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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

Sonya Morris returns, No. 4-seed Texas stifles No. 13-seed East Carolina in 79-40 opening round victory

Sonya Morris returns, No. 4-seed Texas stifles No. 13-seed East Carolina in 79-40 opening round victory

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Desk Editor March 19, 2023

When graduate guard Sonya Morris checked into the game for Texas women’s basketball late in the first quarter, the Moody Center showered her in applause and a standing ovation. Morris had been missing...

Full circle: Dylan Disu commands his hometown team to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2008

Full circle: Dylan Disu commands his hometown team to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2008

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Just four years ago, Dylan Disu was known as Bambi inside the Vanderbilt locker room. The young Pflugerville product had an adjustment period as he adapted to the physicality of SEC basketball. “He...

Timmy Allen does the little things that allow everyone else to shine

Timmy Allen does the little things that allow everyone else to shine

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 18, 2023

Timmy Allen is always doing something to help the cause. For much of the last two years, he’s been one of the Horns’ primary scoring options. Allen’s role may look a little different recently —...

The Chairs talk dreamy songwriting, story behind album ‘Shangri-La Is Calling’

The Chairs talk dreamy songwriting, story behind album ‘Shangri-La Is Calling’

Angela Lim, Life&Arts Editor March 17, 2023

The Chairs present a ‘60s and ‘70s psychedelic-infused kaleidoscope of songs, guided by their experiences and the media they consume. Imaginative, mellow and poignant, the Taiwanese indie rock trio...

How Texas men’s basketball compares to program’s last Final Four team

How Texas men’s basketball compares to program’s last Final Four team

Peter Sall, General Sports Reporter March 17, 2023

After winning the Big 12 tournament for the second time in three years and earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament, Texas men’s basketball looks to crack the Final Four for the first time in 20 years...

Three point shooting, Sir’Jabari Rice key as No. 2-seed Texas defeats No. 15-seed Colgate, 81-61

Three point shooting, Sir’Jabari Rice key as No. 2-seed Texas defeats No. 15-seed Colgate, 81-61

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 16, 2023

Rodney Terry starts every practice by reminding his team that it’s a great day to be alive. On Thursday, it was an especially great day for Texas men’s basketball to remain alive as the Horns moved...

Three point prowess, balanced scoring and experience: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ first round matchup with No. 15-seed Colgate

Three point prowess, balanced scoring and experience: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ first round matchup with No. 15-seed Colgate

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 14, 2023

After winning the Big 12 Tournament, Rodney Terry’s Longhorns earned a No.2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and a first-round date with No.15-seed Colgate. Texas will face the Patriot League champion at...

Q&A: ‘Problemista’ cast, crew detail their love, pride for movie

Q&A: ‘Problemista’ cast, crew detail their love, pride for movie

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

The Daily Texan took to the “Problemista” red carpet for its SXSW premiere Monday to interview the cast and crew. The film follows a young El Salvadoran immigrant living in New York City with dreams...

‘Mustache’ tells charming tale of self-acceptance

‘Mustache’ tells charming tale of self-acceptance

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

Imran J. Khan’s feature directorial debut “Mustache” tells the tale of Ilyas (Atharva Verma), a Pakistani-American boy who struggles with transitioning from a private Islamic school to a public high...

Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ makes for thoughtful, imaginative debut feature film

Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ makes for thoughtful, imaginative debut feature film

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

Written, directed and starring Julio Torres, “Problemista” follows Alejandro, an aspiring toymaker living in New York City. Originally from El Salvador and out of a job, Alejandro starts working for...

Jay Hartzell and Jim Breyer discuss technology, future of UT at SXSW

Jay Hartzell and Jim Breyer discuss technology, future of UT at SXSW

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2023

UT president Jay Hartzell and Breyer Capital founder and CEO Jim Breyer sat down at South by Southwest on Saturday for a conversation about their individual journeys that led them to where they are today...

Previewing Texas men’s basketball’s NCAA tournament first and second round matchups

Previewing Texas men’s basketball’s NCAA tournament first and second round matchups

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 13, 2023

Texas, after winning the Big 12 Tournament championship, landed as a No. 2 seed in the Midwest region, despite some thinking a No. 1 seed was possible. The Longhorns will head to Des Moines, Iowa for the...

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