By Cole Gee | Staff WriterWhen "Daredevil" was originally canceled by Netflix in 2018, fans of the show and the MCU were left dumbstruck. The show had just finished its most critically acclaimed season yet and had been one of Netflix's most-watched shows since its premiere. Even the most stubborn MCU critics praised Daredevil as a gritty, bolder look into...

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By Rachel Chiang | Assistant News EditorNormally, copyright strikes are a nuisance for YouTubers and streamers who want to include music in their videos and content. For d4vd, it became a window of opportunity. At the encouragement of his mother, to avoid getting flagged for using music without artists' permission, d4vd simply began to make his own. Since 2021, he...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWe’re nearing the end, Bears. Now that it’s time to lock in, here are some study beats to keep you company during those late-night library sessions. “Mystical Magical” by Benson Boone (April 24) This might be a hot take, but ever since I started listening to Benson Boone’s music, I’ve always thought his...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorHumidity hung heavy in the air this past weekend at The Far Out Lounge in South Austin. Austin Psych Fest, the city’s annual psychedelic music event, drew thousands, their bodies packed together in front of stages featuring psych rock, indie rock and experimental pop bands from all over the world. Alternating between the...

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By Shane Mead | Staff WriterDr. Donna Nickerson, a licensed psychotherapist with a background in social work, grew up in Clifton, just about 45 minutes from Waco. In her later years of high school, her family moved to Waco, where she attended Waco High and was able to familiarize herself with the city. Nickerson's parents ran a thrift store in...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorGoing to Austin Psych Fest means dressing the part — finding the trippiest, metal-ist or indie-ist fit you can possibly piece together. In this crowd, the fashion was fire to say the least. From head-to-toe black to fits displaying every color of the rainbow, here are some fun and funky fashion choices we...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorJust a few feet from the stage they would soon play on, I got to sit down for a quick interview with Josh Lambert, Yvonne Lambert and Toto Miranda from the ever-so-versatile psych rock group, The Octopus Project. In our talk, I got details on the band’s evolution over the years, their past...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterAs the end of the semester looms, stress runs high across college campuses. However, some students are finding an unexpected source of relief: nature. Kayaking and paddleboarding have become more than just weekend hobbies for many locals and students alike. These outdoor activities offer a chance to unplug, decompress and reconnect with something greater than themselves....

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterFashion, fun and food collide at the newly developed outdoor shopping center “Webster Market.” Located on 1001 Webster Ave., Webster Market aims to bring both locals and tourists a place to enjoy local shopping close to downtown. Hannah Parker, property manager for Webster Market, said the first store, a clothing boutique called The Flamingo Ranch,...

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By Janay Boyd | ReporterIn a fast-moving world of mass production and synthetic fixes, three Waco small businesses — Penelope Pickers Vintage, Cottontail Jones and Granddaddy Willow — are choosing a more mindful path. Centered on sustainability, healing and the power of community, these businesses also highlight the value of recycled and resold goods, encouraging customers to reconnect with the...

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