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‘Ghostbuster Frozen Empire’ sees return to classic ‘Ghostbusters’ fun with average story

‘Ghostbuster Frozen Empire’ sees return to classic ‘Ghostbusters’ fun with average story

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” directed by Gil Kenan, follows the Spengler family as they return to New York City to live in the classic Ghostbusters headquarters when an evil demon upends the city,...

Muslim students on ways UT, community can support them during, after Ramadan

Muslim students on ways UT, community can support them during, after Ramadan

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

As the holiest month of the year, participation in Ramadan serves as one of the key pillars of Islam. From sunrise to sunset, Muslims abstain from consuming food and water in order to build self-discipline...

People gather at the Nueces Mosque, preparing to break their fast on Monday. Their fast is broken with dates and water, a common practice among Muslims.

Muslim students share perspectives on Ramadan

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, marks a time of year when over 1 billion Muslims worldwide practice fasting from sunrise to sunset to strengthen their self-discipline and relationship...

TEDxUTAustin highlights local leaders, brings light to unique perspectives

TEDxUTAustin highlights local leaders, brings light to unique perspectives

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

As a freshman navigating the Forty Acres amidst the pandemic, Arjun Rao decided to get involved in TEDxUTAustin after browsing HornsLink. Now, approaching the final days of his senior year, Rao will...

Highlighting female professors at UT in honor of Women’s History Month

Highlighting female professors at UT in honor of Women’s History Month

Helen Li, General Life&Arts Reporter March 21, 2024

Professors do much more than teach. They act as leaders, researchers, role models and mentors, playing a critical role in students’ development. In honor of Women’s History Month, The Daily Texan...

UT alum Liz Carpenter’s daughter produces film about mother’s trailblazing life in journalism, equal rights

UT alum Liz Carpenter’s daughter produces film about mother’s trailblazing life in journalism, equal rights

Flora Farr, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

Combing through boxes of old articles and notes in 2020, Christy Carpenter pieced together an article recognizing her mother’s achievements in time for what would have been her 100th birthday. Carpenter’s...

The best bands The Daily Texan saw during SXSW

The best bands The Daily Texan saw during SXSW

Rylie Lillibridge, General Life&Arts Reporter March 19, 2024

Across an array of unofficial showcases, bands from Austin and beyond captivated audiences throughout the week. The Daily Texan compiled a list of some of the best acts to grace Austin’s stages over...

Blanton resources to experience before graduation

Blanton resources to experience before graduation

Layla Dajani, Life&Arts General Reporter March 18, 2024

As students trickle back to campus from spring break, many seniors get lost in familiar academic routines that distract from the array of resources available on the Forty Acres, such as the Blanton Museum...

(From left to right) Robbie Kubala, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin, introduces the panelists Kyle Mahowald, Ph.D., Adrienne Raphel, Ph.D. and Natan Last for The Art of Crossword Puzzles session at SXSW on Thursday.

UT professors bring perspectives to Art of Crossword Puzzles panel at SXSW

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Associate Editor March 18, 2024

Soon after UT professor Kyle Mahowald started solving crossword puzzles in 10th grade, he began to wonder how they were made. His curiosity inspired him to submit his own crosswords, first to his school...

‘Mamifera’ brings the topic of middle-aged womanhood, choice to Texas

‘Mamifera’ brings the topic of middle-aged womanhood, choice to Texas

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Associate Editor March 17, 2024

This article may contain spoilers. At 40 years old, Lola feels content. She loves her long-term partner, holds space for her sister’s children and fosters deep relationships with her friends. The...

‘The Idea of You’ proves serviceable, if occasionally cringey

‘The Idea of You’ proves serviceable, if occasionally cringey

Mimi Calzada, Life & Arts Editor March 17, 2024

Based off of a 2017 novel of the same name, writer-director Michael Showalter’s newest feature “The Idea of You” follows a newly-40 Soléne (Anne Hathaway) as she initiates a whirlwind romance with...

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