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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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...

The Antiquities Action team poses for a photo at the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building on Feb. 22. The organization, run by students, faculty and staff, held a symposium on Saturday to educate the community on the destruction of antiquities around the world.

Antiquities Action celebrates 10 years of cultural heritage preservation advocacy

Layla Dajani, General Life&Arts Reporter February 25, 2025

When an antique dealer bought an ancient Roman bust for $35 from a Goodwill on Far West Boulevard in 2018, UT’s Antiquities Action was one of the first groups to see it up close. The group of students,...

Teagan House, named activist of the year by the Texas Council on Family Violence, stands with her placard inside the Texas State Capitol on Feb. 20, 2025.

McCombs freshman receives activism award for teen dating violence advocacy

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist February 20, 2025

Content Warning: This article contains mentions of domestic violence.  Business freshman Teagan House was honored with the Texas Council on Family Violence’s Activist of the Year award in a ceremony...

Ilya Finkelstein with Keiko Torii at the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science & Technology (TAMEST) annual conference.

UT professor’s gene editing research wins 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award

Madison West , General Life&Arts Reporter February 19, 2025

As a kid, Ilya Finkelstein always wanted to be a scientist. Curious about the natural world, he found himself outside, collecting butterflies and cataloging them. He enjoyed seeing how everything worked...

Longhorns share love at PAWs animal shelter Valentine's Day fundraiser

Longhorns share love at PAWs animal shelter Valentine’s Day fundraiser

Ayan Masud and Tyler Pullum February 19, 2025

    Kennels of puppies were scattered around Victory Lap last Thursday as PAWS Shelter of Central Texas hosted a Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Although many may have felt the gloom of droplets...

Religious studies junior Hasan Ansari stands for a portrait with his art in the Texas Union building on Feb. 17, 2025. Ansari was an organizer for the Texas Muslim Students' Association Art Festival.

Muslim Student Association represents Islamic culture through campus art festival

Layla Dajani, General Life&Arts Reporter February 18, 2025

Greeted by Islamic poetry pamphlets, attendees stepped into the Union Building’s Quadrangle room, its perimeter lined with tables displaying Islamic art on Saturday. About 15 artists filled the room...

Co-host Angelina Derose prepares to interview Dr. Aaron Sandel and PhD candidate Isabelle Clark in a Mezes Hall studio on Feb. 17, 2025.

‘Hot Science – Cool Talks’ to feature what humans can learn from chimpanzees

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter February 18, 2025

In 1999, 600 students packed the Boyd Auditorium to hear UT professor Tim Rowe presented a bold hypothesis: dinosaurs never truly went extinct — they now walk, or rather, fly, among us as birds. That...

Damian Priour with Waller Creek shelves in Austin Convention Center rotunda.

After 30 years in Austin Convention Center, four local artists’ works face deaccession, lose their space in city

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Editor February 18, 2025

Thirty years ago, Paula Priour walked along Waller Creek with her husband, Damian, collecting debris along the creek for Damian’s commissioned sculpture for the Austin Convention Center. Now, Priour...

Sayat Nokerban in his Jester dorm room on Feb. 16, 2025.

Freshman produces music from Jester dorm studio

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 17, 2025

Dancing to traditional Kazakh music and being inspired to perform, a 10-year-old boy busked on the streets of Dallas nine years ago. The same boy is now an independent artist who produces original music...

Director Scott Derrickson talks suspense, genre blend in “The Gorge”

Director Scott Derrickson talks suspense, genre blend in “The Gorge”

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter February 14, 2025

With the release of “The Gorge,” The Daily Texan sat down with director Scott Derrickson to discuss his directing decisions and filmmaking advice for students. The Daily Texan: “The Gorge” seems...

Marketing sophomore Marley Brownlow, founder of One Love Beads, wearing her handmade bracelets on Feb. 12.

UT student Marley Brownlow honors mother’s legacy with bracelet-making business

Eyesha Sadiq, General Life&Arts Reporter February 12, 2025

For marketing sophomore Marley Brownlow, creating bracelets became more than a hobby; it was a way to carry on her mother's legacy. After watching both her mother and childhood friend battle cancer, she...

Jayden Ngo takes a picture of Ella Hawkins, Mary Spiers and Kate Roseberry posing with Barebells protein bars after a run on Feb. 6, 2025.

UT run club promotes healthy lifestyle with community, grow through brand sponsorship

Elie Brunson, General Life&Arts Reporter February 11, 2025

While many students find themselves hitting the snooze button most early mornings, one campus group meets to run a three-mile loop at 7 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday as the sun rises. They...

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