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Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright

Amanda Wright writes about culture from Austin — film, music, the occasional sports moment that becomes a culture moment. She left a magazine job for OwlyTimes because she wanted to file faster than monthly. Drafts read like a friend's text; the reporting is the slow part.

426 articles published

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No. 1 UCLA Faces No. 4 Minnesota in Sweet 16 Friday NightSports

No. 1 UCLA Faces No. 4 Minnesota in Sweet 16 Friday Night

Uncover the deeper meaning behind UCLA vs. Minnesota! This analysis reveals how this Sweet 16 matchup signals a powerful shift in women's basketball visibi...

Dusty May and Nate Oats Set for Sweet Sixteen Basketball ShowdownSports

Dusty May and Nate Oats Set for Sweet Sixteen Basketball Showdown

Uncover the deeper meaning behind May vs. Oats! Our analysis reveals how this Sweet Sixteen clash could reshape Wisconsin's coaching landscape & future.

Rincon Spring Fair returns April 3 with $5 tickets for local familiesEntertainment

Rincon Spring Fair returns April 3 with $5 tickets for local families

Uncover the surprising economic story behind the Rincon Spring Fair! We analyze how this beloved tradition reveals small towns' fight for family entertainment.

Steelers Face Pressure to Deliver in 2026 NFL Draft in PittsburghSports

Steelers Face Pressure to Deliver in 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Uncover the Steelers' 2026 draft strategy! Beyond hype, we analyze how Pittsburgh balances legacy with a crucial rebuild, reshaping talent acquisition.

Aaron Judge strikes out four times in Yankees Opening Day winSports

Aaron Judge strikes out four times in Yankees Opening Day win

Beyond Judge's rough Opening Day, we analyze what his historic struggles reveal about the Yankees' season and the evolving pressures on baseball's elite.

Portland Artists Fight Live Nation Over Downtown Venue Buffer ZoneEntertainment

Portland Artists Fight Live Nation Over Downtown Venue Buffer Zone

Uncover the cultural clash brewing in Portland! Our analysis reveals how a venue battle with Live Nation exposes anxieties about the city’s artistic identity.

Arizona and Utah State Battle for Sweet Sixteen Spot in San JoseSports

Arizona and Utah State Battle for Sweet Sixteen Spot in San Jose

Beyond the bracket, uncover the coaching stakes in Arizona vs. Utah State! Our analysis reveals how this NCAA clash could reshape careers & define college ...

Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Online Sports Betting Bill March 17Sports

Wisconsin Senate to Vote on Online Sports Betting Bill March 17

Uncover the power dynamics behind Wisconsin's sports betting debate! Our analysis reveals who's vying for control & the high stakes for tribes & state revenue.

Jets Trade Justin Fields to Chiefs for Sixth-Round Draft PickSports

Jets Trade Justin Fields to Chiefs for Sixth-Round Draft Pick

Uncover the surprising strategy behind the Fields trade! We analyze how the Jets are quietly insuring Mahomes, revealing a league-wide shift in QB risk ass...

Duke's No. 1 Seed: ACC's Divide & UNC/NC State's Uphill ClimbSports

Duke's No. 1 Seed: ACC's Divide & UNC/NC State's Uphill Climb

Uncover the ACC's shifting power dynamics! We analyze Duke's No. 1 seed, revealing why UNC & NC State face tougher March Madness journeys. Gain crucial insight.

Matt Patricia signs $3.75M Ohio State deal as top-paid assistantSports

Matt Patricia signs $3.75M Ohio State deal as top-paid assistant

Uncover the hidden meaning behind Matt Patricia's record deal! We analyze how this $3.75M contract signals a college football talent war & evolving values.

Sunnyslope's Throne Invite: What AZ Title Victory MeansSports

Sunnyslope's Throne Invite: What AZ Title Victory Means

Beyond the state title: Analyze Sunnyslope's stunning victory & what The Throne tournament reveals about the future of Arizona high school hoops. Discover ...