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Peniel Joseph (left) debates Coleman Hughes and Ann Huff Stevens moderates a discussion on race politics in the United States as a part of the Civil Discord Symposium at Hogg Memorial Auditorium in Austin, Texas on March 21, 2024.

‘Civil discourse is the lifeblood’: Symposium launches with debate on racially colorblind America

Abby Breyfogle, General News Reporter March 21, 2024

The Civil Discord Symposium kicked off on March 21 with a discussion of whether society should work towards creating a racially colorblind America.  The Symposium, the first official collaboration...

The Texan's guide to the total eclipse

The Texan’s guide to the total eclipse

Matthew Gomez, General News Reporter March 20, 2024

The city of Austin and UT are making preparations for a full solar eclipse on April 8. Austin will experience its first total eclipse since 1397 with the next total eclipse for the city not expected...

‘Give a little bit of water’: Danish artist unveils larger-than-life troll at Pease Park

‘Give a little bit of water’: Danish artist unveils larger-than-life troll at Pease Park

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter March 18, 2024

In an alcove of trees, a crowd patiently watched a team of Danish artists on Friday as they added the finishing touches to their newest sculpture. The team’s lead artist, Thomas Dambo, introduced the...

Kung Fu Panda 4 delivers bright, fast-paced colorful entertainment

Kung Fu Panda 4 delivers bright, fast-paced colorful entertainment

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter March 17, 2024

In today’s franchise-saturated film scene, few sequels manage to expand their series’ world while retaining the fundamental ingredients that made the original great. With bright, colorful animation,...

R&B singer and rapper Audrey Nuna performs her SXSW set at the Empire Garage on Friday, March 13, 2024.

Q&A: Rapper, R&B singer Audrey Nuna talks visualizing her sound

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 17, 2024

The vibrations of heavy bass and a jumping crowd filled Empire Garage for the second night of the Jaded FRIENDS:FOREVER showcase at SXSW on Friday. Audrey Nuna, R&B singer and rapper, dominated the...

Musician Daniel Fears performs with his band at Rozco's Comedy Club during SXSW on Wednesday.

Liveshot: UT alum brings together R&B, classical lovers for short performance

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 16, 2024

“We keep on ‘cause we need love, we keep on,” a crowd of people at Rozco’s Comedy Club sang along with Daniel Fears entranced by his message of soulful love at the SXSW performance. The UT alumnus’...

Voxtrot performs at the Mohawk Outdoor Venue during SXSW on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Voxtrot’s rebirth welcomes new fans, hopeful style

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 16, 2024

A few months ago, Austin indie pop band Voxtrot released new music for the first time since dissolving in 2010. Since then, they released two more songs that preface their upcoming album and recently performed...

"The Fall Guy” showcases Gosling’s charisma, comedic wit alongside jaw-dropping stunts

“The Fall Guy” showcases Gosling’s charisma, comedic wit alongside jaw-dropping stunts

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 13, 2024

David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy” follows famous stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) after a stunt malfunction puts his life and career on hold. When another stuntman goes missing, from a film set directed...

Freshman point guard Madison Booker keeps the ball away from two Kansas players at Texas's game against the Kansas on Jan. 16, 2024. Texas won 91-56.

Texas wins final Big 12 Championship in dominating fashion over Iowa State

Emmanuel Ramirez, General Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

Multi-colored streamers fell from the rafters onto the Texas Longhorns after Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark handed the conference trophy to head coach Vic Schaefer. After such a trying and adversity-filled...

From Bulgaria to Brooklyn, ‘The Black Sea’ navigates treacherous waters of experimental filmmaking

From Bulgaria to Brooklyn, ‘The Black Sea’ navigates treacherous waters of experimental filmmaking

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life & Arts Reporter March 12, 2024

From the opening sequence of Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden’s “The Black Sea,” the film introduces the audience to Harden’s character Khalid, a charismatic man from New York who quits his...

Shay Holle falls while attempting to steal the ball during Texas' game against Iowa State on Saturday.

Texas women’s basketball clinches spot in conference final after getting through a tough Kansas State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 11, 2024

With a nail-biting ending for a spot in the Big 12 Championship final, No. 2 seeded Texas women’s basketball defeated No. 3 seeded Kansas State 71-64.  A somewhat level game through all 40 minutes...

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