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Dell Seton doctors help restore patient’s vision

Blaine Young December 10, 2018

What started as an ophthalmologist appointment in July 2018 for a little bit of vision loss in one eye sparked a long medical journey that landed Jesus Velazquez, 61, from McAllen, Texas at Dell Seton...

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Phonography Austin’s first ‘Annual Report’ to showcase the best of local field recordings

Noah Van Hooser December 7, 2018

The act of critically listening to something is often reserved for music, as its engineering, composition and editing seem to invite interpretation. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, Phonography Austin will host its...

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Ceramic gnome named Taquito brings community, creativity to UT sports clubs

Landry Allred December 7, 2018

No one would expect a ceramic gnome named Taquito to bring so much joy to UT sports clubs until the day Taquito left the University Co-op to join a family of athletes in 2013. To this day, Taquito sits...

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Swayy: The one-stop, curated shop for college women, made by college women

Celesia Smith December 6, 2018

For those struggling to find the perfect music festival garb, interview ensemble or game day outfit, Swayy has come to the rescue. In October 2017, then-sophomores Rajya Atluri and Clio Harralson founded...

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UT alumna Chelsea Collier attributes networking during her college years as number 1 skill

Libby Cohen December 5, 2018

In January 2010, UT graduate advertising alumna Chelsea Collier (‘08) found herself longing for Austin’s mild winters as she picked out a coat suitable for Chicago’s weather. Collier...

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UT communications faculty wins award fourth year in a row

Blaine Young December 3, 2018

When Joshua Barbour, assistant professor of communication studies, was approached by professionals from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the 2011 Aspen Conference on Engaged Scholarship,...

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Michael Shaw promotes student awareness, optimism while directing traffic

Tiana Woodard November 16, 2018

At the intersection of 24th Street and Whitis Avenue, not even the melodious chimes of the Tower bells, the honks of passing vehicles or the chatter of rushing students can drown out Michael Shaw’s...

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Environmentalist team demonstrates plastic usage on campus to prompt change in waste habits

Trinady Joslin November 15, 2018

Plastic water bottles overflow shopping carts and spill onto the ground in front of Jester Plaza. As students pass by the demonstration, some stop and ask questions, while others stare at the massive pile...

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Business alumna Tamara Fields discusses solutions to gender disparities in STEM

Tiana Woodard November 12, 2018

According to management consulting company Accenture, 63 percent of male undergraduates adopt new technology early compared to 45 percent of undergraduate women. It’s disparities like these that...

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Local organizers connect women in Austin music industry

John Melendez November 6, 2018

When UT alumna Tess Cagle and then-public relations senior Jenna Million resettled in Austin this past February, they wanted to connect with women photographers like themselves in the local music scene....

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Q&A: Joseph Fink discusses newest book based off podcast

Blaine Young November 6, 2018

Podcast fans and paranormal literati alike are chattering about Joseph Fink’s latest brainchild, the novelization of his second podcast “Alice Isn’t Dead.” The two-time New York...

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Neil Lazarus speaks on contemporary anti-Semitism at Texas Hillel event

Libby Cohen November 1, 2018

Following a moment of silence for the 11 lives lost in a Pittsburgh synagogue, Neil Lazarus spoke at Texas Hillel regarding the perpetuation of hatred and anti-Semitism on American campuses on Tuesday. Organizations...

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