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Masters of Fine Arts candidate in sculpture June Chau sits in his studio in the art building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. June is one of many artists who opened their studios on Saturday during the MFA Open Studios and Silent Auction.

MFA Open Studios, Silent Auction showcase graduate student artwork

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter February 27, 2024

Beckoned by the scent of paint and earthy sawdust, visitors enter a place of cyclical creativity, contemplation and revision, otherwise known as an artist’s studio. Rather than polished wall placards,...

International Food and Cultures Extravaganza brings together students, orgs

International Food and Cultures Extravaganza brings together students, orgs

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter February 26, 2024

With the International Food and Cultures Extravaganza in full swing, organizers stood behind piles of various cultural delicacies such as delicious pastries, specialty candies and warm, homemade dumplings,...

Vote Ramya and Jonathan for achievable solutions in Student Government

Vote Ramya and Jonathan for achievable solutions in Student Government

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 23, 2024
The Daily Texan Editorial Board endorses Ramya Nambala and Jonathan Wilson as the next student government executive alliance.
Vince Young speaks to students in the WCP on Tuesday.

Vince Young distinguished speaker at Campus Events and Entertainment’s Black History Month Event

Sarah Cooley, General Life&Arts Reporter February 22, 2024

Over 100 students filed into the William C. Powers Auditorium to hear from the man who led the Longhorns to their first Rose Bowl victory 19 years ago, and now sits in the College Football Hall of...

As the debating begins, student government canidates answer questions asked from the moderation team for the attending audience to hear at the 2024 Student Government Debate on Feb. 20.

Student Government Executive Alliance candidates exchange platforms at debate

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter February 21, 2024

The Nambala-Wilson, Barthel-McKiernan and Kelly-Grinnell Executive Alliance candidates convened Monday night in the William C. Powers, Jr. auditorium to debate topics ranging from food insecurity to diversity,...

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Texas Athletics announces demolition of historic building to expand football facilities

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 20, 2024

University Junior High, which currently houses the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, will face demolition in June to make space for a new football training facility, Athletics Director Chris Del Conte...

SB 17 defunds university-sponsored study abroad programs geared primarily to Black and Latinx students

SB 17 defunds university-sponsored study abroad programs geared primarily to Black and Latinx students

Christian DeBrady, General News Reporter February 19, 2024

This story was removed because the previous content was misleading and inaccurate. The following paragraph describes what was originally stated in the article and is followed by each respective correction. Previously,...

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya prepares to hit the ball during singles play against Ariana Arseneault of Auburn University on February 18, 2024. Her match was tied when play stopped as the Longhorns clinched the win.

No. 6 Texas women’s tennis takes down No. 12 Auburn 4-1 at home

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2024

After losing in the quarterfinals round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s National Women’s Team Indoor Championship last weekend in Seattle, Texas women’s tennis returned home and went...

Tyrese Hunter attempts to score during Texas game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

For Texas, it’s time to put up or shut up

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

With roughly a month until the Big 12 Tournament, it’s time for Texas to put up or shut up. We’ve seen the Longhorns at their worst in Big 12 play, and it has unfortunately often come at the Moody...

The tower on Wednesday.

Protestors choose to accept consequences after weeks-long University investigation

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2024

After over a month of being investigated by the University, Evan Scope Crafts faced three choices: accept a two-semester probation, prove he did not commit any violations or appeal all consequences.  Scope...

Students pack winter kits during UT United Mission Reliefs first Project Downtown event of the year on Feb. 7, 2024. Project Downtown is a monthly event where students package meals or care kits for underserved communities in Austin.

United Mission for Relief-Austin hosts monthly events to help communities in need

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter February 13, 2024

From lotion to thermal blankets, students spent their day in a classroom in the University Teaching Center crafting winter kits. The kits contained a variety of essentials for donation to Saffron Trust,...

Campus Events + Entertainment Ancestral Appreciation and Culture Committee hosts Lunar New Year celebration

Campus Events + Entertainment Ancestral Appreciation and Culture Committee hosts Lunar New Year celebration

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter February 9, 2024

Sharp cymbal clangs pierce the air accompanied by the deep rumble of drums that resonate throughout the ballroom, stirring the hearts of the crowd and causing the floorboards to tremble. Three sky-blue...

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