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Texas getting ready for another prolific pass offense

Christian Corona November 1, 2011

In honor of Veterans Recognition week, two F-18 Hornets will fly over Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday. But they won’t be the only things flying around this weekend. Texas Tech...

Can running like this lead to running the table?

Trey Scott November 1, 2011

We learned Saturday in emphatic fashion that Texas can really run the ball. Now we’ll begin to find out if they can actually run the table. A 43-0 win over Kansas — perhaps the worst team...

Battling perceptions, avoiding drought

The Daily Texan Editorial Board November 1, 2011

Monday’s Faculty Council meeting featured concern regarding an article by the Austin American-Statesman titled “Do college ratings of professors make the grade?” published two weeks...

Perry’s tax plan falls flat

Samantha Katsounas November 1, 2011

Early last week, presidential candidate Rick Perry debuted his new tax and spending reform plan in an effort to revitalize his floundering campaign. Advertised as straightforward, Perry’s Cut, Balance...

UTMB-Galveston taking stand to keep treating Texas inmates

Liz Farmer November 1, 2011

The UT Medical Branch at Galveston’s contract to provide medical care to state inmates may continue with altered conditions or be terminated as the institution extends negotiations involving the...

The Spirit of Sound

Rachel Thompson November 1, 2011

Nothing screams Halloween quite like a theremin — that is, the musical instrument used to create spooky sounds in early Hollywood blockbusters such as “Spellbound” and “The Day...

Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral stepping down after Occupy protests

The Associated Press November 1, 2011

LONDON — The Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral quit Monday, the second high-profile clergy member to step down over anti-capitalist protests that have spilled across the historic church’s...

Plastic bags as model to forgo the bottle

Larisa Manescu November 1, 2011

An open forum held last week focused on the proposed citywide plastic bag ban, which aims to reduce the amount of waste in the environment and cut city spending on cleanup programs. Various interest groups...

Clarkson’s new album dips into mutiple musical genres

Anjli Mehta November 1, 2011

When it comes to pop music, if Britney Spears is the voice of unrefined sexuality and Taylor Swift is the voice of the demure girl next door, then Kelly Clarkson is the voice of fiery empowerment. Kelly...

Massive smuggling ring dismantled in Arizona

The Associated Press November 1, 2011

PHOENIX — Arizona authorities have disrupted a Mexican drug cartel’s distribution network, arresting dozens of smugglers in dismantling a ring responsible for carrying more than $33 million...

Occupy Austin protestors rise again after arrests

Jillian Bliss November 1, 2011

Members of the Occupy Austin movement have not been deterred by recent arrests, as they have made accommodations to continue their protest, despite local law enforcement policies. The 38 organization...

Harry Potter wand-erland draws UT fanbase

Brianna Pelayo November 1, 2011

The Student Activity Center was no place for muggles as Harry Potter Fest 2011 transformed it into platform nine and three-quarters and flooded the building with wizards, witches and butterbeer. The event,...

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