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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Senior civil engineering Cecilia Hwang, junior humanities Kayley Weiner and junior government Kirsten Corrigan stand in front of Mary Gearing Hall on Nov. 7. Hwang and Weiner are co-presidents of Girl Up, while  Corrigan is the public relations manager.

UT Girl Up fosters community, empowers women locally, globally

Alexis Crowl, Life&Arts General Reporter November 28, 2023

With over 6,000 chapters globally, Girl Up focuses on expanding girls’ skills, rights and leadership opportunities. Their UT chapter hosts profit shares and resource drives in addition to partnering...

Austin Public Library and Central Texas Seed Savers partnership fosters community, sustainability within Austin

Austin Public Library and Central Texas Seed Savers partnership fosters community, sustainability within Austin

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Beyond books, the Austin Public Library provides countless free resources for the local community. Their assets include a partnership with Central Texas Seed Savers, an organization that brings awareness...

I want to play a game — ranking all 10 ‘Saw’ movies

I want to play a game — ranking all 10 ‘Saw’ movies

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter October 12, 2023

Calling the “Saw” franchise legendary fails to do it justice. With the recent release of “Saw X,” the story gains an increased relevance with a younger demographic. In honor of Friday the 13th,...

Austin bloggers for all things 512

Austin bloggers for all things 512

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

A bustling city, Austin boasts numerous restaurants to try, places to visit and events to attend. While this wide selection provides innumerable opportunities for residents, choosing where to spend time...

The Survivor Club players clutch their lit torches in the darkness beneath the UT tower on Sept. 24, 2023. They undergo individual interviews and cast their crucial votes to eliminate a fellow player while vigilantly guarding their torches from extinguishing.

‘Survivor UT’ emulates hit reality TV show, puts students’ capabilities to the test

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

“Survivor UT” provides an engaging outlet for students to connect on campus with peers to challenge their physical abilities, strategic thinking and social skills. Currently airing episodes from their...

Fall essentials to grab during your next Trader Joe’s trip

Fall essentials to grab during your next Trader Joe’s trip

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter September 21, 2023

With a wide variety of unique products offered at a low price, Trader Joe’s proves a convenient grocer for any student. Their limited edition fall line proves no exception; however, with 146 items to...

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