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

Routt hospitalized after fainting during practice

Donnavan Smoot October 2, 2018

Freshman guard Shae Routt was hospitalized Sunday after fainting during the first 10 minutes of practice Sunday afternoon. It was the first organized practice of the year for the Longhorns. Routt and...

D’Shawn Jamison named Big 12 special teams player of the week

CJ Vogel October 2, 2018

Texas is beginning to make some noise within the Big 12 after locking up their fourth consecutive victory against Kansas State on Saturday. And for the third straight week, the conference honored a Longhorn...

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Tom Herman addresses Texas’ need for ‘A+ game’ against Oklahoma

Ross Burkhart October 2, 2018

For the first time since 2012, the Longhorns and Sooners will face off as ranked opponents at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Head coach Tom Herman addressed the media on Monday ahead of the blockbuster...

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Defending Big 12 champs joined by new faces to start fall ball

CJ Vogel October 2, 2018

Fall practice is officially underway at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The Longhorns are fresh off the program’s 8th regular season Big 12 Championship and their 36th trip to the College World Series in...

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‘The Rule of One’ by twin UT alums looks into dystopian future Texas

Matthew Aufiero October 2, 2018

Twin sisters Ava and Mira Goodwin are on the run from a fascist state to avoid death in “The Rule of One,” written by UT alumnae Ashley and Leslie Saunders. In the novel, Ava Goodwin has...

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An all-female booking troupe says ‘howdy’ to Austin’s music scene

Jennifer Martinez October 2, 2018

Howdy Gals, a concert booking troupe composed mostly of women of color, has begun its journey toward do-it-yourself domination with a distinct set of principles in mind: diversity and safety. In the...

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Five of the best, weirdest, under-the-radar films from Fantastic Fest

Savannah J Salazar October 2, 2018

Hosted at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, this year’s Fantastic Fest had such an amazing movie lineup that it was hard to narrow down. So, in no particular order, here are some of our favorites. The...

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Texas draws with OSU in double overtime

Kihwan Lee September 29, 2018

No. 8 Texas managed to tie a physical No. 13 Oklahoma State squad Friday night thanks to the Big 12’s leading goal scorer, Cyera Hintzen. With the draw, Texas keeps their undefeated season alive. “That’s...

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Education experts emphasize higher education funding at Texas Tribune Festival

Megan Menchaca September 28, 2018

Lack of financial aid for university students, support for marginalized students and education policy dominated the conversations at two Texas Tribune Festival panels on higher education. Presidents...

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Texas prevails in overtime thriller against Baylor

Kihwan Lee September 24, 2018

No. 11 Texas opened up conference play Friday with an incredible 2-1 comeback victory over Baylor in overtime at Mike A. Myers Stadium.  “Really proud of our squad,” head coach Angela...

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Mac Miller tribute celebrates artist’s legacy, raises mental health awareness

John Melendez September 24, 2018

The Austin community came together last Friday in honor of hip-hop artist Mac Miller, who died earlier this month. Concert promotion company Heard Presents held an event at the Empire Control Room and...

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Halloween’ is scary good blend of nostalgia, freshness

Savannah J Salazar September 24, 2018

 After a wearisome number of sequels, writers Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley and David Gordon Green decide to take a stab at a new “Halloween.”  In an attempt to create a fresh, yet...

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