At 8 p.m. nearly every Friday night, public health juniors Dat Duong and Alexis Reyes meet on the corner of West 21st and San Antonio streets with a purpose: to collect a few of the hundreds of excess...

Sandwiched between the homes in North Campus stands a paper mache Godzilla, 10-foot-tall Frankenstein and 25 hand-painted cutouts of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” characters, each surrounded by...

Twinkling lights, gift shopping and holiday spirit can serve as a relief for students as the final exam season stands between them and winter break. The Daily Texan compiled a list of accessible things...

With over 6,000 chapters globally, Girl Up focuses on expanding girls’ skills, rights and leadership opportunities. Their UT chapter hosts profit shares and resource drives in addition to partnering...

After a weekend filled with cashing in on deals, many spend a day giving back during the holiday season. Giving Tuesday, observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, serves as a day to promote generosity...

In the spring of 1998, Texas Wrangler Marence Daniel “M.D.” Anderson sat in the Pluckers on Rio Grande Street when he had a lightbulb moment: a “citywide holdup” — a fundraiser to benefit Austin...

As the fall semester comes to a close, many students want to upgrade their school supplies. Taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals makes for the perfect budget-friendly way to start fresh...

After a baseball accident left his dominant arm in a sling, then 10-year-old Jack Munro took up pickleball to satisfy his athletic energy.  “As soon as I got the sling off, I said, ‘Screw baseball,...

For many Black students, the college experience involves the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and, at UT, the story remains no different. With such a small population of Black students on campus, Texas NPHC...

Hunter Mack knew he wanted to work in aerospace after placing 40-pound satellite circuit boards in an oven as if he were baking a sheet pan. Mack and other researchers at aerospace company Northrop Grumman,...

With the welcomed arrival of cooler temperatures and fall break, many students may be in search of an active outlet to decompress from the stress of the semester. For Longhorns looking to get outdoors,...

A sense of belonging settles among students as they begin their run at Clark Field. As bright lights shine on the track, students like Sydney Nguyen work out with ease.  “If I had gone alone, I would...