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Life and Arts

Carito courtesy of Phia Gonzalez. From Left to Right: Carol Gonzalez, Ryan Gordon, Kaylin Martinez

UT Marine Science Institute research assistant starts band, writes songs at sea

Rob Paine, General Life&Arts Reporter November 6, 2023

When Carol Gonzalez formed Carito, she knew the drill of playing in a band. She played guitar for Manifest Destiny’s Child, a Denton-based art-rock band, and bass for Austin band Choux Choux. However,...

Madrigal Dinner cast members perform for rehearsals in the Texas Union Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom on Nov. 6, 2023. This event is hosted annually by Texas Creative Arts + Theatre.

Creative Arts + Theatre presents four-act Renaissance dinner theatre show, For Those Who Seek Answers

Joey Clark, General News Reporter November 6, 2023

A Campus Events + Entertainment student committee will host the 42nd Annual Madrigal Renaissance Dinner, from Nov. 9-11 in the Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom, filling the Texas Union with sword fights, set...

Hogg Memorial Auditorium post renovations on Oct. 31, 2023.

Historic Hogg Auditorium renovations completed after decade of waiting

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Students, faculty and alumni filled the lobby of the newly restored Hogg Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 3 to celebrate the grand re-opening of the space after a two-year renovation project.  But for Ashley...

John Mayer performs at the Moody Center on Nov. 1, 2023, on his SOLO tour.

Liveshot: John Mayer’s Solo tour captivates Moody Center with musical prowess, heartfelt nostalgia

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

“Eventually, we could do a set one day of hit, hit, hit, hit, but I’m not there yet,”  said John Mayer in the video of his Nov. 27, 2005 interview playing on the center screen at the Moody Center....

Austin coffee shops to check out based on your favorite 1989 (Taylors Version) vault track

Austin coffee shops to check out based on your favorite 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault track

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Pushing through midterm season and the busiest part of the semester ahead of finals, many Longhorns turn to caffeine, an energizing playlist and a fresh study spot. Following Taylor Swift’s chart-topping...

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...

Director Macon Blair talks remaking cult classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’

Director Macon Blair talks remaking cult classic ‘The Toxic Avenger’

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist November 2, 2023

“The Toxic Avenger” might be the most notable cult classic film within the horror genre due to the gore, goop and grisly humor. Director Macon Blair had the chance to approach the film with his own...

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...

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