Francesca D'Annunzio

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UT students remain unaware of medical amnesty laws

December 9, 2018

When finance junior Chandler Simmons was a freshman in 2016, he and his roommates threw a party in their West Campus apartment. At the end of the night, he found a motionless girl on the bathroom floor. Simmons was not aware that UT grants amnesty to underage students should they take a person to receive emergency services due to alcohol poisoning, so he and his friends took longer to react to a dire situation.
Frozen in place: Student sexual assault survivors share what life is like dealing with PTSD

November 30, 2018

When Julia is having a bad day, she may be in class, but, for more than half of the day, she’s mentally checked out.
Lack of access to healthcare in earlier chapters of life carries over into college

November 18, 2018

Connor Smith was a freshman in high school when his family lost their health insurance. By junior year, his mental health had deteriorated. Due to his family’s inability to pay for health services, he began to self-medicate using Xanax purchased off the black market.
ASL proficiency promotes camaraderie on women’s cross country team

November 6, 2018

When only .0015 percent of the population uses American Sign Language (ASL), the odds that more than a fourth of the women’s cross country team at UT knows ASL are much higher than average.
Pease Park Conservancy releases plans for park renovation

November 5, 2018

The Pease Park Conservancy group plans to make the park more accessible for all of Austin while focusing on sustainability.
Austin’s 5th First Annual Polkapocalypse keeps polka music tradition alive

October 25, 2018

Described as “Pythonesque” and a “wacky time,” Polkapocalypse is Austin’s only polka festival — and it’s happening this Sunday at the Elisabet Ney Museum.
Trump’s trade restrictions on Syria impact Austin’s Arabic Bazaar in Hyde Park

October 14, 2018

Recent sanctions against Syria from the Trump administration have not only impacted those living in Syria, but a local Austin store owner as well.
Dana Saltalamachia: A living example of recovery after trauma and addiction

October 7, 2018

Saltalamachia, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor intern at Integral Care and volunteer at the Austin Harm Reduction Coalition, has been through trauma that is unfathomable for most people. She spent part of her childhood in an abusive foster care family and part of it in the hands of her abusive grandmother.
Why do some women see feminism as a dirty word?

May 3, 2018

Why do some women not support the mainstream feminist movement?
Austin-based organization provides syringe access services to help save lives

April 23, 2018

Although the opioid use in the United States continues to be ever-present issue, organizations such as the Austin Harm Reduction Coalition, also known as the AHRC, provide care and minimize the risks in order to the save the lives of those who use opioids.
UT Austin students recount bad mental health experiences while taking birth control pills

April 17, 2018

For some, the pill can clear up acne, regulate menstrual cycles and alleviate cramping, but for others it can also cause mood swings and severe emotional distress.
'MotherWitch' challenges typical representation of women of color in theater

April 15, 2018

Family relationships are already complicated enough, but adding magic and witchcraft to the mix makes everything all the more complicated.
Boteco brings an authentic piece of Brazil to Austin

April 15, 2018

When Fernando Marri came from Minas Gerais, Brazil, to the United States to study English, he did not imagine he would one day open a food truck in East Austin inside a revamped FedEx delivery truck.
Local and national blood drive organizers advocate for donation

April 1, 2018

Although many are hesitant to bite the bullet and let the needle poke them, listening to the stories of these survivors may give eligible blood donors the courage to donate.
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower

March 30, 2018

Seeing a meteor shower is a classic bucket list item for many people. You’ll be able to cross it off the list later this month. The next Lyrids shower will take place April 16-25, although the peak will be early on the morning of April 22, which will be visible here if you can drive a bit and get away from Austin’s light pollution.
You can’t have it all with Adderall

March 26, 2018

In college, competition is steep, and it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. For students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, there are even fewer hours in the day, as some of those precious productivity hours slip away with inadvertent daydreams in the corner of the library.
Got problems with your tummy? If you’re feeling gutsy, try this tea

March 19, 2018

A layer of slime on any food looks unappealing, not to mention possibly dangerous. However, there is one drink where a layer of slime is an essential ingredient.
Alzheimer's patients take a walk down memory lane with the help of a paintbrush

March 4, 2018

Watercolors and decoupage collages aren’t just for kids — they can reap all kinds of benefits for the elderly.
Alternative Ink: How Emily Nogood got her start in tattooing with stick and pokes

February 22, 2018

Most people who opt to get a tattoo wind up in a dentist chair, watching a machine drill into their skin until it bleeds.
Big Wy’s Brass Band will release an EP in late February

February 16, 2018

From Westlake High School to Marfa, Louisiana, Guatemala and Costa Rica, the UT students in Big Wy’s Brass Band have performed all over the world.
Pakistani musicians and UT faculty will perform together at SXSW

February 5, 2018

Every year, artists of all genres travel from far and wide to perform at South by Southwest.

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Francesca D'Annunzio

Recent Contributions

UT students remain unaware of medical amnesty laws

Frozen in place: Student sexual assault survivors share what life is like dealing with PTSD

Lack of access to healthcare in earlier chapters of life carries over into college

ASL proficiency promotes camaraderie on women’s cross country team

Pease Park Conservancy releases plans for park renovation

Austin’s 5th First Annual Polkapocalypse keeps polka music tradition alive

Trump’s trade restrictions on Syria impact Austin’s Arabic Bazaar in Hyde Park

Dana Saltalamachia: A living example of recovery after trauma and addiction

Why do some women see feminism as a dirty word?

Austin-based organization provides syringe access services to help save lives

UT Austin students recount bad mental health experiences while taking birth control pills

'MotherWitch' challenges typical representation of women of color in theater

Boteco brings an authentic piece of Brazil to Austin

Local and national blood drive organizers advocate for donation

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Lyrids meteor shower

You can’t have it all with Adderall

Got problems with your tummy? If you’re feeling gutsy, try this tea

Alzheimer's patients take a walk down memory lane with the help of a paintbrush

Alternative Ink: How Emily Nogood got her start in tattooing with stick and pokes

Big Wy’s Brass Band will release an EP in late February

Pakistani musicians and UT faculty will perform together at SXSW