largest governing bodies: the University Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council. Whether you can name every Greek organization or remain baffled by this institution, this episode will help you understand what it’s like to join it.

    22 min

  5. 2 AUG.

    Moving together: How fitness studios foster community

    Boutique studios and fitness classes are popular, but what do they actually have to offer? Sofia Vargas Karam sits down with Lindsay Howe Ruth and Laura Gilhman-Jones to explore the benefits of fitness classes, how they became instructors and most importantly, how they've built a community from it. They'll talk about how fitness isn't just about sweating it out; it's about making real connections, feeling empowered, and finding some lifelong friends along the way.

    15 min

  6. 19 JUL.

    Milkweed and monarch migration

    If you’ve ever sat through an elementary science class, you’ve probably learned about monarch butterflies – their obsession with milkweed, stages of metamorphosis, and annual migration. But how does this migration actually play out in today’s industrialized world? Host Sara Kinney walks through all the struggles these little creatures face on their annual journey southward and talks to one group, called Monarch Watch, that is currently trying to help them on their path.

    17 min

  7. 5 JUL.

    So...what's the deal with pigeons?

    Pigeons. They’re everywhere. Surely they can’t be endangered. Right? Right…? Delve into the feathery world of our neighborhood fowl with Olivia Dilley as she breaks down everything about the wild world of pigeons and why we should care about them. In this episode, we hear from Joe Wood, co-chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Pigeon and Dove Specialist Group, as he tells us about the wonders of pigeons and the things that threaten their very existence. We’ll also hear from Hayley Hudnall, executive director of Austin Wildlife Rescue in Austin, TX, as she tells us about the woes of pigeons in America and why people dislike the “rats of the bird world.”

    19 min

  8. 5 JUL.

    How a unique German dialect is staying alive in Texas

    For generations, German descendants have carried on their traditional language and cultural practices. But as the last speakers die out, so does the language. In this episode, Molly-Jo Tilton explores the various groups keeping these traditions alive.

    14 min
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The Drag: Stories showcases excellent audio storytelling from students at the University of Texas at Austin.

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    The Drag
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    The Drag Audio Production House
  • Jaren actief
    2020 - 2024
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    55
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