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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Isabella Herra is the Social Media Manager for The Red Flags podcast, an American comedy and a Friday Beer Sports podcast about F1 on Nov. 8, 2023.

UT student makes mark in world of Formula One

Aiden Maliskas, General Life&Arts Reporter November 9, 2023

The deafening roar of engines and the cheers of fans fill the air every year at Austin’s coveted Circuit of the Americas. Surrounded by celebrities, precision athletes and anxious fans, Isa Herrera,...

Sofia Alejandro, owner of Roses for Sofia wears jewelry she created on Nov. 7, 2023.

UT student sells handmade jewelry that connects with culture, provides inclusive styles

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

Sofia Alejandro Barrios sat at a market in her hometown of McAllen, Texas, selling her handmade bracelets beaded with gold hearts and earrings with purple crystals when a girl approached her table. “This...

Members of the public and students walk around the biannual UT Austin advance print studio pop up gallery on Nov. 8th, 2023. Senior Blakeley Beel said Print making is fun because you get explore a bunch of different techniques such as linograph, lithograph, monoprints, and you can kind of go crazy and combine all of them together and you can keep adding different things even if you hang a piece and you decided you want to do more with it.

Co-curators discuss rewarding display of themed printmaking exhibition

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

Murmurs of awe bounce off the gallery’s walls in response to the talents of advanced printmaking students. As whispers reverberate, the sentiments of the artists echo throughout the gallery, coloring...

Dr. Vivek Murphy (left) and Matthew McConaughey (right) speak about college students’ mental health as a part of the U.S. Surgeon General’s College Tour on Nov. 8, 2023.

U.S. Surgeon General, Matthew McConaughey talk loneliness epidemic at UT stop of ‘We Are Made to Connect’ tour

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stopped by the Forty Acres on Wednesday for his “We Are Made to Connect” college tour, promoting the value of strengthening relationships in the midst of a “loneliness...

Colombian artist makes pit stop in Austin, extends Indigenous culture to students

Colombian artist makes pit stop in Austin, extends Indigenous culture to students

Angelica Ruzanova, General Life&Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

A kaleidoscope of beads lights Juan Riaño’s stand as he lays out his handcrafts. One by one, the tricolor macaw birds, the threaded bracelets and the traditional wooden masks leave a piece of Putumayo,...

Students congregate on the West Mall, waiting in line to vote on Nov. 3, 2023. The voting took place inside the Flawn Academic Center.

TX Votes makes voting more accessible, less challenging for students

Madeline Dorjee, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

During a chilly, early November week, students filed into the Flawn Academic Center, ready to participate in their civic duty. Early voting for the constitutional amendment election on Nov. 7 took place...

Noteworthy performs All I Ask by Adele for Acapalooza on Nov. 5, 2023. The duet was sung by Co-Vice President Madison Stork and member Akshay Kelkar.

Acapalooza acquaints a cappella to audience

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Captivating and dynamic melodies ranging from modern Christian music to R&B echoed from The William C. Powers Jr. Student Activity Center Auditorium on Friday night. Audience members appeared enthralled...

Austin Public Library and Central Texas Seed Savers partnership fosters community, sustainability within Austin

Austin Public Library and Central Texas Seed Savers partnership fosters community, sustainability within Austin

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Beyond books, the Austin Public Library provides countless free resources for the local community. Their assets include a partnership with Central Texas Seed Savers, an organization that brings awareness...

Naomi Hamm an early childhood education junior with Teachers of Tomorrow, hands out candy during Longhorn halloween on Speedway on Oct. 29, 2023.

Teachers of Tomorrow connect with kids at Longhorn Halloween

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Children chatter with anticipation as they watch HookEm, donned in a spooky ghost costume, make his way around campus. On Sunday, UT organized Longhorn Halloween for the children of the Longhorn community,...

Students wait in line to get food at the Global BBQ Fest hosted by the International Business Student Association on Nov. 1.

Global BBQ fest brings together different flavors, highlights international business education

Rob Paine, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Hanna Llanca, professional development vice president of the International Business Student Association, only expected 30 students to show up to the Global BBQ Fest on Nov. 1. However, this ended up being...

UT Austin alumni and co-founder of The Mosaic Workshop J. Muzaczs book ATX Urban Art featured at the ATX Urban Art Studio on Nov. 2. ATX Urban Art details the history and layers of street art in Austin.

ATX Urban Art highlights local street art

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

On a wall in West Campus sits a black cat, a rainbow, some wasabi and a smile with four stick legs. Further down the street, a frog adorns a preserved wall with the words, “Hi How Are You?”  For...

UT alumna’s dissertation unexpectedly influences reproductive injustice conversation

UT alumna’s dissertation unexpectedly influences reproductive injustice conversation

Flora Farr, General Life&Arts Reporter November 1, 2023

Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien has always displayed an interest in medical history. Whether reading medical textbooks for pleasure or hearing patient stories from her mother’s OBGYN hospital shifts, O’Brien...

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