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

UT alum feature_Courtesy of Ivan Valbuena

Couple teaches Latin American music in low resource areas

Ariana Arredondo November 19, 2019

As young students, Luz Elena Sarmiento and Ivan Valbuena benefited from programs that brought music education to their homes in Colombia for free. As a result, they were able to pursue careers in music....

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‘Honey Boy’ is harrowing cinematic memoir of Shia LaBeouf’s troubled relationship with his father

Avery Wohleb November 19, 2019

Despite the title, “Honey Boy” steers away from all things sweet. Directed by Alma Har’el, “Honey Boy” was created by and based on the events of Shia LaBeouf’s life....

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Siblings start tamale business, aim to pay bills and save money

Ariana Arredondo November 12, 2019

The smell of flour dough and chicken wafts around Lesly Reza Olguin’s apartment as she helps her brother Hector make dozens of tamales to deliver to students in the upcoming week.   After...

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‘What’s your Twenty?’ New app brings students together

November 12, 2019

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan on April 29, 2020. Read our managing editor's statement on the situation here. 

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Longhorn Singers work together as family

Meghan Holland November 12, 2019

The audience grows quiet as the house lights dim and the spotlights come on. After hours of rehearsal and bonding, 29 students who form the Longhorn Singers begin humming the chords of their opening number. Garrett...

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Longhorns look to continue hot start to season against California Baptist

Wills Layton November 12, 2019

This season’s Longhorns are starting to mirror last season’s team through the first two games of the season in terms of early performance.  Last year, the team started the year with...

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Texas defense adds Brown, Overshown after injury recovery

Daniela Perez November 12, 2019

The Longhorns may not be flying high after their last-second 27-24 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats Saturday, but team confidence has taken a considerable leap for a Texas team in danger of sputtering. Though...

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After end of incredible streak, Longhorns look to continue to dominate Big 12 play

Marcus Krum November 12, 2019

Much of this season has seen Texas volleyball in uncharted territory. The Longhorns clawed their way to a No. 1 ranking and have swept through most of the Big 12. Heading into two home conference matchups...

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College of Liberal Arts appoints inaugural diversity director

Laura Morales November 5, 2019

The College of Liberal Arts, UT’s second largest college, created a new position this semester as a mediator for faculty and staff and to promote diverse recruitment. COLA dean Ann Huff Stevens...

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Austin launches webpage to track electronic cigarette lung injuries

Graysen Golter November 5, 2019

The Austin Public Health department launched a webpage on the Austin government website last Wednesday to track the current trend of lung injuries related to electronic cigarettes. According to the...

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New faces, new season

Wills Layton November 5, 2019

Last season, the Longhorns won one of the more disappointing national championships in Texas sports history. A season filled with March Madness expectations ended without an NCAA Tournament berth but with...

Andrew Jones to return in season opener

Stephen Wagner November 5, 2019

After 23 months of waiting, Andrew Jones is ready to go. While Texas’ tip off to its 114th season is the first matchup between UT and Northern Colorado, the center of the Longhorns’ focus...

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