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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Gilbert to start because of rushing

Laken Litman November 17, 2010

Quarterback Garrett Gilbert is not going to get benched. His interception to touchdown ratio may be 15:7, but he’s become a valuable part of the team’s running game. Last Saturday night...

Point guard Fontenette steps up with 23 points

Sameer Bhuchar November 17, 2010

In a game where seemingly every player on the Texas squad made respectable strides forward in their individual games, Ashleigh Fontenette’s day was particularly special. “A-T,”...

Faucette provides spark as others sit with injuries

Shabab Siddiqui November 17, 2010

“Fear the Faucette” may be the most appropriate saying to write on a sign for tonight as eighth-ranked Texas (19-5, 14-2 Big 12) faces off against Missouri (19-8, 11-6) at 6:30 p.m. inside...

Longhorns still balling, just not hooping anymore

Shabab Siddiqui November 16, 2010

Tall. Athletic. Agile. Versatile. Good passer. Great teammate. High IQ. Good court vision. Left unlabeled, a recruiting profile with those characteristics could fall on the desk of either volleyball...

Commentator sounds off on athletics, nation

Alex Endress November 16, 2010

Though often seen on ESPN as a college football commentator, Craig James was in Austin in person on Monday to speak with students about becoming better citizens and getting more involved in civic duties. James,...

Texas looks to sprint past opponents

Alexandra Carreno November 16, 2010

Forced to readjust in the off-season, the speedy offense has proven key to Texas. But confirming they’re capable of adapting to the speedy offense comes with the need for a defensive mindset as...

Head injuries put end to Newton’s career

Jordan Godwin November 16, 2010

Usually eloquent and poised, Tre’ Newton fidgeted and stammered when confronting what he called the toughest decision of his life. A series of head injuries has forced the sophomore running...

Eleven straight for Faucette, Horns

Austin Laymance November 15, 2010

For Juliann Faucette and the Longhorns, the hits just keep on coming. The senior outside hitter racked up 24 kills Saturday as Texas rolled 3-1 over Texas Tech on the road to extend the Longhorns’...

Doniak, other key pieces will anchor team in 2011

Jon Parrett November 15, 2010

Texas’ season ended Friday as the Longhorns fell 3-1 to James Madison in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Junior Kylie Doniak scored the lone goal for Texas off a cross from senior...

Dohner leads squad to nationals

Bri Thomas November 15, 2010

After competing Saturday in Waco at the NCAA South Central Regional, Texas came home with a second-place finish, clinching a spot in the NCAA Championship. The team drew in 66 points. Arkansas,...

Texas claims first place with consistent effort

Julie Thompson November 15, 2010

The Longhorns placed first at the NCAA South Central Regional Championship meet in Waco on Saturday. The win earned Texas an automatic bid to the 2010 NCAA Cross Country Championships. “I...

Young team wins big, will improve

Sameer Bhuchar November 15, 2010

A very simple examination of the score line would make fans assume that the Texas women’s basketball team handily defeated the Mississippi Valley State University Devillettes on Friday. Upon further...

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