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Marcus Carr bounces back, leads Texas to 20th regular season victory

Marcus Carr bounces back, leads Texas to 20th regular season victory

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 24, 2022

Marcus Carr, the top-ranked preseason transfer, did not score a single point in 33 minutes Saturday’s 61-55 loss to No. 9 Texas Tech. Afterwards, the guard apologized for his poor performance, and on...

Student Parent Organization creates scholarship, petition to help student parents

Student Parent Organization creates scholarship, petition to help student parents

Katy Nelson, News Reporter February 22, 2022
The organization also released a petition on Feb. 9, advocating for affordable daycare at UT and more welcoming spaces for students with children on campus.
Student Government executive alliance candidates discuss platform points at debate

Student Government executive alliance candidates discuss platform points at debate

Leila Saidane, News Reporter February 22, 2022
The debate, hosted by Sanika Nayak, editor-in-chief of The Daily Texan, presented the candidates’ platforms and informed the Texan’s editorial board on their candidate endorsement.
Freshman Rori Harmon rakes in 20 points in a match against Iowa State on Wednesday night.

Longhorns continue hot streak, roll past Mountaineers 67-58

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

Trailing 28-26 with 2:46 left in the first half, Texas was looking for a spark to gain momentum heading into the second. With Rori Harmon having the hot hand throughout the first two quarters of the game,...

Patient hitting, efficient pitching leads Texas to 15-1 series-clinching win against Rice

Patient hitting, efficient pitching leads Texas to 15-1 series-clinching win against Rice

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter February 19, 2022
The Longhorn offense forced the Owls to throw 229 total pitches on the day. Texas threw 119.
Senior Andrew Jones scores 20 points during a game against Texas Tech on Saturday morning. Texas Tech won 61-55.

No. 20 Texas drops rematch to No. 11 Texas Tech in a “personal” 61–55 loss

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter February 19, 2022

The highly anticipated rematch between No. 20 Texas and No. 11 Texas Tech did not tip in Texas’ favor. Both Longhorn and Red Raider fans packed Frank Erwin Center early Saturday morning, with Texas...

Fueled by Ardoin’s hitting, No. 1 Texas baseball cruises to 7-0 victory in season opener

Fueled by Ardoin’s hitting, No. 1 Texas baseball cruises to 7-0 victory in season opener

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter February 19, 2022

Around 200 days after a 4-3 season-ending loss to Mississippi State, No. 1 Texas baseball was back in action against Rice on Friday night. The Longhorns rolled to a dominant 7-0 victory to take the first...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gives a speech at the Texan Capital on Feb 18, 2022. He addressed critical race theory and pledged to eliminate tenure for new hires at Texas public universities.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick plans to eliminate tenure at UT-Austin, public Texas universities

Hope Unger, Senior News Reporter February 18, 2022

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced in a press conference Friday that he would eliminate tenure for new hires at Texas public universities in response to the UT Faculty Council’s 41-5 vote to support...

UT Alumnus, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ director David Blue Garcia talks blood-splattered filmmaking process, cast members talk working with Leatherface

UT Alumnus, ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ director David Blue Garcia talks blood-splattered filmmaking process, cast members talk working with Leatherface

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist February 18, 2022

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” sawed itself onto Netflix on Feb. 18. Serving as a direct sequel to the 1974 Tobe Hooper original, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” the 2022 version follows a group of...

Freshman Guard, Rori Harmon, defends the ball from an Iowa State basketball player. Texas outperformed Iowa State 73-48 at the Frank Erwin Center on February 16th, 2022.

Freshman Rori Harmon shines as Texas takes down No. 6 Iowa State, 73-48

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter February 17, 2022
Harmon joined elite company as she became just the seventh freshman player in program history to record 100 assists in a season. 
Texas stars Jones, Allen push No. 20 Texas past Oklahoma in 80-78 overtime win

Texas stars Jones, Allen push No. 20 Texas past Oklahoma in 80-78 overtime win

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 16, 2022
Without junior forward Tre Mitchell, who missed the game for personal reasons, Texas’ starters put on an offensive clinic on the road. 
UT student Paulina Perez uses “Day in the Life” TikTok trend to connect with Hispanic community, offer advice

UT student Paulina Perez uses “Day in the Life” TikTok trend to connect with Hispanic community, offer advice

Jessica Garcia, Life & Arts Reporter February 16, 2022
Perez began posting “Day in the Life” videos on TikTok in Spanish last September and has since received over 500,000 likes on her videos.
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