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The bell was believed to be made at Stuckstede & Bro. bell foundry which operated in St. Louis, Missouri from 1890 to 1940.

Student government introduces four bills, hosts three events

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October 4, 2014
St. Edward’s, if they are to truly prepare us for the real world, needs to offer a class on cheating.

Cheating class brings more success than playing by rules

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October 3, 2014

St. Edward’s study abroad proves practical for every student

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October 3, 2014
Abbott leads Davis with voters under 30; he leads 52 percent to Davis’s 25 percent, according to the recent Texas Lyceum poll.

Gubernatorial debate: student voters focused on education

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October 1, 2014
Some argue that eSports should not be called a sport at all, citing that there is not enough physical activity involved in gaming to make it a true sport.

Video games provide new outlets for children to develop skills

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September 30, 2014

#Coffeegate: Cable news focusing on Obama latte salute reveals grande problem about broadcast TV

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September 30, 2014
The switch at Jo's  has not caused prices to increase and there has been no effect on drink options available.

Jo’s brews diverse opinion about new coffee beans

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September 30, 2014
The switch at Jo's  has not caused prices to increase and there has been no effect on drink options available.

Jo’s brings new blend of coffee to campus

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September 30, 2014

Kozmetsky Center brings guest speaker to explore environment, faith

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September 30, 2014

Walker confident in leading new era for cheerleading team

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September 29, 2014

Caution: Unemployment strikes the best of us and also this person

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September 29, 2014
Sarah Silverman backstage at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014.

Oddball Fest brings big comedians to Austin

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September 28, 2014

Prepare for winter by thinking out of the box with metallics, khaki

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September 28, 2014
Hannah McKeating is a freshman at St. Edward’s University who is majoring in English Literature and Art.

Student artist profile: freshman Hannah McKeating

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September 28, 2014
The show is cynical, inappropriate, a tad childish and stupid, but that’s what makes it hilarious.

New Netflix original series will leave you ‘horse’ from laughing so hard

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September 28, 2014

Open Mic Night helps to bring together St. Edward’s community

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September 28, 2014

Freshman gets floral tattoo to represent family, individuality

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September 28, 2014

Emma Watson announces gender equality campaign; not everyone bewitched

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September 26, 2014

Scotland

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September 26, 2014

Recent Facebook acquisition could bring virtual reality to living rooms soon

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September 26, 2014
Service Break Experiences (SBEs) consist of two different types of programs: Alternative Spring Break and International Immersions.

Campus Ministry offers new service projects

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September 26, 2014

Tinder app might ignite love, but more likely to bring hookups

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September 25, 2014

University can be more green if it teaches students sustainability

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September 25, 2014
According to Kvaal, it is the St. Edward’s mission and the alignment between the mission and the administration’s decision-making that attracted her to this position.

Kim Kvaal joins faculty as Vice President of Financial Affairs

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September 22, 2014

SGA deputizing gets students interacted in civic community

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September 22, 2014
SGA introduced a bill on Jan. 22 that could create a $500 merit based scholarship from leftover funds at the end of each school year. 

Three new student ambassadors were sworn in at second SGA meeting

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September 22, 2014

Student Goverment Association passes two bills, swears in student ambassadors

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September 19, 2014
When the news was first released, it seemed like Americans were overjoyed and invested, despite the fact that Middleton isn’t even our Duchess.

Royal family to have another baby, Americans don’t really care

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September 19, 2014

Workout shortcuts don’t work, fitness requires commitment

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September 19, 2014

‘Frozen’ becomes franchise, fans simply cannot ‘let it go’

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September 19, 2014
President Barack Obama holds a bilateral meeting with President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine in the Oval Office of the White House September 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. 

Cease-fire in Ukraine may be disguised ploy benefiting Putin

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September 19, 2014
“It doesn’t matter if the movie is gay or straight, left or right, backwards or upside-down; I love good films,” Brunzell said.

aGLIFF promotes community, gives voices to new directors

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September 18, 2014

Powerful characters take silver screen at Toronto Film Festival

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September 18, 2014

South Congress pizza wars: Southside Pizza or Homeslice?

