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LGBTQ students struggle to find roommates they’re comfortable with

Rolando Hernandez August 10, 2019

It can be hard to find roommates in West Campus. It can be even harder for members of the LGBTQ community. Feeling on-edge in their own home, LGBTQ students sometimes deal with snide comments and feelings...

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UT student Will Nakata crosses Broadway into video game world with “Clemativa!”

Carlos Garcia July 30, 2019

It’s almost showtime on Broadway. As the player walks down the stage, a group of evil fraternity brothers get in their way. The gamer must start smashing Z and X on the keyboard to get through the...

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Follow these hot tips for smooth summer move out

Carlos Garcia July 23, 2019

The most stressful time of the summer is coming. Hopefully, you were able to renew your lease, but if you weren’t able to do so, it’s time to move out. Moving out of West Campus is a headache....

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UT students feel safe studying abroad near North Korea

Denise Emerson July 16, 2019

Some UT students are studying abroad near a country that some Americans fear greatly. The political relationship between North Korea and the United States is fragile with the recent rise of nuclear...

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First-generation students in London explore documentaries as medium for storytelling

Isaiah Zaragoza July 9, 2019

Two-hundred and fifty-two students left the Forty Acres to study abroad in England, according to the 2017-2018 Campus Impact Report. Those enrolled in associate professor Kate Dawson’s Maymester...

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Pulling my seat up to the table: First-generation student reflects on study abroad experience

Denise Emerson July 9, 2019

My belief that I had to compete against others’ privilege ended once the University admitted me. All students would be on the same playing field, and my quest for a career would be stable and fruitful. My...

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‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ is as polarizing as it is fun for UT students

Brooke Sjoberg July 9, 2019

Fans of the cult favorite Harry Potter series were gifted their own augmented reality mobile game on June 21. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite provokes strong reactions from both fans and former fans of the...

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Pride or profit: LGBT students talk Pride branding

Sandra Torres June 25, 2019

The month of June — Pride Month — brings an array of emotions to the LGBT community, including pride, love and possession. The Stonewall Riots of 1969 marked the beginning of marches for equality...

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What scooter brand are you?

Carlos Garcia June 18, 2019

The choice is inevitable. It’s almost ingrained into our techie, millennial DNA. We shiver at the sight of one. But at one point, you will have to choose which scooter brand will get you to that...

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Q&A: Alumnus Giancarlo Bernini discusses performance on ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’

Trinady Joslin June 18, 2019

As a magician, religious studies alumnus Giancarlo Bernini, who graduated in 2019, takes pride in using magic to bring joy to others. He has been practicing since he saw a card trick in fifth grade and...

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Incoming, current first-generation students stand side-by-side

Sandra Torres June 18, 2019

Heading to college is already a difficult change, but first-generation students face a bigger challenge: a lack of college experience from their parents.  To ease that transition, New Student Services...

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How to celebrate Pride month in Austin for free

Denise Emerson June 11, 2019

Glitter, drag and dancing will rain over Austin for the next month. Pride celebrations kicked off with events in early June, but there are still new opportunities to celebrate before the official parade...

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