Julissa Treviño
Columbia Journalism Review
Texas, United States
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A Texas Republican’s unbiased news site skews to the right
In 2015, on the opening day of the 84th Texas Legislature, newly elected Republican Konni Burton, a former Tea Party leader, stepped onto the Senate floor wearing a pair of black cowboy boots with the words “Stand for Life” inscribed on them. The sartorial choice signaled that Burton would be the polar opposite of her […] → Read More
Freelancers have a name for endless rounds of edits: scope creep
Earlier this year, I faced a situation that’s increasingly common among freelance journalists. I had filed a story of about 1,700 words. And then I received a slew of questions, requests, and queries from my editor. By the time I had answered them all, across eight rounds of edits, it was close to 2,500 words. […] → Read More
Beto O'Rourke Lost, but Betomania Is Stronger Than Ever
His strong showing in the Senate contest against Ted Cruz has Texas Democrats hopeful for the first time in a long time. → Read More
Is Beto O'Rourke Trying Hard Enough to Get the Latino Votes He Needs?
The Democrat is probably doomed if he doesn't get Latinos to turn out in major numbers, but some on-the-ground activists say his outreach efforts haven't been good enough. → Read More
Why Did Most Massive Bony Fish Behemoths Die Out?
Some researchers suggest metabolism might be to blame, but a new study suggests that's not the case → Read More
The First Phase of San Antonio’s 'Latino High Line' Is Now Open
San Pedro Creek became a physical and metaphorical barrier between the city’s white and Latino residents. This project is looking to change that → Read More
Dorothy Parker’s FBI File Is Available to Public for First Time in a Decade
Parker was blacklisted by Hollywood just as she was reaching her peak as a screenwriter → Read More
Three 18th-Century Ships Found in Old Town Alexandria Tell a Story of Colonial-Era Virginia
Another intentionally buried ship was found just a block away from the newly discovered finds in 2015 → Read More
3-D Scans of Fossil Beaks Show How Modern Birds Came to Be
The early seabird had the sharp teeth of its dinosaur relatives but a bird-like body → Read More
My Worst Relationship Habit is Being Passive Aggressive
I recently realized that being passive aggressive is my worst relationship habit. I talked to a variety of experts to figure out how I could get better at communicating with my boyfriend. → Read More
Puffin Beaks Are Fluorescent, and They’re Not the Only Ones
Scorpions, stick insects and caterpillars are among the many critters that glow under UV light → Read More
Fossilized 'Sea Monster' Found Pregnant With Eight Babies
The fossil provides the earliest evidence of ichthyosaur embryos from the UK → Read More
"Yes Means Yes" Isn't Enough When We Talk About Consent
An expert on why "no means no" and "yes means yes" aren't always enough when we talk about consent. → Read More
Researchers Solve the Mystery of the Atacama 'Alien' Mummy
The unusual skeleton sparked rampant speculation, but DNA is helping scientists tease apart the true tale → Read More
The Mystery of the Sex-Changing Striped Maple Trees
Yes, trees can be male or female. And sometimes they switch it up → Read More
A Space Hotel Could Be Coming Soon to Skies Near You
Bigelow Aerospace wants to launch two inflatable modules for a space habit as early as 2021 → Read More
Investigating Essential Oil Uses: Real or Fake?
Purported essential oil uses are manifold; there is no ailment marketers claim they can't cure. But what's real and what's a ploy? I asked the experts. → Read More
First American Project by Desert Modernism Architect to be Rebuilt in Palm Springs
Swiss-born Albert Frey was Palm Springs’ first full-time, resident architect. There, drawing inspiration from the arid climate's vast landscapes of desolate geography, palm trees and constant sunshine, he emerged as one of the founders of the Desert Modernism movement, a regional take on mid-century Modernism. But before he ventured to Palm Springs in the 1940s, Frey’s first American project was… → Read More
Experts Weigh in on Whether You Can Cure Cellulite
Is it possible to cure cellulite? Why would we even need to? I asked the experts to dispel some myths. → Read More
“The Watchdog” on the importance of storytelling in consumer reporting
You might not think of consumer columnists as narrative storytellers, or investigative reporters. But journalist Dave Lieber, “The Watchdog” for the Dallas Morning News, … → Read More