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Fine arts students recall memories made at Fine Arts Library

Tiana Woodard March 26, 2018

At the far end of the Forty Acres, the Fine Arts Library, FAL, is, to most students, an unvisited no-man’s land. To others, the FAL is crucial to their everyday college experience. In this community...

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What your favorite Matthew McConaughey movie says about the kind of Longhorn you are

Shelby Woods March 22, 2018

The University of Texas has plenty of famous alumni. Nobel Prize winners, scientists, inventors – but did any of them star in “Failure to Launch?” No. So, who cares? With a voice as...

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Keep up post-spring break motivation with these helpful tips

Caroline Betik March 21, 2018

Sand, sunshine and students packed the beaches for a fun-filled week by the sea over spring break. With the smell of sunscreen and alcohol still fresh in their memory, it’s often difficult for students...

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Houseplants offer a variety of mental and physical health benefits

Karsyn Lemmons March 20, 2018

Indoor plants are making a comeback as popular house décor, but what you may not realize is that these photosynthesizing friends offer more for your room than just an aesthetic. Not only can...

Six ways to make the most of your spring break in Austin

Danielle Ortiz March 9, 2018

While some students jet off to sunny beaches, others will be staying in Austin this spring break. While taking a tropical vacation may be fun, Austin is still a great place to be. If you need some inspiration...

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UT business student makes personalized style easy with her company

Hailey Howe March 9, 2018

Finding the perfect outfit for graduation parties, interviews or just a night out can be challenging. Chottie Hamilton recognized the need for people to get fashion advice from personal stylists, so she...

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Black UT students turn to each other for hairstyle needs

Alexis Tatum March 8, 2018

Black students at UT are faced with an peculiar problem: finding someone they can trust to do their hair. While there are a number of barbers and hair salons in the vicinity of campus, not many of them...

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Ways to get festive on International Women’s Day

Hailey Howe March 7, 2018

March 8 — International Women’s Day — commemorates the achievements, aspirations, progress and parity of women around the world. Show your support for women by getting involved in a number...

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UT cares about student wellness, and it’s ready to prove it

Noelle Henry March 7, 2018

Waves of change are happening on the UT campus as the school has begun implementing more programs to address student wellness and mental health, from the addition of the Interpersonal Violence Peer Support...

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What my abstinence-only high school taught me about sex

B. Jones March 7, 2018

I loved my high school, but I didn’t love the abstinence-only sex ed. When you’re told by your school that your parents are supposed to give you the details and vice versa, there’s a...

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Student app design group wants to change how you Parti

Alexis Tatum March 6, 2018

Students from a UT Mobile News App Design class are producing an iOS app called Parti: a new platform to plan and execute successful parties and events. Ethan Elkins, a journalism senior and head of social...

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Students consider the psychological aspects of ghosting

Tiana Woodard March 5, 2018

In a world where dating now equates to swiping left or right on Bumble or Tinder, “ghosting” has become an obstacle to the formation of new romantic relationships. “Ghosting”...

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