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'Y'allternative' band June Shine performs at UT fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon on March 20, 2024.

‘Y’allternative’ band June Shine makes space in Austin music scene

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter March 25, 2024

First releasing music under the band name June Shine at age 15, lead singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist J.R. Chambers moved to Austin to become a Longhorn and explore the local music scene. Anticipating...

‘Love Lies Bleeding:’ lesbians, ‘roids, and bodybuilding. The ultimate love story

‘Love Lies Bleeding:’ lesbians, ‘roids, and bodybuilding. The ultimate love story

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 24, 2024

“Love Lies Bleeding,” an A24 film directed by Rose Glass of “Saint Maud” fame and written by both Glass and Weronika Tofilska, follows Lou (Kristen Stewart) as she navigates living a life separate...

Thomas Haden Church talks growing up Texan in relation to his role in ‘Accidental Texan’

Thomas Haden Church talks growing up Texan in relation to his role in ‘Accidental Texan’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 24, 2024

The Daily Texan had the chance to sit down and speak with Thomas Haden Church about his role as Merle in the film directed by Mark Lambert Bristol entitled “Accidental Texan”, based on the 1999 book...

Social entrepreneurship org Texas Enactus proves ‘What starts here changes the world’

Social entrepreneurship org Texas Enactus proves ‘What starts here changes the world’

Riddhi Bora, General Life&Arts Reporter March 24, 2024

Content warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault. “What starts here changes the world” may appear an ambitious statement to some, but for Texas Enactus, it accurately describes their...

Julia Otofu Ayaku, an art history and African and African Diaspora studies sophomore, and Kendall Ketchum, an arts and entertainment technologies freshman at the UT Poetry Center on March 21, 2024.

Obsidian magazine, Black Queer and Trans Collective host artshare, open mic event to celebrate student art

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

With all the joys, pains and vulnerabilities that accompany poetry, each student will step up to the mic or accompany an art piece full of expression. Friday’s event goes beyond appreciating performance,...

Dancers strike a pose for a piece choreographed by Lola Davis during tech rehearsals for their show, Students Exhibiting Experimental Dance, on Tuesday. SEED, created by U.T. Dance Action, will take place Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. in the Lab Theater.

UT Dance Action hosts student-run performance, S.E.E.D

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2024

Captivating the audience with expressive movements, students from a variety of majors join together and find comfort in dance.  Dance Action, an organization that provides opportunities for dance among...

Art exhibit promotes celebration of historical life along Waller Creek, created by UT professors

Art exhibit promotes celebration of historical life along Waller Creek, created by UT professors

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

On Saturday, a field of people at the Moody Amphitheater gathered after sunset to immerse themselves in the opening of two UT professors’ art installation. Guests spread out on blue-striped blankets,...

Last Writers craft legacies, embrace stories in hospice care

Last Writers craft legacies, embrace stories in hospice care

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter March 6, 2024

At local hospice homes, a passionate group of volunteers task themselves with writing memoirs that celebrate the richness of patients’ experiences. This heartfelt service they provide not only preserves...

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:...

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