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two from Oklahoma. Athletes from Florida, Illinois and Missouri round out the class.

The class had a split of 19 offensive and 18 defensive players, which will help add depth to a Roadrunner team that had more seniors last year than any team in the country (33).

UTSA’s first game in 2015 will be on the road against Arizona on Sept 3. The Roadrunners play their first game at home on Sept. 12 against Kansas State.

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UTSA Roundup FULL HOUSE National Signing Day was a good day for the Roadrunners as 37 student-athletes signed on to spend the next four years in San Antonio. Of the 37 players, 28 will come into the UTSA football program straight from high school, while eight are JUCO transfers and one player is a Football Bowl Subdivision transfer.

Thirteen players already enrolled into classes at UTSA, including five signees from the 2014 signing class who took gray shirts last season to begin their eligibility this year.

“The coaches did a fantastic job,” head coach Larry Coker said. “Most of you know how hard it is — it’s extremely tough living on the road. It’s getting tougher because our schedule is tougher and we’re recruiting better players, so when you recruit better players there’s more competition.”

UTSA’s class hails 27 players from Texas, including eight from Houston, six from Dallas/ Fort Worth, five from Central Texas, three from the Alamo City, two each from the Golden Triangle and west Texas.

Receiver JaBryce Taylor, who comes from Lufkin High School in east Texas, spent last season at Navarro College after playing a year at SMU. “JaBryce is what we haven’t had at wide receiver,” Coker said. “He’s a big kid with speed. He’s a dynamic player.”

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Tony Jeffery returned to the UTSA football program on Feb. 9 after spending last season at the University of Houston. Jeffery will resume his position as the wide receivers coach.

Jeffery served as the UTSA wide receivers coach from 2010-13. He oversaw the growth of the Roadrunner receiver corps from the 2010 practice season when the school didn’t play any games in 2011, its one season in the Western Athletic Conference (2012) and its first season in Conference USA (2013).

During his three seasons, at UTSA the Roadrunners’ record improved from 4-6 to 7-5. After his departure, the offense suffered a slight drop and the team went 4-8 in 2014.

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Head coach Larry Coker also announced that Mike Markuson joined the staff as an assistant coach and will tutor the program’s offensive linemen.

We’re excited to add Mike to our coaching staff, Coker said. “He has built an impressive resume and has an outstanding reputation as one of the top offensive line coaches in college football. I have known Mike for a long time and I know what kind of quality coach and person he is. He’ll be a great addition to our staff.”

A 30-year coaching veteran, Markuson spent 14 years as an assistant in the SEC, where he coached eight All-Americans, 15 all-conference honorees and 10 future NFL players, including a pair of first-round draft picks and three who were taken in the second round. Markuson is also a four-time Broyles Award nominee for the nation’s top assistant coach.

He comes to the Alamo City after spending the 2014 season as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach at Eastern Illinois. He helped the Panthers finish 11th in the Football Championship Subdivision in rushing offense (236.3 ypg) and 13th in total offense (480.1 ypg).

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Palo Alto College *FREE EVENT* Enjoy music, games, and activities during PACfest or just stop in for the only carne asada competition during Fiesta! Food and merchandise will be for purchase, so bring your appetite (and your parents’ credit card) and get ready to grub!

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SOS: FIND HELP HERE COMPILED BY: SB STAFF

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) suicidepreventionlifeline.org

MENTAL HEALTH AND EATING DISORDERS

National Planned Parenthood Hotline

National Depressive and ManicDepressive Association Hotline

ON-CAMPUS ASSISTANCE

1-800-230-PLAN (7526) plannedparenthood.org

1-800-826-3632

The National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) hopeline.com

Suicide Prevention Line for LGBTQ Youth, The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) thetrevorproject.org

National Eating Disorder Hotline 1-800-931-2237 nationaleatingdisorders.org

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 630-577-1330 anadhelp@anad.org

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 1-800-662-HELP (4357) samhsa.gov/treatment

National Graduate Student Crisis Line 1-800-GRAD-HELP (472-3457) hopeline.com/gradhelp.html

DOMESTIC ABUSE & SEXUAL ASSAULT

Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention

Domestic Violence Hotline

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment

SafePlace (Ending Sexual & Domestic Violence)

1-800-234-0246

1-800-234-0420

Alcohol Addiction Helpline 1-888-925-4030 alcoholhotline.com

Texas Poison Control Network 1-800-222-1222 poisoncontrol.org

MENTAL HEALTH AND EATING DISORDERS National Alliance on Mental Illness

1-800-799-7233 thehotline.org

512-267-SAFE (7233) safeplace.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) rainn.org

HEALTH AND STDS Texas Health Department 615-490-2505 dshs.state.tx.us

Texas AIDS Hotline 1-800-299-2437 hab.hrsa.gov

Self-Injury Support

National AIDS Hotline

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Hotline

Center for Disease Control and PreventionSTD Hotline

1-800-826-3632 dbsalliance.org

210-458-4249 utsa.edu/utsapd

24-Hour Psychiatric Crisis Line 210-223-7233 utsa.edu/counsel

Emergency

210-458-4911 utsa.edu/utsapd

Student Health Services – Main 210-458-4142 utsa.edu/health

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Crime Prevention Unit 210-458-6974 utsa.edu/utsapd

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EMOTINOAL SUPPORT CONFIDENTIAL This brilliant app, available at the iTunes App Store, allows users to anonymously connect with trained active listeners for emotional support. Feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Having relationship problems? Sometimes you can’t completely to friends, family, or coworkers.

Get free confidential emotional support anytime you need. Plus, all texts are deleted afterwards, so everything is officially off the record, making this a convenient and cost-effective way to get guidance.

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TOP TEN

WORDS: SB STAFF

TOP TEN

TINDER RULES 1. LEAVE SIMBA & CO. ALONE We get it—you stumbled across a tranquilized tiger #soooadventurous 2. DON’T ASK TO MEET WITHIN TWO MESSAGES That “What’s up?” must have made us totez irresistible 3. LEAVE YOUR CHILDHOOD BEHIND We’re trying to find someone bang-able here, and that pic of you at your kindergarten graduation isn’t getting us off 4. ALWAYS SWIPE LEFT ON EXES And just assume they swiped right.

Suckers.

5. INCLUDE MORE THAN GROUP PICS There’s a one in six chance you’re the hot one? May the odds be ever in our favor

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6. KNOW THAT “6FT” IS NOT A SUFFICIENT BIO 72 whole inches?!

