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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Rumors from the recruiting mill: Texas to swoon top prospects accepting junior day invites

Nick Cremona January 19, 2012

As one recruiting cycle for the class of 2012 is starting to come to an end, the process for the class of 2013 is about to hit full-stride. Every February, colleges around the nation invite their respective...

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Offense, calm nerves key to immediate success for Longhorns

Sameer Bhuchar January 18, 2012

The learning curve for this Texas basketball team (12-5, 2-2 Big 12) is steep considering the light-years ahead the elite Big 12 teams are in terms of experience and size, and assistant coach Chris Ogden...

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After strong start, doubles team Scott and Padegimaite fall in final

Lauren Jette January 18, 2012

The No. 21 ranked Longhorns started their season with some impressive showings at the National Collegiate Tennis Classic in California this past weekend. The doubles tandem of freshmen Noel Scott and...

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Longhorns shouldn’t sleep on cellar-dwelling Cyclones

Nick Cremona January 18, 2012

 Following a tough loss to the nation’s top-ranked team this past weekend, Texas has a chance to rebound with a win against Iowa State. The Longhorns own a 1-3 conference record, but can do...

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Texas turns in successful start to season, faces stiff competition down the road

Lauren Jette January 18, 2012

Texas returned from the break early to hit the courts in a successful weekend tournament in Florida, and were able to come away with a victory in their first team match against SMU. The Longhorns, ranked...

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Big 12 conference among country’s best

Austin Laymance January 18, 2012

The current Big 12 format will be in place for this season only, a shame considering the conference is among the most competitive nationally from top to bottom. The Big 12 is the only league with three...

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Longhorns make splash during holiday break

Matt Warden January 18, 2012

The holidays are a time for fun, gifts and happiness. Winter break brought all of these for the Longhorns. The No. 2 ranked men’s swimmers and divers were dominant over the break, defeating No....

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NCAA tourney berth still within reach

Austin Laymance January 17, 2012

While most students packed up and headed home for the holiday break, the Longhorns played seven games. Texas went undefeated at home, beating Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Rice and Temple. Still, the...

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Austin Grand Prix: Longhorns past and present fare well in premiere meet

Matt Warden January 17, 2012

The Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center at UT played host to the USA Swimming Austin Grand Prix Series this weekend, accommodating star swimmers like Michael Phelps and Janet Evans, as well as past...

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Horns must turn flashes of brilliance into consistency to be contender next year

Christian Corona January 17, 2012

Originally posted on Jan. 3, 2012 Coaches throw the word “consistency” around so much it has a kind of numbing effect. But that’s what Texas needs to develop over the offseason. There...

New coaching staff a warm welcome

Austin Laymance January 17, 2012

Originally posted on Jan. 2, 2012 The Longhorns welcomed six new coaches in 2011 and they helped bring a three-win improvement to the program: from 5-7 to 8-5. Texas played some of its best ball in California--a...

Longhorns’ lack of experience will hold them back

Sameer Bhuchar January 17, 2012

In light of the current state of political news around the country, allow me to extend this metaphor. The Texas basketball team is the Jon Huntsman of the Big 12 this year. Everyone wanted him to win,...

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