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Major artists to perform at Moody Center 2024

Major artists to perform at Moody Center 2024

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter January 17, 2024

With vibrant performances and roaring crowds, the Moody Center upholds Austin’s title as the “live music capital of the world.” Sitting at the edge of campus, many students go for its captivating...

New McCombs research reveals why we keep secrets

New McCombs research reveals why we keep secrets

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter January 16, 2024

A forthcoming study from the McCombs School of Business identifies the reasons humans keep secrets and neglect to tell the truth.   The study was co-authored by Amit Kumar, assistant professor of...

DEI offices, practices banned this year

DEI offices, practices banned this year

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter January 15, 2024

The implementation of Senate Bill 17 on Jan. 1 signaled the fall of diversity, equity and inclusion practices on campus.  Because of SB 17, the University must reform hiring practices to be color-blind...

Graduate student guard Max Abmas keeps the ball away from an opponent at the game vs. Delaware State on Nov. 10, 2023. Abmas scored 19 points for the Longhorns, contributing to their 86-59 win.

Texas turnovers costly in brutal loss to West Virginia

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter January 13, 2024

One week removed from an eye-opening defeat at home to a quality Texas Tech squad, No. 25 Texas men’s basketball failed to shape up, posting one of its worst losses of the year on the road against a...

No. 10 Texas women’s basketball comes out on top in thrilling match against TCU

No. 10 Texas women’s basketball comes out on top in thrilling match against TCU

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 11, 2024

A Texas team without Rori Harmon faced a TCU team without Sedona Prince, and, despite missing key players, they put on a show. Texas came out on top with a 72-60 win. “Rori is one of the best players...

Guard Max Abmas goes to score during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

No. 25 Texas basketball conquers Cincinnati 74-73, Abmas finishes with game winning jumper

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter January 10, 2024

No. 25 Texas men’s basketball defeated Cincinnati with a nail-biting finish 74-73, giving the Longhorns their first Big 12 win. Graduate guard Max Abmas secured the win for Texas with a sideline jumper...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Mitchell recently declared for the NFL draft.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell declares for NFL draft after one year at Texas

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 9, 2024

In a heartfelt letter to his two year old daughter Icylinn, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitchell transferred to Texas in 2023 after winning back-to-back...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Sanders recently declared for the NFL draft.

Junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders declares for the NFL Draft

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

After a historic career in just three years at Texas, junior tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders will forgo his senior season and enter the 2024 NFL Draft. During his time at Texas, Sanders caught 99 passes...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy celebrates a first down during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Worthy recently declared for the NFL draft after three seasons with the Longhorns.

Junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy declares for 2024 NFL Draft

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor January 5, 2024

Junior wide receiver Xavier Worthy announced his declaration for the NFL Draft on Tuesday evening and will forego his remaining eligibility. Worthy will leave Texas behind with an impressive resume, accumulating...

Wide receiver Jordan Whittington celebrates after completing a catch during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024.

Texas falls to Washington 37-31 in a last-second heartbreaker

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor January 2, 2024

Texas had 50 seconds left to claim the second and final spot in the national championship.  No. 2 Washington had a six point lead over No. 3 Texas going into the final drive of the 2024 Allstate Sugar...

Linebacker Jaylan Ford during Texas' game against Washington during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 2024.

Texas ends season with Sugar Bowl loss, fails to contain Penix and Huskies

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor January 2, 2024

Entering Monday’s Sugar Bowl matchup against the No. 2 ranked Washington Huskies, the Texas Longhorn pass defense was a known weakness. The Longhorns ranked 93rd in the nation in passing yards allowed...

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