YOU MUST HAVE SUCH A GOOD PERSONALITY 7. REALIZE NOBODY CARES ABOUT KCCO We’ll keep calm, and keep swipin’ on 8. RECOGNIZE BOTS That porn star? Not that into you :( 9. QUIT WITH THE DICK PICKS Your Moment is a NOment—don’t put the bush in ambush and surprise us with your balls like that, bro 10. DON’T TINDER TOO MUCH You will get carpal tunnel syndrome… and die

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AUSTIN SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB EXPERIENCE

IN SPORTS?

WORK FOR

AUSTIN SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB! HIRING REFEREES AND OFFICIALS

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HOT OR NOT

WORDS: JAYELYN JACKSON

LIFE IS TOUGH

EDITION

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Having an outfit on fleek

Beyonce

Going up to a hot officer to say hi

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Getting pictures of your crush in the nude

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Having a boyfriend who makes bank

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Twerking on top of a bar

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Wearing underwear with streaks

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Being arrested because you were actually high

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Finding out she’s actually a dude

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Discovering he’s rich because he robbed a bank

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Falling on your face and waking up with a scar

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Turning over and yanking off your weave

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HOW TO

WORDS: SAHAR WALJI

5 WAYS TO

WORK A MAN BUN If you haven’t noticed, the man bun is one of the most popular hairstyles adorning men’s heads today. People love them, people love to hate them, and there are even entire Tumblr pages devoted to the trend. (Yes, really.) However, the bun is not for the faint of heart (or thin of hair), so here we’ve compiled five ways to really work the look. Because sorry, bros: the bun isn’t as simple as the buzz cut.

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1. SLIP SOME CHOPSTICKS IN If you want to add a bit of a Mulan-esque feel to your bun, just slip in two chopsticks and burst into song with “Make a Man Out of You.” Li Shang is hands-down the most crush-worthy Disney male protagonist, so work off of that!

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2. PAIR IT WITH A NICE BOW Go dapper with a bow tie or accent your bun with a lacy or glittery bow to class it up a bit. Check out your local Claire’s for a few and ignore the weird looks from the female cashiers and eighth grade girls shopping there. They’re just trying to crimp your style.

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4. STYLE IT LIKE A BURGER If you consider yourself a foodie, be creative with your hairdo and stick a slab of meat in your bun! (Get it–BUN? HAMBURGER BUN? BECAUSE YOU HAVE A MAN BUN? Okay, sorry. We’ll stop now.)

Fawnie Dear

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3. TURN IT INTO A POKÉ BALL Ladies love Pokémon, and if they don’t, they’re obviously not the ones for you.

Simply dye your bun red and white and go around saying “If you were a Pokémon, I’D CHOOSE YOU!” If that doesn’t blow ‘em away, we don’t know what will.

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5. USE IT AS A PENCIL HOLDER If you’re not keen on the idea of chopsticks (or didn’t have time to go to your local Chinese restaurant and steal a few), go with another approach and use your hair as a pencil holder instead. Stick all of your writing utensils in there and whip ‘em out conveniently during class. After all, who needs a backpack when you have a bun?

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STUFF TO DO

COMPILED BY: SB STAFF

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7 WAYS TO TAKE A STUDY BREAK THIS MONTH

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PLAN A PRANK WAR

April Fool’s Day is on the first (don’t act like you forgot), so whip out the whoopee cushions and tell Mom you’re pregnant. We’re sure she’ll think it’s hilarious.

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BE A BUNNY

The 5th is Easter, and whether you’re going to this thing called “church” that everyone keeps telling us about or just hitting up the bars for a good ol’ Sunday Funday, we suggest donning rabbit ears for the occasion. (And on Monday, gettin’ all up on those half-price Peeps, of course.) nbc.org

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GET HOPS

National Beer Day is April 7th, making this essentially the most important holiday of the spring semester. Please celebrate accordingly. #TUESDAYBOOZEDAYBABEZ

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Sorry to be bad news bears, but finals are around the corner, so we suggest stocking up on all the sugary, sure-to-give-you-diabetes energy drinks you can get your hands on. After all, those all-nighters aren’t going to fuel themselves, y’all.

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We hear April showers bring May flowers, so plan for some precipitation this month! Whether it’s raining cats and dogs or raining men (“Hallelujah…”), really, all you need is Netflix.

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PLAY IN SOME PUDDLES

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CALL YOUR BRO

National Sibling Day is on the 10th, so call, text or FaceTime those other people your mom pushed out and into the world. (Because if you aren’t nice to your siblings, WE WILL TURN THIS CAR AROUND RIGHT NOW, MISTER.)

BUDGET FOR RED BULL

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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

Earth Day is on the 22nd, so that 30-rack of Keystone you’re planning on purchasing… recycle the cans, kids. (Mother Nature is soooo stoked on you right now.)

CAMPUS VIBE

PHOTOS: AMAR GUPTA

WHAT’S ON YOUR

MIND?

“I’ve been playing pool all my life.

People never expect me to be good, but I almost always end up winning or carrying the team.”

Evan Wilson, 22 Hometown: Bevil Oaks, TX Major: Advertising

“I’ll never let my children skateboard.”

“I garden to get things off my mind.”

Michael Core, 23

Rachel Binagia, 22

Hometown: Beaumont, TX Major: Psychology

“Be ready, in and out of season.”

Aaron Schexnyder, 24 Hometown: Galveston, TX Major: Business

Hometown: Port Neches, TX Major: Graphic Design

“I was at a talent show and got really inspired to do karaoke for the first time ever. I did it and wasn’t very good, but I’m still glad I did it.

My heart was beating like crazy for the next two hours.”

“I was an MC for this event, and my job was to be really funny, but nobody was laughing at any of my jokes.

Then I walked over to the microphone and accidentally tripped over the cord. Everyone started laughing after that.”

“One summer, I tried passing up a long line of cars at the beach by driving in the sand, only to get stuck and have to push my car out while everyone else drove by laughing at my sad attempt to beat traffic.”

Abdulkarim Bora, 20

Sergio Carrillo, 20

Basel Abdelwahab, 23

Hometown: Austin, TX Major: Physics

Hometown: Dallas, TX Major: Accounting

Hometown: Beaumont, TX Major: Economics/Arabic

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SPOTLIGHT

COMPILED BY: NANCY HUANG PHOTO: AARON MOORE

Check out Evan’s Jewelry at DesignsByEvan.net & on Instagram at @designsbyevan!

EVAN RAUCH We interviewed— and in the process, got distracted by some seriously shiny objects—the freshman jewelry designer behind Designs by Evan HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR YOU TO MAKE A PIECE OF JEWELRY? The majority take about an hour each because I knot between each bead when I bead them, but it depends on the necklace.

WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU USE IN YOUR JEWELRY? I use a lot of different materials. I use a lot of leather for the chokers and shorter necklaces. I use different gemstones, too. I use pyrite a lot, which is a popular stone, and also other ones like quartz and moonstone and labradorite.

