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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Fall 2012 Pecan Street Festival joins artists, fans in quaint tradition

Hannah Smothers September 28, 2012

If there is one thing Austinites love more than their breakfast tacos, it’s their festivals. Whether it be the three-day, hipster dance party of Austin City Limits Music Festival; the Rastafarian...

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Hitting the scenic and culinary highlights of the Texas Hill Country

Ricky Stein September 28, 2012

Of all the beautiful drives in the world, few afford such an excellent opportunity for escape and reflection as the rich, scenic ramble through the Texas Hill Country. Oak-covered hills, grazing livestock...

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Gordon-Levitt and Willis shine in complex, fascinating roles of ‘Loopers’

Alex Williams September 28, 2012

Time travel is tricky. The intricacies of it, the endless possibilities for paradox and timeline diffusion, can wreak havoc on a narrative, and the most brilliant touch of Rian Johnson’s “Looper”...

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Utopiafest offers relaxed, scenic alternative to larger music festivals

Shane Miller September 28, 2012

In the western hills outside San Antonio is Utopia, Texas, a small town with a population of 227, according to the 2010 census. In addition to being known as an idyllic rural community, it has recently...

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TRACE focuses on promoting locally sourced foods through an evolving menu

Olivia Arena September 27, 2012

Southern comfort food is not usually associated with sleek hotels or sustainable farming, but TRACE brings an environmental and social awareness to its soulful menu. Committed to the use of sustainable...

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New Mumford & Sons release comes up short

Ricky Stein September 27, 2012

The last three years have been very kind to the West London folk scene, specifically to its flagship ensemble Mumford & Sons. The Celtic-inspired quintet scored a major label record deal within two...

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Ben Baxter Band solidifies its sound with its new album this Saturday

Shane Miller September 27, 2012

It’s rare when a band’s music can be enjoyed by listeners of every genre, but the Ben Baxter Band’s wide diversity of influences makes it just that. Drawing heavy influence from blues,...

Swamplandia!

Faith Ann Ruszkowski September 27, 2012

As far as theme parks go, not many specialize in the art of alligator wrestling. However, Swamplandia!, the theme park featured in Karen Russell’s fiction novel by the same name, defies the traditional...

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Sexism strong even in science

Robert Starr September 27, 2012

Check out The Daily Texan Multimedia's video portrayal of this week's Science Scene. Sexism Strong Even in Science Science is an overwhelmingly male field, and despite active efforts, the...

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Safety brings concern for newly designed app

Rene Castro September 26, 2012

A UT alumnus has created an app that intends to take the stress out of finding a ride around the ever-growing Austin area. Still in its beta phase, Heyride! allows people signed up as riders to mark their...

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Parkour jumps to new heights at UT

Eli Watson September 26, 2012

While the parkour phenomenon has faded through the years, some parkour enthusiasts in Austin are keeping the trend alive. Although American popular culture has glamorized parkour as an extravagant, “I-only-jump-from-the-tallest-exploding-buildings”...

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Jenn’s copies enjoys 30 years of success, memories

Laura Wright September 26, 2012

Jenn’s Copies will celebrate 30 years of business on the Drag this October with little fanfare but many requests for color copies. Jenn herself, full name Jennifer Hillhouse, couldn’t be prouder,...

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