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

Life and Arts

Lizzie’s Lunchbox knows how to mix Tex-mex and Mediterranian

Elizabeth Hinojos October 7, 2011

Austin’s newest food trailer resides in the Arbor Carwash lot in northwest Austin, boasting its hot-pink flare beneath a lofty oak tree. Lizzie’s Lunchbox sets itself apart in its suburban...

George Clooney directs moving, memorable drama

Alex Williams October 7, 2011

George Clooney’s first directorial effort since 2008’s “Leatherheads” abandons the screwball comedy that derailed that film and returns to the socially conscious sparring of 2005’s...

Michael Ian Black shares his college experience

Katie Stroh October 6, 2011

Comedian, actor and writer Michael Ian Black will be bringing his brand of delightfully deadpan comedy to UT tonight and to the Mohawk tomorrow night. The Daily Texan spoke with Black about snacks, the...

Alt rockers Mutemath stay true to New Orleans roots

Eli Watson October 6, 2011

New Orleans rock collective Mutemath has done what many other artists have failed to do: stick to their roots. Remaining true to their jazz-laced, groove-driven breed of alternative rock, Mutemath returns...

Austin Yoga Festival offers more than just stretches

Rachel Perlmutter October 6, 2011

When yoga instructor and UT graduate Russell Burns decided to realize his vision of directing Austin’s first yoga festival, he did not expect his initially small, Saturday afternoon venture to snowball....

OtterBox iPhone case protects like no other

Gary Hsu October 5, 2011

Your phone has to survive the daily punishment of not only continuous usage but also the occasional drop. The iPhone 4 may have one of the most beautiful designs on the market, but its glass panels on...

iPhone 4S is an upgrade but no godsend

Gerald Rich October 5, 2011

It was just weeks ago that the mythical iPhone 5 seemed like a complete game changer with rumors flying — such as it can function as a credit card or it would have a sleek teardrop shape. In reality...

Tabi Bonney’s latest album keeps lyrics light

Ali Breland October 5, 2011

In terms of intellectual insight and emotional depth, Tabi Bonney’s latest album, Summer Years, is a wasteland devoid of both of those things. Summer Years, for the most part, is just a compilation...

Regal Ravioli offers pasta fit for a king

Sara Benner October 5, 2011

Taking up residence next to the Trailer Perk, a coffee and deli trailer that shares its name with the food trailer park on East Sixth Street and Comal, the self-proclaimed king of ravioli, Regal Ravioli,...

Prince Rama’s new album ventures deeper into psychedelic abyss

Eli Watson October 5, 2011

It would be an understatement to define Prince Rama as a band that is out of this world. Their eclectic blend of psychedelic, Arabian-esque chords and avant-garde, minimalist instrumentation results in...

South Austin Music owner puts service, relationships first

Lena Price October 5, 2011

Almost 20 years ago, South Austin Music owner Bill Welker picked up the phone at his store and heard a voice on the other end ask for the guitar strap department. “Small of a store as I am, I thought...

ER doc: Jackson’s doctor was ‘devastated’

The Associated Press October 4, 2011

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson was clinically dead when he arrived at a hospital and two emergency room doctors said they thought it was futile to attempt to revive him. His doctor, however, insisted...

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