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‘The future of barbecue meats’: Austin-based BioBQ works towards lab-cultured meat

‘The future of barbecue meats’: Austin-based BioBQ works towards lab-cultured meat

Amelia Engstrom, General Life & Arts Reporter March 5, 2023

Ever since Dr. Katie Kam stopped eating meat in 1990, she said conversations with her non-vegetarian friends and family about becoming vegan brought a common theme to light. “They're less concerned...

No. 9 Texas handles No. 3 Kansas in 75-59 senior night win

No. 9 Texas handles No. 3 Kansas in 75-59 senior night win

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2023

In its final game at the Moody Center this season, No. 9 Texas took on No. 3 Kansas. Before the top 10 matchup got underway, Dylan Disu, Marcus Carr, Timmy Allen, Sir’Jabari Rice and Christian Bishop...

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball secures co-ownership of Big 12 Championship title after 80-52 victory over Kansas State

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball secures co-ownership of Big 12 Championship title after 80-52 victory over Kansas State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter March 4, 2023

On the road for their final regular season game, No. 12 Texas women’s basketball traveled to Manhattan this weekend to face Kansas State, cashing in its second win against the Wildcats this season, 80-52.  This...

Under threat: Academic freedom gives college students the power to fully understand the world around them. Lawmakers are trying to take that away.

Under threat: Academic freedom gives college students the power to fully understand the world around them. Lawmakers are trying to take that away.

Samantha Greyson, Senior Projects Reporter March 2, 2023

On Nov. 3 1944, thousands of students held a “funeral procession for academic freedom,” touting a casket in a march around campus after the Board of Regents fired beloved President Homer Rainey.  In...

Around Austin: events, things to do this March

Around Austin: events, things to do this March

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 1, 2023

No matter the month, Austin boasts an endless list of exciting events. As the semester reaches the halfway mark, temperatures heat up and Texas bluebonnets bloom along the Main Mall, The Daily Texan compiled...

Texas racks up over 10,000 fans against Baylor, but takes 63-54 loss in final home game

Texas racks up over 10,000 fans against Baylor, but takes 63-54 loss in final home game

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

Texas women’s basketball saw their largest crowd of the season on Monday night against Baylor as 10,763 fans participated in the program’s second 10k for 10k game in school history, racking up $156,000...

Texas Cowboys, Pi Kappa Phi approved for campus return after suspension

Texas Cowboys, Pi Kappa Phi approved for campus return after suspension

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2023

UT spirit organization Texas Cowboys and fraternity Pi Kappa Phi are approved to return to campus on a provision basis after hazing-related suspensions in 2019, the University announced Monday.  Texas...

Texas swimmers cheer as their teammates compete in the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 25, 2022. The University of Texas was named Big 12 Champions for men's and women's events.

Photo Gallery: Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship 2023

Assad Malik and Parker Pokluda February 26, 2023

Swimmers and Divers compete in the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 25, 2022.

No. 19 Texas sweeps No. 13 Oklahoma 67-45 in Norman

No. 19 Texas sweeps No. 13 Oklahoma 67-45 in Norman

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

The Texas women’s basketball team dominated Oklahoma on the road Saturday, defeating the Sooners 67-45 to take control of the Big 12 standings.  Texas’ stifling defense proved to be too much for...

Downtown Porter Brown’s three-run home run elevates Texas to comeback win over Indiana

Downtown Porter Brown’s three-run home run elevates Texas to comeback win over Indiana

Evan Vieth, Senior Sports Reporter February 24, 2023

Porter Brown has been playing in front of the home crowd in Austin for just one week, but he’s already made his power evident with the Horns. The TCU transfer hit the team’s go ahead three-run home...

Student Government executive alliance candidates touch on key issues at debate

Student Government executive alliance candidates touch on key issues at debate

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2023

The candidate debate for the Student Government president and vice president executive alliance took place Monday. Topics ranged from student housing issues to concealed carry policies. Four executive...

Texas uses early runs to build lead, never looks back, throttles Iowa State 72-54

Texas uses early runs to build lead, never looks back, throttles Iowa State 72-54

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 21, 2023

As No. 8 Texas nears the end of the regular season, each game becomes more and more important. Kansas, Baylor and Texas are all vying for the Big 12 Championship with just three games remaining. The Longhorns’...

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