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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Peter Cowie Many children play cards with their grandparents, but for radio-television-film freshman Peter Cowie, the memory stands out in his childhood. Cowie’s first tattoo, a playing...

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Mexican tattoo artist changing the world one nipple at a time

Pierson Hawkins December 5, 2017

To most, a scar is merely a causal accident others think of as a source of pride, but for some, scars can symbolize painful memories. For survivors of breast cancer, the most frequent type in women...

Though a relief for some, winter break negatively affects the mental health of many

Acacia Coronado December 4, 2017

As the leaves turn brown and the sun lowers earlier each day, for some students this signals the arrival of winter, the closing of the semester and a much deserved break. But for English sophomore Hailey...

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Light up the darkness of finals season with holiday cheer

Ruben Paquian November 30, 2017

December is just around the corner,  and it’s just barely socially acceptable to put up Christmas lights. Naturally, the Austin Metro area is already abundant with jolly displays that capture...

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Student filmmaker aims to amplify black voices

Collyn Burke November 29, 2017

Ukairo Ukairo strives to be cinema’s next major black talent, but he isn’t like Steve McQueen, Spike Lee or Sidney Poitier. His main focus isn’t the attention his skills can get him,...

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7 things to do if you can’t go home for Thanksgiving break

Acacia Coronado November 21, 2017

For many Americans, Thanksgiving break is a designated time to be around loved ones. But for college students, the holiday means expensive plane tickets and added stress in the weeks before finals. For...

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November hosts two hair-raising month-long events

Jordyn Zitman November 15, 2017

As the winter months come rolling in, so do sweaters and an excuse to skip morning shaves. Though the need to keep warm isn’t as common here in Texas, the incentive to forgo shaving during the month...

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Campus Environmental Center thinks out-of-the-box for America Recycles Day

Andrea Tinning November 15, 2017

Longhorn students no longer have any reason to fear invading medieval armies, because some students are finally building a fortress on the East Mall — moat not included. The Campus Environmental...

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Student takes over Twitter with “edgy” Arthur reimagining

Collyn Burke November 14, 2017

In 2017, a viral tweet is like gold. Now, after over 61,000 retweets and nearly 200,000 likes, Daniel Nkoola’s got one. Radio-television-film sophomore Nkoola’s viral tweet idea came to...

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UT senior cooks up fame with popular baking Instagram account

Collyn Burke November 1, 2017

Most college students find themselves struggling to cook basic meals, but Hailey Shuster spends her time turning out mouthwatering desserts. Shuster, a marketing senior, has been baking and decorating...

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For some, campus carry is personal

Ruben Paquian October 25, 2017

The right to possess a firearm is more than just a political stance for accounting junior Quinn Cox — it’s a personal matter.  As the southwest director of national organization Students...

Students drum up UT’s first record label

Collyn Burke October 19, 2017

Outside a Grand Union suite, a group of restless students strum away at guitars, heads ducked down into their chests as they quietly sing to themselves. The anxiety in the air is high as each individual...

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