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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

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Q&A: ‘Self Reliance’ cast talk working with Jake Johnson, filmmaking process

Q&A: ‘Self Reliance’ cast talk working with Jake Johnson, filmmaking process

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the red carpet to interview the cast of Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut “Self Reliance,” which follows a man who accepts an invitation to participate in a dark web...

Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ makes for memorable feature directorial debut

Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ makes for memorable feature directorial debut

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2023

This review contains spoilers.  Written, produced, directed by and starring Jake Johnson, “Self Reliance” follows Tommy (Johnson) who accepts an invitation to participate in a dark web reality...

Guard Shay Holle, follows behind Rori Harmon as she completes a layup on a breakaway. Texas played against Oklahoma at the Frank Erwin Center on February 12th, 2022.

No. 4-seed Texas draws No. 13-seed East Carolina, to host first and second rounds of NCAA Tournament

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

No. 4-seed Texas will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the Moody Center. Texas will play No. 13-seed East Carolina in the first round and the winner of No. 5-seed Louisville and...

No. 2-seed Texas will take on No.15-seed Colgate in the NCAA Tournament

No. 2-seed Texas will take on No.15-seed Colgate in the NCAA Tournament

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

No. 7 Texas earned the Big 12 automatic qualifier bid on Saturday night after it rattled No. 3 Kansas, 76-56, to win the conference tournament.  Texas will head to Des Moines for the first round of...

Cecile Richards, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Nabiha Syed discuss data privacy, reproductive care in SXSW featured session

Cecile Richards, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Nabiha Syed discuss data privacy, reproductive care in SXSW featured session

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 12, 2023

In August 2022, a mother in Nebraska faced charges for giving her 17-year-old daughter — who was pregnant at the time — access to abortion medication. The prosecution used the pair’s Facebook messages...

UT chemical engineering professor gives SXSW presentation about plastic-eating enzymes

UT chemical engineering professor gives SXSW presentation about plastic-eating enzymes

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 12, 2023

Plastics made today will not degrade naturally for 500 years, even in the best-case scenario and 1,000 years in the worse case, according to chemical engineering professor Hal Alper, who spoke at one of...

Q&A: SXSW opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh reflects on employing Sikh wisdom in fight against systemic oppression

Q&A: SXSW opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh reflects on employing Sikh wisdom in fight against systemic oppression

Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 12, 2023

Professor and author Dr. Simran Jeet Singh opened the 2023 South by Southwest conference with a reflective speech about using Sikh traditions in daily life and looking for the good in the world Friday,...

Texas advances to Big 12 Tournament finals to play for back–to–back tournament titles

Texas advances to Big 12 Tournament finals to play for back–to–back tournament titles

Lindsay Plotkin, General Sports Reporter March 12, 2023

Fighting for a spot in the Big 12 tournament championship game, top-seeded Texas defeated fourth-seeded Oklahoma State 64-57 on Saturday. Texas and Oklahoma State split the regular season series, with...

Texas takes Big 12 Tournament crown with 20-point victory over Kansas

Texas takes Big 12 Tournament crown with 20-point victory over Kansas

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor March 11, 2023

No. 2-seed Texas won the Big 12 Tournament on Saturday, defeating No. 1-seed Kansas 76-56 in a dominant victory in Kansas City. In what was a near-home environment at the T-Mobile Center, a mere 45...

Texas ousts TCU, 66-60, with big games from Dylan Disu, Christian Bishop

Texas ousts TCU, 66-60, with big games from Dylan Disu, Christian Bishop

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 11, 2023

With a trip to the Big 12 tournament championship on the line, No. 2-seed Texas edged out No. 6-seed TCU in Kansas City. On Thursday, the Longhorns cruised to a victory over Oklahoma State without senior...

No. 1-seed Texas advances to Big 12 tournament semifinals with 60-42 win over No. 9-seed Kansas State

No. 1-seed Texas advances to Big 12 tournament semifinals with 60-42 win over No. 9-seed Kansas State

Lindsay Plotkin, General Sports Reporter March 10, 2023

After a first round bye, No. 1-seed Texas defeated No. 9-seed Kansas State in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, 60-42. In its regular season matchups, Texas swept the Wildcats...

‘Health care is a human right, that is why we have to fight’: Students hold rally at UT Tower on International Women’s Day for reproductive rights

‘Health care is a human right, that is why we have to fight’: Students hold rally at UT Tower on International Women’s Day for reproductive rights

Ren Leija, General News Reporter March 10, 2023

The Austin chapter of Students for a Democratic Society gathered in front of the UT Tower to rally for reproductive rights on March 8, for International Women’s Day. Students for a Democratic Society...

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