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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Study by UT professor reveals pig-butchering scams have stolen over $75 Billion

Study by UT professor reveals pig-butchering scams have stolen over $75 Billion

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter March 20, 2024

UT researchers discovered that pig-butchering scammers have stolen significantly more money than previously predicted, tracking over $75 billion stolen through the cryptocurrency schemes, a Feb. 29 study...

UT marine scientists find rising sea levels linked to loss of valuable seagrass habitats in Texas

UT marine scientists find rising sea levels linked to loss of valuable seagrass habitats in Texas

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter March 20, 2024

A recent study conducted by UT marine scientists linked rising sea levels in the Gulf of Mexico to the loss of seagrass habitats in Texas. The study was conducted by Kyle Capistrant-Fossa, a UT doctoral...

Head coach Rodney Terry watches his team as they play against Delaware State on Nov. 10, 2023. The Longhorns won the game 86-59.

Texas draws No. 7 seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Longhorns are Charlotte-bound. On Sunday, Texas men’s basketball discovered where it slots into this year’s NCAA Tournament, named a No. 7 seed in the Midwest Region and taking on either Virginia...

UT alum Liz Carpenter’s daughter produces film about mother’s trailblazing life in journalism, equal rights

UT alum Liz Carpenter’s daughter produces film about mother’s trailblazing life in journalism, equal rights

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

Combing through boxes of old articles and notes in 2020, Christy Carpenter pieced together an article recognizing her mother’s achievements in time for what would have been her 100th birthday. Carpenter’s...

Continuous infrastructure improvements cause highway congestion between Austin, San Antonio

Continuous infrastructure improvements cause highway congestion between Austin, San Antonio

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter March 19, 2024

Constant highway and infrastructure improvements on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio have caused traffic congestion in the area, affecting students who drive on it frequently. Austin...

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Team of seasoned comedians bring back laid-back comedy in new film ‘The Gutter’

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 13, 2024

Channeling an old-fashioned ridiculous and borderline-offensive comedy, a cast of seasoned comedians led by directors and brothers Yassir and Isaiah Lester premiered their new movie “The Gutter” at...

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‘Sasquatch Sunset’ offers stunning costumes, performances, not much else

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor March 13, 2024

“Sasquatch Sunset” comes from brothers David and Nathan Zellner and follows a year in the life of a bigfoot family of four as they survive in an increasingly inhospitable wilderness.  No stranger...

Luvella, represented by UT's record label UTalent Records, performs at Antone's Nightclub for the UT Student Showcase on Friday. She performed her soon to be released single, "Forever's in a Moment,"  for the first time live.

Student Artists take on SXSW at UT’s Hook ‘Em House

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 11, 2024

Austin is known for its incredibly diverse and lively music scene, and students at UT remain essential to the local music economy. Because of the city’s fantastic music scene, many former students have...

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UT alumna, trailblazer Liz Carpenter’s life story told with loving humor in documentary co-directed by daughter

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 11, 2024

Through archival news footage, photographs and recent interviews to provide context, “Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter” shared the story of proud Texan and UT alumna Mary Elizabeth...

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‘The Black Sea’ navigates ‘cinematic freestyling’ through experimental film set in Bulgaria

Tyler Pullum, SeniorLife &Arts Reporter March 11, 2024

When Derrick B. Harden first traveled to Bulgaria, he didn’t set out to make a movie about his experience. But, over the course of his time in the eastern European country, he got together with co-director...

UT graduate Aaditya Ranjit, MACH Transit co-founder and chief operating officer presents "Magnetizing Mobility: The Journey to Maglev in the US" at the SXSW Pitch on March 9, 2024. MACH transit is looking to introduce their new maglev technology platform to U.S. markets to revolutionize public transportation, supply chain and high speed cinematography.

UT student, alum magnetic levitation technology startup takes on SXSW student pitch competition

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 10, 2024

Friction and cost remain two of the limiting factors of high speed public transit. A group of five UT students and alumni seek to address both of these variables with their startup MACH Transit. MACH...

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Q&A: Director of Chappell Roan’s ‘Casual’ music video discusses symbolism

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 10, 2024

Originally premiering in March 2023 on YouTube, the music video for Chappell Roan’s song “Casual” acts as one of 19 music videos in the South by Southwest 2024 music video lineup. The music video...

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