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Slideshow: Texas Revue 2015

Marshall Tidrick April 13, 2015

Campus Events + Entertainment hosted the annual Texas Revue talent show on Saturday night at The Texas Union. Nritya Sangam won best overall and Dirty Douth Dandiya won The Cristi Biggs Memorial Award...

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MFA student examines identical twins with near-identical lives in new documentary

Katie Walsh April 10, 2015

Public relations seniors Gabby and Allie Byers take the “identical” part of their status as identical twins seriously. The sisters share a Facebook profile and the same class schedule, and...

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Take Back the Night allows survivors to voice stories

Vinesh Kovelamudi April 9, 2015

Voices Against Violence hosted “Take Back the Night” at the Main Mall on Wednesday to provide an open forum for survivors of sexual violence to share their stories. Take Back the Night is...

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Churches near campus offer variety of services on Easter weekend

Matthew Adams April 3, 2015

Though many students will head home for Easter weekend, churches near campus are busy preparing for those who decide to stay. “[Easter] is usually the most highly-attended worship service of the...

Party World Rasslin’ slams comedy and wrestling together

Austin Reynolds March 30, 2015

The lights are dim, and the crowd is ready. It’s time for the wrestlers to enter the ring. This round’s competitors? A software-developing dentist — and an actual dog. But this is no...

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Texas Tricking combines mixed martial arts, breakdancing

Katie Keenan March 30, 2015

Some people like to break-dance. Others practice martial arts. Texas Tricking members practice both — at the same time. Tricking, a new kind of sport that combines dance with capoeira, muay-thai...

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Not On My Campus prompts dialogue about sexual assault

Mary Cantrell March 30, 2015

Over the course of the last week, Not On My Campus, a student-led sexual assault prevention movement, garnered national attention and earned 1,400 signatures on a petition to stop sexual violence on UT’s...

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Slideshow: Forty Acres Fest 2015

Thousands of UT community members enjoyed live music, student talent acts and a variety of activities, including tie-dying and carnival games, at the annual Forty Acres Fest Saturday. Check out our slideshow...

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Slideshow: HOLI 2015

The Hindu Student Association hosted its annual celebration of Holi, the festival of colors, on the LBJ Lawn Sunday. During Holi celebrations, participants throw colored powder, known as rang, and water...

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Slideshow: RoundUp Weekend 2015

Thalia Juarez, Ellyn Snider, and Lauren Ussery March 30, 2015

More than 15,000 people attended RoundUp 2015, a collection of parties and philanthropy events held across West Campus over the course of a single weekend. Check out our slideshow of the best pictures...

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The Daily Texan’s Guide to Surviving RoundUp

Kat Sampson March 27, 2015

This weekend is Texas Relays, which means elite athletes from across the country come to Austin to run — but the true test of endurance will happen outside of Mike A. Myers Stadium. As anyone with...

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Four must-see live performances at RoundUp 2015

Chris Duncan March 27, 2015

For eight decades and counting, RoundUp has been the highlight of UT’s spring social scene — and this year is no exception. The weekend has gone through many evolutions through the years, but...

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