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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Forward Dillon Mitchell looks for Max Abmas' play during Texas' game against Houston on Monday. Texas lost in overtime 76-72.

Texas crumbles in overtime against No. 4 Houston after an earlier comeback

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

Despite what seemed to be its best effort, Texas basketball took another hit after a close but heart-breaking loss to No. 4 Houston 76-72 at home in overtime.  Tied 65-65 with 21.9 seconds left, neither...

Divine Canines celebrates 20 years of helping people with therapy dogs

Divine Canines celebrates 20 years of helping people with therapy dogs

Sarah Cooley, Life&Arts General Reporter January 30, 2024

For just a few minutes, the thoughts of a looming exam, an approaching deadline or a presentation fade away in the presence of an adorable dog. Even after the pups leave, the tranquility remains.  In...

‘I’m not going to disappear’: Family of police violence victim file formal complaint against city

‘I’m not going to disappear’: Family of police violence victim file formal complaint against city

Vivien Ayers and Kylee Howard January 30, 2024

“I’m lost with words, but it’s okay, it’s going to be okay,” Elizabeth Gonzales said at a press conference on Jan. 30 after the deposition from her federal lawsuit against the city and the individual...

Redshirt Senior Peyton Powell runs home in game three of The Fall World Series on Nov. 5, 2023.

Texas baseball veterans return with hopes of College World Series victory

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor January 30, 2024

As dreams of a College World Series celebration slipped through the fingers of the 2023 Texas baseball team that built its way up from a 3—6 start, fans and head coach David Pierce speculated a wave...

Radio-Television-Film freshman Maddox Stockton on the CMA lawn on Jan. 26, 2023. His recently finished short film “Back Issues” has been submitted to competitions such as Dallas International, Austin, Tibeca and San Diego Comic Con.

Radio-television-film freshmen create fun superhero short film, build confidence

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 30, 2024

When Maddox Stockton first walked onto set for his film “Back Issues,” the smoke and darkness against the film’s ‘vigilanteman’, comic superheroes, appeared just as he imagined it for months....

Statistics and data science freshmen Rishida Saquib and Madison Rudkin eat dinner at Kins Dining on Jan. 29, 2024. Kins Dining, Jester City Limits and J2 Dining all received makeovers over winter break.

UHD changes dining hall furniture, met with mixed student reactions

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2024

All three campus dining halls received a makeover during winter break to “enhance the dining experience for the campus community,” a University Housing and Dining spokesperson said.  UHD decided...

Forward Dylan Disu drives to the basket during the game against the University of Central Florida on Jan. 17, 2024.

Texas throttles No. 11 Oklahoma for second straight Big 12 victory

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter January 23, 2024

Down one point at the half, Texas basketball found itself in all-too-familiar territory. Burned by turnovers, poor fast break defense and a 19-4 run by the No. 11 Sooners, it looked like the rising action...

Austin-area animal shelters look for fosters during freezing temperatures

Austin-area animal shelters look for fosters during freezing temperatures

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter January 23, 2024

Hundreds of cats and dogs found warm homes last week as freezing temperatures rolled into town and the area’s animal shelters called for help. Austin Pets Alive had approximately 200 dogs in need...

2024 to be ‘Year of AI’ at UT

2024 to be ‘Year of AI’ at UT

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter January 23, 2024

UT designated 2024 as the “Year of AI” to highlight the University’s achievements in artificial intelligence research and to set the stage for future developments. In the coming months, the University...

Music-service group Healing with Harmonies impacts community with meaningful performances

Music-service group Healing with Harmonies impacts community with meaningful performances

Riddhi Bora, General Life&Arts Reporter January 23, 2024

As a rendition of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” reverberated through the nursing home, residents clapped and sang along to the classic disco tune. Students playing a myriad of band and orchestra instruments...

Ava Bozic with some of her currently available jewelry at the Blanton Museum Store on January 19, 2024.

Freshman’s small business ‘Fun Fashions’ to benefit children’s futures

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter January 23, 2024

When Ava Bozic first started selling jewelry at her lemonade stand in sixth grade, she never expected she would eventually raise enough money to financially adopt eight children. Her handmade products...

Somos Recuerdos exhibit curators Juilo Martinez and Fabiana Munoz-Olin stand in the exhibit space, which is still in progress, on Jan. 15, 2024.

‘Somos Recuerdos’ student-led exhibit explores Latinx identities, history

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter January 22, 2024

Two sandstone-colored cowboy boots rest against a short stack of cinderblocks, one stamped with a snarling wildcat, the other a U.S. Homeland Security document impression. A strip of leopard print and...

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