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Don’t be a cycle-path, lock up your bike

Liliana Hall March 2, 2018

If you find yourself reporting your bike stolen to the Austin Police Department, chances are you will never see your bike again. According to the APD, nearly 800 bikes were reported stolen last year,...

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Hey, #UT22: Here are 8 (fake) reasons why Jester’s the best dorm on campus

Robert Scherer III February 28, 2018

When students rank the dorms on the UT Campus, Jester gets most of the abuse. I’m so TIRED of paying so much money to live in a jail cell (jester west)— abdiel (@avdxel) February 25, 2018...

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Five ways to unwind, practice self-care during midterms

Abi Wernsman February 27, 2018

Midterms mean eating an entire bag of BBQ Lay’s chips and watching The Office — again — instead of writing papers. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Spread your work out, take...

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Knowing the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating can save lives

Christa McWhirter February 27, 2018

As spring break approaches, college students are beginning their pursuit of the mythical “beach body” but not everyone is doing it in healthy way. There are two primary kinds of unhealthy...

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The curious case of the involuntary volunteer: students struggle to stay motivated doing required volunteer work

Anna-Kay Reeves February 27, 2018

Dirty soap. Little giant. Mandatory volunteerism. These pairings are obvious oxymorons, yet unlike the first two, the last is a common feature of college life. Whether the contradiction is a good or...

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‘Propagandic’ perspectives: Students reflect and critique Eurocentrism in UT coursework

Tiana Woodard February 22, 2018

John Locke. Virginia Woolf. Aristotle. Isaac Newton. Sigmund Freud. When put side-by-side, what do these people have in common? UT students frequently come across these Western thinkers in class. But...

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Before you can get lost in a book, you’ll get lost in the library

Anna-Kay Reeves February 21, 2018

If you find yourself in the Perry-Castañeda Library, also known as “The Pickle,” looking to check out a book, you may find yourself in a pickle of a whole different sort. I entered...

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Have an abundance of clothes? Here’s how to get the most for your old threads

Danielle Ortiz February 21, 2018

Spring is right around the corner, and while clearing out your closet can be good, making money off your gently used clothes is even better. With a rising number of sites and stores dedicated to selling...

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The Fear of Missing Out might cause you to overload your life

Karsyn Lemmons February 19, 2018

College is supposed to be the best four years of your life. So why does it feel like you’re missing out? FOMO is a term that’s only been around since the mid-2000s, but the concept has been...

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Students use unique sense of fashion to develop personal identity

Christa McWhirter February 15, 2018

As students roll out of bed and get ready for class, comfort is usually the only thought that goes into choosing an outfit. But for some, developing a distinct personal style is their way of establishing...

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Who needs a boyfriend? Here’s 5 reasons Bevo is better than any guy out there

Shelby Woods February 14, 2018

Around Valentine’s Day it becomes difficult to fight off the hyper-awareness of how single you are. Seeing posts of happy couples, cute gift ideas, and romantic dates can cause loneliness and in...

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How would each UT Austin college ask you out on a Valentine’s Day date?

Shelby Woods February 14, 2018

The University of Texas has already won your heart, but what about its schools? With a variety of options, each school would take a unique approach in asking you to be their Valentine.   College...

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