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Dogs of Zilker
Drift staffer Lauren Jones captures some of Austin’s most infamous inhabitants in one of our favorite spots— Zilker Park.
Indigenous Impacts
By using nature as a source of medicine and isolation, the Yanomami make the most of their environment without exploiting it. As outsiders, we must do our part to prevent land exploitation and unwanted intervention to allow for the indigenous to prosper.
Saving the Golden-Cheeked Warbler
This endangered songbird, native to Central Texas, is recovering from habitat loss and destruction, but they can’t do it alone!
Getting Outside and Giving Back
What’s better than being outside? Making a difference while outside!
Connected to More Than Just a Strap
The beauty of slacklining goes far beyond the exhilaration of extreme heights; there is a sense of connection found nowhere else.
Breaking the One Rule
What multi-pitch climbing for the first time taught me about myself and my own abilities.
Pilgrimage to the Perfect Sweatshirt
Nature lovers from all over the United States make the journey into the Colorado Rocky Mountains to get their very own Melanzana, a textured fleece hoodie with a huge fan base.
The Trash Pandas of Texas
Furry friend or trash-taking-bandit? Here we take a deep dive into these controversial creatures that roam the UT campus.
Working Out in the Wild
A glance at how taking my workouts outside unlocked a path to healthier living.
Zoom Zombies
Drift staffer Aidan Carney explores some of the best outlets around UT campus to reconnect with the outdoors- even in just thirty minutes between Zoom meetings.
Whole Earth Provision Co.: More Than a Store
Holland Jones, Vice President of Whole Earth Provision Co., has done it all. From being raised in the store to now revamping the idea of what it means to be outside, Holland is more than just a businessman: he’s a nature guru.
Streetboarding: Hitting the Asphalt
UT students take to the streets with sleds and snowboards amid winter storm.
Nature Serves as a Constant During Change
Reminiscing on the chilled, refreshing water of Wandaka Musongera’s childhood creek transports him back to his life in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Running through his family’s garden, the creek acted as a sanctuary for his community, a place to unwind when exhausted from a full day of work.
Minimizing Waste in a Plastic-Filled World
Sustainable consumption will not reverse the effects of climate change overnight, but it allows people to reduce their carbon footprints while voicing demands for sustainable business practices.
The Future of Medina Lake
This article is the first of a three-part series exploring the Texas Hill Country’s dependence on Medina Lake, a man-made, 8,478 square mile reservoir, and highlighting the importance of the Save Medina Lake project.
Being Thrifty with Your Thrifting
Thrift Shopping is an important and vital addition to a sustainable community, learning how to shop in a thoughtful manner can ensure the longevity of this practice
Southbound and Back Again: Gambling with Texas Swells
They say if you can surf Texas, you can surf anywhere.
Sustainable College Living
College students live hectic lives, juggling school, work and social obligations. As a result, living sustainably is not always a priority. However, there are many small lifestyle changes college students can make to lessen their impact on the environment.
Green Burial Traditions
“I don't want to be entombed in any fashion. Not embalmed and buried in a 'traditional' way. Nor cremated, frozen, resomated (dissolved), or shot into space. A crypt might be ok, but I can't afford it.”
Climate Anxiety: Our Internal Fuel to Climate Activism
While I continuously complained about the unseasonably warm weather, I was brutally reminded of the burning planet I have no choice but to inherit.