The Drag: Stories

Join Bowen Jacobs on a journey through his hometown of Yoakum, Texas, as he looks at the impact of the railroad (and other factors) that led to the decline of the town, as well as similar stories fro…

Randy Duncan takes a step inside Scottish Rite Dormitory, an all-girls University of Texas off-campus dorm where most of the employees are male students.

Patrick Dionne takes a look at the history and complexities behind the growing number of wild hogs throughout Texas and the broader United States.

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 student…

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 Counc…

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 bo…

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 fitne…

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 …

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 explore…

Before entering college, expectations and a vision of college life are conveyed through interactions with movies and the media. But what happens when those expectations aren’t met and things go diffe…

In growing cities like Austin, Texas, neighborhood development is a hot topic of conversation — new high-rise apartments and retail options appear in what feels like each week. In the midst of this u…

Bring your grocery bags and roll in the shopping carts because in this episode, we’ll be delving into how international grocery stores can serve as safe havens for those who seek out cultural communi…

In this special episode from Data Dives, host Carolyn Parmer explains the existing mental health services and barriers to these resources at UT.

Four of The Drag's graduating seniors -- Leni Steinhardt, Tamara Rodriguez, Mackenzie Matwick and Heather Stewart -- share their goodbyes to The Drag and UT. 

Health and wellness company Botanic Tonics has become one of the largest brands to specialize in kratom-based drinks with their popular Feel Free tonic. However, Feel Free tonics are marketed and lab…

Matthew Held, Kaiya Little, and Ella Barnes all have something in common: Inanimate objects. They’ve all got a special connection to their possessions. For Matt, it’s hunting knives. For Kaiya, it’s …