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Photo from production of a previous play written by Danny Tejera, “Toros.”

Alum, playwright addresses climate crisis with latest commission

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter August 9, 2024

As funding and solutions for the climate crisis spark more debate, an off-Broadway playhouse in Manhattan is commissioning a full season of 11 new plays to discuss the climate crisis through theater. Among...

Texas Robotics beats competition at RoboCup 2024, fosters friendships, teamwork

Texas Robotics beats competition at RoboCup 2024, fosters friendships, teamwork

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter August 5, 2024

Usually, in a soccer arena in the Netherlands, one would find crowds cheering their favorite team to victory. This July, however, those cheers were dedicated to UT’s robotics team. Zhihan Wang, a Texas...

Ashley Craig, second from left, leads a mental health training for veterans and their relatives Friday in John W. Hargis Hall.

UT’s Veteran Spouse Network hosts mental health event

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter August 5, 2024

In 2020, Ashley Craig, encouraged by her veteran husband to seek support, hoped to find a group that would understand her experiences as a military spouse. She decided to join a program held by the Veteran...

Davey Morrison, right, on "Jeopardy!" with host Ken Jennings, left.

Q&A: UT alum discusses how filmmaking, education career led to two ‘Jeopardy!’ wins this season

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

As a longtime “Jeopardy!” fan who took the show’s eligibility test multiple times before acceptance, UT alumnus Davey Morrison (playwriting and screenwriting, ‘20) finally made his debut as a “Jeopardy!”...

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Director talks Emmy nominations, time studying at UT

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Director talks Emmy nominations, time studying at UT

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter July 30, 2024

Andy Fisher graduated from UT’s radio-television-film program in 1999. Since then, he’s become a major figure in late-night television as the director of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. After receiving...

Jeff Trucksess, left, and Dave Mead, right.

UT Alumni shares insight into creating popular Rambler Sparkling Water

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter July 30, 2024

When creating their brand, Jeff Trucksess and Dave Mead wished for one thing: to connect with people. After finding their crushed-up can on the road, the two realized they accomplished just that.  Founded...

Kaiya Emmert and Quinn Wiserman teach a hand building workshop at Art Garage in Austin on Sunday.

Family-owned Art Garage brings Austin art-packed summer

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter July 30, 2024

Former high school art teacher Kelly Emmert had been a stay-at-home mom for several years when she decided to re-enter the workforce. With a lifelong passion for creating art and a determination to make...

Texas Immersive production ‘Elysian Heights’ longlisted for BAFTA Student Awards

Texas Immersive production ‘Elysian Heights’ longlisted for BAFTA Student Awards

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter July 16, 2024

Last April, a year and a half of preparation paid off when the Texas Immersive Institute Class of 2024 opened its “Elysian Heights” exhibit to the public. Described as a student-led immersive experience...

BLK ODYSSY poses for a portrait outside of Orb Studios on July 10 before a listening session for his upcoming album '1-800-FANTASY.'

Austin-based artist BLK ODYSSY talks cinematic songwriting, reflects on NPR Tiny Desk concert

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor July 12, 2024

“As a writer, I tend to tell stories more than write songs,” Austin-based, alt-pop artist BLK ODYSSY told The Daily Texan in an interview about his upcoming tour and album. After establishing himself...

Samantha Leonard films a video clinking glasses with attendees of Sunday’s “A Taste of Italy” brunch at L’oca d’Oro in Mueller, hosted by her social group ATX Brunch Girls.

Women’s social group celebrates one year, cultivates community in Austin

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter July 9, 2024

For some, summer means tanning on a boat in the middle of Lake Travis and swimming in the water to cool off. For others, summers entail crafting vibrant floral arrangements while meticulously selecting...

Angelica Sharma poses for a portrait in the GDC on Monday.

UT student hosts coding, robotics summer camps for middle schoolers

Maya Thakur, Life&Arts Reporter July 9, 2024

When Angelica Sharma was in 10th grade, her robotics team shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With little to do at home and a love for computer science, she started hosting online workshops to teach...

UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity

UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter July 2, 2024

Imagine a world where humans eat a probiotic pill that allows for the digestion of plastic waste, promoting a greener future. The caveat to this pill lies in its composition – worm feces.  Yet, the...

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