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Looking for a scenic space to get some work done? Try these five campus study spots

Anna-Kay Reeves August 29, 2018

Instead of going stir-crazy cooped up in your usual work space, check out these spots on campus to get some work done.  The Texas Union With Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks and Panda Express in the lower...

Make the most of your degree plan with these four UT courses

Tiana Woodard August 29, 2018

Editor’s Note: Much of the information from this article pulls from the syllabi of the respective courses. College is what you make of it and, to a certain degree, what you make of your class...

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How the zodiac signs will handle their first day of classes

Brooke Sjoberg August 29, 2018

It is the first day of a new semester, and depending on your birthday, you may be ready to take the day head-on or forego academic pursuits in favor of a good Netflix binge. For a sneak peek into your...

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Money-saving options for buying textbooks

Liliana Hall August 29, 2018

Buying textbooks can be especially stressful when you also have tuition, rent and a car bill to pay off, but don’t allow them to be the source of your debt because you are too unmotivated to find...

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Introducing Curious Campus: You have questions about UT-Austin and the 40 Acres? We have answers.

Megan Menchaca August 28, 2018

What question about UT have you always wanted answered? What issues are the most important to you? What story have you wished the Daily Texan would write about? I’m Megan Menchaca, the Texan’s...

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Deals and Discounts on and off The Drag

Liliana Hall August 27, 2018

As the semester approaches and students unwillingly say their goodbyes to home-cooked meals, panic sets in as they realize they only know how to make Easy Mac. Before you start binge-watching videos on...

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Top 10 dorm items every college student needs

Tiana Woodard August 27, 2018

As if making the grades to get into the University weren’t enough, living in a UT dorm tests our ingenuity by forcing us to find innovative ways to live comfortably in a cramped space. Thankfully,...

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Save money with these 5 student discounts

Tiana Woodard August 9, 2018

Although college students are among the most debt-ridden individuals in America, they’re also some businesses’ most sought-out targets. Many businesses offer student discounts, but with so...

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5 common college misconceptions debunked

Tiana Woodard August 9, 2018

Incoming Longhorns are usually swamped with opportunities to learn about college, but even a lengthy orientation, advice from peers and online resources can still leave you feeling unprepared for this...

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A quick guide to art on campus for incoming students

Helen Galli August 9, 2018

“The Color Inside” The Color Inside” by James Turrell, sits atop the Student Activity Center. Opened a few years after the building was opened, the installation gives specific attention...

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Beat the heat with four signature Austin swimming spots

Savannah J Salazar August 8, 2018

Texas summers are known to be incredibly hot, so when it comes to summer fun, swimming is one of the best ways to stay cool. But with so many places to swim, picking a place may seem overwhelming, or maybe...

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Embrace the outdoors with hike and bike trails

Ruben Paquian August 8, 2018

Everyone knows Austin is a little different than most Texas towns, something we are very proud of. One distinguishing feature that separates us from the rest is the plethora of green spaces and trails....

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