Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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

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From the Bahamas to college basketball: Freshman Kai Jones develops potential at UT

Wills Layton January 28, 2020

It didn’t take much for Shaka Smart to become enamored with Kai Jones. After watching film on his phone of the 6-foot-11-inch forward dominating high school games, Smart knew he had found someone...

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Q&A: Art Markman talks how to beat back-to-school slump

Mackenzie Dyer January 28, 2020

The post-holiday funk is real, and Art Markman knows how to help students avoid it. Between teaching psychology and marketing and hosting and producing his KUT podcast, “Two Guys on Your Head,”...

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Australian UT students cope with bushfires back home while in Austin

Aisling Ayers January 28, 2020

When Liv Kohan and Liam Wilson waved goodbye to their families in August and each hopped on a plane to Austin, they saw blue and cheery Sydney skies. During their return to Australia over winter break,...

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Figure skating club offers community for students

Catherine Cardenas December 9, 2019

Blistering feet, bruises and a group of UT students have gathered to become a much-needed home for a group of figure skaters looking to find their place on campus and on the ice. Figure skating...

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Organization teaches entrepreneurship abroad

Katya Bandouil December 9, 2019

By discussing case studies from engineered drones that clean up ocean trash to financially accessible prosthetics, a UT-based nonprofit helped Colombian students recognize their ability to pursue business...

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Liam Payne releases first solo album, disappoints fans

Avery Wohleb December 9, 2019

For the first time ever, Liam Payne has released a solo album. On Dec. 6, Payne debuted LP1, a record consisting of 16 upbeat, ultimately messy, pop songs.  In 2010, Payne launched his musical...

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Ramey finds rhythm before rivalry game

Wills Layton December 4, 2019

For sophomore guard Courtney Ramey, success has come in waves this season. Earlier this season, Ramey tied his career high in scoring with 19 points against California Baptist, scoring 15 of those points...

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Longhorns hold off Blazers in 67-57 victory

Stephen Wagner December 4, 2019

With the Longhorns leading by a comfortable 13 points at halftime, it seemed as if Texas was going to finally power through an unranked non-Power Five opponent without fear of a major upset. Coming...

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University of Texas breaks ground on Moody Center

Stephen Wagner December 4, 2019

Nearly a year after University officials announced project plans, construction of the Moody Center is officially underway. Tuesday afternoon, UT President Gregory Fenves, athletics director Chris Del...

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‌Shakespeare Script to Screen: Q&A with James Loehlin James‌ ‌Robertson‌ ‌

James Robertson December 4, 2019

Adapting one of Shakespeare’s plays to filmscreen is a daunting task. With the Netflix original film “The King,” director David Michôd undertook the ambitious project of adapting...

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African Children’s Choir celebrates celebrates 50th tour since founding

Grace Barnes December 4, 2019

The first time Tina Sipp heard the African Children’s Choir perform, she knew she wanted to be a part of their mission. After joining the organization as a volunteer tour chaperone, Sipp held...

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UT students combat native language loss

Ariana Arredondo December 4, 2019

When Giselle Nevarez was in middle school, her family moved from Juárez, Mexico, to El Paso. Through attending classes and learning English, she began to adapt to a new culture. Years later, Nevarez...

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