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February 13, 2017

Find a DUDE and Respect the DUDE

by Christian Delatorre A few years ago my cousin and his friend were driving drunk and a train hit them. My cousin survived, but the driver did not. The wreck was a big deal and impacted everyone living in our small town. I attend Ranger College and I’m very active in the U in the […]

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September 27, 2016

Trade Over-Priced Drinks for Unforgettable Memories

By Avery Delgadillo How much money do you usually spend a night out drinking with your friends: twenty, forty, sixty dollars? Some readers may have just rolled their eyes or thought “C’mon, that’s such an exaggeration,” but the truth is – alcoholic beverages are not cheap! As college students, we live jam-packed, hectic and stressful […]

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News / dude, groupon, memories, Texas 2 Comments

September 5, 2016

Freshman Fifteen – What You Must Know!

We’ve all heard of the freshman fifteen, those dreaded pounds that everyone is telling you will happen, but we want to talk to you about a different 15 – the 15 ways you can get into some serious trouble while experiencing your newfound freedoms! So, listen up, we’re here to help you out. 1. Taking […]

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August 31, 2016

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Kicks Off

Every year, the Labor Day weekend proves to be one of the deadliest times on our nation’s highways. With everyone making their long weekend plans, it’s a great time to remind friends and family, and even ourselves, that having a DUDE should always be our top priority. Take a look at these facts and know […]

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August 17, 2016

Have Each Other’s Back

By: Jack Riewe Friends should have each other’s back, especially when it comes to keeping them safe. Encouraging your friends to have a fun night — safe. Allowing your friends to drive impaired — not safe. Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. According to the Ad Council, someone is killed every 52 minutes in an […]

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