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Black Flag July 1983 Photo Book from Their Iconic Show at Los Angeles' FBI Headquarters - "My War on Wilshire" - Out This Week
Bazillion Points Publishing is releasing the iconic collection of rarely seen photos of Blag Flag’s takeover of the Wilshire Federal Building and later, The Vex club in Los Angeles, as part of My War On Wilshire: Black Flag Vs. The Wilshire Federal Building…And The Vex, By Michael Pearson. The indie publishing house has long championed essential Punk and Metal books and other ephemera (such as We Got Power, Murder In The Front Row, Misery Obscura), and this new one adds to the lore.
Don’t get too excited about Workforce Pell, yet
Education officials have had high hopes for this month’s launch of the long-awaited Workforce Pell program. For the first time ever, students attending short-term vocational programs in fields like healthcare support and the skilled trades will be eligible for federal grant aid, just like their peers studying English or biology at a university — a potential “game changer” for career training, in the recent words of Undersecretary of Education Nicholas Kent.
No. 5-seeded Diamond Heels fall to Oklahoma, 9-3, in game one of College World Series Finals
Sports UNC head coach Scott Forbes looks towards right field from his position at third base during Game 1 of the College World Series Finals against Oklahoma at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 20. 2026. Sports Editor Jun 20, 2026, 10:37 PM OMAHA, Neb. — The No. 5-seeded Diamond Heels (53-13-1) lost to Oklahoma (41-23), 9-3, in the first game of the College World Series Finals on Saturday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Review: There's not much quite like the College World Series
Sports The concourse view from the outfield during Game 4 of the College World Series as Texas takes on Georgia at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13. 2026. Jun 17, 2026, 2:17 AM OMAHA, Neb. — Two days before the start of the College World Series, Omaha is quiet. Before droves of college baseball fans swarm college baseball’s most coveted place, it seems like just another typical day. All the roads are open. There are few people walking on the sidewalks around the stadium.
Farewell Column: Thank you, Mr. Hanf
Opinion DTH Assistant Photo Editor Michael Pearson poses next to a DTH blue box on Friday, April 17, 2026. Assistant Photo Editor Apr 23, 2026, 10:40 PM I was 14 years old the first time I walked into Room B-214 at First Flight High School. iMacs sat on cluttered tables; dozens of papers and awards lined the walls. Towering above them all was a tall, friendly man. First Flight's publication teacher, Steve Hanf.
EVs can generate widespread economic benefits, new study says
Credit: Sasha Vukovic from Pexels Putting more electric cars on the road doesn't just benefit those with enough money to buy the often-pricey vehicles, it also pushes down prices at the gas pump while strengthening U.S. energy security, according to new research from Georgia Tech's Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy.
Energy insecurity linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression
A new study from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy identifies energy insecuritythe inability to meet basic household energy needsas a critical, yet often overlooked, social determinant of health. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.
The Yellow Jacket-at-Law
No Matter What Career Georgia Tech Graduates Pursue, Understanding How The Law Intersects With Technology Is An Increasingly Essential Skill. By: Michael Pearson Profiles By: Kristin Baird Rattini Emma Menardi knew she wanted to go to law school long before the first day she set foot on Georgia Tech's Campus.
What If He Had to Wait 72 Hours for a Background Check?
What If He Had to Wait 72 Hours for a Background Check? Those who oppose strict gun laws are enablers. These shootings will not stop until shooters can’t get guns. It’s like drugs. You won’t die from fentanyl if you can’t get it. We interdict fentanyl at the borders. We should do the same, with appropriate changes, for guns. It’s common sense. Over the years we have made a lot of changes to our cars to make them safer. We recall baby carriages if they can hurt babies.
Solar geoengineering could save 400,000 lives a year
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Lost in Transition: Rainey Street and a Failure of Historic Preservation - Reporting Texas
By Jenna Wilson Reporting Texas Anita Quintanilla sobbed as her sister drove her back to the airport in 1984. The memories of childhood and adolescence on Rainey Street — the visits to the air-conditioned bookmobile in the dead of summer, and blissful moments running around the spacious yard, raking pyramids of crunchy fallen leaves and climbing cottonwood trees — would be a thing of the past.
