 From Longhorn to longboard
by The Daily TexanJan 01, 2009“Matthew McConaughey comes off as one of the most laid back people to walk this earth, so it was only a matter of time before he played a surfer. In "Surfer, Dude," McConaughey plays Steve Addington, a world-class surfer who returns to Malibu to be met by a reality TV offer and no waves.”
Scrap metal theft still a city concern
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“Copper thefts have declined in Austin since last year, but scrap metal thefts continue to plague the city and the University.
Austin police reports show that 333 copper thefts occurred from January to June this year, compared with 478 during the same time last year.”
Band explores Seattle roots
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“Rock 'n' roll is not out to overthrow the Man. On the contrary, the Man gives rock 'n' roll a purpose: If there were no Man, what would there be to rebel against? Case in point: Seattle's post-hype survivors Mudhoney. In 1985, Seattle banned all-ages shows with the Teen Dance Ordinance in reaction to parents expressing anger that their kids were dancing at Monastery, a gay disco.”
17 questions with … President Powers
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“Sometimes it's the little things that tell you the most about a person, particularly when that person happens to be someone you don't know. At times, reading the same interview over and over gets dull and repetitive. How many times can you ask "What is your inspiration?", "How is this different?" or "What's next?" I want to know different things.”
Federer pushes US Open win streak to 32 in quarterfinal clash
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“NEW YORK - Roger Federer edged 130th-ranked qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the US Open on Thursday to reach the semifinals for the 18th consecutive Grand Slam tournament.
It was Federer's 32nd victory in a row at Flushing Meadows, where he has won the past four championships.”
Cross country season starts
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“This Saturday's Texas State Invitational will be the first big test for the new members of this year's women's cross country team and a "welcome back" for some returnees. The coaches like to use the Invitational, always the first meet of the season, to give freshmen their first college race experience.”
VOLLEYBALL: No. 4 Texas heads to New Mexico for tourney
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“The Longhorns, who opened the season with the highest preseason ranking ever by the program (No. 3), head to neighboring New Mexico for the New Mexico State Tournament, a week after opening their season with a split against two top-5 teams - USC and Stanford.”
SOCCER: Petrucelli nears career wins milestone
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“The Longhorns will return to Austin with a piece of history looming over Mike A. Myers Stadium Friday night. No. 8 Texas is just one win away from propelling head coach Chris Petrucelli into the NCAA record books.
Following Niki Arlitt's double overtime winner Sunday against Louisville, Petrucelli stands on the precipice of 300 career victories, a feat accomplished by only six men before him in Division I history.”
Versatile quarterback leads offense
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“Each time Texas quarterback Colt McCoy scrambled last Saturday, he made the Florida Atlantic defense pay, picking up 103 yards on 12 carries.
They got him back. McCoy took three late hits and limped off the field in the fourth quarter from what turned out to only be a minor cramp.”
Sexual assault: a lesser evil?
by The Daily TexanSep 04, 2008“Despite prohibitions against them by both the U.S. government and the University of Texas, acts of sexual assault and plagiarism occur on our campus on a frequent basis. At their extreme ends, both of these acts are terrifying. Sexual assault is a violent, repugnant act.” | News Topics
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