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From left to right, Maria Emilia Fernandez, Dr. Adele Nelson and MacKenzie Stevens in front of artwork from exhibit.

UT’s Visual Arts Center research, exhibit brought first English book-length piece on Brazilian activism art

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter August 1, 2024

A Brazilian art exhibit, “Social Fabric: Art and Activism in Contemporary Brazil,” premiered at UT’s Visual Arts Center two years ago. Referencing the exhibit, the curators produced the first English...

President Biden greets supporters on the tarmac after landing in at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday ahead of his speech at the LBJ Library on UT's campus.

President Joe Biden delivers keynote address at LBJ Presidential Library

Kylee Howard and Riley Walsh July 29, 2024

Civil rights must be protected and expanded, President Joe Biden said Monday during his keynote address at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil...

Amin Bahari, left, and Amir Bahari, right, of Elite Sweets.

UT alum-founded health donut company strikes $200,000 deal on television show ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’ season 11

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter July 28, 2024

In 2016, twin brothers Amin and Amir Bahari attended UT. By day, Amin worked for the football team, where he was surrounded by high-protein snacks and shakes. By night, however, the brothers often found...

MoveOutATX hosts donation stations for moving out, promotes sustainability

MoveOutATX hosts donation stations for moving out, promotes sustainability

Laura Rivera, General News Reporter July 26, 2024

MoveOutATX, an annual event for students to donate unwanted items, is set to take place every day from July 27-31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in West Campus. Started in 2017, the event aims to help students...

Linebacker David Gbenda celebrates after making a tackle during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game on Jan. 1, 2024.

Texas vs. Florida preview: Gators, Longhorns set for first meeting in 84 years

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter July 22, 2024

For the first time since 1940, the Texas Longhorns will face the Florida Gators on Nov. 9 in Austin.  Although Florida is considered an iconic member of the Southeastern Conference, the Longhorns are...

Five courses for ‘Twisters’ inspired, storm-chasing Longhorns to enroll in this fall

Five courses for ‘Twisters’ inspired, storm-chasing Longhorns to enroll in this fall

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 21, 2024

Just in time for the release of blockbuster “Twisters” this past Friday, this fall welcomes the inaugural class of UT climate system science majors — providing an opportunity for anyone inspired...

The Texas State Capitol in Austin on July 14, 2024.

The Texan explains: What is Project 2025?

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter July 19, 2024

The 2025 Presidential Transition Project, launched last year by The Heritage Foundation, aims to prepare for a conservative administration in January 2025. More commonly known as Project 2025, it focuses...

The Drag on Guadalupe Street pictured on July 2, 2024. The vivacious streets of West Campus are empty over the summer months as students are away.

Business owners on The Drag work to keep business afloat during summertime

Laura Rivera, General News Reporter July 15, 2024

Businesses along The Drag struggle when summer comes around and students leave town. Low sales and record-high rents on Guadalupe Street worsen these businesses’ problems along a once lively commercial...

Lisa Dang-Bromley, the founder of Deaf Artisan Market Day (DAMD), sells crafts under her brand Moon Dang at the DAMD event in Texas School for the Deaf's Seeger Gym on July 9, 2024.

Deaf Artisan Market Day spotlights deaf businesses

Stephanie Jumper, Life&Arts General Reporter July 14, 2024

Vendors decorate booths with their signature items, showcasing handmade crafts, detailed designs and tempting treats for potential customers perusing the gymnasium. Although markets remain commonplace...

iMPA junior Aidan Cogan celebrates with friends after a Texas touchdown during UT's game against OU on Oct. 7, 2023.

Texas vs. Mississippi State: Bulldogs welcome Longhorns to SEC

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor July 8, 2024

In its first conference game as part of the SEC, Texas will take on Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Austin. However, with a daunting and unfamiliar road ahead full of harsh competition, Mississippi...

Biden Administration announces new protections for undocumented spouses of US citizens, DACA recipients

Biden Administration announces new protections for undocumented spouses of US citizens, DACA recipients

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter July 4, 2024

The Biden Administration announced new protections on June 18 for undocumented immigrants and their families.  The policy would permit non-citizens who have resided in the U.S. for a minimum of...

Texas Spirit dances in front of Littlefield Fountain on June 30, 2024.

University hosts celebration for official induction into SEC

Matthew Gomez, General News Reporter July 1, 2024

The University hosted a free public event on Sunday to celebrate its move into the Southeastern Conference. The celebration included a parade, carnival games and a free Pitbull concert in front of...

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