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300: UT librarian discovers love of storytelling

Lauren Zimmer November 18, 2014

During her undergraduate years at the University of Florida, Brittany Rhea Deputy wanted to be in Disney parades and on Broadway. But she realized she was too tall to be Tinker Bell, and, once she graduated,...

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UT alumna launches socially conscious online boutique

Danielle Lopez November 18, 2014

When UT alumna Hayley Swindell was still in college, she and her sorority sisters set up pop-up shops on South Congress Avenue, selling clothes they rarely used to whomever was willing to buy.  Once...

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Glassblowing artist finds home at 26th Street food truck complex

Kate Dannenmaier November 17, 2014

Students frequenting the 26th Street food truck complex may have noticed that not all of the vendors offer late-night noodles or pizza. In one truck, The Glass Smith, Billy Marsden spends most nights selling...

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UT student balances her studies with modeling career

Hunter Jekot November 17, 2014

Even before she became a UT student, finance senior Ash Kim established a career as a professional model. Now, in addition to being a full-time student, Kim appears in Neiman Marcus catalogs, Korean Harper’s...

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Freshman Andrew Beck exhibits versatility in first year

Jori Epstein November 13, 2014

In the multi-faceted world of Texas football training, coaches hold an all-freshmen practice each preseason to identify young talent. Watching as the newcomers run a series of drills, the coaching staff...

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Offense looks to bounce back against struggling Texas Tech defense

Drew Lieberman October 30, 2014

Kansas State shut out Texas for the first time Saturday in over a decade.  The Longhorns only accounted for 196 yards offensively and never possessed the ball for more than 40 percent of the time...

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Interactive Book Fest events encourage modern literary culture

Mary Cantrell October 30, 2014

The Texas State Cemetery was teeming with storytellers and frightened guests Saturday night. Crowd members passed out devil horn headbands, and lightning bugs lit up the eerie darkness among the head stones...

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Gender and Sexuality Center uses Halloween as an ice-breaker for feminist discussion

Alejandra Martinez October 30, 2014

Every Friday, the Gender and Sexuality Center tackles timely feminist topics as a part of their Feminist Friday series. This Friday’s event will address issues regarding a Halloween tradition:...

Science Scene: How isotopes can help determine a beer’s origin

Paepin Goff October 16, 2014

Austin is a city where smart is sexy, science is cool, and beer is trendy. Present at any South By Southwest event or concert at Stubb’s are hordes of young professionals consuming a considerable...

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Celebrating Argentina showcases Argentinian culture on campus

Estefania de Leon October 16, 2014

Argentinian music drifts from the Quadrangle room on the third floor of the Texas Union, where Tango In Orange, the University’s tango club, meets each week. The LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies...

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First half of 2014 all too familiar for Strong, Texas coaching staff

Stefan Scrafield October 16, 2014

It was just his second year at Louisville, but Charlie Strong surely had high expectations for his Cardinals in 2011. With a full season under his belt, Strong had already had the chance to instill...

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Leading Ladies: UT alumna runs Las Palomas Mexican restaurant

Briana Zamora October 15, 2014

When UT alumna MariCarmen Dale unlocks her restaurant door every morning and flicks on the lights in the kitchen, she finally feels at home.  MariCarmen began working at Las Palomas Restaurant-Bar...

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