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Glen Powell lights up big screen with recent projects, look into UT alum’s filmography

Glen Powell lights up big screen with recent projects, look into UT alum’s filmography

Stephanie Jumper, General Life&Arts Reporter July 14, 2024

UT has proudly produced an impressive number of notable alumni, from political figures to business moguls to the film industry’s top-billed names. One of UT’s former students recently ignited the big...

Lisa Dang-Bromley, the founder of Deaf Artisan Market Day (DAMD), sells crafts under her brand Moon Dang at the DAMD event in Texas School for the Deaf's Seeger Gym on July 9, 2024.

Deaf Artisan Market Day spotlights deaf businesses

Stephanie Jumper, Life&Arts General Reporter July 14, 2024

Vendors decorate booths with their signature items, showcasing handmade crafts, detailed designs and tempting treats for potential customers perusing the gymnasium. Although markets remain commonplace...

mxmtoon performs at Emo's on July 8, 2024.

YouTube-grown artist mxmtoon spends 24th birthday headlining in Austin

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 12, 2024

“That beats any song I could end the set with,” mxmtoon (pronounced M-X-M-toon) said tearfully after her band and first Austin concert audience sang her happy birthday on Monday night. Currently on...

‘MaXXXine’: Hollywood’s a killer in this nut-sploding finale

‘MaXXXine’: Hollywood’s a killer in this nut-sploding finale

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 12, 2024

“MaXXXine,” the long-anticipated sequel to “X” written and directed by Ti West, follows Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) as she ventures into Hollywood during the 1980s to finally become a movie star all...

‘Despicable Me 4’ feels uninspired, rushed despite great animation

‘Despicable Me 4’ feels uninspired, rushed despite great animation

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter July 12, 2024

“Despicable Me 4,” directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, follows Gru (Steve Carrell) and his family as they are forced to go into hiding after notorious villain Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell)...

BLK ODYSSY poses for a portrait outside of Orb Studios on July 10 before a listening session for his upcoming album '1-800-FANTASY.'

Austin-based artist BLK ODYSSY talks cinematic songwriting, reflects on NPR Tiny Desk concert

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor July 12, 2024

“As a writer, I tend to tell stories more than write songs,” Austin-based, alt-pop artist BLK ODYSSY told The Daily Texan in an interview about his upcoming tour and album. After establishing himself...

Five varying study abroad opportunities for Spring 2025

Five varying study abroad opportunities for Spring 2025

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter July 8, 2024

With a number of study abroad opportunities this upcoming school year, students may wonder where to start looking in their journey to go abroad. Participating in study abroad programs gives students the...

Samantha Leonard films a video clinking glasses with attendees of Sunday’s “A Taste of Italy” brunch at L’oca d’Oro in Mueller, hosted by her social group ATX Brunch Girls.

Women’s social group celebrates one year, cultivates community in Austin

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

For some, summer means tanning on a boat in the middle of Lake Travis and swimming in the water to cool off. For others, summers entail crafting vibrant floral arrangements while meticulously selecting...

Angelica Sharma poses for a portrait in the GDC on Monday.

UT student hosts coding, robotics summer camps for middle schoolers

Maya Thakur, Life&Arts Reporter July 8, 2024

When Angelica Sharma was in 10th grade, her robotics team shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With little to do at home and a love for computer science, she started hosting online workshops to teach...

The Daily Texan predicts 4th of July plans based on students’ UT college

The Daily Texan predicts 4th of July plans based on students’ UT college

Stephanie Jumper, Life&Arts General Reporter July 4, 2024

Although many students step aside from their studies for the summer, their passion for their major remains during these months of respite. The Daily Texan has compiled a list predicting students’ Independence...

‘Dancing about art’: The Blanton swings into July with ‘Second Saturdays’

‘Dancing about art’: The Blanton swings into July with ‘Second Saturdays’

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

The Blanton Museum of Art decided to shake things up this summer, taking advantage of its newly-renovated grounds by “dancing about art” every second Saturday. On July 13, the museum will put a spotlight...

UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity

UT junior wins grand prize award with Biodesign pill, promotes sustainability, creativity

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter July 1, 2024

Imagine a world where humans eat a probiotic pill that allows for the digestion of plastic waste, promoting a greener future. The caveat to this pill lies in its composition – worm feces.  Yet, the...

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