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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 organization Fika strives to amplify nontraditional science career paths

UT organization Fika strives to amplify nontraditional science career paths

Jessica Garcia, Life & Arts Reporter April 29, 2022

At an industry panel last semester, Sabrina Lu and Sydney Suthar shared a eureka moment. Listening to UT alumni discuss how they use their science degrees unconventionally, Lu and Suthar felt inspired...

The Asian Memory Project reflects on Asian representation through music, art

The Asian Memory Project reflects on Asian representation through music, art

Isabella Gonzalez, Life & Arts Reporter April 28, 2022

Colorful lights cast playful shadows on the rehearsal room walls. Cherry blossom vines wrap around music stands. Three instruments adorn the Asian Memory Project’s makeshift stage: a grand piano, a cello...

Austin Product Conference features fast growing tech companies, enjoys turnout from 150 universities, 20 countries

Austin Product Conference features fast growing tech companies, enjoys turnout from 150 universities, 20 countries

Shama Gupta, Life & Arts Reporter April 28, 2022

Ben Taylor felt his nerves kicking in during a job interview last Tuesday. He thought back to the previous night, when an audience member at the Austin Product Conference asked Samantha Berg, head of design...

UT researchers study ‘COVID brain,’ why patients experience brain fog, depression, and other lingering symptoms post-infection

UT researchers study ‘COVID brain,’ why patients experience brain fog, depression, and other lingering symptoms post-infection

Leila Saidane, News Reporter April 28, 2022

Some individuals who contract COVID-19 struggle with “long COVID,” experiencing lingering acute COVID-19 symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath, in addition to other symptoms like depression...

iSchool Inclusion Institute moves to UT, increases opportunities in informatics

iSchool Inclusion Institute moves to UT, increases opportunities in informatics

Joelle DiPaolo, News Reporter April 28, 2022

UT will host a program encouraging undergraduate students from underrepresented communities to engage in information sciences starting this summer. The iSchool Inclusion Institute is a program that...

‘That is absolutely egregious’: UT community helps fellow students fight period poverty, legislators plan to pass bill against period product tax

‘That is absolutely egregious’: UT community helps fellow students fight period poverty, legislators plan to pass bill against period product tax

Jade Emerson, News Reporter April 28, 2022

Soufia Ali goes from one restroom to another in the Moody College of Communication, refilling drawers with tampons, menstrual pads and liners — all student-donated. However, the supplies always seem...

UT System, U.S. Army partner to improve trauma care

UT System, U.S. Army partner to improve trauma care

Ali Juell, News Reporter April 27, 2022

The UT System and the U.S. Army plan to advance trauma care science and technology to help both injured soldiers on the battlefield and hospital patients through a new collaboration between the two institutions. The...

Student musicians reflect on making music, performing at co-ops

Student musicians reflect on making music, performing at co-ops

Sebastian Barajas, Life & Arts Reporter April 26, 2022

People often think of music as an escape because the medium allows artists to share their ideas in a more emotional context than written words. Punk rock bands, such as Mishi Mishi, Sludge and Lady Pearl...

Alpine-X aims to bring year-round snowsports to Austin

Alpine-X aims to bring year-round snowsports to Austin

Bo Espey, Sports Reporter April 26, 2022

Austin’s hot climate is far from ideal for snowsports, making skiing and snowboarding an uncommon pastime for locals. However, new company Alpine-X is aiming to create new hobbies for one of Texas’...

No. 4 Texas upsets No. 2 Oklahoma in rematch for Big 12 Championship Title

No. 4 Texas upsets No. 2 Oklahoma in rematch for Big 12 Championship Title

Ana Sofia Meyer, Sports Reporter April 25, 2022

No. 4 Texas women’s tennis notched a 4-2 win against conference rival No. 2 Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship on Sunday. The win marks Texas’s 12th Big 12 Championship win and the program’s second...

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‘Oscar Muñoz’s: Invisibilia’ offers thought-provoking invitation to look through eyes of legendary artist

Darren Puccala, Life & Arts Reporter April 22, 2022

Art routinely rewards those who are patient in their evaluation and appreciation, those who linger long enough to see what others overlook. Visitors of the  Blanton’s major exhibition of the spring...

UT student creates safe space for South Asian women, educate others through TikTok

UT student creates safe space for South Asian women, educate others through TikTok

Kiernan McCormick, Life & Arts Reporter April 21, 2022

After discovering Clinique’s “Black Honey” lipstick shade, Julia Meah filmed herself recommending the product to other South Asian women who also struggled to find lipstick that looked good on their...

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