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September 18, 2014

Austin offers entertainment options even for student budgets

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September 18, 2014

Fashion week features neutral, comfortable styles for spring

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September 18, 2014
The uniqueness of My Cat from Hell starts and ends with its creator and star, the uniquely named Jackson Galaxy.

Flix Fix: Eccentric cat-themed show helps families tame crazy felines

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September 18, 2014

Topper Tats: Sophomore’s appreciation for Hinduism inspires “om” tattoo

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September 18, 2014

Washed Out turns Mohawk into dreamland

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September 18, 2014
Easily within walking distance of St. Edwards University is a variety of food, desserts, salons, lounges and boutiques.

South Congress Avenue: a gold mine of entertainment

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September 15, 2014

Residence Life adds three new Living Learning Communities this year

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September 15, 2014
Most people at the memorial vividly remember where they were and what they were doing when the news broke on Sept. 11, 2001.

Memorial service held to remember 9/11

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September 15, 2014
Since the school year has begun, six people have taken advantage of this free service. 

University Police offers free services for students to protect valuables

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September 15, 2014

Food trucks far from dead after forced relocation from South Congress

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September 14, 2014

Topper Tats: More is more for inked freshman

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September 14, 2014

Ty Segall slays crowd at Mohawk

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September 14, 2014

Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival provides platform for fresh voices

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September 14, 2014

Float Fest Energizes Crowd

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September 14, 2014
Today, high school and college students are turning back to their days as ‘90s kids and experiencing that same cool factor they did walking the halls of elementary school.

Topper Trends: ’90s Kids Bring Back Chokers

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September 14, 2014
The story is powerful and easy to read, until you get to the middle of the book. 

Freshman studies common text promotes mental health awareness

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September 14, 2014
A good game takes time to learn. It requires practice, timing and strategy to get good at it. This is also true of any sport.

Professional gaming is only competition, not real sport

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September 12, 2014
The practice, which originated in India approximately 25,000 years ago, was originally aimed at elevating the spirit, seeking truth and uniting the self with god amongst other things.

Yoga more than trend, offers spiritual, physical benefits

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September 12, 2014

Professional gaming requires no endurance, similar to chess

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September 12, 2014
Some argue that eSports should not be called a sport at all, citing that there is not enough physical activity involved in gaming to make it a true sport.

eSports, professional gaming can be considered real sport

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September 12, 2014

‘Credit for Reddit’ course educates students on globalization

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September 11, 2014
Instead of spending thousands on a tummy tuck, wouldn’t a $99 fork be a better investment?

New weight loss gadgets are ineffective wastes of money

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September 11, 2014

NFL, fantasy leagues kick off new season this week

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September 8, 2014

Medallion Ceremony helps students ‘take in their world”

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September 8, 2014
“My advice to students: Just go! Get out of your comfort zone and travel somewhere you’ve never been before- the world is a beautiful place, but you will never see that side of it in a classroom,” Evans said.

Students take on their world

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September 8, 2014
So far, Dier is loving the Austin vibe, and “shining like the star she is.” Her current major is academic exploration in the humanities.

Dier driven by her education

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September 8, 2014

Alumni gym opens after renovations

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September 8, 2014

Rash solutions for police brutality cases will not work

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September 8, 2014

University Programming Board increases Movies on the Lawn Events

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September 5, 2014
Guitarist J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. performs during LouFest in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, August 25, 2012. 

J Mascis maintains acoustic roots with second solo album

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September 5, 2014
Welch's tattoo is an actual representation of his family home in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Topper Tats: Lyric-inspired tattoo a connection to home, family

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September 5, 2014

Topper Trends: Back-to-school style

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September 5, 2014

Playoff races heating up in last month of season

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September 5, 2014

British center back Hoskins adapts to life in U.S.

