The Drag: Stories

Join Bowen Jacobs on a journey through his hometown of Yoakum, Texas, as he looks at the impact of the railroad (and other factors) that led to the decline of the town, as well as similar stories from towns nearby.

UT Austin film student Kaitlyn Gomez delves into the seemingly soon to be lost art of physical media, interviewing students and the co-founder of Austin based non-profit DVD rental store, We Luv Video.

Randy Duncan takes a step inside Scottish Rite Dormitory, an all-girls University of Texas off-campus dorm where most of the employees are male students.

Patrick Dionne takes a look at the history and complexities behind the growing number of wild hogs throughout Texas and the broader United States.

Historical businesses that culturally contribute to the identity of Austin are closing down seemingly out of nowhere. Follow as Olivia Carter tries to take a look at the missing parts of the story.

In the third episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer discusses fraternities on the Interfraternity Council. These 22 chapters make up just over one-third of students in Greek life and deal with hazing, sexual assault, homophobia and more.

In the second episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer sheds light on some of the large issues within the community of sororities on the University Panhellenic Council. Members of these 13 chapters face low ethnic and LGBTQ+ diversity, a ranking system, negative effects on mental health and more.

In this pilot episode of a series about Greek life at UT, Data Dives host Carolyn Parmer gives an overview of the university’s sororities and fraternities with a focus on the two largest governing bodies: the University Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Council. Whether you can name every Greek organization or remain baffled by this institution, this episode will help you understand what it’s like to join it.

Boutique studios and fitness classes are popular, but what do they actually have to offer? Sofia Vargas Karam sits down with Lindsay Howe Ruth and Laura Gilhman-Jones to explore the benefits of fitness classes, how they became instructors and most importantly, how they've built a community from it. They'll talk about how fitness isn't just about sweating it out; it's about making real connections, feeling empowered, and finding some lifelong friends along the way.

If you’ve ever sat through an elementary science class, you’ve probably learned about monarch butterflies – their obsession with milkweed, stages of metamorphosis, and annual migration. But how does this migration actually play out in today’s industrialized world? Host Sara Kinney walks through all the struggles these little creatures face on their annual journey southward and talks to one group, called Monarch Watch, that is currently trying to help them on their path.