Grease monkeys: A history of Australia's motor mechanic trade, 1900-1970
This dissertation was completed in 2021 at the National School of Arts and Humanities of the Australian Catholic University under the supervision of Associate Professor Hannah Forsyth and Associate Professor Melissa Bellanta. It was financially supported by an ARC Research Training Program scholarship and travel grants by the ACU Postgraduate Student Support Scheme.
Buehler's Back in School Where an 'Old Dog' is Learning New Tricks - Reporting Texas
By Aliya Carr Reporting Texas The hum of students shuffling across campus. Virtual strangers morphing into familiar faces. It’s the first day of the new semester at the University of Texas. Bob Buehler begins his walk to his first class, dressed in slightly wrinkled gray khakis and a purple plaid collared shirt. His round glasses sit squarely on the bridge of his nose. He slowly walks to a seat directly in the middle of the crowded room and places his sparsely packed black backpack in front of him.
Parallel Universes: Ellen and Robbie
Ellen White died on Friday, July 16, 1915. So did Robbie Henderson. But that was the only thing they had in common. White was 87. Henderson was 19. White died in the comfort of her own bed at Elmshaven in St. Helena, California. Henderson died a world away in the mud of no-man’s-land on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. Gallipoli? He couldn’t even spell it. He could barely read or write. White died surrounded by her family.
Bob Barker, former longtime host of ‘The Price Is Right,’ dead at 99 Original
Bob Barker, the “Price Is Right” host whose silky-smooth command, impish sense of humor and advocacy for animal welfare issues made him a beloved fixture on television for more than 35 years, has died. He was 99. The news was confirmed by his representative Roger Neal. No cause of death was provided.
This how we can take the road back to a love for literature Original
Another school year, another season of hope, but our society faces a nagging educational reality: Students' reading scores continue to sink to worrisome levels. And a love of books has become for many of our young people as outdated as rotary phones. The pandemic may have something to do with the decline in scores, but the source of the problem surely goes well beyond any virus now or to come.
Nahuatl, Indigenous Language of Mexico, Leaves UT Students with Another World View - Reporting Texas
By Maria Probert Reporting Texas Soft strums from a wooden guitar and the smell of warm tamales and green salsa that flowed together like a warm hug filled the air of Benedict Hall. About 35 students and faculty gathered at the teachers’ lounge at the University of Texas to listen to Crispin Martinez Rosas, who goes by the artistic name Crismar, one of the two known monolingual Nahuatl writers who do not base their work on Spanish translations.
Surviving For A Reason - Reporting Texas
By Amber Williams Reporting Texas Crystal Chen’s soft voice echoed through the Senate chamber as she recounted nightmares of persecution by her own government for her religious beliefs. In the prime of her 20s, Chen was sentenced to four and a half years of forced labor and torture in China. “I was pinned to the concrete floor and force-fed an all-salt mixture which nearly killed me,” Chen said. The room filled with lawmakers was silent. “Some guards handcuffed me to a radiator pipe,” she continued.
Omitting 'Rare' When Ordering A Medium Rare Burger - Reporting Texas
By Amber Williams Reporting Texas As a child Juan Samuel Reyes chose to remain silent even when he had something to say. But now Reyes is one of several students who stutter at the University of Texas at Austin learning to communicate effectively while accepting their stutter through practice, community and advocacy. “I’m in the process of becoming more comfortable with it,” Reyes said of his stutter.
Japanese built railways of PNG
BY MICHAEL PEARSON LAND WITHOUT RAILWAYSPART 3: Land without railways (Continued from part 2) We used Leo's Toyota Land cruiser to pull the skips out of the bush on to the road side. Being unable to lift them on to the truck we had to call it a day and leave the skips until we could return.
Age-specific survival in an English Twite Linaria flavirostris population
Annual apparent survival The best-supported mark-recapture model assumed that apparent annual survival varied as a function of age with an additive effect of time, and a constant resighting probability (model 1 of ). The next best model comprised survival as a function of age, and constant resighting probability with an AICc value of only 0.11 points greater than the top model (), indicating that it should also be taken into consideration.
