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Kelsey Stewart “Pies” Presidents for CharityBy April 29, 2013 - 7:08pm On Tuesday April 16, you may have noticed an entertaining sight as you passed by Gregory plaza. People were in rain ponchos and were having pies smashed in their faces…voluntarily! However, these people endured having pies to the face for a good cause. Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honors Society hosted a Pie-A-President fundraiser where presidents of various organizations volunteered to be pied to gather proceeds for the Dell Children’s Surgical Global Outreach Program. This program is aimed to bring surgical care to underserved children in other countries. Kelsey Stewart, a UT junior, was a huge part in planning and putting together the event. READ MORE |
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Brave the Shave: Veronica's StoryBy April 22, 2013 - 3:37pm When you think about superheroes or celebrities we think of those that have appeared on the big screen, but in reality they are the ones who are currently sitting next to us in class, ordering their meal at the Student Activity Center, or simply studying for their next exam at the library. READ MORE |
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Future of Social Media, Felicia FitzpatrickBy April 15, 2013 - 2:58pm Sex and the City: This iconic television series inspired young women all over the world to follow their dreams to the city of lights whether they aspire to work in public relations like Samantha Jones or art dealing like Charlotte York. With that said, Her Campus Texas’ very own social media editor and contributing writer Felicia Fitzpatrick said that her interest in journalism and social media began her freshman year of college, when she started watching Carrie Bradshaw in all of her journalistic glory on Sex and the City. READ MORE |
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Noa Belillti: From Revolutionary to Environmentally FriendlyBy April 11, 2013 - 12:10am You’ve probably sat in one at some point in your life. While playing video games until the wee hours of the morning or reading a new thriller novel, bean bag chairs have been revolutionized over the years into a worldwide furniture staple. Now, an Austin startup is shifting the purpose of the iconic chair from pure functionality to environmentally friendly. And the best part about the revolutionary bean bag chair company is that a Longhorn runs it. READ MORE |
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Ricky Vasquez Mentors M.A.L.E.S.By March 26, 2013 - 3:54pm Celebrities aren't just musicians or movie stars, but also people we see everyday in school hallways or simply crossing the street. Ricky Vasquez, a UT MPA major, doesn't let his busy lifestyle stop him from giving back to his community. He is a mentor for Project MALES (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success). An organization focused on mentoring at-risk high school and UT males. Statistics show that Latino boys tend to fall more behind academically than Latina girls. "I wanted to join project MALES in order to be that support and encouragement that I lacked. READ MORE |
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Bike, Rene, Bike!By March 26, 2013 - 3:40pm The first time I watched Forrest Gump, I wrote him off as crazy after he ran 15,248 miles. I think we can all agree that 15,248 miles really is crazy, but he’s a fictional character, so we’ll forgive him and keep loving the line “Run, Forrest, Run!” What isn’t fiction is 71 University of Texas students riding over 4,500 miles to Alaska on bikes to battle cancer. Now that’s crazy...awesome. Luckily, I was able to grab Rene Castro (he’s so busy he’s just a blur on his bike!), a senior double majoring in Journalism and Theater and Dance, and asked him to share his Texas 4000 journey! READ MORE |
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A Perfect Hand with Brette MachiorletteBy March 23, 2013 - 1:15am When it comes to playing cards, it’s important to have strategy, luck, and an ace. When it comes to starting and growing a non-profit organization to teach literacy to youth, it’s important to have diligence, ambition, and an ace. Luckily for Reading Aces, its ace is its founder, Brette Machiorlette. Since 2009, Brette has been working to improve the reading, vocabulary and comprehension skills of over 300 elementary school youth. Currently working within the state of Texas, Brette has plans to expand on a national scale. Oh yeah, did we mention she’s a freshman? (It’s okay, we feel inadequate too.) We chatted with Brette and learned about the aces in her perfect hand! READ MORE |
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David Elkin: Making People Dance at SXSWBy March 4, 2013 - 1:22am Most of us are daydreaming about spring break: the tan you’re going to get at the beach, the sleep you’re going to catch up on at home or the bands you’re going to see at South by Southwest. Plan II junior David Elkin is not only gearing up for who he’s going to see at SXSW, but who he’s going to play in front of as an official showcasing artist. READ MORE |
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Spirit Group Breakdown: Texas SweetheartsBy February 18, 2013 - 5:08am It's no secret that spirit groups are a huge deal here at UT, and with a school as amazing as ours, there are plenty of ways to show your school spirit. We wanted to catch up with some of the campus' most notable spirit groups to see just what these girls are up to. Now, we chat with Stephanie Jean, president of the Texas Sweethearts to find out what these tailgating girls are all about. HC Texas: Why did you join Texas Sweethearts? READ MORE |
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Spirit Group Breakdown: Longhorn HoneysBy February 18, 2013 - 4:34am It's no secret that spirit groups are a huge deal here at UT, and with a school as amazing as ours, there are plenty of ways to show your school spirit. We wanted to catch up with some of the campus' most notable spirit groups to see just what these girls are up to. We're chatting with Luisa Rodrigues, president of the Longhorn Honeys to find out what makes these collegiettes unique. HC Texas: Why did you join Longhorn Honeys? Luisa Rodrigues:I was looking to meet new people and really liked the girls in the Honeys. The fact that all the girls enjoyed sports helped too. HCTX: What makes your organization different from any other spirit/service organizations? READ MORE |
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