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A local’s guide to Fredericksburg

Hannah Smothers May 2, 2013

FREDERICKSBURG — Located about 80 miles west of both Austin and San Antonio is a small Texas town with a long German name. On any given Saturday afternoon in Fredericksburg you can see tourists...

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Six fitness products you will never use

Stuart Railey May 1, 2013

When Americans express an interest in their fitness, their first step is usually buying something to make necessary exercise less strenuous and more convenient. Here are a few products that you may decide...

Easy ways to stay fit this summer

Rene Castro May 1, 2013

Summer is traditionally known as bikini season. By this time of year, people who were serious about their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or be healthier have turned those aspirations into...

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Students go bare because they care

Katie Paschall May 1, 2013

Showing up to school in your underwear is not just a nightmare anymore — it’s a reality. Dressed in their bedroom best, UT students will strip to their skivvies and streak down the Drag...

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Austin Swing Syndicate to perform flash mob

Juhie Modi May 1, 2013

The main theme of salsa is sexiness, and of tango is seriousness, according to Jonathan Jow, UT alumnus and Austin Swing Syndicate Board vice president. But the world of swing dancing — with men...

“You Deserve Rape” sign draws controversy

Milla Impola May 1, 2013

If your goal is to challenge rape culture on your campus and start conversations around mental and sexual health, one thing you ought to avoid is holding a sign that says “You Deserve Rape”...

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LL Cool J’s Un-Authentic return

Shane Miller April 30, 2013

Fresh off of his controversial collaboration with Brad Paisley on “Accidental Racist,” LL Cool J is back. While his debut, 1985’s Radio, broke new ground for the genre, James Todd Smith...

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“Taco Journalism” blog offers critiques on taco joints across Austin

Willa Young April 30, 2013

It is difficult to find a person without an appreciation for the art form that is the taco. But for four Austin men, their love for tacos transcends the average devotion and borders on insanity. By day,...

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El Patio serves tacos with a long history in Austin

Jourden Sander April 30, 2013

Torchy’s Tacos may be students’ go-to taco eatery, but another taco option is just down the road. El Patio is a tex-mex dive that’s been feeding locals since 1954 and cooking some of...

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Black bean tacos aren’t just for vegetarians

Hannah Smothers April 30, 2013

In Austin, “taco culture” is a real thing. Try going anywhere without finding tacos on the menu. Whether pre-wrapped in tiny foil spaceships of flavor or freshly made-to-order, tacos are...

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Toy Joy’s big move

Jourden Sander April 29, 2013

After years of supplying college students with concentrated unicorn farts, plastic mustaches and Hello Kitty merchandise, Toy Joy will be moving downtown.  On June 1, the store will move from its...

App building class turns students into developers

Bobby Blanchard April 29, 2013

This semester, more than 20 journalism and computer science students entered senior journalism lecturer Robert Quigley’s new Mobile News App Design class. All of them will leave the class as developers,...

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