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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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Students caution against cultural appropriation

Mae Hamilton October 7, 2016

It’s not uncommon to see things such as cornrows, kimonos and bindis at Austin City Limits Music Festival. But for some students, seeing these fashion accessories is deeply unsettling.  Cultural...

Best of the bottom of ACL Weekend Two’s bill

Jackson Hawkins October 7, 2016

With big names such as Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem headlining this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, it’s easy to forget there are a host of talented artists at the...

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Slideshow: Photos from Day Three of ACL Weekend One

Emmanuel Briseño October 3, 2016

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ACL Weekend One: Headliners, small acts entertain festival goers

Chris Duncan and Cat Cardenas October 3, 2016

While this year's ACL was extremely headliner-heavy, it allowed smaller acts, including Jack Garratt and St. Paul and the Broken Bones, to shine. But as small acts had breakthrough moments, the festival's...

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ACL Day Two builds on Day One, adding variety and energy

Cat Cardenas and Chris Duncan October 2, 2016

Day two of the ACL festival provided a well-rounded experience, showing off acts from multiple genres. Best: Cage the Elephant put on a fantastic show, not only performing their discography to a T but...

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Slideshow: Photos from Day Two of ACL Weekend One

Mary Pistorius and Joshua Guerra October 2, 2016

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ACL Day One Recap: Radiohead wows during headliner-heavy day

October 1, 2016

After the first day of the 15th annual Austin City Limits festival, some fans may have been left wanting more, but it was nearly impossible to ignore the night’s headliners. Best: Radiohead...

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Slideshow: Photos from Day One of ACL Weekend One

Emmanuel Briseño October 1, 2016

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Blue October’s lead singer Justin Furstenfeld talks new album, family life

Carlos Garcia October 1, 2016

Houston native Justin Furstenfeld and lead singer of Blue October has been touring with the band’s most recent release, Home. Before their performance this weekend at the Austin City Limits Music...

Jazz Cartier talks about his 360-degree reality video, crazy performances, Wes Anderson-inspired album art

Daisy Wang October 1, 2016

Following the release of his 2015 sophomore mixtape, Marauding in Paradise, Jazz Cartier (alternatively Jacuzzi La Fleur), quickly made himself known in the world of hip hop. In 2016, the Toronto rapper...

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A little bit of everything for the non-ACL goers

Lisette Oler October 1, 2016

If you’re not interested in loud music, sweating crowds or high ticket prices, there are plenty of events you can attend instead of going to the Austin City Limits Music Festival this year. For those...

The Daily Texan recommends ways to get to ACL without Uber and Lyft

Acacia Coronado October 1, 2016

With more than 150 bands and thousands of festival attendees heading to Zilker Park this weekend, traffic will become a problem that could ruin the party. Here are five ways for festival attendees to get...

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