Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...Warning: By the time you read this story, the information contained in it will probably be obsolete. When University..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Meatier Media Moments

The News at Nine

"...big stories; this year, it wins the top slot for sheer political drama (and absurdity) if nothing else. To..."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

David Carr Did Not Give Up the Secret Sauce

No silver bullet but NY Times guy still a helluva spokesman for new media

"...New York Times media reporter David Carr is that rare..."

Oct. 25, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

From the Vaults: My Enemy/My Niece

Sorting the facts from the legend in 'The Searchers'

"...Over many seasons and years, Ethan Edwards hunts for his young niece Debbie, who has been kidnapped by..."

March 29, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

And Then There Were Two

UT takes "third party" option off table for Cactus Cafe

"..."The Cactus Cafe lives on," UT's Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Gonzalez told the crowd at Tuesday's..."

April 22, 2010 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

No Mo' Money

Big-time radio fears tsunami; Dudley & Bob treads water

"...Dudley, who has spent 23 years exploring his psyche for the local classic rock crowd with partner Bob Fonseca...."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Radio On

'Austin Music Minute' maven Laurie Gallardo takes her time on KUTX

"..."Yes, ma'am, but I don't see that information posted yet."..."

June 28, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Game Changer

ESPN eyes prime real estate at UT's College of Communication

"...colonization? That's the big question raised by the surprising news that ESPN may be taking over part of the..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

University of Texas' RTF Dept. Launches UT3D

Moody Foundation grant funds first-ever 3-D production curriculum

"...bell? – and courses will be taught at the Belo Center for New Media and the ACL Live at..."

Feb. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Civics 101

"...CAN POLICY FORUM Commun­ity leaders discuss the future of the Austin area...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Column

Headlines

"...with a full agenda, including a gimlet eye on "affordability" and economic incentives, another session on Plaza Saltillo, and..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature

Civics 101

"...Mark Mazzetti Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter speaks about covering national security. 1:30-3pm...."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Column

Civics 101

"...speaks as part of UT's J-school centennial celebration. 3:30pm. Belo Center for New Media, 2.106, 300 W Dean Keeton...."

March 7, 2014 News Column

Clouds Over Campus

With less funding, more competition, and a wavering vision, UT-Austin faces an uncertain future

"...priorities mean the Univer­sity of Texas at Austin faces new competition for research dollars, while state contributions decrease. Whatever..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: Twinkle!

Stargayzer busts the queer music doors wide open

"...you covered, literally at three local clubs – one for each night of the fest. To wit:..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Diva Dish

Just another "average" week in sparkly, spangly Gay Town in the A-town.

"...Cheer Up Charlies. Thu., Oct. 8, 1-3pm. Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st. www.fb.com/utcwgs...."

Oct. 9, 2015 Column

Civics 101

"...EJC ANNIVERSARY AND GOLF TOURNEY Celebrate the Equal Justice Center's 11th year of serving low-wage working men and women..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Column

'High Noon' Hits Just as Hard After Dark

UT's RTF Community Screenings leads off with iconic Western

"...One of the RTF department's most beloved professors, not to mention a formidable film scholar, Charles..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Austin celebrates 20 years as the live music capital of the world; OTR bristles

"...For its contribution to the lists celebrating the Chronicle's 30th..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

And then there were two (proposals for the future of the Cactus Cafe)

"...Forsaking the Song, Part 9..."

April 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Gary Clark Jr. and the Cactus Cafe go under the lens

"...For the Sake of the Song..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Let's 'Rumbo'! Right Now!

New Spanish dailies battle for a young Latino audience looking for news

"...Those who watch newspaper publishing call Meximerica Media's Rumbo a big gamble. Not..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Naturally Nader

Consumer Advocate Mounts Green Party Presidential Campaign

"...by trashing your opponent every day while taking credit for every good thing that happens even if you didn't..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

TV Eye

Couldn't you use a good laugh?

"...when I noticed two small children peering into a newspaper dispenser near the door. The girl was about 5;..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

News Shorts

"...federal courthouse, and APD headquarters will be hooded indefinitely for security reasons, says Hughes. And people wonder where road..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Thinner Reads, Fewer Reporters

As the economy gets tight, newspapers around the state feel the pain.

"...Good newspapers try to place an "unbreachable wall" between the policies..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

49th-Inning Stretch

Both the players and the announcer have the same dreams of going to the major leagues. The difference between the players and announcer Mike Capps is that none of the young men on the roster of the Round Rock Express earned an Emmy nomination, covered the Persian Gulf War for CNN, or did a 10-hour marathon broadcast of the end of the 51-day Branch Davidian siege in Waco.

"...field at Dell Diamond, the home of Double-A baseball's newest team, Mike Capps talks with Mark Persails, a relief..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Sports Feature by Mike Butts

Headlines

"...Education Commissioner Robert Scott approved Austin ISD's repurposing plan for the East Austin campus. See "A Plan and the..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature