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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Street art preserved amid graffiti

Hannah Smothers November 28, 2012

The stretch of Guadalupe Street that runs along the western edge of the UT campus serves as a condensed sampling of all things Austin. From the taco bars to kitschy vintage clothing stores, the Drag provides...

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Bedpost Confessions show allows audiences to share experiences

Elijah Watson November 27, 2012

Sadie Smythe, co-producer of monthly sex-talk extravaganza Bedpost Confessions, screams the word “climax” to a crowd of 300 individuals, comfortably seated in East Side venue ND. Smythe is...

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San Antonio has more to offer than the River Walk

Laura Wright November 27, 2012

It’s hard to deny that “going to the San Antonio River Walk to look at Christmas lights” sounds like an activity one does with one’s grandparents. But in the holiday season, a day...

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Big Top Candy Shop offers nostalgia to satisfy any sweet tooth

Lindsey Cherner November 26, 2012

Editors Note: The Record is a biweekly segment dedicated to featuring the people and traditions that make The University of Texas such a distinct place. Follow The Record on Twitter. (Illustration...

New iPhone app lets college students whisper their secrets

Elizabeth Williams November 26, 2012

Most people would not dream of confessing their crushes in a Facebook status or tweeting about their latest sexual escapades, but they are more than happy to whisper about them. The Whisper iPhone app...

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Orange Santa toy collection ongoing

Stuart Railey November 26, 2012

With the frenzy of Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday zeal, it can be difficult to divert our attention to more charitable endeavors during the early parts of the holiday season. The UT Police Department...

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Vegetarians, vegans turn to local businesses for Thanksgiving substitutes

Hannah Smothers November 21, 2012

The traditional Thanksgiving Day centerpiece of a plump, shining bird covered in a thin layer of fat has been replaced by a lean slice of wheat gluten on many American dining tables. Vegetarians and...

Art’s perfect theft: the ‘Ghent Altarpiece’

The Associated Press November 21, 2012

GHENT, Belgium — The main suspect in the legendary art heist is said to have whispered with his dying breath: “Only I know where the ‘Adoration’ is...” More than seven...

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Local farms and markets help make a more organic Thanksgiving

Kelly Eisenbarger November 21, 2012

This Thanksgiving, think about staying local ­— locally-grown, that is. Every part of your Thanksgiving dinner, whether it’s the traditional turkey or the brown sugar sprinkled on top of...

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Texas Polo Team increases membership, thanks to generosity of Zubair Hamir

Laura Wright November 20, 2012

On a cold, bright afternoon in Dripping Springs on Saturday, Zubair Hamir called out from atop his horse to the Texas polo team. “What did you guys see?” Hamir asked the watching players. They...

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People’s online presences influence how they create identities and interact in real life

Hannah Smothers November 15, 2012

Social networking interfaces such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are more than just communication catalysts. According to multiple studies, these websites, which many users check before getting out...

UT’s Objectivism Society says the philosophy is gaining influence

Elizabeth Williams November 15, 2012

Thirty years after her death, Ayn Rand, the Russian-American novelist and philosopher, is still making headlines. Among statements of admiration and dismissal by several public figures such as Paul Ryan...

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