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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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UT professor says memories aid in understanding experiences

Henry Clayton Wickham March 26, 2012

It can be painfully obvious when our memories fail us — when we can’t remember a person’s name or what we did last Friday night. But Alison Preston, professor of psychology and neurobiology,...

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Eisley-Tallhart tour to show lush vocals, new sounds

Daniel Munoz March 26, 2012

EISLEY The first thing bloggers and PR drones point out about indie vets Eisley is that four out of five band members are siblings. While the family-band aspect is certainly novel, listeners would...

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Timeless drinks to party like a madman

Elizabeth Hinojos March 23, 2012

From protagonist Don Draper’s Old Fashioneds to his ex-wife Betty’s Bloody Marys, the retro adulterers on AMC’s “Mad Men” sip on classic cocktails from dusk ‘til dawn....

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‘Mad Men’ seasons’ best episodes stun, sizzle

Alex Williams March 23, 2012

Warning: This article includes spoilers for the first four seasons of “Mad Men.” With “Mad Men’s” fifth season premiering Sunday, The Daily Texan worked through the first...

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Classic and modern dances evoke emotion

Lindsey Cherner March 23, 2012

Fifteen dancers in The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance followed associate professor of dance Charles Anderson’s vision as they wrote letters to a loved one as if they...

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Refresh your ‘Mad Men’ knowledge for Sunday night’s premiere with these character descriptions

Katie Stroh March 23, 2012

Warning: This article includes spoilers for the first four seasons of “Mad Men.” The thing that keeps myself and others so captivated by “Mad Men” isn’t the (admittedly glacial)...

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‘Mad Men’ to premiere fresh season, AMC-Weiner squabble solved

Aleksander Chan March 23, 2012

Spoiler alert! The following contains spoilers from the “Mad Men” season premiere. In the wait time between seasons of Matthew Weiner’s meticulously curated, sumptuous slow burn “Mad...

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Staying overnight can bring couples closer despite possible embarrassment

Anjli Mehta March 23, 2012

For many students, living situations in college offer a respite from living under the reins of parental supervision and are a better place for alone time with your boyfriend or girlfriend than the backseat...

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Kava plant soothes consumers

Elijah Watson March 22, 2012

After a day filled with multiple java stops and shots, where do you go to unwind and rid yourself of liquid anxiety? A new bar in Austin has got the answer, and it’s called kava. SquareRüt...

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Recent advancements delve into sea of discovery

Robert Starr March 22, 2012

Director Journeys into The Abyss Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron, who has directed some of the biggest movies of the past 25 years, including “Titanic” and “Avatar,” will...

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New Orleans proves to be sweet escape

Jessica Lee March 22, 2012

The perfect escape before final exams roll around is in New Orleans. The Big Easy is an eight-hour road trip away, and though sitting behind the wheel for half a day may seem like torture, it seems like...

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Hunger Games film lacks aspects of novel

Alex Williams March 22, 2012

With any book-to-film adaptation, there’s bound to be lots of disappointed grumbling about how the film doesn’t live up to the book, and “The Hunger Games,” written by Suzanne Collins,...

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