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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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‘Days of The Whale’ director Catalina Arroyave Restrepo discusses filmmaking process, SXSW premiere

David Antonino March 16, 2019

“Days of The Whale” is a foreign language film that is having its global premier at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The film is a display of symbolism surrounding coming-of-age themes while being among...

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YouTuber Adam Neely explores language as universal music

Landry Allred March 16, 2019

Recent neuroscience research discovered people perceive musical rhythm similarly to how they perceive language patterns, but what does that mean for artists? Adam Neely, a bassist and YouTuber, spoke...

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After resounding win, Texas pitching staff battered by No. 6 Tennessee

Marcus Krum March 16, 2019

On a day that saw Texas play 10–13 BYU and No. 6 Tennessee, the story of Saturday’s two matchups proved a story line the team has displayed this whole season: the Longhorns have yet to get...

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Marketing, city-planning professionals discuss what it means to be a ‘music city’

John Melendez March 16, 2019

The music venues and artists that bring crowds of community members together every night were looked at through a wider lense of the far-reaching effects of being considered a music city. On Friday,...

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Rop Pope explores cryptocrime, sharing techniques for prevention

Landry Allred March 16, 2019

If cryptocurrency claims to be the most secure currency, why does cryptocurrency theft continue to occur? At SXSW this afternoon, Rob Pope, co-founder of the mobile app development company Dogtown Media,...

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Q&A: Japanese indie pop band yahyel break stereotypes of country’s music scene

Tiana Woodard March 16, 2019

America and Japan both have their own views of the common Japanese artist. But through their idiosyncratic, indie pop releases, Japanese band yahyel creates a space for themselves outside both countries’...

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Texas football, track star Johnny ‘Lam’ Jones dead at 60 after longtime cancer battle

Ross Burkhart March 16, 2019

Johnny “Lam” Jones, a former renowned dual-sport athlete in football and track at Texas, died at the age of 60 on Friday morning after a long battle with cancer, Texas Athletics announced.  Jones...

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Producer, singer-songwriter Wyclef Jean showcases student talent in SXSW session

Tiana Woodard March 15, 2019

In a music industry increasingly influenced by technological advances, young artists are having more difficulty bringing their talent to the forefront. Haitian producer and singer-songwriter Wyclef Jean...

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‘Snatchers’ disappoints in attempt at throwback horror

Noah Levine March 15, 2019

“Snatchers” is a horror comedy from directors Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman that is adapted from the short film and web series of the same name. The film follows friends Sara and Hayley...

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John Boehner, Kevin Murphy discuss national legalization of marijuana at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 15, 2019

As more and more states legalize medical marijuana, the cannabis industry will continue to grow exponentially. Former Speaker of the House John Boehner and Acreage Holdings chairman and CEO Kevin Murphy...

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Pandora Radio’s product manager explores challenges in music recommendations, classifying music

Landry Allred March 15, 2019

When a user asks their device to play alternative rock, how much of the music their device plays is actually alternative rock? Evan Paul, Pandora Radio’s product manager on the music recommendation...

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Beastie Boys talk band legacy, new book at SXSW

Jordyn Zitman March 15, 2019

The Beastie Boys underwent multiple transformations throughout their career, but fans have remained loyal, turning up by the hundreds to see two of the three original members at SXSW. Adam “Ad-Rock”...

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