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Black Austin Matters’ podcast spotlights stories, experiences of Black Austinites

Black Austin Matters’ podcast spotlights stories, experiences of Black Austinites

Kiernan McCormick and Reya Mosby February 15, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Feb. 11, 2022 flipbook. On most days, Austin’s Congress Avenue appeared merely as any other long strip of dark asphalt. However, in June of 2020,...

Win streak continues: No. 16 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 12 Oklahoma 78-63

Win streak continues: No. 16 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 12 Oklahoma 78-63

Ethan Ferguson, Women’s basketball reporter February 13, 2022

The No. 16 Texas women’s basketball team defeated No. 12 Oklahoma at home, evening up the series record this season against their rival. With the win, the Longhorns move to 17-6 and No. 5 in the Big...

Allen sinks clutch jumper as No. 20 Texas hangs on to beat No. 8 Kansas 79-76

Allen sinks clutch jumper as No. 20 Texas hangs on to beat No. 8 Kansas 79-76

Nicholas Pannes, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022
Texas became the first team in the Big 12 to beat Kansas three times in a row since the Jayhawks hired head coach Bill Self 19 years ago.
No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor, 63-55 in third straight loss

No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor, 63-55 in third straight loss

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter February 7, 2022
With back-to-back losses to Baylor this past weekend and its loss to Oklahoma on Jan. 29, Texas now falls to 15–6.
No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor 75-63 in 12th straight loss to the Bears

No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor 75-63 in 12th straight loss to the Bears

Ethan Ferguson, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022
The Bears’ defense smothered the Longhorns, causing Texas to make just half of their layup attempts and shoot just 37.3% from the floor.
UT cancels campus events, in-person and online classes Thursday

UT cancels campus events, in-person and online classes Thursday

Hope Unger, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2022

UT canceled all online and in-person classes scheduled for Thursday in anticipation of inclement weather in Central Texas this week, according to a message from President Jay Hartzell. COVID-19 testing...

Student Government president to fill 3 of 4 vacant positions, 1 appointee approved

Student Government president to fill 3 of 4 vacant positions, 1 appointee approved

Mackenzie Sullivan, News Reporter January 31, 2022
To approve an appointee and fill the empty roles, 24 votes were needed to reach a two-thirds majority approval. Ubah-Kamilo Moallim, the chief of staff appointee, received 28 approval votes while vice president appointee Willie Crawford and administrative director appointee Samantha Burg received 22 approval votes respectively. 
The Daily Texan is Hiring!

The Daily Texan is Hiring!

Phoebe Hayes, Managing Editor January 17, 2022

Spring 2022 staff applications are open until Jan. 28 at midnight. If you have any questions regarding the spring semester, please email the spring managing editor Phoebe Hayes at [email protected]...

Longhorns Warren, Matharu combine for 43 points in 73-57 win over West Virginia

Longhorns Warren, Matharu combine for 43 points in 73-57 win over West Virginia

Ethan Ferguson, Sports Reporter January 16, 2022
The 16-point win keeps the Longhorns competitive in Big 12 play at 2-2 and moved their overall record to 12-3.
Texas basketball’s difficulties against ranked teams continue with loss to No. 15 Iowa State

Texas basketball’s difficulties against ranked teams continue with loss to No. 15 Iowa State

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 15, 2022

For the third time this season, No. 21 Texas fell to a ranked opponent on the road. While the Longhorns cut a 15-point deficit to five with just over four minutes to go, Texas couldn’t recover from their...

Cameron Monaghan talks thriller ‘Shattered,’ effective directing, working with stunt coordinators, appeal of specific roles

Cameron Monaghan talks thriller ‘Shattered,’ effective directing, working with stunt coordinators, appeal of specific roles

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist January 13, 2022
The Daily Texan speaks with star Cameron Monaghan about his time on new film "Shattered" and work as an actor. 
In OT battle, Texas falls 70-66 to Kansas

In OT battle, Texas falls 70-66 to Kansas

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter January 13, 2022
While the Longhorns often win games inside the paint, in Wednesday night’s contest, it was the Jayhawks who dominated 36-14 in the painted area.
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