Kathryn Stouffer

Black Pumas are rising. Plus, other artists making waves across genres By Kathryn Stouffer Black Pumas The soulful sounds of Black Pumas members Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada have pulsed through stereos across Austin since 2017, but with a recent Grammy nomination for Best New Artist only months after the release of their inaugural album, they’ve been set on a much vaster stage. The duo’s seemingly disparate backgrounds led to a fortuitous formation.

Starbucks has brought in the new rotation of cups. You will see bright red, festive paper cups in the hands of students as they journey through campus. No more drab white. The holiday cups seem to bring a new wind of joy as we sip on our coffee. Because Starbucks rules all, and is signaling the transition into the winter holiday season, it must be time for peppermint, the queen of all flavors. Here are 10 reasons why peppermint trumps pumpkin spice on any, and every occasion. 1.

Thanksgiving, a time-honored tradition celebrating gratitude and the coming together of communities. Also an opportunity for spending a sunny Thursday stooped over the stove performing elaborate tasks and accidental steam facials while crouched in front of an overstuffed oven.