Scientists discover Tatooine-like planet By Benjamin Smith - Updated on September 22, 2011 at 1:22 am Astronomers working with the Kepler spacecraft detected a planet orbiting two suns, approximately 200 light years away.
Gay serviceman helped end DADT By The Associated Press - Updated on September 21, 2011 at 3:43 pm J.D. Smith came into being when a gay student group in upstate New York needed a speaker to talk about the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay troops.
Wheelchair rugby combines hockey, basketball, bruised hands By Aaron West - Updated on September 19, 2011 at 11:59 pm Two members of the UT community could represent the US in the intense, violent sport also known as "murderball."
Zen Buddhism Center offers study and meditation By Audrey White - Updated on September 18, 2011 at 11:52 pm "Buddhism is the only thing that ever made sense to me." — Colin Gipson, teacher's assistant at the Austin Zen Center.
UT student shares Chinese yo-yo experience By Lindsey Cherner - Updated on September 15, 2011 at 10:58 pm Thomas Gu believes it’s the job of the yo-yo artist to come up with his own tricks.
Broken Social Scene rocker reflects on forgiveness, family By Ali Breland - Updated on September 14, 2011 at 11:30 pm Drew’s affinity for forgiveness is fitting, given the title of Broken Social Scene’s last record, Forgiveness Rock Record.
Austin events offer alternative to ACL By Eli Watson - Updated on September 14, 2011 at 10:25 pm For those that cannot afford a three- or one-day pass to this year’s ACL, this weekend has a few alternatives that will keep you entertained at affordable prices.
Austin residents attempt to rent out rooms for ACL By Aaron West - Updated on September 14, 2011 at 10:16 pm Austinites are taking festival-goers into their homes and beneath the surface of the city’s eclectic exterior.
Mount Pleasant quadruplets start college journey together By The Associated Press - Updated on September 14, 2011 at 10:00 am The Kent quadruplets have turned into young women whose life journey has landed them at East Texas Baptist University.
LGBT festival grand marshals remember rough times, prejudices By Julie Rene Tran - Updated on September 12, 2011 at 12:57 am The personal stories of the grand marshals of this festival serve as a reminder and a bridge between yesterday and today.