Into the Tunnels: Austin's Electronic Dance Underground - Reporting Texas
“Everyone was out there drinking and having a good time,” Wieser said. “I figured I could kind of do whatever I want. So [I] figured out all the gear I wanted, I scootered up to the U-Haul center, rented a U-Haul pickup and drove it down there.” His sets at Lady Bird Lake embodied the summer energy in Austin. Crowds of people on paddle boards surrounded Wieser’s stand with their hands up in the air moving to the beat of the music.
After power grab, critics wonder if Morsy is Egypt’s next strongman
By Michael Pearson and Greg Botelho (CNN) — Egyptians swarmed Cairo’s Tahrir Square Tuesday, seeking to revive a democratic groundswell that swept the country’s former strongman from power nearly two years ago and demand that the man they chose to replace him respect their wishes. At least one protester died in early clashes with authorities ahead of the massive demonstrations planned for later Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said.
Female DNA on bomb: Tamerlan’s wife ‘may have handled’ bomb device
By Michael Pearson and Josh Levs, CNN (CNN) — Investigators have found traces of a woman’s DNA on a fragment of one of the pressure cooker bombs used in the Boston Marathon bombings, law enforcement sources told CNN. But, they cautioned, that doesn’t necessarily mean a woman might have conspired with brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who authorities say were behind the April 15 attack that killed three and injured more than 260. The brothers also allegedly killed a police officer.
Shooting sparks controversy over ‘hate’ designation for conservative group
By Michael Pearson, CNN (CNN) – It’s an online gallery of hate. Here on the Southern Poverty Law Center website is Blood & Honour, a racist skinhead group with members who killed two homeless people they deemed inferior, according to police. A quick scroll away is the World Church of the Creator, which calls nonwhites “mud races” and preaches “racial holy war” that has, according to authorities, inspired some members to commit violent crimes. Then there’s the Family Research Council.
Pictures reveal Holmes stuck out tongue before shooting
By CNN’s Casey Wian. Jim Spellman and Michael Pearson CENTENNIAL, Colorado (CNN) — Two weeks before a bloody shooting rampage that killed 12 people at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater, suspect James Holmes apparently visited the cinema and took photographs of hallways and doors, a police detective testified on Wednesday. Holmes returned nine days before the massacre, Sgt. Matthew Fyles testified at the the conclusion of a preliminary court hearing, and took pictures of exterior doors.
Medical examiner in N.C. hotel death cases resigns
By Michael Pearson and Meridith Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The death of an 11-year-old boy at a Boone, North Carolina, hotel could have been prevented had police been told that the carbon monoxide that killed him was also to blame for two earlier deaths in the same room, the city’s police chief said. Chief Dana Crawford’s statement Monday came three days after Watauga County Medical Examiner Brent Hall resigned.
Social media casts spotlight on Ohio rape case
By Michael Pearson, CNN (CNN) — The videos, pictures and tweets are chilling. A picture of a girl dangling limply from the arms of two young men. Other boys, laughingly saying the girl had to be dead because she didn’t flinch as her body was violated. An alleged rape, made into a joke.
Monopoly announces new game piece, gives another the boot
(CNN) — The iron’s out and the cat’s in Hasbro’s latest update to its iconic Monopoly board game, the company announced Wednesday. The company invited Monopoly fans to vote on which of its icons would be dropped in favor of a new one “that’s more representative of today’s Monopoly players,” Eric Nyman, senior vice president for Hasbro Gaming, said at the start of the campaign last month.
More social media woes as authorities mull Steubenville threat charges
Editor’s note: Please note this story contains graphic language. By Michael Pearson, CNN (CNN) — Once again, social media messages are helping get Steubenville, Ohio, teenagers in trouble, according to authorities. This time, it’s for allegedly threatening violence against the 16-year-old girl whose sexual abuse by two other teens in August was partially documented in texts, tweets and pictures posted to the Internet.
Penn State accreditation in jeopardy over sex abuse scandal
By Michael Pearson (CNN) — The organization that grants academic accreditation to Penn State has warned the school that it is in danger of losing that crucial status in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, the university announced this week.
Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law denies terror charges
By Michael Pearson and Susan Candiotti, CNN NEW YORK (CNN) -- Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, who once sat next to the terror leader and bellicosely threatened the United States, softly answered a judge's questions Friday. Prosecutors say Sulaiman Abu Ghaith conspired to kill Americans as part of bin Laden's al Qaeda terror network, according to a federal indictment unveiled Thursday.
Zimmerman case likely in jury’s hands in a few hours
By Michael Pearson Greg Botelho and Faith Karimi (CNN) -- The murder case was filled with recordings of harrowing screams, panicked 911 calls and mystery over what happened that fateful night. On Friday, the jury will try to make sense of it when it starts deliberating George Zimmerman's fate. Zimmerman's defense presents its closing argument the same day, followed by a rebuttal by the prosecution.
Witnesses recount chaotic, unsettling scene at Empire State shooting
By Michael Pearson, CNN (CNN) – The tourists were lined up outside the door. The observation tower was open. Just another early morning at one of New York’s most-visited attractions, the Empire State Building. Even the early-morning frenzy of people running down the street seemed routine enough for one of the city’s most famous attractions. “I thought actually there was a celebrity sighting,” said Rebecca Fox, who witnessed the surging crowd on her way for coffee.
Theater shooting suspect told cops he was ‘the Joker’
By Michael Pearson, CNN (CNN) - The suspect in the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater screening of the new Batman film early Friday had colored his hair red and told police he was "the Joker," according to a federal law enforcement source with detailed knowledge of the investigation. At least 12 people were killed in the rampage and 58 were injured, one fewer than earlier reported.
Pandemic, Criminal Conviction Resulting from Nurse's Mistake Raises Concerns for Future Healthcare Workers - Reporting Texas
By Victoria May Reporting Texas Hot on the heels of the conviction of a Tennessee nurse at another university medical center, University of Texas at Austin nursing students are wary of joining healthcare workers already stretched to the limit by the COVID-19 pandemic. RaDonda Vaught injected Charlene Murphey with an incorrect drug and failed to monitor her, resulting in Murphey’s death.
Just Call Me By My Name: UT Students Reflect on Their Identity - Reporting Texas
By Jennifer Errico Reporting Texas A name is the first glimpse into a person’s character. It, too, is one’s brand. Names correlate with self-worth, personality and status. According to author Ralph Ellison, it is through our names how we first place ourselves in this world. Three University of Texas at Austin students share how their names shaped their identities, often not without struggle.
Diversity in Tattooing Opens Up Art Form to People with Different Identities - Reporting Texas
By Taryn Courville Reporting Texas Tina Poe has been a tattoo artist for six years. Even in that span of time, she’s already noticed change in both society’s view of tattoos and diversity in the industry. Tattooing wasn’t originally in Poe’s plans, but art has always been her passion. From dreams of designing book covers to a job in graphic design, art has always played a role in what she does.
Texas Family Among Many in the US, Western Europe Taking in Ukrainian Refugees - Reporting Texas
By Jennifer Errico Reporting Texas Diana Mykoliv woke up early on the morning of Feb. 24 for flight attendant training in the United Arab Emirates. Her hair clipped back and uniform pressed, she headed out her apartment door when she received a text from her mother. “It’s happening, daughter.” The message in Ukrainian stopped her in her tracks. “My heart just fell from my chest,” Mykoliv, a Ukrainian native, said.
Fiesta's Return Proved San Antonio Still Knows How To Celebrate Culture - Reporting Texas
By Taryn Courville Reporting Texas Bryan Campa doesn’t attend Fiesta for the food or the alcohol, though he doesn’t begrudge people who do. To him, Fiesta is a chance to celebrate his culture. Fiesta, a festival that lasts for 11 days during April, honors the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto and celebrates the Mexican-American and other cultures of San Antonio.
Pandemic's Impact On Education Reveals Cracks in Public School System - Reporting Texas
By Taryn Courville Reporting Texas Holly Barajas had enough. It was the end of a pandemic-ridden school year for this first-grade teacher. It, too, marked a final chapter in a two-decade-long career, where the emotional highs of seeing her work’s impact on children were fraught with the frustrations that came with the job. Long hours and low pay. Society’s strong demands yet weak support weighed on her work. And then came feelings of disrespect.
