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Tat-Tuesday: Friday the 13th edition

Ruben Paquian October 17, 2017

Tattoo lovers have come to relish Friday the 13th. Shops across the country offer discounted tattoos for the price of only $13, provided they incorporate the number into the designs. The leads to...

Social media affects personal politics, students say

Collyn Burke October 10, 2017

With countless tweets constantly streaming through the Twitterverse, it can be easy for one to think their opinions don’t matter. But according to one student group, social media may have serious...

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Zombies come to campus — but not for Halloween

Albert Zhao October 5, 2017

Nistha Kapuria, a marketing and Plan II senior, averages about three hours of sleep during midterm season. She says everyone seems to feel the same whenever she surveys the Union or the Perry Castaneda...

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Students fond of author John Green reflect on impact of his writing on their lives

Acacia Coronado October 4, 2017

John Green’s literary world has become a safe haven for some and an addiction for many. Next week, he returns with his new novel “Turtles All The Way Down” — a mystery quite distant...

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First gay College Republican president takes a stand for other LGBTQ conservatives

Albert Zhao September 26, 2017

It was an unlikely journey becoming UT’s first openly gay College Republican president for chemistry senior Alec Lucas. Growing up in the conservative town of Flower Mound, Lucas identified as...

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Fan finds comfort, builds relationships through The Maine concerts

Sofia Mendiola September 21, 2017

Melanie Sarate did not settle for seeing her favorite band just once or twice.  Over the course of seven years, women and gender studies sophomore Melanie Sarate, has managed to attend 25 shows...

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College Republicans aim for increased membership with shooting range social

Albert Zhao September 19, 2017

Tinsai Worke had never shot a gun before — she feared her small frame wouldn’t handle the recoil ­— yet she gleefully joined nearly two dozen UT students to unload bullets into targets...

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Four principles of etiquette to follow at Gregory Gym

Albert Zhao September 13, 2017

The 40 Acres can feel cramped at times, but few places rival the congestion of Gregory Gym. Between the gym’s peak hours of 5–8 p.m., a combination of inadequate space, sweaty stench and competing...

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Physics student’s dancing propels Instagram account to viral status

Acacia Coronado September 12, 2017

From Korea to Texas to L.A., physics sophomore Charlotte Yun is dancing her way to international fame after taking center stage on social media. With less than two years of formal training, Charlotte...

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UT student reflects on LGBTQ identity in his fraternity

Hannah Plantowsky September 8, 2017

When he was handed his bid to the fraternity, the first thing Henry* said was, “I’m gay.” The older man handing him the bid, already a member of the fraternity, responded: “We know....

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UT student conveys struggle with her sexuality in her sorority

Hannah Plantowsky September 8, 2017

During a full sorority chapter meeting, one girl asked if everyone felt comfortable with an LGBTQ individual becoming a member of the house. Without thinking, Angela* announced her identity as bisexual...

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LGBT member of sorority recounts appreciation of sisters’ acceptance

Hannah Plantowsky September 8, 2017

After being involuntarily outed as bisexual to her entire sorority, Quinn* said her sisters’ responses shocked her. Before rush week even began, and before Quinn even walked through the doors...

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