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Life and Arts

“Love Letters to Balled Fists” packs a soft punch

Audrey White February 28, 2013

A new book by Austin poet Ebony Stewart delves into the complexities of physical and sexual abuse, race, the love of mothers and cupcakes. Ebony Stewart conveys her own truths and universal ones in...

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When it comes to effective treatments, acupuncturists miss the point

Robert Starr February 28, 2013

You’re tired all of the time. Or maybe you’re suffering from back pains that, no matter how many doctors you’ve seen, can’t be cured. That must be because you’re stuck in...

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Equality in Marriage

Milla Impola February 27, 2013

The Obama administration released a 67-page brief Friday arguing that the federal Defense of Marriage Act “violates the fundamental constitutional guarantee of equal protection. The law denies...

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Glenn Frankel talks about his new book “The Searchers”

Juhie Modi February 27, 2013

“There’s a deeper meaning to westerns, which is about how we conquered the west, and what our country’s about,” Glenn Frankel, director of UT’s School of Journalism, said.  According...

Advice on overcoming your horoscope and your parents

Riley Brands February 27, 2013

Dearest Riley, I spend 70 percent of my free time (and about a quarter of the time when I should be doing something else) obsessing about my horoscope. My forecasted day, week, month, year and compatibility...

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Some organic foods may be worth the extra money

Hannah Smothers February 27, 2013

Organic food is not just restricted to grocery store elitists, people in yoga pants and health enthusiasts. While most college students cannot afford to make regular grocery trips to stores like Whole...

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The Blanton’s 50th anniversary exhibit displays art from UT collectors around the world

Olivia Arena February 26, 2013

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Blanton Museum of Art, director Simone J. Wicha and art curator Annette DiMeo Carlozzi scoured University of Texas alumni collections for rare and impressive artworks...

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Crytek’s ‘Crysis 3’ game lacks necessary innovation to further the series

Stuart Railey February 26, 2013

With videogame developers feverishly preparing for the new generation of consoles set to be released next holiday season, many popular game series are ending this spring. From “Assassin’s Creed...

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Atoms for Peace’s Amok is an arduous trek through too many songs

Shane Miller February 26, 2013

It had to happen eventually. Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke essentially continues his solo career under the moniker Atoms For Peace, gathering close friends for the band and taking the name from a track...

Girl fights to play in Catholic football league

The Associated Press February 25, 2013

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Sixth-grader Caroline Pla is fighting the archdiocese for the right to keep playing church-sponsored youth football. While at least a few U.S. dioceses let girls play football,...

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“No more need to pause, rewind, and repeat-Videodance series teaches popular music video choreography”

Elizabeth Williams February 25, 2013

Beyonce and the “Single Ladies” hand. Britney Spears writhing on the floor in “Toxic.” Lady Gaga’s monster arms from “Bad Romance.” These are just a few of the...

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Artist sets up shop in Austin

Lindsey Cherner February 25, 2013

View Additional Pictures The day after David Heisler graduated college, he accepted a position working as a digital assistant and retoucher for Hollywood photographer, Greg Gorman.  “Every...

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