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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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10 dumbest things Austin couples do, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Natalie Heineman February 12, 2018

Something about Austin makes couples insufferable. The heat? The construction? The single life mentality? No, it’s just the fact that Austin is home to The Worst People Alive.™: Here...

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Pros, cons: having a dog in college

Karsyn Lemmons February 12, 2018

Going to college and leaving your friends and family is hard, but leaving your dog(s) can be even harder. While pursuing a degree, it can be tempting to get a dog to fill the void in your heart. While...

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Out-of-state students reflect on positives, struggles at UT

Noelle Henry February 9, 2018

Texas law restricts UT-Austin’s out-of-state student population to 10 percent, and despite Chancellor William McRaven saying that he would be open to increasing that percentage , there isn’t...

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The music building is literally falling apart, and UT students aren’t happy

Jacqueline Briddell February 8, 2018

Students at UT Austin use social media to complain about three main things. 1.  Almost getting run over by cyclists on Speedway.   If I had a dollar for every time I’ve nearly...

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Austin’s first food hall Fareground offers a new high-class dining experience

Danielle Ortiz February 7, 2018

In the heart of downtown Austin, the iconic stairstepped 111 Congress building contains a new addition to unite both foodies and millennials alike.  With modern wooden accents and high ceilings,...

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We all knew it: Austin men suck, are more likely to ghost

Natalie Heineman February 7, 2018

Button-up short sleeve dress shirt and ill-fitting skinny jeans: the uniform of the mediocre Austin male. But Austin males have something else in common – they’re the worst. Match.com’s...

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