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Student illusionist mixes magic with social life

Megan Hix November 4, 2015

In between classes, radio-television-film freshman Giancarlo Bernini  hangs out with his pledge brothers, studies in his dorm room and occasionally, reads minds. Bernini is a magician and illusionist...

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Alumnus hosts satirical talk show “ATX Uncensored(ish)”

Elizabeth Hlavinka November 3, 2015

For the past decade, UT alumnus Brian Gaar has been a news reporter by day and a “Twitter-famous” stand-up comedian by night. Gaar now hosts “ATX Uncensored(ish),”...

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UT Austin Magic Club shares delight of sleight of hand

Katie Walsh November 2, 2015

Every time biochemistry senior Fin Gao leaves his room, he makes sure he has one thing — a deck of cards. Gao is the director of the UT Magic Club, a group of student magicians of all skill levels...

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Voluntourism allows students to combine travel, service

Abigail Zeitler November 2, 2015

Between visits to museums and iconic landmarks, some students are now spending their time abroad in clinics, nearby gardens and classrooms. Students are combining recreation and service through...

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Science Scene: Halloween Edition

In celebration of Halloween, Science Scene writers Ellen Airhart, Maluly Martinez Benavides and Eva Frederick explain the science side of three creepy phenomena that might otherwise have you looking over...

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Science Scene: All Eyes on You

Eva Frederick October 30, 2015

Editor's note: This is one part of a three-part Science Scene in celebration of Halloween. To see the other two parts, click here. While walking home at night, many people have felt the tingly,...

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Science Scene: The Crawling Dead

Maluly Martinez Benavides October 30, 2015

Editor's note: This is one part of a three-part Science Scene in celebration of Halloween. To see the other two parts, click here. People watching zombies take over the world on screen are...

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Science Scene: Scared Witless

Ellen Airhart October 30, 2015

Editor's note: This is one part of a three-part Science Scene in celebration of Halloween. To see the other two parts, click here. Few clowns, zombies or witches could make jaded college students...

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Historic locales hold haunted habitants

Katie Walsh October 30, 2015

While haunted houses such as The House of Torment and Night Terrors offer fake blood and zombies, Austin landmarks such as Shoal Creek and The Driskill hotel offer a real-life scare. Below is a list...

Electro-pop Reptar discusses home roots, most recent album

Rachel Rascoe October 29, 2015

Borrowing their name from the green T. Rex in the animated show “Rugrats,” the band Reptar creates electronic indie-pop grooves incorporating dissonant sounds and '80s influences. The band...

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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind ink

Thomas Boswell October 27, 2015

Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Photos by Graeme Hamilton Quinton Darden Government sophomore Quinton Darden said...

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Local dog seeks mayoral position, promotes no-kill policies

Thomas Boswell October 26, 2015

Sid the beagle is running for Austin dog mayor, and his canine platform isn’t something to wag your tail at. The beagle mix, donning his $250 tailor-made mayor suit, and his owner of five years,...

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