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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Planner Planning for 2016

Planner Planning for 2016

November 25, 2015

In January, my very first blog post was about my 2015 planner picks. Unfortunately, most of the planners on my list had been sold out, and I was still new to the whole world of planners and planner decorating....

Pinpossible: Burlap Wreath

Pinpossible: Burlap Wreath

November 16, 2015

We’re finally getting some consistent fall temperatures in Dallas, so even though we’re about half way through November, it’s only just beginning to feel like fall in Texas. I’m obsessed with reds,...

Starbucks red cup reaction is madness

Starbucks red cup reaction is madness

November 16, 2015

I've always been a fan of Starbucks. I think they've done a great job with their hot and cold cups, especially around Christmas, and, despite the copious amounts of syrup put in their drinks, they've come...

The Changing Leaves

The Changing Leaves

November 9, 2015

We're finally getting some of that colder weather even though it's November, and we haven't seen temperatures reach even the 50's yet. Somewhere on my bucket list is to take a trip to a part of the US...

Pinpossible: Arm Knit Scarf

Pinpossible: Arm Knit Scarf

November 2, 2015

Several years ago, when my sister was in elementary school, she went through a crocheting phase. I don’t remember where she picked it up, just that she was pretty into it for a few years. At one point...

Wood Geometric Jewelry

Wood Geometric Jewelry

October 19, 2015

Sometimes I think people who read Pin Possible assume I have a lot of talent when it comes to creating crafts. Unfortunately, my last couple of projects would probably lead them to believe otherwise, but...

Book Clutch

Book Clutch

October 5, 2015

When I was a child, my cousin and I used to pretend to be spies. We would hide notes to each other in books and spend too much money on spy equipment toys. Too many pens that doubled as hiding places and...

Tea Cup Candle

Tea Cup Candle

September 21, 2015

Until a couple weeks ago, I had never been thrifting. My experience buying from second-hand stores was limited to running to Goodwill to pick up clothes for a costume and working at the Habitat ReStore...

#PinPossible: DIY Longboard

#PinPossible: DIY Longboard

August 24, 2015

Three summers ago, I did an internship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. I enjoyed doing research, spending time working on my tan and meeting with the faculty and students at the...

Deux ex Machina

Deux ex Machina

August 24, 2015

For the first time in the school’s history, UTD’s robotics team won third place internationally at the 2015 RoboGames in San Mateo California. The team, known as BattleBots, built a 120-pound robot...

Adam Richards, president of the UTD chapter of Rainbow Guard, said while the Supreme Court decision is a victory for LGBT individuals, more still needs to be done to bring attention to other challenges such as the lack of attention for transgender and bisexual individuals.

Same-sex ruling brings joy, determination

July 6, 2015

Discrimination issues still stand for LGBT community despite landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage When a 5-4 vote made by the Supreme Court on June 26 legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states,...

10 for 10: 10 Regrets from my Freshman Year

10 for 10: 10 Regrets from my Freshman Year

June 16, 2015

For the summer, I have opted to continue my blog as a series of posts geared towards freshmen, but also for students who might relate or might just be looking for a way to rediscover UTD. The series, titled...

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Linda Nguyen