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Science Scene: “Freshman 15” is closer to “Freshman Five”

Robert Starr September 18, 2014

Of all the myths that strike fear into incoming freshmen — hours of dry textbook reading, choosing the wrong major, ending up with a homicidal roommate — none inspire more terror than the dreaded “Freshman...

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Despite claims, handwriting is not a window to the soul

Robert Starr September 11, 2014

From love letters hesitantly passed across middle school classrooms to cryptic prescriptions scrawled by doctors, handwriting has long been overanalyzed. Statements like, “Look at the way he...

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Leading Ladies: UT alumna founds photography studio

Danielle Lopez September 10, 2014

Every morning, Korey Howell strolls down her block, past her neighborhood’s gate and arrives for work at the doors of her brightly lit studio, Korey Howell Photography. When Howell graduated...

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Dalton excited to see action after missing 2013 season

Jacob Martella September 4, 2014

When sophomore utility player Nicole Dalton stepped onto the court in the Lobo Classic last weekend, it was the culmination of a year-and-a-half of hard work and rehab. Following the Longhorns’...

UT playwrights take on 60-second challenge

Kritika Pramod Kulshrestha August 29, 2014

Katie Bender, UT Master of Fine Arts graduate and actor-turned-playwright, loves a challenge. In 2003, Bender discovered writing was more challenging for her than acting and moved from acting to writing...

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Modern haberdashery seeks to shine a new light on hats

Alex Pelham August 29, 2014

Aaron Sandlin could easily be called a hat advocate. As an employee at Hatbox: A Modern Haberdashery’s South Congress store, Sandlin appreciates hats for their elegant craftsmanship and...

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Former Austin prepresser repairs, builds vintage Japanese motorcycles

Sarah Montgomery April 24, 2014

The sound of revving motorcyle engines can be heard in a small alley off of Old Koenig Lane. Old Yamahas, Hondas and other two-wheeled vehicles are often seen trailing up and down the street after coming...

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Students capture campus life through photos and conversations in Humans of UT

Danielle Lopez April 10, 2014

With cameras and questions on hand, public relations sophomore Crysta Hernandez and advertising freshman Amy Tingle are always ready to capture snippets of the lives of people on campus. The duo shares...

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Campus Characters: Dance student celebrates the art of being a drag queen

Lauren L'Amie April 7, 2014

The first time dance senior Kelsey Rondeau put on a pair of stilettos and transformed into Kalandra Bankhead, he was a 19-year-old freshman.   Donning a sparkling gold and brown floor-length dress...

Q&A with TOMs Founder and Chief Shoe Giver, Blake Mycoskie

Alexandra Dubinsky April 3, 2014

TOM’S Founder and Chief Shoe Giver, Blake Mycoskie, lectured about his experiences as a social entrepreneur and his ONE for ONE movement at Hogg Auditorium on Wednesday night. After the lecture,...

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Campus Characters: Identical twins, the Byers, live identical lives

Roy Cathey March 31, 2014

Many students who spend time around the Moody College of Communication or West Campus are familiar with Allie and Gabby Byers, although they probably don’t know their names. The Byers are identical...

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UT alumna founds high-profile event planning company

Sarah Montgomery March 26, 2014

Cindy Lo’s days start early and end late. Between taking her children to and from field trips and meeting with CEOs of major companies to plan their next events, she squeezes in out-of-state-trips. After...

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