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With midterm exams and research papers coming up, writer’s block is a big issue for students

By Melissa Greene
With midterm exams and research papers coming up, writer’s block is a big issue for students It’s only a few hours before that writing assignment is due, but every sentence making it onto the screen sounds too much like a third-grade book report. Anything longer than three sentences makes no sense ...Continue Reading
University student Kandace Simmons recounts her four-month battle with a brown recluse bite

University student Kandace Simmons recounts her four-month battle with a brown recluse bite

As University student Kandace Simmons got ready for work, she felt the sensation of a bee sting on her leg after she put her pants on straight out of the laundry basket. “I felt the spider ...
Continue Reading | posted October 06 2008 by Karli Tedford

The faces of Mixed Martial Arts

The faces of Mixed Martial Arts

Drew Arthur, instructor and owner of Lone Star MMA gym, stands in front of his class demonstrating how to escape a choke hold from a bigger and stronger opponent while on the ground. “It’s all about ...
Continue Reading | posted September 08 2008 by Allen Arrick

SGA President Kerrie Ambort answers questions about her role in the future of the University, the campus alcohol policy and what she does in her free time

SGA President Kerrie Ambort answers questions about her role in the future of the University, the campus alcohol policy and what she does in her free time

Student Government Association President Kerrie Ambort, an Austin native is beginning her first year as SGA President succeeding Austin O’Kelly’s two-terms in office. Unlike O’Kelly, Ambort ran uncontested in the April election but has proven ...
Continue Reading | posted July 14 2008 by Allen Arrick

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