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Students affected by loss turn to new path, leaning on others

Trinady Joslin March 25, 2019

At age 21, chemistry junior Jordan Clements has lost two close friends. As a result of his grief, he considered changing his major to communication and leadership in order to found a nonprofit that provides...

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New food pantry combats student food insecurity

Abby Hopkins March 25, 2019

Some students go to class hungry after pulling all-nighters and not having time to grab a quick bite. Others go to class hungry because they aren’t able to afford food. Joining existing campus...

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Women’s History Month display writes women back into history

Maegan Kirby March 6, 2019

UT libraries aim to project female voices and write women back into history, to combat the historical tradition of female voices being present but not always heard.  In celebration of National...

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‘Party like a rockstar tonight, feel like a celebrity tomorrow’: Mobile IV treatment clinics create new health fad

Denise Emerson March 6, 2019

With the pop-up of IV hydration businesses in Austin, medical clinics are using creative means to make IV drips a glamorous way to treat hangovers. IV hydration businesses cater to a variety of groups...

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‘We want to be a part of the solution’: bthere app promotes bystander intervention to prevent sexual assault

Trinady Joslin March 6, 2019

After a friend told him about her experience with sexual assault while in college, UT law alumnus Ben Johanson (‘13) set out to create an app designed to help students stay together during nights...

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Apple AirPods validate the memes they inspired

Thomas Galindo March 5, 2019

 Nobody: Someone with AirPods: “Compared to normal Apple headphones the sound is actually much better.” Mechanical engineering freshman Ben Gitzinger received his Apple AirPods as...

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5 secret menus of The Drag revealed

David Antonino March 4, 2019

As students walk down Guadalupe St. from Martin Luther King Blvd., they are faced with the daunting decision of where to eat. Bright signs and lights pulling their attention in every direction, The Drag...

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Gamers discuss Apex Legends, live streaming

Denise Emerson February 28, 2019

Battle royale video game Apex Legends reached a million downloads within eight hours of its release, far surpassing blockbuster Fortnite. UT gamers are hopping on the Apex train, and their live streams...

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Brain injury survivor turns experience, passion into reality

Landry Allred February 28, 2019

After his accident, Austin Morgan wasn’t expected to live, yet today he is a part of a nonprofit for people just like him. On July 6, 2014, neuroscience senior Morgan had a motocross accident,...

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Longhorns, Aggies unite for common goal: Reinstate the rivalry

Abby Hopkins February 28, 2019

Justin Tucker’s 2011 kick secured a win for UT, marking the last memory of the intrastate rivalry between UT and Texas A&M. Eight years later, both sides are fighting for the game’s revival. The...

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Spanish program director explains course difficulty, students choose to embrace or opt out

Trinady Joslin February 27, 2019

After three years of high school Spanish, public health junior Fatimah Sunez was ready to continue learning Spanish at UT. Hoping to become fluent, her background and enthusiasm provide her with an advantage...

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Athleisure: From school to gym, athletic wear dominates fashion scene

Romi Geller February 27, 2019

Jeans are a thing of the past and leggings are of the present. With athletic wear coming in colors ranging from neon to polka dot and sizes celebrating all body types, more people are passing up on trying...

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