You may have read a little something in the news recently about The University of Texas being the #1 Party School in the country, much to the chagrin of trustees, parents and state officials, and much to the delight of proud 18-22 year olds. In what we can only imagine is a bit of strategic timing on the part of our good friends over at the Austin American-Statesman, today, in their XL pull-out, they have... more ›

It's barely May and the heat is on. The season is here for minimal coverage, and you can do it without looking like you belong on the bar at Coyote Ugly. Ditch the short cut-offs and tube tops and get with the jersey. Rachel Pally's jersey, that is. Fluid, graceful and downright soft to the touch, this material is one that is commonly used by designers, but is rarely mastered. more ›

The critical and Oscar success of 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Capote', and 'Transamerica' gives Austinist hope for gay-themed films reaching mass audiences. In the midst of this great run comes 'Imagine Me And You', a rather transparent attempt to try the Hugh Grant London-style romantic comedy with a surprising gay twist. Suffice to say that writer/director Ol Parker has seriously misfired with this one. more ›