WHERE DO YOU GET ALL THESE MATERIALS? I go to different bead shows–mostly in Houston, because that’s where I’m from. I also get some online and some [from] vendors at shows or stores.

WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND YOUR JEWELRY? Right now, my stuff’s at c.jane [in Austin]. It’s not always there; it’s as often as I can make it when I have time outside of school. It’s sold at three other stores in Houston, too.

I [also] do trunk shows at sorority houses. Over the break, I had a trunk show in Houston at my house. I sent out an invitation over Instagram. That’s where I post most of my stuff, and I’ll post that I’m having a show. [People] come to my house and hang out, and it’s fun.

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MEET THE DESIGNER EVAN RAUCH, 18 HOMETOWN: Houston, TX MAJOR: Public Relations

WHAT’S YOUR MAJOR?

COMPILED BY: JAYELYN JACKSON

From the mouths of

THIS MONTH, WE STUDY

PHILOSOPHYMAJORS

PHILOSOPHY The Average Starting Salary

$39,900 To polish beer mugs behind a bar while pondering life, probably

MYTHS MYTH: Philosophy majors sit around and read old books and overthink things.

MYTH: People who major in philosophy won’t find a job after graduating.

MYTH: Philosophers are boring and like to use big words.

TRUTH: Philosopher majors are typically wellrounded. They do study a lot of old (confusing) text, but they also analyze new works and everyday life.

TRUTH: Philosophy is considered one of the most transferable work skills, and people with these degrees go into a wide range of fields, including politics, education and management.

TRUTH: As in any major, some individuals are bound to be boring, while others will probably kick your ass in beer pong… while using those big words, naturally.

“To be honest, the reason I chose to major in philosophy was pretty dumb. I had this weird notion that I didn’t know how to think, and at the same time, I had some interest in going into law. I looked up majors that would ‘help me learn to think’ and would also help me on the path to law school, and philosophy popped up more than once.”

-Cristina Loo, 22

Hometown: Houston, TX “I like philosophy because it makes you question everything critically. Like literally, even if you thought putting on your pants with your right leg first was okay, you could be morally wrong.”

-Kat e Jackson, 20

Hometown: Houston, TX “With philosophy, I understand the importance of knowledge, understanding, thought process and existence, and it has allowed me to go into the world with open eyes.”

-Courtney White, 20

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX “[I like] the fact that philosophy is the love of knowledge and wisdom, and I wish to enlighten those who have lost the ability to find that beauty in knowledge.”

-Roxanne Meraji, 20

Hometown: Eagle Pass, TX

STUDYINGCELEBRITIES: Famous Faces Who Majored in Philosophy

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STEVE MARTIN

Comedian/Actor California State University

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BRUCE LEE

Actor University of Washington

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JAKE GYLLENHAAL Actor Columbia University

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CAMPUS CRUSH

PHOTO: AARON MOORE

MADISON

GAMBRELL hometown: Houston major: Communication Studies, Mass Comm Minor AGE: 21

RELATIONSHIP STATUS: IN A RELATIONSHIP HEIGHT: 5’4”

FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM @GMADSD

gIf I were an animal, I would be a tiger, because I live spontaneously but can trust my intuition and act fast when needed.

If I were an ice cream flavor, I would be mint chocolate chip, because I’m classic with a fresh flare.

I never leave the house without sunglasses, phone and lip balm.

My dream job is professional surfer (I’ve never even surfed before).

My celebrity crush is Taylor Kitsch.

My guilty pleasure is taking naps for hours.

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The quote I live by is “Can you remember who you were before the world told you who you should be?”

The craziest thing I’ve ever done is swim with stingrays is the Cayman Islands.

On Saturday night, you’ll find me cuddled with my kitten and a glass of wine... ...And on Sunday morning, I’ll be headed to the river with my book and a blanket.

Something people would be surprised to know about me is I’m Puerto Rican.

My friends/ family make fun of me because I’m a perfectionist to a fault.

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One word I would pick to describe myself is courageous.

In 10 years, I’ll be playing with my kids in the park.

If I had a million dollars, I would take care of my family.

The best pickup line I’ve ever heard is “Do you like bacon?...

Wanna Strip?”

My perfect date would be a hot air balloon ride with champagne and we would watch the sunset.

The perfect guy is loyal, respectful and passionate in all ways.

If a guy wants to get my attention, he should surprise me.

Want to nominate a Campus Crush?

EMAIL SAMANTHA@STUDYBREAKS.COM

MEET MADISON

I feel sexiest when dancing.

My go-to drink is Red Bull.

FUN FACTS! I love to dance.

If I could wear a bikini every day, I would.

I’m obsessed with teeth!

I’ve lived in Los Angeles.

Volunteer work is a passion of mine.

THE BROPINION

WORDS: GABE

LOVE&SEX

FROM A DUDE’S PERSPECTIVE COLLEGE GUY, TELLS US WHAT’S ON HIS MIND EACH MONTH

Car Trouble: Relationship running out of gas? Here’s how to get back on the road to romantic bliss…

There aren’t many things that can disrupt our lives quite like car trouble. We depend on our cars for so much, and when they are running great, life is good. The problem is that because these cars are such an important part of our lives, when we have car trouble, we can easily find ourselves in a rut. The same is true for relationships: when everything is going well—the metaphorical tank is full and the windows are down—we feel unstoppable, but when the passion is dead and the romance keeps stalling out, things can seem pretty hopeless. So, let’s say your relationship is broken down on the side of the road. Here is how to get that spark back to jump-start your relationship’s engine.

Everyone knows about the honeymoon stage and how everything is so perfect for the first couple months. There are sparks and butterflies in those early stages, and it almost seems like magic. But eventually, the excitement of a new journey fades, and

all of the sudden, the life in your once-exciting relationship is all but gone. I remember being at that point: I was in a very committed, pretty happy seven-month relationship, when I started to feel like we were sputtering out of gas. I tried everything, from romantic dinners to buying flowers—we even tried giving each other space—but no matter how hard we tried, we couldn’t seem to get back into full gear. In a last chance effort to save our dying relationship, we decided to get out of our comfort zones together. We did things as simple as going to haunted houses and riding roller coasters to becoming vulnerable to each other, sharing our most personal fears, pains and regrets. Having those new experiences together deepened the emotional bond between us and recreated the same experiences and feelings we had when we were first falling for one another. And just like that, the energy, desire and passion were pumped back into our relationship, and we checked out of the auto shop and got back on the highway, cruising to somewhere sunny and 75.

While it may be obvious you are having trouble, sometimes it takes getting under the hood and digging deep into your relationship’s most crucial parts to rediscover the model on which you built your relationship in the first place.

