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UT Theatre and Dance strives for social justice with ‘Studio Series:’ student-led projects

UT Theatre and Dance strives for social justice with ‘Studio Series:’ student-led projects

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter March 5, 2024

Student creativity came to a head in UT’s Theatre and Dance department when M.F.A. students had the opportunity to put on productions that showcase their talent and passions.   UT Theatre and Dance’s...

‘Ensemble’ exhibition celebrates UT printmaking community

‘Ensemble’ exhibition celebrates UT printmaking community

Layla Dajani, Life&Arts General Reporter March 4, 2024

Tucked away on the top floor of the Visual Arts Center, a display of letters unique in color and size flows across two adjacent walls, inviting viewers to follow. The characters spell “ENSEMBLE,” the...

Camp Texas Counselors (from left to right) Mateen Lindsay, Nina Alvarez and Saúl Compean stand for a portrait in front of a bronze Bevo statue at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Camp Texas bridges gap between high school, UT

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 3, 2024

For incoming freshmen, the experience of being on the Forty Acres for the first time marks a memory most will never forget. For many, finding community proves difficult, but one Texas Exes-sponsored program...

David Gichner performs a magic trick during his show at the Moxy Hotel on Tuesday. As one of his many tricks, Gichner pulled a $20 bill signed previously by an audience member out of a lemon.

Student magician’s show ‘Moments’ to bring positivity, connect with audience

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter March 1, 2024

Every other week at the Moxy Austin, David Gichner takes the spotlight and dazzles his audience with magic. From his dynamic performances to his infectious enthusiasm, one thing remains abundantly clear:...

Love behind a curtain: New student organization hosts live dating show as first event

Love behind a curtain: New student organization hosts live dating show as first event

Paisley Garza and Julian Petzold March 1, 2024

Students seeking a well-deserved break after a long week of classes can mark “KUPID,” a live blind-dating show featuring UT students, on their calendars. Hosted by UT student-owned RAMA Entertainment,...

Acción! Cine Colectivo fosters supportive, educational space for Hispanic filmmakers at UT

Acción! Cine Colectivo fosters supportive, educational space for Hispanic filmmakers at UT

Riddhi Bora, General Life&Arts Reporter February 29, 2024

Lights, camera, Acción! Amongst the constant cycle of creation at the Department of Radio-Television-Film (RTF), a new student organization has joined the mix.  Entering its first official semester,...

A volunteer demonstrates an activity to a girl at Girl Stem Day on Saturday. The annual recruitment event, which aims to diversify STEM fields, hosts elementary and middle school students and their families.

STEM Girl Day at UT brings in students from all types of backgrounds

Sarah Cooley, General Life&Arts Reporter February 27, 2024

For the past two years, Jennifer Wilborn-Verdugo and her three children have road-tripped from their home in Katy, TX, to Austin to join the flood of over 15,000 elementary and middle school students at...

The University of Texas tower on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. The tower was lit up orange for the  Womens Indoor Track and Field Big 12 Championship win.

Shining a light on who lights the Tower

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter February 27, 2024

As the UT Tower ticks one year closer to 87 years since its dedication, lighting the beacon of the Forty Acres orange looks much different than it did in 1937. Preset with an astronomical clock...

National Book Award-winning author Justin Torres and the UT Archibald A. Hill Regents Professor in American and English Literature Lisa L. Moore at the Harry Ransom Center Auditorium on Feb. 21, 2024.

Plan II, The Joynes Reading Room host reading, conversation with National Book Award winner

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter February 26, 2024

Author Justin Torres and American and English literature professor, Lisa Moore, stepped onto the stage of the packed Harry Ransom Center Auditorium. The audience, composed of UT students, faculty and...

International Food and Cultures Extravaganza brings together students, orgs

International Food and Cultures Extravaganza brings together students, orgs

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter February 26, 2024

With the International Food and Cultures Extravaganza in full swing, organizers stood behind piles of various cultural delicacies such as delicious pastries, specialty candies and warm, homemade dumplings,...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theaters Isabel Wallace-Green in Alvin Aileys Night Creature.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater returns to Bass Concert Hall to perform iconic dances ‘Revelations’

Helen Li, General Life&Arts Reporter February 23, 2024

In 1981, the curtains of Bass Concert Hall rose for the first time on the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, opening for an unforgettable night of stunning and emotional performance. Forty-three years...

Longhorn Car Club meets at a parking garage rooftop in Austin, Texas on Feb. 17, 2024.

Longhorn Car Club: no car required

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter February 23, 2024

A white Lamborghini, a couple of beefed-up Mustangs and an ordinary Toyota Corolla made for just a few of the cars that rolled through Austin’s hill country this Saturday before arriving atop a parking...

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