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UT student uses blog to share passion for live music

Hannah Plantowsky January 30, 2017

Ever since she was a preteen, Elah Shalev would wait hours, general admissions ticket in hand, to be in the front row of every concert she saw. Years of singing along to her favorite songs live, watching...

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International students reminisce about Lunar New Year in China

Acacia Coronado January 27, 2017

Even though Evelyn Chen, international communications studies freshman, moved to America four years ago, she honors the tradition of celebrating Lunar New Year with close family by spending it with her...

Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Justin Jones January 24, 2017

Josh Weidig Tattoos and piercings are everything to finance junior Josh Weidig, who has multiple pieces inked on his side. “This one is ‘Life is Beautiful,’” Weidig said....

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First class of black students at UT recall challenges, discrimination

Cat Cardenas November 29, 2016

Editor's note: This compilation of stories highlights the experiences of students struggling to achieve equal representation on campus. When Maudie Ates Fogle arrived on UT’s campus, some...

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Familial abuse victim seeks financial independence through sex work

Mae Hamilton November 28, 2016

While some independent students age out of foster care, others can be emancipated minors or classified as homeless. Most are financially responsible for themselves and do not receive the family support...

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Self-supporting student finds hope at UT

Elizabeth Hlavinka November 28, 2016

While some independent students age out of foster care, others can be emancipated minors or classified as homeless. Most are financially responsible for themselves and do not receive the family support...

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Independent student seeks stability during freshman year

Grace Speas November 28, 2016

While some independent students age out of foster care, others can be emancipated minors or classified as homeless. Most are financially responsible for themselves and do not receive the family support...

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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Mae Hamilton November 22, 2016

Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Samantha Brewer Although psychology sophomore Samantha Brewer’s collarbone tattoo is...

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MasculinUT to hold interactive discussion about male identity

Victor Trevino November 17, 2016

Masculinity is a social construct, created over years of gender divisions. But on Thursday, Voices Against Violence will deconstruct it in two hours. More than a year after its inception, MasculinUT...

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Swing dancers to perform in Austin Lindy Exchange

Lisette Oler November 16, 2016

Spreading his arms as if he were flying, Cole Weaver executes a move he calls “the bird,” for the fifth time. It’s one of 100 sequences he learned in one month this summer.  Weaver,...

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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Mae Hamilton November 15, 2016

Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Julie Kantor Though American studies Ph.D. student Julie Kantor’s body is covered in...

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Informal classes create opportunities for students with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Mae Hamilton November 10, 2016

When Jon Pierce-Shimomura’s son was born in 2001, like most parents, he was already worrying about what to do when it came time for his son to go college. But for him, it was different; his son was...

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