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Kickstarter game offers challenging gameplay

“Throne of Lies” is an online, hidden identity roleplaying game available for PC. Take on the role of member in your King’s court...

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Chess program experiences rapid growth

Throughout its 21 years, the UTD chess program has evolved through improving recruitment processes to keep up with the increasing competitiveness in the...

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‘Orient Express’ lacks closure

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a mystery movie based on the novel of the same name. While it was enjoyable and well-produced,...

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New ‘Pocket Camp’ game returns to roots

“Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is Nintendo’s newest addition to the “Animal Crossing” series. It makes a good addition to the series, as it...

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Pinpointing pain

In 2011, UTD’s neuroscience professor developed a pain cream to treat persistent pain in his own foot. Years later, Ted’s Pain Cream is...

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The boys are back

The Duffer Brothers had their work cut out for them with season two of “Stranger Things” after the first one received widespread critical...

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Musical wows with topical narrative

Urinetown was a well-produced, topical musical with serious commentary on the current state of the political world that remained light-hearted with well-placed comedic...

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New club aims to rekindle school spirit

Music vibrated through the night as a crowd gathered on the wooden steps of the Plinth. Speakers cornered either side of the stage...

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Startup helps retirees find joy

Older generations can benefit from virtual reality technology — a fact that Dallas-based startup MyndVR is using to its advantage. CEO Chris Brickler...

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Vinyl revival

With technological advances and growth of the millennial generation came a wave of nostalgia that channeled the days of John Hughes, Ferris Bueller...

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