When you know what you need to make your relationship run smoothly, you can find ways to make it happen. Sure you may have to change a flat tire or repair a dent or two along the way, but when you know how to fix it, a little car–or relationship–trouble really isn’t that bad. galleryhip.com

GABE, A REAL-LIFE

OUT OF THE SHOP & BACK ON THE ROAD

4 WAYS TO GET YOUR RELATIONSHIP IN GEAR

HAVE DEEP CONVERSATIONS: After all, you didn’t catch the feels for each other by chatting about the weather. Talk about things that matter—like your beliefs on religion, politics, morality and even world events—and see where it leads. You may find out you like that other person even more than you thought you did.

DO SOMETHING DARING: Whether it’s four-wheeling, whitewater rafting or even going to see a scary movie, adrenaline is adrenaline and can serve as the spark to liven up your dormant butterflies.

MAKE MORE EYE CONTACT: They say the eyes are the windows of the soul. Try looking into each other’s eyes—even if it’s uncomfortable—and you may find there’s more to your partner than you anticipated...and more to discover.

GET MORE INTIMATE: You know money, power and sex all have one thing in common: the more you have, the more you want. Make intimacy a habit and literally love your way back to being in love with your bae.

GOT A QUESTION FOR GABE? HOLLER AT Guytalk@studybreaks.com

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STYLE

COMPILED BY: JAYELYN JACKSON PHOTOS: AARON MOORE + PRESS

MEET THE MODEL REBECCA MUMMERT, 25 HOMETOWN: El Paso, TX MAJOR: Theatre

LACE UP Whether you want the lady-in-the-street look or you’re feelin’ more freak-in-thebed, no material’s got you covered— literally and figuratively—like lace

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STARTIN’ FROM THE BOTTOM

Nothing will draw attention to your fabulous ass(ets) like this look…

ROCKIN’ ONE-PIECE WONDERS

Put the “dress” in “dress up” with these pretty pieces…

Navy Drawstring Waist Floral Lace, $9

Black Contrast Lace Long Sleeve Ruffle Dress, $16

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White Elastic Waist Floral Crochet Lace Shorts, $10

Blue Deep V-Neck Short Sleeve Lace Dress,

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Black Elastic Waist Contrast Lace Shorts,

Lace To The City Dress,

Lace Norman Scallop Edge Lace Skirt, $39

Princess Styled Lace Split Joint Dress, $33

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Black Lace Pencil Skirt,

Black Contrast Hollow Lace Pleated Dress,

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TOPPIN’ IT OFF

Whether sexy or ladylike, lace blouses and tanks got us like whoa…

Black Long Sleeve Lace Embroidery Lace Blouse,

Beige Scoop Neck Sleeveless Lace Vest,

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Women Slim Tank Lace Top Shirt Trendy Sleeveless blouse, $23

Dark Pink Floral Lace Tank Top, $13 sheinside.com

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Lace Bustier, $25 hm.com

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GUY STYLE

COMPILED BY: SAHAR WALJI + MARINA GARCIA PHOTOS: AARON MOORE + PRESS

MEET THE MODEL VICTOR BALLAD, 21 HOMETOWN: Brownsville, TX MAJOR: Law/Theatre & Dance

OF COLOR While we appreciate the fact that black is slimming and stealthy and shit, spring has officially sprung, and bros—it’s time to go bright!

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SLIP ON BLUE [ ] SUEDE SHOES

Channel your inner King with some killer kicks that are sure to put a spring in your step (and don’t actually have to be suede)...t

BRIGHTEN YOUR BOTTOMS

Everyone should be aware of where your legs are at all times, and in pants this bright, they’ll have no choice…

Levi’s Trousers, $58

Oxford Loafers, $28

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Sperry Slip-On, $60

Levi’s Slim, $58

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Lacoste Andover Sneaker, $50

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Slim Fit, $6

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Earthwise Toms, $60

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Slim Khakis, $18 oldnavy.com

Vans Classics, $45

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Step Up Your Sock Game

Hot hues and fun patterns are an easy way to add some personality— After all, your ankles deserve attention, too…

Bart Mooning Sock, $8 urbanoutfitters.com

Scales Socks, $12 happysocks.com

Crayon Pattern Socks, Geo Diamond Tube Socks, $6

$3 forever21.com

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Calf-High Seed Stitched Trouser Sock, $8 Karate Kid Socks, $10

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FROM THE HALLWAY TO THE RUNWAY COMPILED BY: SB STAFF PHOTOS: STEPHEN DEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY HAIR+MAKEUP: ALLY RICHARD, ERICA ERICKSON, KATY REYES AND LINDA LOPEZ WITH FLAIR STYLE LOUNGE (FLAIRSTYLELOUNGE.COM)

camp u s cout u re For the second year in a row, we shine a spotlight on crazy-talented student designers dreaming up gowns you’ll go gaga for…

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BAILEY GRACE TABER, 18 HOMETOWN: Denver, CO MAJOR: Textiles & Apparel: Design INSTAGRAM: baileyteee

DESIGN AESTHETIC:

I would describe my design aesthetic as elegant but edgy at the same time.

INSPIRATION:

claire kwak / romantic edge

MEET THE MODEL

My inspiration comes from feminine silhouettes with graceful design lines, and the rose.

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS:

Coco Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and Alexander Wang are my favorite designers who inspire me the most.

IDEAL CELEB TO DRESS:

My dream celebrity to dress would be Kate Winslet. If I ever designed an evening gown for the Oscars, I would really want to design a dress as elegant as her beauty.

IN 10 YEARS:

I see myself starting my own clothing line.

ULTIMATE DREAM:

My dream is to become a successful product development manager and later on have my own clothing line.

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PAMELA HURLEY, 30 Professional Organizer & Blogger HOMETOWN: Austin, TX INSTAGRAM: @pamelamalunat

DESIGN AESTHETIC:

I really enjoy creating form-fitting silhouettes that enhance the natural curves of a woman’s body. I use a lot of circles and geometric shapes to accentuate the waist and bust. I try to convey texture and motion as well through my garment’s silhouettes. I love black and white and using neutrals.

INSPIRATION:

I am inspired by a combination of mood, photography, architecture, nature and history. Photography and architecture are often reflected in the construction of my garments through design lines and fabric textures.

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS:

Tom Ford, La Perla, Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier

IDEAL CELEB TO DRESS:

Blake Lively and Anna Wintour

IN 10 YEARS:

Definitely living in Southern California on the beach, developing my lingerie and eveningwear company. Within seven years, I would like to start my business, and within 10 years, open my first storefront.

ULTIMATE DREAM:

My dream is to start my own lingerie and eveningwear company and to have a storefront and design house in LA, New York, Paris and London.

