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Drinking Fun Hangovers Not

Robert Starr March 21, 2013

After the long week at school following spring break, we’re ready for the weekend. For many of us, that means heading down to Dirty 6th and drinking socially with our friends while meeting new people...

Riley offers advice on waking up in time for class, dealing with people slow to respond to emails

Riley Brands March 20, 2013

Editor’s note: This is an advice column written by in-house know-it-all Riley Brands. All answers are based on personal experience. Brands is not a licensed professional. Questions for Brands can...

Steubenville rape case calls for discussion on consent, rape culture

Milla Impola March 20, 2013

Two high school students, Trent Mays and Ma’lik Richmond, were found guilty Sunday of raping a 16-year-old girl in a controversial case in Steubenville, Ohio. Despite a myriad of photos taken...

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UT students offer words of wisdom

Juhie Modi March 20, 2013

Seniors Austin Roth and Rory Tunningley don’t consider themselves professional advice-givers or fortune cookies. But that doesn’t stop them from giving their opinions anyway.  Spread...

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Internship alternatives for your summer

Laura Wright March 20, 2013

In the past month, high school seniors got the good — or bad — news that comes with college acceptance letters. In that same period, many college students, who no doubt enjoyed putting the...

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Blanton kicks off SXSW with SoundSpace

Jourden Sander March 7, 2013

The halls of The Blanton Museum of Art are normally filled with silent spectators; but on March 10, local musicians will perform live with the art as their backdrop. In the audience interactive show, “SoundSpace,”...

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Slackliners brave great heights

Hannah Smothers March 7, 2013

The foot traffic on the MoPac Pedestrian Bridge has come to a standstill. Joggers have interrupted their rhythmic breathing to stand along the guardrail. Bikers have removed their feet from the pedals...

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Homosexuality healthy in humans, animals alike

Robert Starr March 7, 2013

Despite the persistent myth, men don’t think about sex every seven seconds: The truth isn’t that simple. The median number of times men think about sex in a given day, according to a study...

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This spring break, use the power of technology to “Spread the Love, Nothing Else”

Milla Impola March 6, 2013

Whether you will be skiing in Colorado, studying for the GRE or singing “I Love College” on South Padre Island during spring break, a new website, Qpid.me, allows you to share a little...

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South Congress food trailers disappear

Hannah Smothers March 5, 2013

The iconic cornerstones of the food trailer lot on South Congress Avenue have abandoned their coveted positions, leaving nothing but a patch of matted grass behind. The neon cone that stands atop The...

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Latest juice cleanse trend could lead to healthier lifestyle

Stephanie Robalino March 5, 2013

Tim Sans started the new year by resolving to make healthier choices. Still finding himself overweight after multiple failed weight loss attempts, he was unsure of what direction to take next. He turned...

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College Forward mentoring program encourages student self-advocacy

Stuart Railey March 1, 2013

For UT senior Miguel Vazquez, the prospect of successfully attending college would not have seemed possible six years ago. The college admissions process — from financial aid forms to general applications...

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