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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Life and Arts

Psychology freshman Leslie Alina wins the Texas Revue talent competition on March 2, 2024.

2024 Texas Revue continues century-old tradition, showcases diverse array of student artistic passions

Analise Pickerrell, General Life&Arts Reporter March 4, 2024

From acapella groups to yo-yoers, a diverse array of talent took the stage at Texas Revue at the newly-renovated Hogg Memorial Auditorium. First hosted in 1920, this century-old tradition highlights a...

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...

Melotheory members Austin Pedersen (left) and Patrick Insull (right) perform Breathe in their Austin apartment on Wednesday. Gearing up for an album release, the duo cited early Coldplay and Cage the Elephants Cigarette Daydreams as musical inspiration for the single.  Insull said that Melotheory intially began as a fun distraction from his engineering schoolwork, but now the duo plan to pursue music full-time.

Indie-pop band melotheory set to release new single ‘Breathe’

Rylie Lillibridge, General Life&Arts Reporter March 1, 2024

Music has long been a form of therapy for Patrick Insull, who often wrote songs in the stairwell of Andrews Residence Hall. He said he found that his now-bandmate Austin McGinnis felt the same. In one...

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:...

Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Moody Center in Austin, TX on Feb. 28, 2024. The stop in Austin was Rodrigos fourth on the GUTS World Tour.

Olivia Rodrigo proves performance prowess with GUTS tour at Moody Center

Amelia Engstrom and Flora Farr March 1, 2024

“I don’t think growing up is so scary after all. It gets better with every passing year, so cheers to that,” Olivia Rodrigo said to her Moody Center audience on Wednesday. A week after her 21st birthday,...

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,...

Olivia Rodrigo performs at the Moody Center in Austin, TX on Feb. 28, 2024. The stop in Austin was Rodrigos fourth on the GUTS World Tour.

Photo Gallery: Olivia Rodrigo

Lorianne Willett, Photo Editor February 29, 2024

Courtesy of Sony Pictures

‘Madame Web’ – caught in the web of corporate greed

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 29, 2024

“Madame Web” may reside at the top of “the worst movies ever released in theaters” list, but not because of the creators. While this article tackles the movie through a typical review, it also...

Austin Music Awards celebrate local musicians, supporting SIMS foundation

Austin Music Awards celebrate local musicians, supporting SIMS foundation

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter February 29, 2024

Moving to New York after graduating from college in Georgetown, musician and producer Walker Lukens quickly realized he wanted to take part in the Austin music scene. Sunday evening, he took the stage...

UT Scholarships with spring 2024 application deadlines

UT Scholarships with spring 2024 application deadlines

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 28, 2024

For many students, finding scholarships proves to be a daunting task. Most scholarships include strict requirements that narrow an ever-growing pool of applicants. Luckily, the UT community provides countless...

UT alumna shares story behind new investigative memoir

UT alumna shares story behind new investigative memoir

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 28, 2024

UT alumna Margaret Juhae Lee’s memoir, “Starry Field: A Memoir of Lost History,” releases next Tuesday with the promise of sharing her family’s history from Korean colonialism, to her life as an...

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