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s h e l b y s m i t h | m id k n i g h t

MEET THE MODEL

RACHEL REAL, 19 HOMETOWN: San Antonio, TX MAJOR: Communication Sciences & Disorders INSTAGRAM: @rachel_elizabeth13

DESIGN AESTHETIC:

Clean lines and simple silhouettes with a trendy twist

INSPIRATION:

Different cities around the world

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS:

Elie Saab, Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta

IDEAL CELEB TO DRESS: Miranda Kerr

IN 10 YEARS:

I hope to be moving back to Texas after working in NYC to start my own accessory line.

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ULTIMATE DREAM:

My dream would be to have my own accessory line of handbags and jewelry!

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IXI HERNANDEZ, 21 HOMETOWN: McAllen, TX PROFESSIONAL: Textiles & Apparel (Retail Merchandising) INSTAGRAM: @ixchelhernandez

DESIGN AESTHETIC: My design aesthetic celebrates the modern woman.

INSPIRATION: I reference different

cultures, time periods and relevant social matters. The modern feminist inspires me, both woman and man

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS: Diane von

Furstenberg as a designer, global brand and woman inspires me. I admire her positive influence on women; we share many similar ideals. Yves Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney are also huge influences, as well as Cuban fashion designer Isabel Toledo.

IDEAL CELEB TO DRESS: I think some-

one like Emma Watson would be amazing to dress. Beyond being a talented actor, she positively uses her fame to start up relevant conversations, such as speaking at the UN about gender equality rights—not to mention, she’s a talented actor. I admire women who stand up for other women.

IN 10 YEARS: I aspire to work for a com-

pany where my dedication, loyalty and hard work allow me to fulfill my potential and that of the company.

ULTIMATE DREAM: Ultimately, my

dream is to start my own label. However, I firmly believe nothing can substitute experience, and I am eager for more of it.

My grand (and some may say naïve) dream would be involved with expanding the textile production and apparel manufacturing industry in the United States.

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MEET THE MODEL

KATHERINE HORAK, 20 HOMETOWN: El Paso, TX MAJOR: Plan II/Film

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MEET THE MODEL

DESIGN AESTHETIC:

My design aesthetic is usually clean, simple lines with a structured fit. I enjoy color blocking, and most of the time I love my black and white.

INSPIRATION:

I get my inspiration from my instincts. I can never draw something and stick with it. I start out from scratch by hanging different fabrics on the mannequin and creating my design lines. From there, the rest is history.

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS:

Alexander Wang and Phillip Lim

IDEAL CELEB TO DRESS: Ian Somerhalder

IN 10 YEARS:

I want to be head in a production development company.

ULTIMATE DREAM:

My dream is to one day live in Paris with an acquired skill in couture sewing. Before then, I want to explore and get inspired by traveling all over the world and putting that into my own company’s line.

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BONINIE MCENNIS, 19 HOMETOWN: Georgetown, TX PROFESSIONAL: English INSTAGRAM: @bonnstermonster

DESIGN AESTHETIC:

Classic, feminine, modern

INSPIRATION:

Movements, sounds, lifestyles, architecture, history

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS:

Marchesa, Elie Saab, Chanel, Sergio Guadarrama

DREAM CELEB TO DRESS: Emma Watson

IN 10 YEARS:

I’ll be living and working in the fashion industry in London, married to a British man with some British babies.

ULTIMATE DREAM:

Initially working for a design house in London or anywhere in Europe, and then maybe starting my own line later in the future.

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NICOLE NAGEL, 20 HOMETOWN: Portland, OR MAJOR: Business Honors, Plan II INSTAGRAM: @nicolenagel

DESIGN AESTHETIC:

My designs are youthful and incorporate recent trends with techniques used in the past. My evening gown’s skirt uses a modern cartridge pleating, which was very popular during the Civil War era. The technique lets me compress around 20 feet of fabric into one skirt. I also painted and beaded my own fabric, which gives my designs an artisanal approach.

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MEET THE MODEL

INSPIRATION:

I get my inspiration from art movements, musicals and historic costume. I love theatrical pieces, which might be due to the fact that I grew up next to Disneyland. I’ve always wanted to be a Disney Princess.

INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS:

Alice Temperley, Dior and Giambattista Valli

IDEAL CELEB TO DRESS:

Taylor Swift! I’ve been loving her fashion sense ever since she wore the green gown in “Teardrops on my Guitar.”

IN 10 YEARS:

[I’ll be] in a big house full of cats, clothes and shoes…and pizza.

ULTIMATE DREAM:

My dream is to open my own vintage store full of upcycled clothing. It’s eco-conscious and environmentally friendly as well!

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BEHIND THE SCENES

PHOTOS: STEPHEN DEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

SHELBY SMITH, 22 Hometown: Dixon, CA Major: Apparel Design Instagram: @ShelbyInStyle

“You can never be overdressed.”

meet the designers Forget what they make for the runway– check out what they wear in the real world! Here, our featured designers showcase their personal style and share their fashion rules and definite don’ts...

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CLAIRE KWAK, 23 Hometown: Arlington, TX Major: Retail Merchandising

“I believe there is no such thing as a ‘fashion crime.”

Hometown: Sugar Land, TX Major: Textiles and Apparel Design

“Skinny jeans with running shoes give me the heebie-jeebies.”

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TEDI INFANTE, 23 TINA TRAN, 23 Hometown: Orange County, CA Major: Textiles and Apparel (Fashion Design) Instagram: @tinanatron

“Don’t buy something you don’t fall in love with. It’s a waste of money and will just end up sitting in your closet.”

Hometown: Coppell, TX Major: Textiles and Apparel (Apparel Design and Retail Merchandising) Instagram: @tedicamille

“Fashion is made to break any preconceived rules.

However, when in doubt, leopard print never fails me.”

KARA LECHTENBERGER, 23 Hometown: Houston, TX Major: Apparel Design Instagram: @Karalech

“I’m very girly and love to wear bright colors and bold prints.”

SANDY AN, 22 Hometown: Plano, TX Major: Apparel and Design

“Socks with sandals are fashion suicide.”

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ONE TO WATCH

WORDS PROVIDED BY: HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN PHOTO: ERIC DOGGETT

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21 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT

HOLIDAY MOUNTAIN

If you like MIA, you’ll love this Austin-based band with a sound guaranteed to make you move!

1. NEW SICK MUSIC

On April 28th, we’ll be releasing our new EP You Be You Pt.1.

We’ve spent years on it and we’re so grateful we get to share it with everyone soon!

2. DGAF

We give 110% to every performance. It brings us so much joy to not give a f*@k, and we are really excited to get to spread that on our upcoming US tour this May and June.

3. JUMP AROUND

We love moshing, crowd surfing, jumping off the stage—all of that! Shout out to our people keeping it rowdy at shows!

