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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

Rachel Williams finds passion for tattoos, commits business to cancer research with Texas 4000

Rachel Williams finds passion for tattoos, commits business to cancer research with Texas 4000

Joe Freedman, Life & Arts Reporter April 21, 2022

On a cold January afternoon, Rachel Williams pierced a needle into skin for the first time. Full of uncertainty, she took a deep breath and exhaled any ounce of doubt. In strokes of swift delicacy, Williams...

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’: love letter to Nicolas Cage … starring Nicolas Cage

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’: love letter to Nicolas Cage … starring Nicolas Cage

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter April 21, 2022

This article contains spoilers for “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” set to release in theaters April 22, follows Nicolas Cage (Nicolas Cage)...

Texas upset by Air Force in 14-2 beat down

Texas upset by Air Force in 14-2 beat down

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter April 20, 2022

In No. 10 Texas’ 14-2 loss to Air Force at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, redshirt freshman Lebarron Johnson Jr. was one of the few bright spots for the Longhorns. After the pitching duo of redshirt sophomore...

Coping with Corona study expands to include participant concerns about Russia-Ukraine war 

Coping with Corona study expands to include participant concerns about Russia-Ukraine war 

Madeline Duncan, News Reporter April 19, 2022

A global research initiative meant to examine how COVID-19 is affecting people’s mental health recently added the Russia-Ukraine war to its study in an effort to better understand how people respond...

‘We have an assault on teaching real history’: Keynote speaker Carol Anderson talks historic, current suppression of Black voters at 2022 Eric Williams Memorial Lecture

‘We have an assault on teaching real history’: Keynote speaker Carol Anderson talks historic, current suppression of Black voters at 2022 Eric Williams Memorial Lecture

Kaiya Little , Life & Arts Reporter April 19, 2022

Taking the stage after a round of opening remarks, author and professor Carol Anderson smiled at the crowd, which included 50 in-person attendees and 60 tuning in via livestream, extending a warm welcome...

After 3 years, Longhorn Hindu Student Association organizes in-person Holi festival, enjoys large turnout

After 3 years, Longhorn Hindu Student Association organizes in-person Holi festival, enjoys large turnout

Shama Gupta, Life & Arts Reporter April 19, 2022

As the countdown ended, colors shot from thousands of hands into the air. Clouds of red, blue, yellow, green and pink powder, or “rang,” hung above the crowd and then slowly settled. Visible afterward...

‘The Northman’ cries out for battle with fully-realized atmosphere, menacing tone, captivating performances

‘The Northman’ cries out for battle with fully-realized atmosphere, menacing tone, captivating performances

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist April 19, 2022

“The Northman,” filmmaker Robert Eggers’ (“The Witch” and “The Lighthouse”) newest work, hits theaters April 22. Co-written with Sjón (“Lamb”), the film follows Viking Amleth (Alexander...

GRAE showcases polished sound, potential with nostalgia-themed debut album ‘Whiplash’

GRAE showcases polished sound, potential with nostalgia-themed debut album ‘Whiplash’

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter April 18, 2022

“Boxes,” the first track of GRAE’s debut album Whiplash, greets listeners with a four-second cacophony of mangled guitars in their left ear before diving into a bassline, which permeates the...

No. 9 Texas men’s golf claims 2nd consecutive victory at Western Intercollegiate

No. 9 Texas men’s golf claims 2nd consecutive victory at Western Intercollegiate

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 14, 2022

The No. 9 Texas men’s golf team traveled to Santa Cruz, California, where it won the 75th annual Western Intercollegiate.  The tournament was held at Pasatiempo Golf Club, a course that features...

As Red River Rivalry approaches, Texas softball looks to bounce back from history of defeat against Oklahoma 

As Red River Rivalry approaches, Texas softball looks to bounce back from history of defeat against Oklahoma 

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 13, 2022

Texas softball will have three chances this week to beat undefeated Oklahoma in front of a sold-out crowd.    After Texas enjoyed an effortless win against UT-Arlington last Wednesday, its attention...

UT concrete canoe team places 3rd in competition with ‘U.S.S. Tub’ despite structural issues

UT concrete canoe team places 3rd in competition with ‘U.S.S. Tub’ despite structural issues

Leena Alali, News Reporter April 13, 2022

The UT concrete canoe team placed third in a regional competition which took place in Houston, Texas, from March 30 to April 1. This competition marks the first time since the start of COVID-19 that the...

UT civic group seeks student involvement in Project Connect proposal

UT civic group seeks student involvement in Project Connect proposal

Leila Saidane, News Reporter April 13, 2022

A student civic entrepreneurship group is gathering community feedback from student residential areas — including North Campus and Riverside — as it develops a report to present to the city of Austin’s...

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