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RTF students bring drama to Texas Student Television with ‘Grass Roots’

Sierra Quarzaza April 13, 2018

Radio-television-film students bring their works to life on Texas Student Television every semester to entertain the UT student body. The channel predominantly features comedies and talk shows. However,...

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Austin Poetry Slam brings the smackdown to the national stage

Collyn Burke April 13, 2018

The lights are dimmed, focused only on the straight-backed poet preparing for his performance. The audience fills the room with sound: snaps, shouts of encouragement, whistles and the rare boo of discontent...

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UT professors prepare for battle for sustainability supremacy

Noelle Henry April 12, 2018

If you’ve ever wondered what different colleges contribute to the betterment of sustainability, professors are throwing it down so you can get your answer. The Sustainability Showdown is back...

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East Austin Succulents grows its presence by ‘keeping Austin weird’

Caroline Betik April 12, 2018

While there are many iconic places in Austin that highlight the city’s reputation, such as Franklin’s BBQ or Graffiti Park, the quirky and fun elements of the city come to life in smaller,...

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‘The Eulogist’: A short story

Andrea Tinning April 10, 2018

     The end of my career started with lunch, the day after my great aunt’s funeral. I sat down in a booth on the right side of the old diner and looked out the window. The small town...

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Director, star John Krasinski answers questions concerning his new film ‘A Quiet Place’

James Preston Poole March 30, 2018

Though his film is titled “A Quiet Place,” actor, director and writer John Krasinski has a lot to say about his horror film, which has received glowing reviews since its debut at 2018’s...

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Local chef combines French and Texan influences to make novel galettes

Liliana Hall March 6, 2018

Bon Appetit, y’all. Everyone knows what a crepe is, but co-owners of French Tex Cuisine, Frederic Jagu and Lala Elliott, are changing the game with the French taco at their food trailer in south...

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Crime loving librarians start true crime book club

Collyn Burke March 1, 2018

Every month on the top floor of the Austin Central Library, you will find a group of nearly 20 people passing around buttons, toting around books and, of course, discussing their all time favorite murder...

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Non-traditional students carve their own place at UT

Christa McWhirter March 1, 2018

With over 1,300 student organizations across the 40 Acres, the possibilities can seem endless in the journey to find your place on campus. While they may have the same access as everyone else, the options...

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Black Voices supports students through peer discussion and mental help

Sierra Quarzaza March 1, 2018

UT’s black population may only make up about 5 percent of the campus, but their voices and experiences are not unheard. Black Voices, a program created a year ago by UT psychologist Dr. Kimberly...

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Q&A: Animation sensation Ron Campbell discusses his work on “Yellow Submarine,” inspirations and future endeavors

Brooke Sjoberg February 23, 2018

For decades, children have enjoyed cartoons such as “Scooby-Doo,” “The Yellow Submarine,” “Winnie the Pooh” and “Rugrats.” Having played a major role in...

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Lesser-known alumni influence film, entertainment industries

Daniel Young February 22, 2018

Ask any UT student to name the filmmakers who came out of UT, and you’ll get a pretty dependable list of answers. Wes Anderson, Robert Rodriguez and — of course — Matthew McConaughey...

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