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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Michi Ramen does not quite measure up to its other ramen rivals

Laura Wright January 22, 2013

Michi Ramen, a new restaurant specializing in the Japanese dish of the same name, held its “soft opening” last Friday night, where it served up gobs of noodles submerged in gelatinous broth...

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Inflatable art returns to Austin

Kelsey McKinney January 22, 2013

Everyone goes barefoot into the luminarium. Sunlight streams through the thin plastic ceilings and the ephemeral structure envelops its visitors in a land of radiant color that spills across curved walls...

Guillermo del Toro’s “Mama” delivers with round characters

Alex Williams January 18, 2013

When a horror film comes out in January, its quality is often a lot scarier than its content. With moviegoers distracted by the flood of Oscar nominees, January releases often come and go with little said...

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A chat with local electronic artist Corduroi

Alexandra Hart January 18, 2013

Electronic musician Cody Wilson, known onstage as Corduroi, has fared well in a city where indie music is king and the electronic scene is still gaining a foothold. The multi-talented artist (who also...

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From Boston to Austin, it Feels Like Home

Shane Miller January 18, 2013

Separating a band from its fans and comfort zone often reveals its work ethic. Originally from Boston, all four members of pop-punk band Feels Like Home made a collective decision in 2011 to relocate 2,000...

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Central Market offers an exotic selection of fruit at Citrus Fest

Laura Wright January 18, 2013

Until Thursday, the two Austin-area locations of Central Market will be running what is essentially a jazzed-up supermarket promotion scheme: the Central Market Citrus Fest. For the event, the stores have...

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Local SIMS Foundation helps musicians with mental health and substance abuse issues

Hannah Smothers January 17, 2013

Austin is a city that cares about the preservation of its natural resources. Parks and nature areas dot the spaces between buildings and businesses and recycling bins line the sidewalks. However, the resource...

Who needs a flu shot when you can have mock-hypochondriac advice?

Sarah-Grace Sweeney January 17, 2013

So apparently there is a flu epidemic. We have been hearing all of this alarming news since late December, which led Google to create a terrifying map showing the flu outbreak by state, with red meaning...

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Memories you forgot you never had

Robert Starr January 17, 2013

As the spring semester begins and classes resume, our winter vacation now remains only in our memories. These memories form an important part of who we are, and it can be surprising how often gatherings...

Israel to open exhibit on biblical King Herod

The Associated Press January 16, 2013

JERUSALEM — Israel’s national museum said Tuesday it will open what it calls the world’s first exhibition devoted to the architectural legacy of biblical King Herod, the Jewish proxy...

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Sometimes when you feel sad, it’s winter’s fault.

Hannah Smothers January 16, 2013

If these are supposed to be the best years of our lives, then why are we all so sad? The return to school for the beginning of the spring semester is a bittersweet journey. The freedom of living independently...

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How to keep your dwindling New Year’s Resolutions

Olivia Arena January 16, 2013

Only two weeks into January, it is likely that many resolutions have already been broken. The beginning of the semester marks a new start for college students, and psychology professor Art Markman, the...

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