Austin Clinkenbeard

San Diego

Managing Editor at Yellow Scene Magazine

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Making Your Own Haunted Halloween House Party

Oct 1, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Halloween is heavily associated with the American suburbs, with children walking door to door to get candy from friendly yet momentarily spooky neighbors. The basic appeal for kids — free candy and a time to dress up — is undeniably irresistible but over the last few decades we’ve seen Halloween night morph from a family affair, to a wild college weekend, to even gaining international popularity and becoming a night adults look forward to as well.
The Cannabis Industry was Brand New Ten Years Ago, Its Time To Update the Federal Tax Code

Sep 30, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

It has been another year and the burdensome tax code 280E is still devastating the Colorado marijuana industry. The Biden administration teased a repeal earlier this year but it has still not come to fruition. For those not in the know, 280E effectively classifies marijuana businesses in the same bracket as an illegal street dealer, with no tax breaks or write-offs. This places cannabis companies in the difficult position of never being able to write off business expenses or have tax dedications.
Scene Stealers | August 2024

Sep 1, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Think jazz isn’t for you? I’m here to convince you otherwise. Summer may be drawing to an end but that doesn’t mean live music has to stop by any means! With several live performances within the next month, there is a jazz band for all. It’s not all avant-garde freestyle experimental stuff (but you can find that if you like it!) there are plenty of approachable bands with excellent musicianship to check out.
Month in Review | August

Aug 31, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Stone Canyon Fire burns over 1,500 acres, destroys six homes, and claims one life Yellow Scene wins lawsuit against the City of Boulder over attempt to charge thousands of dollars for the release of unedited police bodycam shooting footage MAGA Conspiracy theorist Tina Peters was found guilty of multiple felonies from trying to hack into Colorado voting records to prove Biden lost the election Boulder local Brooke Raboutou takes home the silver medal in climbing, the first ever for the U.S....
State of the Schools, How Are Our Kids Doing?

Aug 28, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Everyone remembers when the world came to a screeching halt back in Spring 2020. None of us had ever experienced anything like a global pandemic. It was traumatizing for many, transformative for some, and ultimately made us all reshare and rethink our daily routines. Even as adults, the effects of the isolation and trauma can still linger, but it was truly the children who suffered the long term effects the most.
You May Want to Reconsider Your Pet’s Prescription Diet

Aug 1, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Cat and mouseFern Slack, DVM, first noticed something was amiss with the sick cats she was seeing regularly when many seemed to have the same exact kibble-style diet. “A disproportionate number were eating cat chow and I just started wondering. And that wondering led me slowly down this path to where I am now. Cats are obligate carnivores, they eat prey in the wild,” Slack shared. Slack spent ten years in critical care, followed by general practice.
From Arts to Tech, What Role Does Toxic Masculinity Play in BOCO?

Aug 1, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

One of the most desirable areas in the US, the Boulder-Denver region is known for pop culture — live music in particular — and its high profile in technology and science. For generations, young adults have migrated toward the Flatirons, with their bandmates or Ivy-League engineering degrees, hoping to become the next hip sound, developer, or tech star. Opportunities in these fields are highly prized, and the northern Front Range is a favorable place to find out what one is made of.
The Strength of Colorado’s Stand-Up Comedy Scene May Surprise You

Jul 31, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

What the Colorado scene is likeStand-up comedy is having a moment right now, and Colorado is no exception. You may have noticed the growing number of comedy specials on streaming sites or seen the numerous up-and-coming comics on your social media feeds, but in-person attendance is growing as well. Although once heavily associated with Los Angeles and New York City, stand-up comedy is experiencing new growth across the nation.
Finding Beauty and Strength in Disability and Disfigurement

Jul 31, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Our photoshoot inspiration usually comes from a conversation with someone who sparks a thought, or idea that we then take and run with. This year it was Erie’s Deputy Town Administrator, . Wiley is the only disabled woman in an executive-level government role in the entire nation and that fact alone deserves recognition. We reached out to the wider disability community and found an incredibly receptive and helpful group of people who helped make this vision come to life.
Letter From the Editor | May 2024

Jun 27, 2024 | yellowscene.com | Austin Clinkenbeard

Many of you have read my name on articles for the past two years, and you may have even seen me listed as Managing Editor for the last year plus, but for most of you, I have never made a formal introduction. My name is Austin Clinkenbeard, and I have fully bought into Yellow Scene Magazine’s mission of true local journalism, compelling and relevant ideas, and the separation of editorial and advertising content.