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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.

1525 articles published

Latest Articles

McCallum's Rise: Impact on Women in Sports RepresentationSports

McCallum's Rise: Impact on Women in Sports Representation

Uncover how Bellonora McCallum’s journey reveals deeper issues for Black women in sports. Analyze the systemic barriers & what her rise means for represent...

Liu's Exit: What It Signals for US Figure Skating's StakesSports

Liu's Exit: What It Signals for US Figure Skating's Stakes

Liu's sudden exit reshapes US figure skating. We dissect what her decision reveals about the program's pressure, future, and the demanding path to global d...

Cincinnati Spring Sports: Return to Play & Its ImpactSports

Cincinnati Spring Sports: Return to Play & Its Impact

Beyond the games, we analyze Cincinnati's spring sports return. Discover how this surge impacts athletes, schools, and the community – a deeper look.

Close's Warning: Coaching Burnout & the Stakes for Women’s HoopsSports

Close's Warning: Coaching Burnout & the Stakes for Women’s Hoops

Cori Close’s burnout confession reveals a critical threat to women’s college hoops. Uncover the forces driving coaches to the breaking point & what’s at stake.

UCLA-Minnesota: Stakes Rise in Women’s March Madness ShiftSports

UCLA-Minnesota: Stakes Rise in Women’s March Madness Shift

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...

LSU-Duke: Sweet 16 Stakes Reflect Women’s Hoops SurgeSports

LSU-Duke: Sweet 16 Stakes Reflect Women’s Hoops Surge

Uncover the deeper meaning behind LSU vs. Duke! Our analysis reveals how this Sweet Sixteen clash signals a massive shift & viewership revolution in women’...

Gosling & Daniels: Diner Deal Signals Blockbuster ImpactEntertainment

Gosling & Daniels: Diner Deal Signals Blockbuster Impact

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Gosling & Daniels' diner deal! We analyze how this meeting signals Hollywood’s bold new bet on creative chaos & star...

Padres' Injuries Signal a Pitching Crisis—and MLB's StakesSports

Padres' Injuries Signal a Pitching Crisis—and MLB's Stakes

Beyond the Padres' pitching woes, we expose MLB's deeper crisis: unsustainable player demands & financial priorities. Uncover the system breaking pitchers.

Summitt’s Demand: A Shift in Women’s Basketball PowerSports

Summitt’s Demand: A Shift in Women’s Basketball Power

Uncover the surprising strategy behind Pat Summitt's bold demand! Explore how her foresight reshaped women's basketball & reveals a timeless lesson for tod...

MSG's D’Ambrosio Deal: What It Signals for the FutureEntertainment

MSG's D’Ambrosio Deal: What It Signals for the Future

Uncover the hidden meaning behind MSG's D’Ambrosio deal! Our analysis reveals what this key contract signals about the future of live entertainment finance.

May vs. Oats: Sweet Sixteen Clash Signals WI Coaching ShiftSports

May vs. Oats: Sweet Sixteen Clash Signals WI Coaching Shift

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

Reno Music Permits: High Stakes for Downtown Vibe?Entertainment

Reno Music Permits: High Stakes for Downtown Vibe?

Uncover how Reno’s strict music permit fees threaten its downtown energy. Our analysis reveals the surprising impact & what’s at stake for local businesses.