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Students weigh in on ‘freshman 15’

Ambar Ancira September 26, 2018

Failing your first test, getting lost on campus and making new friends are all things that worry freshmen. But for some, the “freshman 15” tops the list. “Freshman 15” is a colloquial...

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UT alumni share tips for starting student-run businesses

Brooke Sjoberg September 26, 2018

Having recently launched his company in 2016, Ellomix, UT business and cultural studies alumnus Neil Tanner said he used the skills and connections he cultivated on campus to get his business off of the...

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Modern movement: CapMetro, Austin’s transportation progress with times

Anna-Kay Reeves September 25, 2018

With artificial intelligence and automation reaching new levels of capability, some might say the robot revolution is approaching. However, with technology’s potential for greater efficiency and...

Female sports journalists discuss sexism, male bias in media

Trinady Joslin September 24, 2018

Five minutes after the article is published, notifications flood Dan Solomon’s phone. A quick glance shows him the criticism that fans are tweeting, but it’s geared toward his female colleague...

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Moody College of Communication opens extra section of closed course at students’ urging

Brooke Sjoberg September 21, 2018

Radio-television-film senior Rajinee Buquing needed to take the introductory cinematography course before graduating. There was just a small problem — there was only one section of the class. It...

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Graffiti Gala uses creativity to raise funds for the relocation of HOPE Outdoor Gallery

Celesia Smith September 20, 2018

For years, artists, tourists and Austinites have visited HOPE Outdoor Gallery, commonly known as Graffiti Park, to express themselves artistically. The park is set to close in October but the upcoming...

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Green spaces provide a sense of life to an otherwise bleak campus

Farah Merchant September 20, 2018

Physics freshman Delaney White knew that the transition from the country to urban Austin would be difficult. However, her worries dissolved when she came to campus and saw the expansive green spaces.   For...

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Students discuss struggles with self-doubt in relation to homophobia

Blaine Young September 20, 2018

Adrian Nañez, theatre and dance freshman, struggled to articulate what homophobia means to him. The sound of wind and car horns filled the space of silence as he searched for the right words. “Overall,...

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With ‘Vibrant’ app, the mood ring goes digital

Landry Allred September 19, 2018

None of the students ever thought their class project would end up in the App Store. The Mobile App News Design course proved them wrong. Last spring, four UT students — Kaitlin Reid, Connor Leech,...

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Austin public pools may be able to outlive their expiration date

Liliana Hall September 18, 2018

Deep Eddy and Barton Springs Pool fulfill the classic community pool vibes for most Austinites, but the days of walking down the block barefoot with your neighbors to the local pool could be ending. Austin’s...

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Savvy spending for good times on a budget

Anna-Kay Reeves September 13, 2018

“I’m so broke right now.” As if there’s a time when you’re not. Being broke doesn’t have to mean missing out if you play it smart. With technology at our fingertips...

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Rising student rapper Ariea Bastami pushes hip-hop boundaries and inspires others

John Melendez September 13, 2018

When he began writing raps at the age of eleven, Ariea Bastami never imagined he would begin his musical career through dorm room freestyles and UT retweets. Approaching the one year anniversary of...

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