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Gentry Lee looks into the sky while posing for a portrait in downtown Austin on March 8, 2025. Lee is a NASA engineer, novelist, UT alumnus and subject of the 2025 documentary "Starman," which debuted at SXSW this week.

What starts here changes the universe: Alumnus highlighted in SXSW documentary ‘Starman’

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist March 20, 2025

  After graduating from UT in 1963, Gentry Lee studied at MIT before entering the world of space exploration research. Now, as a chief engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

UT alumni share their experience in fashion industry, reflect on Future of Fashion event

UT alumni share their experience in fashion industry, reflect on Future of Fashion event

Trinity Orosco, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 18, 2025

During the day, pop-up shops and guest speakers filled an East Austin boutique venue, but when the sun set, pink strobe lights bounced off the walls, and live music surrounded the room as the 2025...

‘The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt’: Butthole Surfers documentary is wild, riveting, emotional

‘The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt’: Butthole Surfers documentary is wild, riveting, emotional

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 14, 2025

Frenetic electric guitar, acid tabs and singer Gibby Haynes stripping in a dress with clothespins clipped to his face and nipples. Broken whiskey bottles. Lighter fluid ignites flames on the cymbals. Gnarly...

‘Everybody loves her’: Swifties assemble at SXSW to share bracelets, Taylor-love

‘Everybody loves her’: Swifties assemble at SXSW to share bracelets, Taylor-love

Analise Pickerrell, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2025

This year, fans flocked to South by Southwest to see performances from their favorite artists, such as Khalid and Suki Waterhouse. However, Taylor Swift didn’t even need to perform, let alone be in the...

Marlee Matlin on the red carpet for the SXSW premiere of "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore" at Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2025.

‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ SXSW red carpet

Analise Pickerrell, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2025

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” had its Texas premier at South by Southwest at The Paramount Theatre on Tuesday. The documentary follows the life and career of Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actress...

Ivy Gordon decorates a canvas bag at the tote customization meet up organized by Threading Change in downtown Austin on March 12, 2025.

SXSW customization event inspires fashion sustainability

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 14, 2025

Run exclusively by young women, Threading Change, a Canada-based ethical nonprofit focusing on fashion, came to SXSW on Wednesday. Aiming to expand their global presence in North America, they provided...

Pop artist Winnie Ama performs at the British Music Embassy showcase at SXSW on March 13, 2025.

Q&A: Electronic-disco-soul-inspired artist Winnie Ama on independent artistry, SXSW performances

Riddhi Bora, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2025

Belfast-born singer-songwriter Winnie Ama accidentally entered the music industry after a friend’s record label noticed an original song verse she posted on Facebook. Now an independent artist, Ama blends...

Director Paige Bethmann and Ku Stevens, subject of SXSW premiering documentary "Remaining Native," poses for a portrait in downtown Austin after hosting a community 5K run on March 9, 2025.

Nevada documentary organizes 5K run, Austin Powwow, community engagement with SXSW premiere

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Editor March 13, 2025

With the sun barely out and cold wind blowing up dust Sunday morning on Lady Bird Lake, a group of people gathered outside of Mañana coffee shop, stretching and setting up tables. The crew behind “Remaining...

“Cotton Candy Bubble Gum” portrays the ups, downs of growing up

“Cotton Candy Bubble Gum” portrays the ups, downs of growing up

Trinity Orosco, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 13, 2025

When Carter (Nick Darnell), a 21-year-old mama’s boy still living at home, gets presented with an ultimatum by his vindictive cop stepfather (Rodney J. Hobbs), he runs around town to complete a list...

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