Sunday, April 25, 2010

Karl Rove Ignites Audience at UT


Leading Republican politcal strategist Karl Rove spoke at the Texas Union Ballroom in an event hosted by College Republicans monday night. Rove is lauded for his poltical ingenuity but criticized for what many consider unethical behavior throughout the many administrations he has worked for.


Code Pink member Heidi Turpin yells in dissent during Karl Rove’s speech moments before she is removed by police from the Texas Union Ballroom.

Vintage Car Round Up, South Congress Ave.





Polo at Magic Hour


Kocian washes her horse in a stable adjacent to the playing field following practice. The UT polo team will host their Spring Invitational fundraiser on April 24 at Rio Vista Farms Equestrian Center in Dell Valle and will play a match against the Dallas Polo Club.



Kocian gallops alongside the edge of UT’s polo field at Rio Vista Farms Equestrian Center in Del Valle during practice. Kocian, the vice president and captain of the women’s UT Polo Team has 12 years of riding experience and has spent the past year and a half learning to play polo.


Kim Kocian instructs Christine Achico and members of the UT polo team to canter, a controlled three-beat gait, as she critiques their form. Though Kocian grew up in cities across America, her passion for riding remained constant.

April Photos





APD Sgt. Keith Bazzle prepares for a brief press conference following a bank robbery at a Wells Fargo on Guadalupe St. The incident was Austin’s 8th robbery of the year and the 3rd robbery in four months for the bank.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010