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	Stephen Ramirtha "Smiles" his Way Through Life By Mira Milla February 18, 2013 - 2:25am I’m sure we all remember Pokémon and how popular it was to “catch them all.” I mean, I collected Pokémon cards, traded them and will never forget how happy I was when I finally beat Blue Version on my GameBoy. Although many of us have moved past that Pokémon craze, it’s still alive and well. Public relations senior Stephen Ramirtha, better known as ‘Smiles,’ reps Pokémon and all video games we know and love including those we might not be familiarized with. READ MORE
	Spirit Group Breakdown: Texas Lonestars By Kenyatta Giddings February 15, 2013 - 2:24pm 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. First, we chat with Erica Flores, president of the Texas Lonestars to get the scoop on a fairly new organization that's quickly established a legacy. HC Texas: Why did you join Texas Lonestars? READ MORE
	A Valentine's Day Budget with Bevonomics' Sholeh By Alyssa Howard February 11, 2013 - 2:52pm Sholeh Abedinzadeh, a Bevonomics Peer Educator in the Office of Student Financial Services, is always telling students how to implement a budget and avoid racking up a lot of debt while in school. Now she's taking her money expertise and offering her advice on keeping your Valentine's Day costs low. READ MORE
	Edward Stockwell: Perks of Being at TSTV By Alex Vickery January 28, 2013 - 2:57am Beloved by his friends for his satirical tweets and sarcastic sense of humor, funny man Edward Stockwell entertains people on and off camera. As head writer for the show Sneak Peek as well as an Entertainment Director at TSTV, he enjoys the privileges of attending awesome film and music events, interviewing celebrities on the red carpet and attending his internship at Clear Channel Radio; however the perks did not come easily. As a sophomore radio-television-film major, Edward’s drive and determination propelled him to a coveted position within TSTV where he has the unique opportunity to express himself and follow his passions. READ MORE
	Rachael Sperling: Nationally Recognized for Public Relations Achievements By Erin Duncan December 10, 2012 - 2:47am There is a saying that goes, “It’s not who you know, but who knows you.” As the recipient of a national award, a lot of people will know Rachael Sperling, senior public relations major. READ MORE
	From Lagos to the Forty Acres: Tolu Kalejaiye By Mira Milla December 3, 2012 - 7:00am Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Tolu Kalejaiye came to UT to study computer science. Now a junior, he’s an active member in ASA where he performed and choreographed the guys’ dances in Fest Africa, and SOFC where he plays soccer. He recently joined Men of Excellence, a fairly new organization targeting minority groups dedicated to mentor first-year male students. READ MORE
	Tessie Watson: Following Her Burnt Orange Passion By Alyssa Howard November 8, 2012 - 4:50am Ask any fashion-minded UT collegiette about the one item that never goes out of style, and they’ll answer the same way: Anything burnt orange! It's true; no matter how deep your Texas spirit runs or how dedicated you are to watching football games, every UT woman knows the value of a good burnt orange piece. And so does Tessie Watson. Combining her love of fashion and experience in online merchandising, Tessie launched Longhorn Fashions in August 2010. The online boutique offers “unique burnt orange pieces at affordable prices,” an ideal that has won over spirited students and young professionals alike. Every item offered is under $100, but the majority are under $50....
	Matthew Remington: The Man With One Million Bones By Erin Duncan October 29, 2012 - 1:23am Millions of people have been killed worldwide in the past few years due to genocide. Genocide is something that is talked about in the news often and is an issue that most Americans are aware of, however, it is an issue that is not receiving the attention it deserves. The Cause Started by Albuquerque artist, Naomi Natale, the One Million Bones project is a social action art installation that works to raise awareness about genocide and ongoing atrocities in countries like Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia through education and artwork bones. Students Rebuild, a national student organization, donates $1 for every bone made to CARE, an organization that works on the ground in Africa....
	Giggling into Graduation: Nadia Khalid By Chloe Morris October 22, 2012 - 4:19am It's a well-known fact that public speaking is one of the most common fears among humankind. Few people enjoy speaking in front of a crowd, and if you add the extra challenge of trying to make your audiences laugh—that’s nearly impossible for most people. Well, most people, except UT’s first and only improvisational comedy troupe Gigglepants and their vice president Nadia Khalid. Established in 2002, Gigglepants is a troupe that specializes in “good, clean fun.” Their chief goal is to ensure their audience is having fun and enjoying themselves, and their audience spans not only the UT community, but the greater Austin community as well. READ MORE
	Daniel "Fears" Nothing By Mira Milla October 22, 2012 - 12:22am This past summer, the International Trombone Festival’s Quartet Competition was held in Paris. Around thirty trombone quartets from around the globe submitted preliminary recordings in hopes to be picked to compete in this competition. Out of those thirty-something quartets that tried out, only three were chosen. And out of those three, 5th year senior Daniel Fears’ group was picked. READ MORE