Archive for: Destinee Hooker
Final Tally: Longhorn Olympians Bring Home 13 Medals
By Natalie Clericuzio
After a giant fluorescent octopus, the Spice Girls, and the Who passed the Olympic torch from London to Brazil in last night’s closing ceremony, the 2012 London...
Texas Volleyball Sweeps Big 12 Coaches Poll
By Joseph Washington
While volleyball star Destinee Hooker brings Team USA and the Longhorn Nation ever closer to another gold at the 2012 Olympics, her former team is striking fear...
Destinee Hooker Leads Team USA In Win Against Brazil
By Bianca Moragne
Four years ago at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, the U.S. women’s volleyball team was devastated by a loss to Brazil in the gold-medal match. On Monday,...
Longhorn High Jumpers Strategize, Then Soar
By Natalie England
As a product of both rhythm and power, the high jump is one of the most physically impressive track and field events to observe. But for the jumper, clearing 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