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Life and Arts

SXSW events to help you relax over Spring Break

SXSW events to help you relax over Spring Break

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2024

While it’s exciting to go from event to event throughout the week at South by Southwest, spring break is a dedicated time for students to relax. The Daily Texan put together a list of relaxing events...

The Longhorn Band marches down Decatur St. in New Orleans on Dec. 31, 2023.

Freshmen band members look forward to UT SXSW Parade

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2024

The Longhorn Band stands as one of the most recognizable organizations on campus. Their triumphant presence at football games and other local events led some to call them the soundtrack of the University,...

Free SXSW events that won’t break the bank

Free SXSW events that won’t break the bank

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2024

Heading to South by Southwest does not have to mean spending a pretty penny on a badge. The annual festival offers free events ranging from day parties to captivating live performances, so The Daily Texan...

Natural Sciences Week event blends science and art in student showcase

Natural Sciences Week event blends science and art in student showcase

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter March 7, 2024

Science and art converged in a celebration of student talent at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum during the three-part gala, “A Night at the Texas Science Museum: Thermodynamics in Exhibit”...

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,...

Dr. Ricardo Lowe presents his talk on identity and the census for the PBS show, Blackademics on Wednesday.

‘Blackademics’ airs season 11, showcases timely research in season 12

Charlotte Karner, General Life&Arts Reporter March 6, 2024

When The Daily Texan last talked to Dr. Kevin Foster, associate professor of African and African Diaspora Studies and producer of “Blackademics TV” in 2015, “Blackademics” was preparing to premiere...

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...

Faye Webster shares new record, ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’

Faye Webster shares new record, ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 6, 2024

Three years after her previous record, I Know I'm Funny Haha, Faye Webster reintroduces herself to a growing fanbase with her fifth album, Underdressed at the Symphony, which was released on Friday. Known...

Film “Vecinos” by UT alumnus presents an Austin story, accepting change

Film “Vecinos” by UT alumnus presents an Austin story, accepting change

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter March 5, 2024

16 years ago, “Vecinos: Love Thy Neighbor” debuted as a sold-out event, eventually nominated for Best New Play in 2008. The film adaptation, characterized as a bilingual rom-com, tells the story...

Volunteers from The University of Texas help paint a mural designed by Christina Ciaburri at Widèn Elementary School on March 2, 2024.

Street Art Muralist Organization paints Mural of Hope for The Project at Dove Springs

Chloe Ching, General Life&Arts Reporter March 5, 2024

Buckets of paint in every color imaginable surrounded Kenzo Revilla and volunteers. Every brush stroke made the expansive design a reality in the hopeful halls of Widén Elementary School.   Human...

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...

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