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Fall semester begins with student and faculty protests of campus carry

Van Nguyen August 24, 2016

Students are tying dildos to their backpacks on the first day of the fall semester in protest of the new campus carry law that went into effect Aug. 1. Anti-campus carry movement Cocks not Glocks held...

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Local food truck Song La dedicated to authentic Taiwanese flavors

Mae Hamilton August 24, 2016

After returning to the United States following a trip to Taiwan, Alex Karpets and Shirley Yang scoured Austin for authentic Taiwanese food. When they couldn’t find any, they decided to fill the void...

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Freshman tips ease transition to college life

Lisette Oler August 22, 2016

It’s that time again. The summer sun is fading and the lecture hall lights are flickering to life. Classes begin Aug. 24 and that can be a bit daunting for incoming freshman. The University...

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Fall semester features interesting class options

Katie Walsh and Elizabeth Hlavinka August 22, 2016

Cramming your schedule full of major requirements is not ideal. Sometimes, you need to break from traditional classes and try something different. Below, The Daily Texan compiled five interesting classes...

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History reveals story behind UT traditions

Katie Walsh August 22, 2016

There are many aspects of being a Longhorn that, by the end of freshman year, become second nature. Throwing horns when in front of a camera, or singing “Eyes of Texas” before a football game...

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Free August events to end the summer

Anna McCreary August 3, 2016

The Austin Flea Saturday, Aug.  6, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. 4th Tap Brewing Co-Op, 10615 Metric Blvd. Shop the quirkiest parts of Austin by coming out to the summertime Mini Austin Flea....

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UT alum becomes full-time dancer after joining Longhorn Salsa

Elena Mejia July 16, 2016

Jordan Madrigal entered UT hoping to continue his father’s legacy in the McCombs School of Business. Instead, he found his passion on the dance floor, moving in tune with the rhythm of salsa music. In...

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Five free classes to take in Austin this month

Anna McCreary July 15, 2016

While your class workload has died down for the summer, break a sweat that’s not about your grades. Take advantage of your newfound free time and learn a new skill or hobby with one of these free...

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Professors share their favorite summer spots in Austin

Anna McCreary July 9, 2016

Believe it or not, even professors need breaks sometimes. Here are three professors’ takes on the  Austin summer scene. Education psychology Professor Mary Claire Gerwels Gerwels said...

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Capoeira helps female students, alumni find self-empowerment

Elena Mejia July 6, 2016

Raised in a conservative Christian household, Amanda Caroline was out of touch with her Afro-Brazilian roots. But after studying abroad in Salvador Bahia, Brazil, Caroline found her passion in martial...

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July events provide free fun in Austin

Anna McCreary July 1, 2016

Celebrate the summer without breaking the bank by checking out The Daily Texan’s picks for 10 free events this July.   in.gredients First Friday Independence Block Party July 1, 5–8...

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Texas Rock Climbing conquers new heights

Elizabeth Hlavinka June 27, 2016

Art history senior Hanna Bernbaum joins her competitors in the isolation area, handing over her cell phone and leaving her teammates behind. She has only a moment to look at the wall — 10 seconds...

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