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A member of the Texas Immersive Institute acts as part of the interactive experience Elysian Heights on Saturday.

Texas Immersive ‘Elysian Heights’ Exhibition touches on what it means to be a member of society

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 15, 2024

From April 11-13, Texas Immersive showcased the collaborative efforts of over 30 students that came after a year of planning and development. The event was held at the dadaLab in East Austin and lasted...

The Dance Repertory Theatre rehearses at the B. Iden Payne Theatre on April 4. Their show was titled Points of Intersection.

UT’s Dance Repertory Theatre presents “Points of Intersection”

Isabella Capuchino, General Life&Arts Reporter April 15, 2024

Featuring five dance numbers along with five guest choreographers, the Dance Repertory Theatre presented a showcase, “Points of Intersection,” at the B. Iden Payne Theatre from April 4-7.  While...

President Jay Hartzell and songwriting Texas Ex Darden Smith laugh during a presidential song writing performance on April 10, 2024. The first-of its-kind event was held in the Cactus Cafe.

Hartzell hosts first-ever ‘Songwriting Party’ at Cactus Cafe

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 15, 2024

On April 10, UT President Jay Hartzell and in-residence songwriter Darden Smith hosted a Songwriting Party in the Cactus Cafe. UT officials and professors, community members and students enjoyed drinks...

From left to right, art history junior Sophia Greenberg, neuroscience junior Miya Walker and government senior Beth Nokes at a Feminist Action Project meeting on Tuesday. The three crafted buttons which they plan to give to employers who were laid off due to the universitys DEI-related changes.

Feminist Action Project hosts community-building nights, perseveres through closure of Women’s Community Center

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter April 10, 2024

Every Tuesday at 6 p.m., students gather to discuss feminist issues, simultaneously crafting items such as buttons and mini-magazines. For over a decade, students across UT could locate this community...

‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’: Mindless fun that leaves players wishing there was more

‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’: Mindless fun that leaves players wishing there was more

Ryan Ranc, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 10, 2024

“Princess Peach: Showtime!” marks the first time since 2005’s “Super Princess Peach” where the leader of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach, is the lead protagonist of her very own game. The...

April festivals around Austin

April festivals around Austin

Sarah Cooley, General Life&Arts Reporter April 10, 2024

For Austin residents looking for festive fun this month, The Daily Texan compiled a list of April festivals to attend.  Wonderful India Festival This month-long celebration showcases India’s...

Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble captivates audiences alongside Yasiel Garcia Valera, Karolina Arocho, Daymé Arocena

Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble captivates audiences alongside Yasiel Garcia Valera, Karolina Arocho, Daymé Arocena

Isabella Capuchino, General Life&Arts Reporter April 9, 2024

The 38-member Hispanic Caribbean Ensemble took Bates’ stage last Wednesday with constant rhythmic stimulation accompanied by dancers interlacing with musicians creating both an enriching auditory...

Student experiences working at CMT Awards

Student experiences working at CMT Awards

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

Last year, the Country Music Television Awards came to the live music capital of the world for the first time in its history. Due to the award show’s close relationship with the University, many students...

How to celebrate the eclipse

How to celebrate the eclipse

Sarah Cooley, General Life&Arts Reporter April 5, 2024

On Monday, April 8, Central Texans will have a front-row seat to a total solar eclipse. People and places around Austin prepare celebrations for the rare occurrence. With so many events going on, it’s...

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Travis Scott, Michael Rubin talk failure, entrepreneurship at Hogg Auditorium

Tyler Pullum, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 5, 2024

Rapper and entrepreneur Travis Scott visited the University on Thursday as a part of a three-stop college tour promoting his brand Cactus Jack’s new collaboration with multi-billion dollar merchandise...

From left, Ray Chang, Joel Setiawan Chong and Michael Ning pose for a portrait at the Caven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark Field on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Chess Run Club combines physical, mental strengths on campus

Chloe Ching, General Life&Arts Reporter April 3, 2024

Two students sit around a chess table, focused on their next move as their running shoes tap underneath. Prior to the chess game, they raced each other around the Caven-Clark Field.  Computer science...

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