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Mysteries of Littlefield Home unveiled

Mackenzie Dyer October 3, 2019

For over a century, the Littlefield Home has collected history on the corner of Whitis Avenue and West 24th Street. With immaculate details, such as carved staircases and antique family paintings, on the...

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SouthPop packs up for move north

Sabrina LeBoeuf September 30, 2019

Behind a stack of boxes, Leea Mechling packs away music posters and flyers. Before putting the black portfolios away, she flips through the pages and reminisces. As the South Austin Museum of Popular...

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Absurd and unapologetic: “Over the Lege” marries politics, humor

Aimee Knight September 30, 2019

The Texas Legislature and musical sketch comedy might seem as likely a pair as a wool sweater this September, but the improbable fusion — improv and politics — is the bread and butter of Austin-based...

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Art student brings color to TCBY’s walls with mural of Austin

September 27, 2019

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan on April 29, 2020. Read our managing editor's statement on the situation here. 

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Student organization tackles fast fashion through art exhibits

Katya Bandouil September 27, 2019

An unconventional form of student protest has popped up around the Forty Acres this fall. From placing a bed in the middle of West Mall to hanging fabrics from trees above the turtle pond, UT organization...

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UT students attend, work New York Fashion Week

Catherine Cardenas September 27, 2019

Every year, designers, models and celebrities alike gather in New York City to partake in some of the biggest runway shows of the year, otherwise known as New York Fashion Week. This September, public...

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Lions, Folklorio and Nach Baliye, oh my!

Grace Ozor September 26, 2019

Pulling a lion head from the trunk of his car, Rich Simental lugs the equipment to the front of Gregory Gym. As the team sets up for yet another practice, each member prepares to use movement as an outlet...

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Former UT music students celebrate 30 years as band

Avery Wohleb September 23, 2019

Back in the day, three friends formed a band with a goal to make music and poke fun at “mainstream stupidity.”  Now, UT alumni Davíd Garza, Jeff Haley and Chris Searles of Twang...

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Jacks of many trades: Faculty balance teaching, working

Sabrina LeBoeuf September 20, 2019

Erica Gionfriddo‘s work day doesn’t end when class is dismissed. After spending the day on campus fulfilling her responsibilities as a dance lecturer, she changes hats. As the executive...

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Charles White exhibitions provide accessible point of entry to campus art spaces

Delaney Holton September 18, 2019

For many students, the art spaces on campus represent impersonal, inaccessible institutions. Two exhibitions, “Charles White and the Legacy of the Figure: Celebrating the Gordon Gift” at...

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‘Ad Astra’ thrusts viewers into a beautiful space-fueled nightmare

Noah Levine September 16, 2019

With Brad Pitt in space, clearly nothing can go wrong. “Ad Astra” is a space thriller directed by James Gray and starring Brad Pitt in the leading role of Roy McBride. The film follows an...

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Q&A: How 2 UT students turned Teslas into long-distance travel choice for professionals

Nikhil Agrawal September 13, 2019

Take a flight. Hop on a bus. Drive. For those looking to travel across Texas, the options are limited. UT alumnus Mandeep Patel and engineering senior Eliott Lee have a better idea: Whip a Tesla. Founded...

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