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Q&A: Professor discusses new book about American West

By James Robertson - Updated on October 28, 2019 at 11:51 pm

In “Dreams Of El Dorado: A History of the American West,” history professor H.W. Brands chronicles the epic and violent national struggle to settle the American West. Weaving together larger narratives with intimate personal narratives, Brands creates a sweeping tapestry of Western expansionism that ranges from the expedition of Lewis and Clark to the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.
Q&A: Jazz musician Ephraim Owens talks genre, growing up, life as musician

By Grace Barnes - Updated on October 28, 2019 at 11:48 pm

Dallas-born Ephraim Owens is a blues, jazz and gospel trumpeter who performs in Austin and around the world. He has also recorded with artists such as Sheryl Crow and Mumford & Sons.
Eddie Murphy returns with ‘Dolemite Is My Name’

By Sabrina LeBoeuf - Updated on October 28, 2019 at 11:34 pm

Iconic actor Eddie Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore in his vulgar, yet entertaining, return to the Hollywood spotlight in the Netflix biographical drama “Dolemite Is My Name.”
The Latinx community looks to East Austin for authentic food

By Ariana Arredondo - Updated on October 28, 2019 at 11:32 pm

Images of tacos, tamales and chiles rellenos float across Ramiro De Los Santos’ mind, as he daydreams about the food he’ll eat when he returns home to Laredo.
Students raise awareness about district lines that split student vote

By Katya Bandouil - Updated on October 28, 2019 at 12:00 am

An invisible line runs through Guadalupe Street. Every day students walk to class and cross it. Government senior Hamza Sait said it divides the 21st and 25th Congressional Districts — and the student vote.
‘The Current War’: A movie about electricity with no spark

By Avery Wohleb - Updated on October 27, 2019 at 11:57 pm

Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon play legendary inventors in “The Current War.”
'Jesus is King' is well worth the wait

By Nataleah Small - Updated on October 27, 2019 at 11:57 pm

Praise be. Kanye West finally released his latest album, Jesus is King, on Oct. 25. The 27-minute composition weaves together gospel melodies with introspective rap lyrics to create a work of art that feels both spiritual and self-serving.
'The VICE Guide to Bigfoot’ provides shallow yet entertaining mockumentary of the creature

By Noah Levine - Updated on October 27, 2019 at 11:51 pm

Brian Emond and Zach Lamplugh search for the infamous large-footed mammal in “The VICE Guide to Bigfoot.”
’People Over Politics’: Shifting the narrative on North Korea

By Grace Ozor - Updated on October 25, 2019 at 12:15 am

LiNK Texas’ motto is “People Over Politics.” The nonprofit, which has chapters at universities across the country, strives to raise both awareness and money for North Korean citizens.
Get a lick of this: Best vegan ice cream in Austin

By Meghan Holland - Updated on October 25, 2019 at 12:08 am

A variety of dietary restrictions make it challenging for some to enjoy creamy desserts, given the few vegan options available. There are some great options, however, and The Daily Texan has compiled a list to aid in the quest for delicious vegan ice cream in Austin.