New Dawn of Psychedelic Therapies and Research Take Root in Texas - Reporting Texas
By Jessica Lenamond Reporting Texas A little over five years ago, Jesse Gould booked a solo trip to Peru in an attempt to save his life. Gould, in his early forties at the time, was in search of the mind-altering hallucinogen ayahuasca—a plant-based brew traditionally used in South American religious ceremonies or for medicinal and ritualistic uses, with the guidance of a shaman. The former U.S. Army Ranger needed help as soon as possible, even if that meant seeking treatment in another country.
Amid Pandemic and Stress, UT Freshman Finds Safe Place in Songwriting - Reporting Texas
By Lauren Goodman Reporting Texas http://reportingtexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG_4500.mov When Bird Anderson started writing songs around 7 years old, they were about things around her like Legos. Growing up, her house was often filled with the noise of banging drums, guitars or banjos as her father taught Bird and her three brothers to play different instruments. “[Songwriting] developed more into how I like processed my relationships and the world around me,” Anderson said.
NIL: A Level Playing-Field for Athletes - Reporting Texas
By Zach Dimmitt Reporting Texas At advanced levels of sports, particularly college athletics, fairness within the game is generally set by rules and regulations with judgments on right and wrong as black and white as the stripes on referees’ jerseys. But when the business side of things takes center stage as it has in recent years, the argument of what’s fair and what’s not becomes much more clouded.
Austin Amps Up Communication to Answer Concerns About Feared Return of Deadly Winter Storm - Reporting Texas
By Zach Dimmitt Reporting Texas No one could have seen it coming. In a state like Texas, bitter cold temperatures are common during the short winter months, but what happened on Valentine’s Day of 2021 was almost as likely as hell freezing over. The storm, that has come to be known as Winter Storm Uri, brought unprecedented low temperatures to the state this past February, leaving residents with loads of questions, lack of access to everyday necessities and stuck freezing in their own homes.
UT Students Participate in Austin’s Expansive Climbing Community - Reporting Texas
By Hailin Zhang Reporting Texas From group outings to nearby climbing gyms to joining climbing organizations and competing, the sport of climbing has taken hold at the University of Texas at Austin, creating a entirely new community and culture. Climbing’s popularity has skyrocketed recently—especially in the United States, which has witnessed numerous gym openings each year.
Climate Change Impacting Austin Real Estate Not So Hard to Fathom - Reporting Texas
By Brendan Long Reporting Texas After graduating from the University of Texas in May 2021, Sami Sparber ran into the same issue many Austin residents are facing – too few places available for rent or sale. “If you found a place to live, you had to apply right away because within hours or days that unit could be gone,” Sparber said. Already-rising sales in the Austin housing market were accelerated by the prospect of remote work during the pandemic, allowing families to move anywhere.
UT Study Hopes to Curb LGBTQ Suicide Rates - Reporting Texas
By Clark Dalton Reporting Texas In April 2021, Lilith, a University of Texas student, attempted taking her own life rather than starting her first year of college. “Most people have idealized versions of themselves, someone they’re going to become one day,” Lilith said. “I never saw this person at the end of the road so I started to think to myself what’s the point.” If it had not been for a friend finding her and calling the ambulance, she wouldn’t be here today.
Barton Springs' Chilly Waters Warmed by the Clarity of Humanity - Reporting Texas
By Danielle Streetenberger and Sarah Velasquez Reporting Texas The stark gray clouds began to part, the sun glistened on the water, illuminating the rocks and algae below. A group of old men congregate behind the lifeguard tower, begin chatting and cracking jokes about Texas football. Two young men unroll their yoga mats and begin raising their palms toward the sun. Meanwhile, a pair of aggressive and territorial Egyptian geese across the water, honk at strangers who dare to cross their path.
'Conversion Therapy' Aimed at Queer People Remains Legal in Texas - Reporting Texas
By Austin Cheatham Reporting Texas With gay marriage now a constitutional right and the strides made in LGBTQ+ acceptance in American society, it might be hard for some to imagine that just 50 years ago, homosexuality was still considered a mental illness. It took until 1973 for the American Psychological Association to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders.
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