Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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‘A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas’ trades wit for absurdity

Alex Williams November 4, 2011

The “Harold and Kumar” franchise has long been a reliable source for racially-charged political humor sprinkled in among sharper-than-expected stoner satire. The long wait between sequel “Harold...

UT alumna drawn to Paris to lead luxury culinary tours

Sarah-Grace Sweeney November 4, 2011

The need to have a post-college plan is increasing lately for students. There is pressure to get out of college as quickly as possible and work that nine-to-five job as quickly as possible. But that was...

The Fun Fun Fun doesn’t end when the shores close down

Elizabeth Hinojos November 3, 2011

Tricks may not carry over to this weekend, but treats certainly will — at least for those who have Fun Fun Fun Fest wristbands. This is the first year the festival provides a selection of aftershows...

Marlboro Man meets moisturizer

The Associated Press November 3, 2011

NEW YORK — Everyone wants flawless skin, flat abs and a fab rear. But men don’t always admit it. So, companies that sell products promising to help guys lose weight, conceal bloat and enhance...

Service organization to host charity capture the flag tournament

Lindsey Cherner November 3, 2011

Every year the Orange Jackets, the oldest all-girl honorary service organization at UT, recruit a new class of sophomores and juniors that spend a year doing large-scale service projects. This year’s...

Friendly pub serves filling sandwiches and soups

Sara Benner November 3, 2011

“Gourmand” is French for a person who likes to eat. Taking up space in what was an old Tejano club, Gourmands is a family-owned neighborhood pub that offers satisfying sandwiches, soups and...

Fun Fun Fun Fest returns with eclectic bands

Eli Watson November 3, 2011

Fun Fun Fun Fest will return this weekend with a wide range of acts that encompass hardcore punk, alternative hip-hop, electronica and dance music. The festival, which prides itself in always having an...

Design work on hold for creative force behind Tycho

Ali Breland November 2, 2011

Tycho’s west coast-inspired electronic music elicits a grainy, almost detailed image of a beach. Sacramento native Scott Hansen, who writes and performs electronic music under the moniker Tycho,...

Sitcoms tempt the public down a weird road

Aleksander Chan November 2, 2011

The most prevalent trend to emerge from the new fall television season is that, by and large, network sitcoms have made a ratings comeback. Most of the new programs to have been picked up for full, 22-episode...

New Nintendo games breathe new life into old favorites

Aaron West November 2, 2011

Nintendo’s silver, Mario-and-Zelda decorated trailer has been zigzagging across the country since September, showcasing upcoming titles such as “Super Mario 3D Land” for the portable...

Fire breather hopes to pass the torch

Jessica Lee November 2, 2011

When Robert Camp was a child, he did not listen to his parents when they told him not to play with fire. Instead, he held a lighter up to the couch when no one was around just to see what would happen....

Long live the Decemberists

Robert Starr November 1, 2011

 Though The Decemberists released a few albums before Picaresque, that was the one that put them on the map. Strange and wonderful, the album began with whale songs and each track came up with new...

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