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A group of indigenous performers begin their act at the Sacred Springs powwow in San Marcos, Texas on Oct. 8, 2023.

Indigenous students find culture, community in annual Powwow

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2023

In a vibrant whirl of colors and feathers, indigenous dancers move in time with steady, echoing drums and heartbeats synced in rhythm. For indigenous people, the music of the Powwow drum represents the...

Third year PhD graduate student Jullian Perren and Dr. Kyle Miller sit in a lab in the Neural and Molecular Science Building on Oct. 6, 2023.

UT lab makes breakthrough discovery in breast cancer research

Jaelyn Rodriguez, General News Reporter October 12, 2023

A UT lab discovered the function of an enzyme that can potentially target new therapies for breast cancer.  Published on Sept. 21, the research, conducted with research teams at UT Health San Antonio...

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian during UT's game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

Steve Sarkisian not worried by the loss to Oklahoma

Lindsey Plotkin,, Sports Desk Editor October 9, 2023

Just two days after losing in a heartbreaking fashion to Oklahoma, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the Texas football team are ready to get back to work. After the 34-30 upset, Texas fell to...

Dr. James Pennebaker in his office at the Seay Psychology Building on October 4th, 2023

American Academy of Art and Sciences recognizes three UT professors

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter October 8, 2023

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences inducted three UT professors from the College of Liberal Arts on Sept. 30 for their expertise and leadership in their fields.  While honoring members across...

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns lost 34-30 to the Sooners during the annual Red River Rivalry game.

Late heroics rally Oklahoma over Texas in an all-time classic Red River Rivalry

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 7, 2023

The fate of two universities was on the line with 1:17 left on the clock. No timeouts, just football, and the eyes of 92,000 fans decked out in Texas burnt orange and Oklahoma maroon red. A three-point...

Construction workers eat lunch as students walk past the Texas Hillel Topper Center for Jewish Life on Oct. 4, 2023. Hillel is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world.

Austin Jewish community responds to antisemitic graffiti near UT campus

Sarah Brager and Michael Lewinbuk October 5, 2023

When Lily Deitelzweig approached the large orange words spray-painted on the sidewalk in front of her sorority house late last month, she was shocked.  “I think everyone was appalled by it, Jewish...

A turtle sits on a rock at the UT Turtle Pond on September 28, 2023.

Turtles found smashed in West Campus

Jaelyn Rodriguez, General News Reporter October 4, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of animal cruelty.   Two turtles were found fatally harmed on Sept. 24 in West Campus near the intersection of Rio Grande Street and 25th Street.  “I...

The history of Wheatville: the Black community that originally settled in West Campus area

The history of Wheatville: the Black community that originally settled in West Campus area

Madeline Duncan, General Projects Reporter October 2, 2023

On the western edge of West Campus, nestled in the center of HillTop apartments, lies a small, two-story building made of wood and limestone. The building is the last remaining piece of Wheatville, Austin’s...

Sarkisian, Ewers anticipate upcoming Red River Showdown

Sarkisian, Ewers anticipate upcoming Red River Showdown

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 2, 2023

For the first time since 2011, both Texas and Oklahoma enter the Red River Showdown as two undefeated teams. While the Longhorns, sitting at No. 3 in the nation as of the most recent AP poll, lost that...

Students with UTalent Records share their hopes for the new year

Students with UTalent Records share their hopes for the new year

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

In a city like Austin, with endless creative avenues, college offers fresh experiences and opportunities. For freshmen Luis Hernandez and Sanni Sari, pursuing music with UTalent Records, a student-run...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS.

Early offensive mistakes plague Longhorns one week before Red River Rivalry

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 30, 2023

After an enormous first half performance a week prior, Texas’ offense struggled to convert in a lackluster second quarter against No. 24 Kansas. Despite a resounding victory, it’s back to the drawing...

Photos by Leila Saidane, Lorianne Willett. Design by Leila Saidane

Professors discuss the impact of recent legislation on Texas academic success

Michael Zhang, Mason Rouser September 28, 2023

Stuart Reichler, an associate professor of practice in the Freshman Research Initiative, gives new UT students their first-ever taste of academic research. Since teaching at UT for 22 years and living...

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