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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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South Congress food trailers disappear

Hannah Smothers March 5, 2013

The iconic cornerstones of the food trailer lot on South Congress Avenue have abandoned their coveted positions, leaving nothing but a patch of matted grass behind. The neon cone that stands atop The...

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The Cave Singers’ new album leaves much to be desired

Shane Miller March 5, 2013

The Cave Singers’ fourth release, Naomi, continues the band’s uphill battle to carve out a niche in Seattle’s indie-saturated music scene. The former grunge rock capital that birthed...

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Latest juice cleanse trend could lead to healthier lifestyle

Stephanie Robalino March 5, 2013

Tim Sans started the new year by resolving to make healthier choices. Still finding himself overweight after multiple failed weight loss attempts, he was unsure of what direction to take next. He turned...

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Shakespeare at Winedale offers students a one-of-a-kind learning experience through performance

Willa Young March 5, 2013

A much-needed cool breeze flows through the three open sides of a dilapidated German hay barn on a warm Texas night. The barn is miles from city life, far enough from streetlights that the Milky Way can...

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UT’s ‘Intimate Apparel’ will leave you reeling

Elizabeth Williams March 4, 2013

Lynn Nottage’s play “Intimate Apparel” is the 1905 equivalent of MTV’s “Catfish”. The UT theatre department’s production of “Intimate Apparel” focuses...

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Antone’s to join Emo’s on East Riverside

Shane Miller March 4, 2013

As I drove to Antone’s at Lavaca and 5th street for an interview one night, I couldn’t help but notice the lack of parking and accessibility. The roadwork on Colorado closed half of the road,...

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College Forward mentoring program encourages student self-advocacy

Stuart Railey March 1, 2013

For UT senior Miguel Vazquez, the prospect of successfully attending college would not have seemed possible six years ago. The college admissions process — from financial aid forms to general applications...

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21 & Over is standard drunken comedy.

Alex Williams March 1, 2013

Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the writing and directing team behind “21 & Over,” have staked their claim in Hollywood making a very specific type of film — the booze-fueled buddy flick....

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Local improv theater celebrates four funny years in Austin

Stephanie Robalino March 1, 2013

As a city that boasts numerous comedians, clubs, troupes and its own annual Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival, Austin is attracting funny people left and right. Austin’s premier comedy theater,...

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How to spend your Texas Independence Day

Alexandra Hart March 1, 2013

Saturday marks the 177th anniversary of the nation of Texas’ independence. And while its run as a sovereign country was far too short-lived, there are ample reasons to celebrate the best state that’s...

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Students prove juggling to be both sport and art

Jourden Sander February 28, 2013

Tossing clubs in the air and catching them in a rhythmic manner may not seem artistic, but the students of the Texas Juggling Society at UT beg to differ.  A sport that is both mentally stimulating...

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UT senior works with Harvard students for benefit of Kenyan orphans

Shane Miller February 28, 2013

Sara Hollis, business honors and pre-med senior, doesn’t mind trading the first world for the third. In 2011 she joined four students from Harvard on a mission to benefit Wema Children’s Orphanage...

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