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What you really need to know about freshman year at UT

Cat Cardenas and Marisa Charpentier August 24, 2015

After loading up your car for move-in day, your parents probably flooded you with college advice between the goodbye tears. While they might be able offer advice about laundry and money management, it’s...

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Nightly events to attend your first week back in Austin

Katie Walsh August 24, 2015

Whether you spent your summer cooped up inside a stuffy office or out in the sun doing back-breaking labor, your first week back in Austin is prime time to experience all the nightly events the city has...

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Life&Arts Editors preview the fall semester

Cat Cardenas, Marisa Charpentier, and Danielle Lopez August 24, 2015

As students soak in their last days of freedom at Barton Springs and Zilker Park, the Life&Arts staff has made The Texan’s dark, scurvy-inducing basement its home. Although we incessantly inhabit...

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Science Scene: The exercise sweet spot

Ellen Airhart August 2, 2015

Scientists have shown exercise can help people avoid depression and live longer. However, students who are constantly at the gym may be experiencing fewer health benefits per hour than those who exercise...

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Four under-$20 shows to see in Austin this weekend

Cat Cardenas July 29, 2015

Who: Wildcat Apollo Where: Lamberts When: Thursday 9:30 p.m. Cost: $8 After releasing their self-titled debut album in 2013, Wildcat Apollo relocated to Austin from Brooklyn. The indie rock...

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Free Austin summertime events to attend this week

Katie Walsh July 27, 2015

Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, writer Katie Walsh outlines free Austin summer events happening each day of the week. Monday, July 27 What: El Cosmico Pop-Up Shop and Marfa Party Where:...

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Stay active with these places to workout daily in Austin

Sara Neaves July 24, 2015

With the blazing heat and lazy summer days, motivation to stay fit is quickly melting away. Whether it’s eating a juicy watermelon after a pick-up game of volleyball or sharing a cold pitcher of...

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UT Future Brewers Club brews insight into crafting beer

Thomas Boswell July 23, 2015

For most college students, refreshing ice-cold beers mean a good Friday night — but for the members of UT’s Future Brewers Club, the frothy brews mean a life-long career. Chemistry senior...

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Free Austin summertime events to attend this week

Katie Walsh July 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, writer Katie Walsh outlines free Austin summer events happening each day of the week. Monday, July 20 What: FIlm & A 40 Where: The Eastern, 1511...

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Spider House hosts Spider Hitched! marriage equality ceremony

Sara Neaves July 17, 2015

When news of same-sex marriage spread across Austin, Spider House Cafe immediately began planning wedding ceremonies, ordering rainbow-themed party favors and recruiting drag queens for flower girls. In...

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Four documentaries on Netflix to watch this July

Marisa Charpentier July 14, 2015

Sometimes, truth is more entertaining than fiction. If you’re browsing for new films to watch on Netflix this month, check out these four documentaries. “Austin to Boston” After...

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Free Austin summertime events to attend this week

Katie Walsh July 13, 2015

Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, writer Katie Walsh outlines free Austin summer events happening each day of the week. Monday, July 13 What: Karaoke Underground Midwest Tour Kickoff Where:...

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