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First ever KVRX Fest combines headliners from across country, Austin

Thomas Galindo May 8, 2019

In KVRX Fest’s inaugural showcase, local artists and featured headliners from around the U.S. will bring their act to the Live Music Capital of the World.  The festival will take place Friday...

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7 JMBLYA performers you don’t want to miss

Thomas Galindo May 3, 2019

Hip-hop’s most relevant and popular artists will be split between the Wolf and the Shrimp stages this Saturday at JMBLYA. With 15 artists slated to perform from 1 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., hip-hop lovers...

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San Antonio band creates safety-oriented music festival to combat sexual assault

Thomas Galindo April 18, 2019

San Antonio band sleep well., comprised of students from different Austin-area universities, came together to combat sexual assault in San Antonio’s music scene. For the second year in a row,...

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Students eat at Chick-fil-A despite chain’s anti-LGBTQ stance

Thomas Galindo April 15, 2019

Between bites of their Chick-n-Minis and waffle fries, some students struggle with Chick-fil-A’s anti-LGBTQ affiliations. A study by ThinkProgress from March 20 revealed the Chick-fil-A Foundation...

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In effort for commercial success, Khalid pays the price on ‘Free Spirit’

Thomas Galindo April 8, 2019

Two years after his breakout debut album American Teen, Khalid’s mood has shifted from youthful nostalgia to somber pessimism — and in terms of musicality, it isn’t for the better. While...

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Apple AirPods validate the memes they inspired

Thomas Galindo March 5, 2019

 Nobody: Someone with AirPods: “Compared to normal Apple headphones the sound is actually much better.” Mechanical engineering freshman Ben Gitzinger received his Apple AirPods as...

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Facebook Watch show fills hole left behind by Vine

Thomas Galindo February 27, 2019

In the aftermath of Vine’s demise, some of its former stars have come together to create a spoof reality show.  Real Bros of Simi Valley, starring Cody Ko, Nick Colletti and creator Jimmy...

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UT Instapoll provides new competition for subscription-based attendance apps

Thomas Galindo February 21, 2019

Say goodbye to subscription-based attendance apps — UT Instapoll is the way of the future. The Liberal Arts Development Studio has just done a huge favor for students who have ever forgotten their...

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Longhorns battle it out for spot in Forty Acres Fest

Thomas Galindo February 6, 2019

TC Superstar, The Irons, Midnight Archives and Paperback will perform with one goal in mind: the student’s vote. These four bands with UT connections will compete in the Campus Events + Entertainment...

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