Follow the money (?)
We’re in a recession, even in slow-burn South Texas, and some college majors are faring better than others in that post-graduation job hunt. So which degrees are in high demand even when we’re not in high cotton? Health Care. Margaret Garcia, associate director of public relations at the University of the Incarnate Word, said the…
Up in smoke
Clean, modern, and well-lit are not words commonly used to describe a head shop, but they fit the Lazy Daze store at the corner of St. Mary’s and Durango. Owner and manager Hans Enriquez wants his business to flout expectations. “We’re basically trying to be the modern smoke shop, where it’s about glass, art, function,…
Very fine threads
Cielo Boutique 16535 Huebner cieloboutique.net Two-year-old Cielo is for the occasional, tempting indulgence. Yardley Bowen, wife of former Spur Bruce Bowen, bring an upscale West Coast style to the Southwest with top contemporary designers. Gabby B’s Boutique 1723 N. Loop 1604 Merging style and affordability, Gabby B’s features prices lower than that of traditional boutiques,…
The long game
In the world of San Antonio skateboarding, the Ides of March mark more than a warning to Julius Caesar. Louis Beaumier remembers it as the day his brainchild was born out of a run-in with a parking-garage security guard, who admired his homemade board. “I saw some videos of some guys on longboards and thought…
Must-see local bands
Brotherhood myspace.com/brotherhood If you’ve never been to a Brotherhood show, or been within a 5-mile radius of one, you might be excused for thinking the local metallurgists are some kind of hippy-dippy peace-and-love outfit. But think “brotherhood” not in the sense of a saccharine plea for global unity but rather an organization of sinister, hooded…
Give it a spin
Occasionally you’ll spot a lone cyclist braving the heat, whizzing down the access road. They’re doing some serious sweating — this is Texas — and you think: crazy-ass. But to that rider, the trek is worth the 10 gallons of water (or other beverage) he or she will need to drink to maintain consciousness. San…
Cheap, sweet dates x 4
For the Outdoorsy Types $30-$40 1. Head to the Botanical Garden. It’s open until 5 p.m., so be sure to get there around 4 to leave extra time for macking behind plants if that strikes your fancy — usually it strikes ours but, hey, everyone’s different. Cost: $5 each with a student ID. 2. After strolling…
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Joel Panchevre and Molly Spratt are nearly inseparable. For the past year, the couple has talked every day, shared countless experiences, and even learned the art of finishing each other’s sentences. And though they are young, they have no reservations about their compatibility or the strong foundation of their relationship. When Panchevre enters his freshman…