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September 5, 2014

Perry indicted: his lawyers believe case is unconstitutional

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September 5, 2014
Hundreds of Hillary Clinton campaign iPhone covers, around $20 each, are ready to be shipped to Clinton supporters by Ready For Hillary, a PAC urging Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016 from its headquarters in Rosslyn, VA. 

Hillary Clinton winning over supporters without announcement

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September 5, 2014
Although this has been a sad day for the geckos, the trial was not entirely in vain, and something interesting may come from Russia’s study. 

Russia retrieves geckos from successful space sexpedition

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September 5, 2014

1MEDALLION

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September 5, 2014
After Beyoncé's performance, Blue Ivy and Jay-Z presented her with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. 

Iggy Azalea, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé perform at VMAs

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August 30, 2014
Shows like “Last Week Tonight” help people know what is going on in society without watching the news, which can sometimes be graphic or depressing.

John Oliver, a Brit with an American sense of humor

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August 30, 2014
Voyage to Ireland results in meaningful student tattoo

Voyage to Ireland results in meaningful student tattoo

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April 21, 2014
Student participation has more than doubled since the fall.

Intramural sports see record growth in 2014

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April 20, 2014

Freshman Anthony Flores establishes himself as photographer

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April 16, 2014

End of year party doubles as finals study break

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April 16, 2014

Unlikely male ‘My Little Pony’ fans exposed in documentary

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April 10, 2014
In the Ragsdale computer lab, Junior students enrolled via myHilltop— EdWeb’s replacement. 

Students give feedback on myHilltop registration

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April 9, 2014

Freshman makes strides in poetry, starts new club on campus

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April 9, 2014
Despite the kid-friendliness, Easter can be fun for adults, too. 

Egg hunts, Peeps, no school: Easter is upon us

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April 9, 2014
he improv show features troupes of both kids and adults. 

Local theater stages comedic child, adult improv troupes

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April 9, 2014

Literary Death Match tour makes stop at sold-out Austin show

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April 7, 2014
A total of 75 students participated in the national day of service.

Holy Cross service small yet impactful

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April 7, 2014

‘Merrily’ cast delivers a dynamic, winding tale

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April 7, 2014
Charles Rogers, who directed and wrote the comedy, said filmmaking was always his plan.

Graduate wins SXSW Grand Jury Award for ‘Fort Tilden’

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April 6, 2014

Poet Dean Young divulges thoughts on reality, purpose of art

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April 6, 2014

Schwarzenegger returns to big screen in ‘Sabotage’ flop

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April 6, 2014

Studying abroad in New Zealand brings adventure for alumna

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April 5, 2014
Common text results in new study abroad

Common text results in new study abroad

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April 5, 2014
The heroes gain powers after taking a drug called Soy Sauce.

‘John Dies At The End’ film is mind-boggling and absorbing

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April 2, 2014
The app makes it simple to discover local performance dates.

Bandsintown app notifies users of nearby upcoming concerts

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April 2, 2014
The play moves backwards in time over about twenty years.

MMNT spring musical premieres on campus

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March 31, 2014
A meditation garden for all faith traditions is among the construction plans for the new chapel on campus.

St. Edward’s embraces increasingly diverse religious landscape

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March 29, 2014
Katy Perry and many others have not embraced feminism. 

‘F’ word misconceptions are wrong, time to embrace word

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March 28, 2014
One of Zecena’s tattoos is inspired by a Led Zeppelin album.

Led Zeppelin-inspired tattoo helps student define her identity

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March 28, 2014
Map of eastern Europe and Central Asia locating the Iran and the other major countries that celebrate Nowruz, the Persian new year; with information about the holiday.

Local Persian cuisine options in time for New Year celebration

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March 28, 2014
The large white castle, located next to the Ms. P’s chicken food truck, is opening this month.

Castle on South Congress to feature novelties, wax figures

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March 28, 2014

Racist Facebook comments do not reflect majority of America

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March 27, 2014
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