4. RUBBIN’ IT OUT

Zander gives us crazy-intense massages, and we wrote a song about it called “Slow Motion Thugs” that just premiered on Spin. Go take a listen!

5. ROCKIN’ ROOTS

We met in Boston through underground house shows while attending Berklee College of Music.

6. LATTE LOVE

Laura really loves hemp milk lattes.

7. DIPPIN’ OUT

Brad only eats hummus.

8. PRO BOWLER

Zander prefers all his food to be in large bowl form.

9. BAND’S BEST FRIEND

Our dog Brady is our honorary fourth member/snuggle therapist.

10. GREAT CRUSH

We have a collective crush on Bobby from the band Whiskey Shivers.

11. ALL THE

WORLD’S A STAGE

We live together in a house, and sometimes we wake up and pretend we’re in a $hitty off-Broadway musical.

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12. TWERKIN’ HARD

We love everything Diplo does, forever and ever.

13. LAUGH IT OFF

We think Eric Andre and Hannibal Burress are the funniest dudes.

14. THINK PINK

Laura loves to bump Dutch house music like Partysquad and dye her hair various shades of fuchsia with Manic Panic.

15. THEY’RE GONNA

LET YOU FINISH…

We have a thing called “Pulling a Yeezus” where Laura and Brad drive really late at night and drink Red Bulls and bump Kanye West’s Yeezus album.

16. GOING GREEN

We love to climb trees and smoke them!

17. ON THE GRIND

We truly value a good cup of coffee.

18. SETTING THE MOOD

Somehow every time we record, we always end up having the movie Bruno on silent in the background of the recording studio.

19. EASY

LISTENING

We like to listen to audiobooks on the road, and there are only so many times we can listen to Tina Fey’s. Please send us recommendations.

20. BARE NECESSITIES

We mostly live off of tacos, bananas and coconut water.

21. GROUP LOVE

We love all y’all and hope to group hug you soon!

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MUSIC AROUND TEXAS: AUSTIN PICKS PROVIDED BY:

APRIL 18 UNTAPPED FESTIVAL What do Manchester Orchestra, Phosphorescent and 65 breweries have in common? They’ll all be at Carson Creek Ranch for this sureto-be-epic one-day fest that combines the best in beats and in booze.

Tickets start at $32, so get online, cough up some cash, and get ready to enjoy 200+ beers and killer bands on what’s destined to be the best Saturday since SXSW.

18 APRIL 21 BENJAMIN BOOKER @ Mohawk

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APRIL 2 & APRIL 5 STURGILL SIMPSON @ Stubb’s

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APRIL 9 JUNGLE @ Emo’s APRIL 10-12 EUPHORIA FESTIVAL @ Carson Creek Ranch

APRIL 3 OF MONTREAL @ Stubb’s

APRIL 4 STARS @ The Belmont

APRIL 3 & 4 DR. DOG @ Stubb’s

APRIL 6 ACL TAPING: WAR ON DRUGS @ ACL Live

APRIL 16-19 OLD SETTLER’S FESTIVAL @ Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch APRIL 21 WAXAHATCHEE @ Red 7

APRIL 23 TONY BENNETT WITH LADY GAGA @ ACL Live

APRIL 24 FATHER JOHN MISTY @ Stubb’s APRIL 28 THE KOOKS @ Emo’s APRIL 30 YELLOWCARD @ The Belmont

MAY 2-3: LONE STAR JAM @ LBJ LIBRARY LAWN

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APRIL 18 BUZZFEST THIRTY-THREE @ Cynthia Woods

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If you are mourning the end of Spring Break (and already dreading finals), cheer up, because BuzzFest is here to the rescue! With a killer lineup including AWOLNATION, Everclear, Robert Delong, Young Guns, Joywave, New Wave and many more, this fest is sure to rock your socks off! (Yes, we went there.) Just one word of advice, y’all: wear your crowd-surfing shoes.

18 APRIL 1 NICKELBACK @ Cynthia Woods APRIL 1 DR. DOG @ House of Blues

APRIL 2 KIESZA, BETTY WHO @ Fitzgerald’s APRIL 3 BAD RELIGION @ House of Blues

APRIL 12 FUTURE @ Arena Theatre APRIL 12 CAKE @ House of Blues APRIL 16 THE MAVERICKS @ House of Blues APRIL 17 TONI BRAXTON @ Arena Theatre

APRIL 29 THE WHO @ Toyota Center APRIL 17 OK GO @ Warehouse Live

APRIL 23 AIR SUPPLY @ Arena Theatre

APRIL 19 TOBY LIGHTMAN @ Warehouse Live

APRIL 24 TONY BENNETT & LADY GAGA @ Cynthia Woods

APRIL 22 HOZIER, LOW ROAR @ Bayou Music Center APRIL 23 WILCO @ Bayou Music Center

APRIL 25 CHRIS TOMLIN @ Cynthia Woods

APRIL 30 PRIMUS @ Bayou Music Center APRIL 30 WALK THE MOON, THE GRISWOLDS @ House of Blues

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APRIL 4 SLIM THUG @ Numbers APRIL 11 BRYAN ADAMS @ Cynthia Woods

APRIL 2 JAZMINE SULLIVAN @ House of Blues

APRIL 28 NEED TO BREATHE, BEN RECTOR, COLONY HOUSE @ Bayou Music Center

APRIL 3 TALIB KWELI, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE @ Warehouse Live

APRIL 25 MATT AND KIM @ House of Blues

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MUSIC AROUND TEXAS: LUBBOCK COMPILED BY: NANCY HUANG

APRIL 30 SOUL TRACK MIND @ Blue Light Live

APRIL

If you’re looking for awesome, award-winning music, we’ve found it for you. Soul Track Mind fuses soul and R&B with flares of funk, rock and dance rhythms for a unique sound that’s sure to be even better live.

So check out their 2014 album Unbreakable for a little pre-show research and then get ready to get your groove on.

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APRIL 1 DATSIK @ Wild West

APRIL 4 JOHN WOLFE @ Wild West

APRIL 4 TERRI HENDRIX @ Hanger

APRIL 7 REVEREND HORTON HEAT @ Jake’s Backroom

APRIL 4 STURGILL SIMPSON @ Memorial Civic Centre Arena

APRIL 17 CORY MORROW @ Office Grill and Sports Bar APRIL 17 JOHN WOLFE @ Midnight Rodeo

APRIL 9 LETLIVE @ Backstage

APRIL 18 DALTON DOMINO @ Blue Light

APRIL 10 JASON EADY @ Blue Light APRIL 11 BASTARD SONS OF JOHNNY CASH @ House of Fifi Dubois

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APRIL 11 MARK MCKINNEY @ Hops & Props Festival APRIL 14 NOTHING MORE @ Jake’s Backroom

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APRIL 20 OK GO, WHITE ARROWS @ Aztec Theatre

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Start perfecting your treadmill choreography, because OK Go is gracing the stage of the Aztec Theatre this month! (And if you don’t know what we’re talking about, stop what you’re doing and YouTube “Here It Goes Again.”) Even better: the band will be supported that evening by White Arrows, making this one of our must-see shows this spring.

