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Life and Arts

Large Salvador Dali art collection on display in Austin

Ali Breland September 28, 2011

Austin is home to many artists, including extremely talented ones, so it only makes sense that Austin should house the largest collection of copper etchings created by one of contemporary art’s greatest...

Internet-famous bear might have been shot

The Associated Press September 27, 2011

MINNEAPOLIS — Researchers fear a hunter may have killed a black bear named Hope who became famous when her birth in northeastern Minnesota was broadcast live to a worldwide audience over the Internet. Lynn...

Droid Charge excellent except for price tag

Gary Hsu September 27, 2011

The Droid Charge is a powerful phone. It runs Android, has a large 4.3 inch display, is only 12mm thick at its thinnest point and comes packed supporting Verizon Wireless’ brand new and speedy 4G...

Fantastic Fest Recap: Day 4

Alex Williams September 27, 2011

Editor’s note: Senior Life & Arts writer Alex Williams has been reporting from Fantastic Fest since Sept. 23. For previous recaps visit the Culture Spotlight blog and for continuing coverage...

UT alumna, former Rockette prospers after opening Austin fitness studio

Sarah-Grace Sweeney September 27, 2011

With a rather uninspiring job market giving many students second thoughts about which career path they should follow, Jennifer McCamish offers a sort of bright light at the end of the tunnel for students...

‘Getting Paid’ utilizes otherworldy groove

Eli Watson September 27, 2011

Musically, El Paso is known for a few things. Whether it is the post-hardcore sound of iconic band At the Drive-In or progressive rock heads The Mars Volta, El Paso has a thing for birthing groups that...

UT students prepare for Jewish High Holy Days

Audrey White September 26, 2011

A year after Plan II Honors senior Rachel Kutler adopted an orthodox Jewish lifestyle, she looks forward to two weeks of celebration, repentance and growth. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, starts...

Celebrating 50 years of the Longhorn logo

Benjamin Smith September 26, 2011

It’s probably fair to say that most of the nearly 102,000 people that walk through the gates of Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturdays have no idea who Darrell K Royal is. Born...

Facebook to unveil website’s next phase

Aleksander Chan September 26, 2011

Last Thursday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed a slew of new features for the social network at the company’s annual F8 developer’s conference. Throughout the presentation, Zuckerberg...

New Clap Your Hands Say Yeah album “Hysterical” too tame

Henry Clayton Wickham September 26, 2011

In 2005, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s self-titled debut won unqualified praise for both its brave sound and independent, grassroots distribution model, but the intervening years have pushed the group...

Archery club practices poise, focus

Lindsey Cherner September 26, 2011

The pounding of the arrows as they strike the back wall covered in targets is continuous during every practice. Down the lines, shooters of all levels of experience nock their arrows, draw their bows and...

Blanton shows retrospective of El Anatsui’s works

Rachel Perlmutter September 23, 2011

Opening Sunday, the Blanton Museum of Art’s latest exhibition “When I Last Wrote to You about Africa” will showcase a major retrospective of internationally renowned contemporary artist,...

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