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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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Lab-grown burgers avoid killing, male gene remains safe for now

Robert Starr March 1, 2012

Hamburger Without the Cow It’s been the subject of science fiction in the past, but a Dutch group is finally in the process of making lab-grown meat a reality in the form of a $330,000 hamburger....

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Nail art trend provides easy way to show off stripes

Jessica Lee March 1, 2012

The word “trend” can immediately set off a sigh or palm-to-face motion as fashion lovers recall those horrible style mistakes that seemed right at the time. Anyone who embraced gauchos pants,...

Michael Ian Black bares soul, makes us laugh with memoir

Katie Stroh February 29, 2012

Michael Ian Black's book “You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations” is a harshly honest, moving new memoir from the seasoned comedian, actor...

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Springsteen to play special show at intimate venue for SXSW

Daniel Munoz February 29, 2012

Rock ‘n’ roll icon Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play an intimate concert for South By Southwest, organizers announced in an online press release. To prevent online scalping,...

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Domestic chicken trend seen in Austin urban areas

Karin Samelson February 29, 2012

When you think about the common household pets of city-dwellers, chickens aren't usually the first animals that come to mind. But the trend of owning chickens in urban areas proves to be growing in...

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Estelle’s third album reveals a new, independent attitude

Elijah Watson February 28, 2012

When Estelle rose to fame in 2008 with “American Boy,” featuring Kanye West, listeners met a sophisticated artist whose interests included traveling around the world and the aforementioned...

Nicki, Madonna sound stale, Usher impressses with single

Chris Nguyen February 28, 2012

Katy Perry - ‘Part of Me’ Though her last single, “The One that Got Away,” was eerily timed with the announcement of her split from Russell Brand and the tabloid speculation of...

Elusive acts headline local weekend shows

Daniel Munoz February 28, 2012

Editor’s note: This is a weekly series showcasing the best live music of the coming week. Texas Independence Festival 2012 In Austin, music festivals mean big crowds, big names and nightmarish...

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Chiddy Bang stays in unconventional comfort zone with debut album

Elijah Watson February 28, 2012

Through their own breed of backpack rap, rap duo Chiddy Bang comes prepared with the tools necessary to graduate at the top of the hipster class. The subgenre backpack rap is known for its relatable lyrical...

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Ja Rule’s new album proves he’s still got it

Elijah Watson February 28, 2012

“It ain’t even a question how my dough flows,” stated Ja Rule on Jay-Z’s 1998 hit single, “Can I Get A...” During the late ’90s and early 2000s, it seemed foolish...

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Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop whips up sweet treats, expands location

Jessica Lee February 28, 2012

The air inside of Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop smells sweet. Carla Finley emerges from the kitchen with a smile on her face, covered head to toe in flour and cake batter. Five days a week, Finley wakes...

While Harrelson shines, ‘Rampart’ stutters

Alex Williams February 27, 2012

“Rampart” director Oren Moverman struck a nerve with his 2009 debut, “The Messenger,” a quiet drama about the costs of war that garnered a lot of attention for Woody Harrelson’s...

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