20 APRIL 4 HOLY WAVE, HIDDEN RITUAL, VERISIMILITUDE, SHIVA’S MEDICINE CHEST @ K23 Gallery

APRIL 2 IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, CHINO XL, NICO IS, CF, HASAN SALAAM @ Alamo City Music Hall APRIL 2 COLLECTIVE DREAMS, ANIMAL SPIRIT, SWIMMING WITH BEARS, SHARPEN THE QUILLS @ 502 Bar

APRIL 10 MAVERICK MUSIC FESTIVAL @ La Villita Historic Arts Village

APRIL 17 DANCE GAVIN DANCE, POLYPHIA, HAIL THE SUN, STOLAS @ Alamo City Music Hall

APRIL 17 GIVERS @ 502 Bar APRIL 18 REAL THUGZ TOUR WITH GRIZZLY, ANTISERUM & LAXX

APRIL

APRIL 7 BAD RELIGION, OFF! @ Aztec Theatre

APRIL 10 & 11 FATHER MURPHY, ILLUSTRATIONS, STREET SECTS, THE WAY TO LIGHT, LDOTSDOT @ The Korova

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APRIL 2 DATSIK @ The Marc This Canadian DJ/ producer first hit the scene in 2009 and has rocked stages at big-name festivals like Coachella, EDC Las Vegas and more. And it’s not just Datsik’s performances that are awesome; his debut album Vitamin D is pretty epic as well. So if you’re feeling deficient in the dubstep department, we suggest you come get a live dose of that vitamin this month.

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APRIL 17 ERIC LARSON & PEACEMAKER @ Phoenix Saloon

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APRIL 21 MARK JUNGERS BAND @ Gruene Hall

APRIL 2 JOEL HOFFMANN BAND @ Triple Crown

APRIL 10 TEXAS RENEGADE @ Cheatham Street Warehouse

APRIL 3 WHAT SO NOT @ The Marc

APRIL 11 STONEY LARUE @ Gruene Hall

APRIL 7 THE FAKERS @ Triple Crown

APRIL 17 COSTELLO @ Triple Crown

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APRIL 23 MANDY ROWDEN @ Triple Crown

APRIL 25 TEDDY LONG @ Pinballz Kingdom

APRIL 24 ZACH WALTHER & THE CRONKITES @ Cheatham Street Warehouse

APRIL 27 DAVID HARRIS @ Triple Crown

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

COMPILED BY: SAM SUMPTER PHOTO: JEANNE VALOIS

EXCLUSIVE

ROXY ROCA We talked Old Settler’s Fest, James Brown and The Jeffersons with Taye Cannon, the lead singer of this seven-man Austin-based band pumping out a sound best described as Powerhouse Southern Soul

How would you describe Roxy Roca’s sound?

I would say if you grew up listening to James Brown, you’ll like our show. In no way am I comparing myself to James Brown; he’s just a big inspiration.

How did you come up with the band name?

It’s a reference to [a character on] The Jeffersons. That was my favorite show when I was a kid. It’s a long story; in a way it has to do with the Civil Rights Movement. I grew up in the Deep South, and there was some racism, and I was never raised that way. The show had a really big imprint on me as a child, and I really liked Roxy Roker. When we were actually doing the band, I was like, “We need something that reeks of soul like Roxie Roker.”

It’s a different spelling, but it’s a twist on her name.

Facebook/roxyroca @roxyroca roxyroca.com

Who are your musical influences?

What can people expect from a Roxy Roxa show?

My brother was heavily into Michael Jackson—I remember that—but I was very much into my dad’s records. I was listening to Otis Redding, Marvin Gay, James Brown. He was a huge influence because of the passion he put in.

There’s a lot of rock ‘n’ roll influence too.

We got a new song out called “Love Maker DeVille”—it’s a fun tune. It’s funky, but it also rocks out. I think that’s a good indication of what you’re in store for. [Another] song called “Happiness is a Choice”—we don’t play it every show. It’s a funky tune and it’s kind of adlibbed a bit…you have to see it to [get it].

Do y’all have any pre-show rituals?

I can’t speak for everybody.

Myself, I usually go somewhere, warm up vocally, get into meditation and send out to the universe that I want to be bringing everyone together in the room to forget about what’s weighing on them. It’s bringing people together; the live music experience is part of the life experience.

You have seven people in your band—that’s a lot!

We’ve fluctuated between 10 and seven over the years. Seven has been a lucky number for making it happen on the road.

We knew it was going to be a challenge at the beginning— we’ve had our creative, passionate approach and our business approach. You have to make

CATCH ROXY ROCA LIVE AT MATTHEW’S EASTER CIRCUS [April 5 at Maggie Mae’s] & OLD SETTLER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL [April 16-19 at Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch], and listen to their record, Ain’t Nothin’ Fancy—out now!

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decisions sometimes, and you have a couple people and you put your trust in them. Then there are big decisions that [everyone contributes to]. But yeah, it’s a lot of schedules to organize. We all play in Roxy Roca only. We’re committed to this project. We all just felt from the beginning that the more single-minded we were with our energy and focus, [the easier] we’d be able to get this in front of people.

Do you have any advice for young musicians?

I always tell young musicians coming up to get a job in the industry, make some friends.

Everyone in bands is out there working, and aside from a great sound and a great show, it helps to have those personal relationships with people in bars and clubs.

You’re playing Old Settler’s Fest this year. Excited about it?

It’s really special to be a part of that and bring some soul and funk energy to the festival. We’re gonna bring it. I can’t wait.

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SPINS

SPOTIFY PLAYLIST BY: SAM SUMPTER

MUSIC YOU NEED TO KNOW 10 SONGS ON OUR RADAR RIGHT NOW

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03 MODEST MOUSE

07 VINYL THEATRE

“THE BEST ROOM” The Best Room

“BREAKING UP MY BONES” Electrogram

WANT MORE?

Find us on Spotify (username: studybreaksmagazine) and check out our Editor’s Picks playlist!

