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UT-Austin Ranked #1 Top Public University In The Country

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Niche.com ranked 1,713 top public universities in the US and our beloved 40 Acres came out on top. Hook ’em!

Rankings are based on the following:

The 2016 Top Public Universities ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews. The top ranked public colleges are elite academic institutions that provide a good value for in-state students and offer an exceptional college experience.

Here’s how our score card came out:

UT Austin Ranked #1 Niche.com

D+ for parking makes sense. And, drug safety? We’re wondering what they mean by that ourselves.

Others schools ranked as follows:

#10 Texas A&M
#45 University of Jokelahoma
#60 Texas Tech University

Hook ’em!

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Syphilis On The Rise In Lubbock; Raider Rash Ensues

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According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, cases of syphilis are on the rise in Red Raider (Rash) country. Lubbock is said to have 24 confirmed cases this year, compared to 8 cases during the same time last year.

Just in case you were wondering, there’s an Urban Dictionary definition for the “Raider Rash”.

C’mon Texas Tech, when you “Get Your Guns Up” and “Wreck ’em”, make sure to wrap it up.