Archive for: Cactus Cafe
Boomerang Days: From Here to Fraternity
By Owen Egerton
A Longhorn does college all over again. When I attended UT, I was proud to be unaffiliated with a fraternity. I was a confirmed hippie with slightly liberal leanings...
Amplifying the Airwaves
By Jordan Schraeder
Texas’ capital city isn’t nicknamed the “Live Music Capital of the World” for nothing. And now, thanks to a new acquisition, UT’s beloved...
On Honest Friendship
By Lynn Freehill
We’re all fans here, so let’s be frank: at The University of Texas, there is an awful lot to cheer about. World-changing research. Dynamic professors. Brainy...
Cactus Cafe’s Closure Shortened
By Lynn Freehill
When The Alcalde went to press with its November|December cover story, “Encore for the Cactus Cafe,” the special little music venue was set to close...
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Encore for the Cactus Cafe
By Lynn Freehill
Last year’s near-closure of the Cactus Café brought the University the kind of publicity it didn’t need. What did UT learn from the experience, and how is the...
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This Texas Ex Is Singing His Cowboy Songs in Music City
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How a Former Marine Built UT’s National Championship Weightlifting Team
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Two Award-Winning Professors (and One Hollywood Celebrity) Make Science Cool
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The Way Back: Hoop Dreams
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Good Reads Q&A: This Children’s Book Brings Social-Emotional Learning to Life in Technicolor