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04 NIGHT RIOTS

08 SOL CAT

“CONTAGIOUS” Contagious

“FISHIN WITH JOHN” Sol Cat

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01 KEVIN DREW

05 THE DISTRICTS

09 IN THE VALLEY BELOW

“GOOD SEX” Darlings

“PEACHES” A Flourish and a Spoil

“NEVERMINDERS” The Belt

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02 HEEMS

06 PURITY RING

10 MISTERWIVES

“SOMETIMES” Sometimes

“PUSH PULL” Another Eternity

“OUR OWN HOUSE” Our Own House

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BUZZ

WORDS: JAYELYN JACKSON

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MUSIC HANDWRITTEN | SHAWN MENDES Expected Release: April 14 A lot of good things come out of Canada (maple syrup…mounties…Drake), and now we have another reason to thank our neighbors to the north: the newest heartthrob from America’s Hat, Shawn Mendes! The artist released his self-titled EP—featuring the hit single, “Life of the Party”…which may or may not have been on repeat for all of us—last year, and now he’s back with his debut album. We’ll say “eh” to that.

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PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 Expected Premiere: April 17 Kevin James is back as our favorite cop in the sequel to the laughably awful original film. (Okay, fine, we kind of liked it.) In Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, our portly protagonist is headed to Vegas for a security expo, where he discovers a heist and has to save the day.

Really, we’re just in it to see homeboy speed around on a segway.

GAME OF THRONES Expected Season 5 Premiere: April 12

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TV

Let’s be honest: everyone loves sword fights, castles and sex. Luckily Game of Thrones is back to give us just that. Although watching fraternal twins getting it on is…umm…a bit awkward, hey—at least we have Daenerys and her badass dragons! Whether it’s the blood, the beards or the boobs that keeps you coming back, we have a feeling you won’t be changing the channel anytime soon.

AROUND THE WEB EXCELLENT WAYS TO WASTE TIME

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As much as we would love to shove a Twix, Snicker and Kit Kat in our mouth all at the same time and not be called a fatass, um, it’s not going to happen. Luckily this sweet site allows you to build your own candy bar, giving you the ability to combine your favorite flavors in one delicious package—and feel way fancier.

ZOMBIEPASSIONS.COM

Calling all zombie lovers! If you have a passion for the undead or a sort-of-freaky fetish, then get ready to be wowed by this website, which is basically the closest thing the underworld has to Tinder. And that’s all we’re gonna say about that.

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Can’t decide where to go out tonight?

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(WTFSIGFD) is here to help. Simply enter your location, and the delightfully profane site will shoot out the name of a bar. Hey… we’ll drink to that.

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HAPPY HOUR

COMPILED BY: SAHAR WALJI

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT: CABLESTOCK WORDS: MARINA GARCIA PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: TEXAS SKI RANCH

Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means: sun, surf and plenty of parties! And come May, you can find all three in one place at TSR Cablestock 2015! With live music, amazing wakeboarding, and plenty of babes and bros in their bathing suits, this party and killer competition is the perfect way to kick off your summer!

Getting hot yet? We are...

MUSIC FOR DAYS WAHOO’S But literally...days.

One of sweetest aspects of Cablestock is the awesome live performances! This year, come check out country sweetheart Bri Bagwell and the other artists who will provide the perfect soundtrack for these summer evenings.

Bikini Ready

Remember all those fitness tips we gave a few months ago?

Well, we’ve hoped you’ve used them, because TSR is hosting a bikini contest at Cablestock again this year. Come show off your best assets on stage for the chance to win some serious cash--which, you know, could buy a lot of tequila.

Come relax on the beach or, better yet, hang out in Wahoo’s Restaurant & Bar, where you’ll find your favorite drinks and the best tacos in Texas—all centered around the action sports lifestyle. Drop in. Have fun. Eat well.

Celeb Status

Music? Check.

Bikinis? Check.

Prizes? Check. As if you didn’t already have enough to get pumped about, Cablestock attracts some of the hottest wakeboarders from all over the world, so come on over to see the best of the best board it up.

(Actually, don’t worry about that, because there will be plenty of free booze on site!)

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FUN STUFF

COMPILED BY: SAHAR WALJI

CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCE?

1. Tattoo 2. TV on the left 3. Photobomb on left side 4. T-Shirt Color 5. Logo on Hat

WHAT’S LONG, HARD AND HAS CUM IN IT?

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A CUCUMBER!

HOROSCOPES

BABY, WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? ARIES: You say you’re lonely, but you’ve got a ton of unanswered texts on your phone from people that like you. You’re not lonely; you’re just too picky. Lower your standards.

TAURUS: You’ve got a ton of laundry to do, and wearing dirty underwear is not okay, so maybe get your life together.

Or go commando.

Whatever.

GEMINI: You may have gained the freshman 15, but that’s okay. There are two kinds of six-packs, and sometimes you have to prioritize.

CANCER: Everyone twists the truth a little bit, but you’re lying too much, and that house of cards is about to come crashing down.

We’re not lying to you.

BY THE NUMBERS:

COLLEGE

flow. If it doesn’t work out, there are plenty of sexy fish in that Tinder sea.

ies, ramen photos and puppy pics. Report them as spam and get over it.

VIRGO:

AQUARIUS:

You love playing games, and that’s fine if we’re talkin’ beer pong…or Hungry Hungry Hippos.

But in terms of relationships, try a more grown-up approach, eh?

When things start to go bad, you freak out. Remember: shit happens. We saw it on a bumper sticker once.

LIBRA: If you keep repeating the same mistake, it’s not a mistake; it’s a choice.

The effect isn’t going to change if the cause stays the same. (Deep, right?)

SCORPIO: You stay settlin’ for less when it comes to dating. Don’t rush into a relationship or you’re gonna end up in a relation-shit. Boom!

SAGITTARIUS: Don’t let your ex fool you. They haven’t changed, so stay strong…and show them the EXit.

LEO:

CAPRICORN:

You’re a bit pushy when it comes to relationships. You can’t bully anyone into liking you, so just go with the

Stop checking your ex’s Instagram. We all know that nothing prevents you from moving on like your old flame’s self-

PISCES: You’re funny, but sometimes you try too hard for attention. Crack a joke or two and then leave ‘em wanting more.

(Trust us, they will.)

86.9% BUT...

57% 75% 75% of high school seniors are accepted to their first-choice colleges, but less than 57% can afford to attend that school.

Of the 2,350,000 college students enrolling per year, only 1,750,000 will graduate.

The average college student’s debt is the average student loan payment is $432 ; per month.

$23,700

1,575,000

23%

The average college

of full-time undergrads who are 24 or younger work 20 hours or more a week.

The annual family income of more than

47%

FEMALE

student attends

VS.

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62 PARTIES A YEAR

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students enroll in college each year.

of undergrads is less than

of freshmen expect to complete their degrees in four years or fewer.

$40,000

.

In one year,

1,250,000

0.4%

of undergraduates attend one of the Ivy League schools.

students transferred to another school;

1,125,000 dropped out.

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