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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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‘Vagina :: The Zine’ launches its spring 2012 issue

Elizabeth Hinojos May 4, 2012

Hillary-Anne Crosby is a woman undoubtedly assured of her prerogative. She is a sprightly, pixie-haired 22-year-old. She is a second-week graduate school dropout. She is witty but not sarcastic, and confident...

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Prior health beliefs altered by science

Robert Starr May 3, 2012

One of the arguments in favor of organic farming is that it’s more environmentally sustainable.  However, a review published in Nature suggests, as with many issues in the environmental world,...

“Baby’s in Black” won’t leave readers blue

Robert Starr May 3, 2012

There was a time when The Beatles were just a bunch of starry-eyed teens staying up past their bedtime to play a gig for whoever would hire them. And although they eventually became a worldwide sensation,...

Summertime album releases set to satisfy fans of all genres

Elijah Watson May 3, 2012

Lazy days and memorable nights — summertime is almost here. Whether you’re a lo-fi aficionado or an instrumental rock lover, this summer has plenty to offer for fans of all genres. These are...

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Whedon successfully integrates superheroes

Alex Williams May 3, 2012

Ever since Samuel L. Jackson poked his eye-patched head in for the post-credits stinger in “Iron Man,” audiences have been looking forward to the inevitable “Avengers” movie. In...

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Kiva allows students to microfinance philanthropies

Rainy Schermerhorn May 3, 2012

Kiva, a nonprofit organization in which anyone can “lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world,” has recently gained attention for its approach on microfinance. Either...

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Student’s food blog sparks tasty journey

Jessica Lee May 2, 2012

Just two years ago, when petroleum engineering senior Allison Boyle thought of what would be on the menu for dinner that night, processed foods such as macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles came to mind. But...

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Cast of Workaholics discuss show, new season, hair care, sex products

Anjli Mehta May 2, 2012

If you think there isn’t anything charming about three 20-something best friends and roommates with jobs at the same call center, think again. Screenwriters and actors Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson...

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Live action role-play enthusiasts prepare for upcoming battle

Karin Samelson May 2, 2012

For a few hours every few months a small group of Austinites live in a world of monsters, gnomes, spell bags, swords and elves. The Austin chapter of Heroic Interactive Theatre participates in live action...

UT professor discusses her investigation on cell damage and its place in cancer research

Henry Clayton Wickham May 2, 2012

Molecular genetics and microbiology professor Tanya Paull studies how cells respond to DNA damage and to a cellular imbalance called oxidative stress. Her research on cell damage has implications for cancer...

The good, the bad and the ugly: 2012 summertime tunes

Chris Nguyen May 1, 2012

Fiona Apple “Every Single Night” The Idler Wheel... Genre: Alternative After an eight-year absence of original material, Fiona Apple returns with a gentle xylophone lullaby on “Every...

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B.O.B’s New Album Lacks Creativity

Elijah Watson May 1, 2012

Bubblegum rapper B.o.B has managed to pop his way into mainstream superstardom since his 2010 debut album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. It’s not surprising — a genre-blender...

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