Category: Archives
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New faces, new places
Four brand new players start for the men’s basketball team, face challenges of adjusting to new environment The 2013-14 season was one of the most successful in the history of the men’s basketball program. Led by five seniors, the team went 27-4, including a 20-2 conference record, en route to a trip to the Sweet…
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#pinpossible
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been scouring Pinterest in search of the perfect Valentine’s DIY project. I thought I’d bring back an old friend, and a fairly popular project: melted crayon art. There are also other variations of this project, so even after Valentine’s Day, it’s still something you can do with…
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Rome’s nod to world’s oldest profession
This past week, the news covered tons of stuff, rehashed some old feuds (Ukraine, for instance), updated us on some others, wars raged on and planes crashed. But here’s something you might have all missed, which is why, I think it’s time to bring you the scoop from none other than The Eternal City. Rome’s…
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Dim Sum Heartbreak
Houston has spoiled me. I grew up there making frequent visits to our massive Chinatown area and indulging in my family’s favorite feast, Dim Sum. When I moved to Richardson and first checked out our Chinese food scene I was massively disappointed, but I persevered and found two places, Kirin Court and Golden Joy BBQ,…
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HoloLens Expands on Augmented Reality
Unless you don’t pay attention to technology news, you probably already know that Microsoft announced its HoloLens last week. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAKfdeOX3-o] At first look, most people look at the device and think that it’s a cool device that does not have much practical use. To start, I have to say with this piece of technology, Microsoft has…
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Former student convicted in Silk Road trial
Ross Ulbricht, a 2006 graduate accused of founding and running Silk Road, an online drug market, was found guilty on Feb. 4 on seven counts ranging from operating a continuing criminal enterprise to money laundering. Ulbricht, who was arrested in 2013 by FBI agents, faces a minimum of 30 years in prison and could face…
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Black History Month kicks off on a high note
Young and old alike came together in the Visitor Center’s atrium to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month on Feb. 3. The Multicultural Center, the Student Union & Activities Advisory Board, the Black Student Alliance, and the African Student Union joined forces at the a kick-off event for the rest of the activities…
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A neuroscience student’s reflection on TBIs, current research
In the wake of Sunday’s Super Bowl game featuring the New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks (I was rooting for the Seahawks), football is having its last bit of media coverage before it goes into the off-season. As a neuroscience major, whenever I think about football, I also think about TBI’s or traumatic brain…