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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Advertising sophomore Kylie Hernandez plays the guitar on Feb. 12, 2024. She's a signed artist on UT’s student-run record label, UTalent Records and will release her debut country album in April.

UTalent artist uses Nashville experience to fuel budding Austin music career

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

Walking through the halls of Belmont University in Nashville, the “Country Music Capital of the world,” would be ideal for many young, aspiring country artists. However, after a year there, Kylie Hernandez...

Student designer and senior Kaylee Martinez tries on the earrings she designed named the "Murphy" studs on February 6, 2024. Martinez and her design team consisting of other UT students were being honored at the Kendra Scott Flagship Store on South Congress.

Design course provides multidisciplinary skills through producing Kendra Scott jewelry

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

In the sparkling, bright flagship Kendra Scott store on South Congress, a party on Feb. 6 celebrated the launch of the Murphy stud earring. A select group of five students from the fall 2022 semester designed...

Local improv actors put twist on Jane Austen style

Local improv actors put twist on Jane Austen style

Analise Pickerrell, General Life&Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

The success of Jane Austen’s works emphasizes the human desire for slow-burning romances and light-hearted comedies. Her classic novels, such as “Pride and Prejudice” and “Emma,” inspired numerous...

UT researchers contribute to knowledge on long COVID

UT researchers contribute to knowledge on long COVID

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter February 14, 2024

UT researchers recently analyzed the symptoms of long COVID and discovered a blood marker that differs in patients with fibromyalgia in comparison to long COVID, helping researchers contrast the two conditions. Michael...

FAFSA delays information release to universities, leaving questions about timeline of financial aid offers

FAFSA delays information release to universities, leaving questions about timeline of financial aid offers

Emily DeMotte, General News Reporter February 14, 2024

Due to changes to the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid application, colleges will not receive data from applicants’ forms until the first half of March, according to the U.S. Department of...

Longhorn EMS officers (left to right) Sharon Rong, Arvind Subramanian, Brandon Galvan on Feb. 8, 2024.

UT student organization creates first aid outpost in Jester

Matthew Gomez, General News Reporter February 14, 2024

A student organization aims to provide first aid supplies to students for free at a newly opened outpost in Jester.  Located across from the Jester Java cafe, the first aid outpost opened on Feb. 1....

Rise in respiratory infections led to class cancelation

Rise in respiratory infections led to class cancelation

Abby Breyfogle, General News Reporter February 14, 2024

The rise in COVID-19, cold and flu rates over the past few weeks caused many students and professors to fall behind in their classes. According to the CDC Texas is experiencing “very high” levels...

Texas Attorney General sues city of Austin for lenient marijuana laws

Texas Attorney General sues city of Austin for lenient marijuana laws

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter February 14, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Jan. 31 against the city of Austin for its lenient marijuana possession ordinance, arguing that it violates the Texas Local Government Code. The...

Food Security Agency to start grocery shuttle system for students

Food Security Agency to start grocery shuttle system for students

Laura Rivera, General News Reporter February 14, 2024

A student government agency will begin a pilot shuttle system in the spring that takes students from campus to the grocery store during the weekend.  The Food Security Agency ensures students have...

Where to celebrate Black History Month in Austin

Where to celebrate Black History Month in Austin

Isabella Capuchino, General Reporter Life&Arts February 13, 2024

During Black History Month, the annual observance honoring Black history in the U.S., Austin hosts events ranging from educational panels to entertainment festivities. The Daily Texan curated a list of...

Fetti parked in West Campus on Feb. 10, 2024.

Get ready for Fetii: UT study finds Austin-based rideshare app could decrease congestion, carbon emissions

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter February 13, 2024

The Austin-based rideshare app Fetii could reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions, a January study from a UT consulting student organization found.  Fetii is a rideshare service of private...

Professor Jay Banner guides his science of environmental justice class through testing the water quality of Waller Creek on East 23rd Street on Feb. 2.

UT geosciences professor receives prestigious Cherry Award

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter February 7, 2024

A UT geosciences professor won one of the most prestigious awards in teaching on Jan. 23. Jay Banner, a professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and director of the Environmental...

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