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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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From movie night to date night: Last-minute outfit ideas for Valentine’s Day

Danielle Ortiz February 14, 2018

Whether you’re single, in a relationship or somewhere in between, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to wear a cute outfit no matter what you have planned. Luckily, 2018 is the time...

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Need a Valentine’s Day event to attend in Austin? We’ve got you covered — date or no date.

Liliana Hall February 14, 2018

Whether you are madly in love or proudly kicking it on your own, there are many events around town this Valentine’s Day where you can dance your heart out with a significant other or your best friends....

Get yourself laid this Valentine’s Day in 9 easy steps

B. Jones February 14, 2018

If you’re like past me, you’re preparing to spend another V-Day alone with your #CocksNotGlocks dildo and some barely-smut-enough “Supernatural” fanfiction. But this year, things...

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Tainted love: what we can learn through Valentine’s Day legends

Noelle Henry February 14, 2018

Tender love and care are on the minds of most students as Valentine’s Day slowly approaches like a brewing hurricane. Everyone knows it, and no matter how hard some may try to ignore the holiday,...

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Rhino horns won’t make you horny this Valentine’s, but a nice box of chocolates might

Brooke Sjoberg February 14, 2018

Foods such as strawberries and chocolate might be innocent separately, but together on a Valentine’s night, they might evolve from more a tasty treat to a potential aphrodisiac. According to Human...

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As religious attendance dips, faith connections remain important for students

Anna-Kay Reeves February 13, 2018

In a study of religious practices of college students, The Cooperative Institutional Research Program found that college students are becoming increasingly detached from religion. Since 1990, the number...

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