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Underground East Austin jazz club Monks celebrates fifth anniversary, looks toward future

Underground East Austin jazz club Monks celebrates fifth anniversary, looks toward future

Max Robison, Life and Arts Reporter September 28, 2021
Monks quickly became a staple within Austin’s musical landscape and looks to the future.
Drag Queens teach UT student how to stay fierce

Drag Queens teach UT student how to stay fierce

Peyton Sims, Life and Arts Reporter September 28, 2021
The event taught students the process of drag makeup and allowed them to learn more about themselves, each other and the world of drag.
UT students weigh in on John Mulaney and parasocial relationships

UT students weigh in on John Mulaney and parasocial relationships

Mackenzie Sullivan, Life and Arts Reporter September 28, 2021
Parasocial relationships is the psychological phenomenon where fans feel like they personally know a celebrity. 
DT 9/28/2021

DT 9/28/2021

September 27, 2021

“V/H/S/94” Filmmakers talk inspiration for segments, creating the VHS aesthetic, and rat monsters

“V/H/S/94” Filmmakers talk inspiration for segments, creating the VHS aesthetic, and rat monsters

Noah Levine September 27, 2021

“V/H/S/94” is the newest entry in the long-running horror anthology series of eerie found-footage shorts from a variety of talented writers and directors. The latest installment follows a police squadron...

Noble goal by Nobles in 88th minute lifts Texas over Oklahoma

Noble goal by Nobles in 88th minute lifts Texas over Oklahoma

Arjun Rao September 27, 2021

After storming out to a 3-0 lead, it looked like the Longhorns had run out of steam as the Sooners mounted a furious comeback, scoring three goals in the second half to tie the match.  But in the 88th...

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ retains strong soundtrack, misses the mark with casting

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ retains strong soundtrack, misses the mark with casting

Avery Hough September 26, 2021

In theaters since Sept. 24, “Dear Evan Hansen,” tackles themes of mental health, familial struggles and belonging. Ben Platt reprises his role as the protagonist and namesake Evan Hansen. He performed...

Pro-Palestine UT students say roundtable discussing Israel, Palestine conflict spread misinformation

Joelle DiPaolo, News Reporter September 26, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story has been removed because the round table discussion it centered around did not foster productive conversation surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Thus, the Texan was...

Include information about SURE Walk on syllabi

Include information about SURE Walk on syllabi

Michael Lazenby, Columnist September 26, 2021
Columnist Michael Lazenby calls for professors to consider adding information about UT’s SURE Walk program on their syllabi to help keep students safe and informed.
UT professors continue to enforce seating charts despite COVID-19 exposure notification changes

UT professors continue to enforce seating charts despite COVID-19 exposure notification changes

Kevin Vu September 26, 2021

Professors say they will continue to enforce seating charts as part of contact tracing efforts even though the University is scaling back exposure notifications. University Health Services announced...

UT researchers create new method to capture lithium that could help meet demand for electric cars

UT researchers create new method to capture lithium that could help meet demand for electric cars

Fernanda Figueroa September 26, 2021

UT doctoral students are part of a team developing a new method of lithium extraction, which could help meet high demand for the element and reduce its cost.   Lithium, which is used to power electronics,...

Mr. Big (Richard Brake) rewards Raquel (Kelly Murtagh) in “Bingo Hell.”

Director Gigi Saul Guerrero, writer Shane McKenzie talk ‘Bingo Hell,’ working with goop, directing larger-than-life horror characters

Noah Levine September 26, 2021

“Bingo Hell,” part of Amazon’s “Welcome to the Blumhouse” film series, premiered Sept. 24 at Austin’s Fantastic Fest. The goop-splattered film follows a group of elderly town residents who...

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