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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Marilyn starts strong, does not utilize experienced cast

Alex Williams November 28, 2011

“My Week With Marilyn” more or less hinges on Michelle Williams’ performance as American sex symbol Marilyn Monroe and even builds in a certain amount of awe around the actress by staging...

A need to understand dance

Near the end of his Nov. 16 column on the “Questionable value of arts programs,” Samian Quazi describes “interpretive African dance” as a class that exemplifies the problem with...

From Wall Street to the Main Mall

Zoya Waliany November 28, 2011

Waves of protests spread across the globe over the last year from Egypt to Greece, demonstrating the strength of the human spirit. Refusing to be outdone, the United States began participating in this...

Arab League imposes sanctions on Syria

The Associated Press November 28, 2011

BEIRUT — In an unprecedented move against an Arab nation, the Arab League on Sunday approved economic sanctions on Syria to pressure Damascus to end its deadly suppression of an 8-month-old uprising...

Students form novel writing support group

Allie Kolechta November 28, 2011

With November coming to an end, writers around the country are racing to finish novels they started writing at the beginning of the month. National Novel Writing Month — known to participants as...

Putin receives nomination, warns West not to interfere

November 28, 2011

MOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sternly warned the West not to interfere in Russia’s elections, as he launched his campaign to reclaim the presidency in a speech Sunday before thousands...

NATO airstrikes in Pakistan kill 24 soldiers

The Associated Press November 28, 2011

ISLAMABAD — Afghan troops and coalition forces came under fire from the direction of two Pakistan army border posts, prompting them to call in NATO airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, Afghan...

Longhorns pick up signature victory

Christian Corona November 25, 2011

Editor's note: updated 11/27/11 at 10:45 p.m. It only took them 11 games, but the Longhorns finally found a quarterback. Garrett Gilbert started just two contests. David Ash lasted five games as...

Longhorns entering final game of rivalry without reliable offense

Austin Laymance November 23, 2011

The Longhorns know what they’ll eat on Thanksgiving. They’re not exactly sure how they’ll score points in the last rivalry game against Texas A&M. The Texas offense is stuck in park...

One Last Time: Texas players prepared for yet another emotional game, wild atmosphere

Christian Corona November 23, 2011

The rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M is truly a tradition unlike any other. The first Masters tournament was played in 1934, 40 years after the Longhorns and Aggies began playing each other. But...

Big 12 Quick Hits: Week 12

Nick Cremona November 23, 2011

Oklahoma State Quarterback Brandon Weeden became the first player in school history to throw 1,000 passes as well as becoming the all-time leader in passing yards, with 9,244 in just 25 career games....

Texas A&M Injuries Mirror Texas’

Lauren Giudice November 23, 2011

Last week, after Texas’ loss to Missouri, head coach Mack Brown said, “We’ve got us a mess right now.” Injuries to Malcolm Brown, Joe Bergeron and Fozzy Whittaker hurt the Longhorns...

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