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Pro-Israel counter-protestors wave Israel flags behind a pro-Palestine demonstrator holding a sign reading “No more $$ for genocide” on Nov. 9, 2023.

One year later: Students reflect on identity, safety, free speech on anniversary of Oct. 7

Naina Srivastava and Maryam Ahmed October 10, 2024

Palestinian and Lebanese flags lined the grass of the South Lawn for an Oct. 1 vigil, hosted by the Arab Students Association, to honor those killed within the past year in Gaza and Lebanon.  Hadi,...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues city of Austin for abortion fund

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues city of Austin for abortion fund

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter October 9, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint against the city of Austin on Sept. 26 over its Reproductive Health Grant that supports those seeking out-of-state abortions. During the 2024-2025...

The UT Silver Spurs lead Bevo XV out of the tunnel in Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

UT to host Texas Fight Rally on campus tonight

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 9, 2024

The annual Texas Fight Rally returns this evening ahead of the 120th rendition of the Red River Rivalry game against the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday.   Held every year before the historic...

‘Together We Stand’: Jewish organizations hold memorial on Oct. 7 anniversary

‘Together We Stand’: Jewish organizations hold memorial on Oct. 7 anniversary

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter October 8, 2024

Nearly 1,000 attendees gathered in Hogg Memorial Auditorium on Monday for the “Together We Stand” ceremony, which organizers said was the city’s largest Oct. 7 anniversary memorial. The event...

The Daily Texan’s 125-year history moves our work forward

The Daily Texan’s 125-year history moves our work forward

Amelia Kimball and McKenzie Henningsen October 7, 2024

Today, The Daily Texan begins its 125th year of publication.  On Oct. 8, 1900, The Texan circulated for the first time. Thirteen years later, the student body voted to make it a daily publication....

Chappell Roan performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest at Zilker Park on October 6, 2024.

Photo Gallery: ACL Fest Weekend 1

Coco Becker, Associate Photo Editor October 6, 2024

Chappell Roan fans wait at the stage barricade hours before she is set to perform at Austin City Limits Music Fest on October 6, 2024.

It’s a femininomenon: Crowds gather for Chappell Roan’s set as soon as ACL doors open

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Editor October 6, 2024

Masses of feathered cowboy hats and fans in bubblegum pink sit in the hot Austin heat waiting for Chappell Roan. The pop star’s set begins at 6:45 p.m. but crowds formed even before the festival doors...

Prom Queen performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest on October 5, 2024.

Local artist promqueen talks first ACL performance, incorporating Vietnamese American identity into music

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter October 6, 2024

With a platinum bob and a tear jewel on their left cheek, pop-rap artist promqueen takes on Austin City Limits Fest Nights at the IHG Hotels and Resorts stage on Saturday from 12:05-12:50 p.m.  The Vietnamese...

Texas native Chance Peña performs on the T-Mobile stage at his first Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 4, 2024.

Chance Peña talks Texas roots, playing one of the biggest festivals in home state

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Editor October 4, 2024

At eight years old, Chance Peña bought his first guitar and soon started playing at bars around his hometown of Tyler, Texas. At 15 years old, Peña competed on season 9 of “The Voice,” starting his...

Riley Gaines holds up a sign with an audience at the Young Conservatives meeting on Oct. 3, 2024.

Young Conservatives host ‘Take back Title IX’ talk

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 4, 2024

Title IX and the future of women’s sports were the focus of a talk hosted on Oct. 3 by Young Conservatives, a UT student political organization.  Riley Gaines, a former Division I All-American athlete...

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