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UT Chabad House provides home away from home

Hannah Plantowsky February 9, 2017

Every Friday evening, the UT Chabad House welcomes Jewish students with the scent of homemade challah and matzo ball soup.   Managed by Rabbi Zev Johnson and Ariela Johnson, the Chabad House is...

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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Justin Jones February 7, 2017

Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Ashley Nava Ashley Nava, a Mexican-American studies and anthropology sophomore, has always...

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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Justin Jones January 31, 2017

Editor's note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos. Matthew Freeman  To economics junior Matthew Freeman, the Greek word...

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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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