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UT students start BEEVO Beekeeping Society on campus

Emily Fu March 11, 2015

Three UT students have created a buzz on campus with the introduction of the University’s first beekeeping club. The founders are trying to raise awareness for urban beekeeping, which is the practice...

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GJ Sequeria finds success with club baseball

Corey Tatel March 11, 2015

Chemical engineering senior GJ Sequeira had offers to be a preferred walk-on at Vanderbilt or Rice, but he decided to come to Texas with hopes of playing at Disch-Faulk Field. When those plans fell through,...

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UT alumna runs chocolate business Tsokolate Artisan Chocolates & Confections from apartment kitchen

Rebecca Fu March 10, 2015

UT alumna Larissa Mae Sarangaya doesn’t let the her cramped apartment kitchen keep her from cooking in it. In fact, it’s where she runs her business. Within a month of her December 2014...

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Innervisions Gospel Choir celebrates its 40th year on campus

Rebecca Fu March 9, 2015

When Almetris “Mama” Duren, the namesake of Duren Residence Hall, founded Innervisions Gospel Choir in 1974, it was one of the first black, non-Greek organizations on campus.  This...

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Three thousand volunteers will clean up hundreds of Austin parks on “It’s My Park Day”

Mary Cantrell March 6, 2015

Three thousand volunteers will work to clean up hundreds of Austin parks Saturday for Austin’s “It’s My Park Day.” Volunteers will put in over 10,000 hours of work — the equivalent...

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Musical group HarmoNation focuses on collaboration and creativity

Olivia Lewman March 6, 2015

Come one, come all: musical group HarmoNation is recruiting. Whether you've performed on stage or only in your shower, HarmoNation is happy to take members of all musical backgrounds and experience...

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Bella Eden church is breaking traditional norms at Spider House

Mackenzie Palmer March 5, 2015

A typical visit to Spider House Cafe usually includes slam poetry, open mics or local bands, but Sunday afternoon, the sounds of worship ring through the coffee shop and bar. Husband and wife Chris...

Distractions in lecture lead to D-grades in class

Robert Starr March 5, 2015

1920s stage performer Harry Kahne, “The Man with the Multiple Mind,” had an act in which he would write five words on a chalkboard simultaneously, using chalk in both hands, both feet and his...

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UT students found a documentary filmmaking company

Cat Cardenas March 5, 2015

When UT alumnus and documentarian John Fitch saw his first amateur film on the TV, he fell in love with filmmaking. Recently, Fitch’s films have taken a backseat, as he shifted his focus toward helping...

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Longhorns walk-ons are making a name for themselves

Peter Sblendorio March 4, 2015

The walk-ons on most college rosters generally go unnoticed. They rarely get into games. When they do, the score is usually so unbalanced that many fans have already left. Even some of the biggest fans...

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Five social media accounts to follow if you live in Austin

Marisa Charpentier March 4, 2015

Birthday shoutout posts and “Throwback Thursday” pictures often clutter social media newsfeeds. Separate yourself from the monotony with high-quality pictures of Austin landmarks and event...

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Solar Vehicle Team builds and races sun-powered cars

Rebecca Fu March 4, 2015

A group of students is building a solar-powered car that can function, drive and even race — all while creating minimal waste. Each school year, UT’s Solar Vehicle Team builds solar-powered...

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