Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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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‘The Flame’ burns up the poetry scene

Anna-Kay Reeves October 9, 2018

You, like many of today’s youth, probably know the song “Hallelujah” from “Shrek” as performed by John Cale. What you might not know is the song was originally released in...

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Season 2 of ‘Big Mouth’ takes humorous approach to childhood mental development

Brooke Sjoberg October 9, 2018

Ever wondered what a monster with a permanently flaccid penis for a nose looks like? “Big Mouth” is here to satisfy that curiosity. The latest installment of Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s...

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Funding for Texas Petawatt returns

Catherine Vincent October 5, 2018

Thousands of people pass through Robert Lee Moore Hall every day, but many are unaware that below their feet lies one of the highest peak power laser in service in the United States — the Texas Petawatt....

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Mother-child Fitbit-like devices aim to alleviate postpartum depression

Mina Kim October 5, 2018

From counting steps to mending bonds, a new Fitbit-like wrist sensor for mother and child aims at alleviating postpartum depression. Psychology assistant professor Kaya de Barbaro is creating a mother-child...

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UT ‘Cancer Pen’ developer awarded MacArthur Foundation Fellowship of $625,000

Catherine Vincent October 5, 2018

For the first time in this century, a UT Austin faculty member, chemistry assistant professor Livia Eberlin, has won the prestigious, five-year MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Each recipient is awarded...

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Blink Identity’s facial recognition technology may replace ACL tickets

Sunny Kim October 5, 2018

Soon, you might be able to use your face to enter Austin City Limits music festival. Blink Identity, a facial recognition startup based in Austin, has software that can identify over 60 people at a time...

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Here’s a Paul McCartney playlist to get you in the ACL mood

Andrea Tinning October 5, 2018

As always, a cocktail of impressive artists are scheduled to perform at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, but for the first time in the festival’s history, a Beatle is taking the...

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Top 5 Austin City Limits food vendors to satisfy your festival munchies

Brooke Sjoberg October 5, 2018

Austin City Limits may be known as a showcase of good musicians, but the vendors featured in the festival are some of the best local eateries. Ranging from ice cream and popsicles to two different pizza...

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Locally based artists to watch out for at ACL

Liliana Hall October 5, 2018

Before you camp out in front of the main stage to snag a front row spot for Paul McCartney, explore the festival grounds because Austin’s local music scene will be well represented at Austin City...

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Turati wins singles title in Hilton Head tournament

Sydney Tasman October 2, 2018

Longhorn women’s tennis All-American Bianca Turati secured the singles title at the International Tennis Federation pro circuit 15k tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina, this past weekend. ...

Routt hospitalized after fainting during practice

Donnavan Smoot October 2, 2018

Freshman guard Shae Routt was hospitalized Sunday after fainting during the first 10 minutes of practice Sunday afternoon. It was the first organized practice of the year for the Longhorns. Routt and...

D’Shawn Jamison named Big 12 special teams player of the week

CJ Vogel October 2, 2018

Texas is beginning to make some noise within the Big 12 after locking up their fourth consecutive victory against Kansas State on Saturday. And for the third straight week, the conference honored a Longhorn...

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