The Problem with Childbirth in Modern America

The Problem with Childbirth in Modern America

Today in the United States, the majority of women give birth in hospitals. Many of these women go through an array of medical procedures such as Pitocin injections, epidurals, episiotomies, and C-sections. These procedures are very risky, and many times one procedure will necessitate the use of the next. In...
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Objects of Desire

Objects of Desire

The growth of G.I. Joe’s biceps to unnatural proportions was the subject of an essay penned by writer, solo performance artist and gay-rights activist Tim Miller. Remaining a sexless toy marketed to boys since 1964, G.I. Joe’s masculinity was evident only by his bulging upper arms. Initially, if scaled to the size of a normal...
Ten things to do During Summer Break

Ten things to do During Summer Break

Graphic by Josh Moncrieff List compiled by Stephanie Vastine

How do I mess with my parents at Disney World?

    Created by Robert Reeves Illustrated by Alex Chi, Souphia Ieng and Mackenzie Wall

Define “Micromanage”, Mr. Perry

If Governor Perry wants to end what he calls government “micromanagement”, first he should get a dictionary and find out what that word really means and then he should retroactively dismiss the abortion bill mentioned above. At least the prohibition of texting while driving would defend the lives of actual living people, instead of taking...
You might be a juggler…

You might be a juggler…

If you have ever looked at a piece of fruit and thought its best use may be something other than sustenance, if you have ever stood in a corner for over an hour as a means of enjoyment, or if you have ever pondered the meaning of life whilst absent-mindedly throwing objects from one hand...
What is the worst you've ever hurt yourself?

What is the worst you’ve ever hurt yourself?

Created by Robert Reeves Illustrated by Alex Chi, Souphia Ieng and Mackenzie Wall
What is the easiest way to get in trouble at UTD?

What is the easiest way to get in trouble at UTD?

Created by Robert Reeves Illustrated by Alex Chi, Souphia Ieng and Mackenzie Wall

President Announces Death of Osama Bin Laden

Tonight, on May 1st, 2011 at around 10:45pm, President Barack Obama announced the killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. Here are some highlights of the President’s speech:   “Tonight I can report to the American people and the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama Bin Laden.”  ...
Don’t Panick!

Don’t Panick!

The Overture sat down with University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) alumni Adnan Razvi to discuss why Muslims are not scary, but lack of understanding is. What mediums do you enjoy working with? I like painting on canvas using acrylics, spray paint  and ink. I also like using cardboard. It’s really organic, and we regard...