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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

Student business owners showcase creations at markets

Student business owners showcase creations at markets

Angela Lim, Life & Arts General Reporter November 18, 2021

Feeling bored during the beginning of the pandemic, Sienna Johnson, a radio-television-film sophomore, emptied her closet filled with the vintage clothes she collected. She started selling her clothes...

Eggleston, Parra, Fields are key to Texas volleyball’s postseason success

Eggleston, Parra, Fields are key to Texas volleyball’s postseason success

Hannah Williford, Sports Reporter November 18, 2021

Texas is coming to the end of their regular season with its last home games this Thursday and Friday. But while the team has cruised through the Big 12, the Longhorns will need top performances from their...

UT law professor appointed into Texas Supreme Court

UT law professor appointed into Texas Supreme Court

Hope Unger, News Reporter November 18, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a UT law professor to the Texas Supreme Court on Nov. 1 due to his experience in private practice and service to the public.   Evan Young became an adjunct professor at...

No. 12 Texas cruises to victory over Southeast Missouri State in early field trip victory

No. 12 Texas cruises to victory over Southeast Missouri State in early field trip victory

Toby Ughanze, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

With an electrifying environment provided by visiting middle school kids, Texas overwhelmed Southeast Missouri State with a balanced offensive attack and stout defense. The Longhorns won 88-47, despite...

Key Texas matchups to watch: Football fights to stay alive, women’s basketball looks to continue hot streak

Key Texas matchups to watch: Football fights to stay alive, women’s basketball looks to continue hot streak

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics: Thursday, Nov. 18 — Texas Women’s Volleyball: Texas vs. Kansas State, LHN, 7 p.m. This Thursday and Friday’s...

Stickers help students express personality

Stickers help students express personality

Carolyn Parmer, Life & Arts General Reporter November 16, 2021

When he moved into a house in North Campus in August, Eric Williams noticed stickers on his bedroom door from the previous owner. He decided to add some of his own.  “I was very attached to my whole...

Longhorn men’s dive team prepares for tri-meet

Longhorn men’s dive team prepares for tri-meet

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter November 15, 2021

Soaring to new heights this season, the Longhorns have already left an incredible impression with a current 3-0 winning streak.  After tackling the Virginia Cavaliers in their first dual meet, the...

3 takeaways from Longhorns home loss to Kansas Jayhawks

3 takeaways from Longhorns home loss to Kansas Jayhawks

Riley Glenn, Sports Reporter November 14, 2021

For the first time since 1956, Texas has lost five consecutive games. The 1–8 Jayhawks, who hadn’t won a Big 12 road game since 2008, went into Austin and beat the Longhorns 57-56 in overtime.  Saturday’s...

Students discuss term ‘starving artist,’ following their passions over pressure to make money

Students discuss term ‘starving artist,’ following their passions over pressure to make money

Sofia Treviño, Life & Arts Senior Reporter November 12, 2021

While auditioning for “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2012, Jarell Howard Rochelle felt everything click into place as his mother watched him from the judges’ table. After struggling through his...

‘Red Rocket’ director Sean Baker, stars Brittney Rodriguez, Bree Elrod talk being casted, improvising on set, NSYNC

‘Red Rocket’ director Sean Baker, stars Brittney Rodriguez, Bree Elrod talk being casted, improvising on set, NSYNC

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist November 12, 2021

Filmed here in the state of Texas, director Sean Baker’s newest film, “Red Rocket,” hits theaters this December. The small-town tale follows washed-up porn star Mikey Saber (Simon Rex) as he seeks...

Researchers receive $1.2 million grant for telescope instrument, opens possibilities for exploring planetary conditions

Researchers receive $1.2 million grant for telescope instrument, opens possibilities for exploring planetary conditions

Katy Nelson, News Reporter November 12, 2021

To better understand the conditions and potential for hosting life on other planets, a collaboration of researchers, including some from UT, received a nearly $1.2 million grant in early October for key...

Delta Theta Mu plans first multiethnic fashion show

Delta Theta Mu plans first multiethnic fashion show

Shai Davis, Contributor November 11, 2021

Editor's Note: This story is published in collaboration with the Moody Writing Support Program. UT’s first multiethnic sorority, Delta Theta Mu, will showcase clothing from about 20 different countries...

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