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Student Life

Audience members before The Hourglass episode screening at We Luv Video on Oct. 23, 2023.

TSTV program The Hourglass showcases student films, fosters creative freedom

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 25, 2023

Chatter and rustling of popcorn bags cease as a voice calls out “Where is Baxter Bones?” Curiosity falls over attendants until someone finally enters the We Luv Video theater, carrying a zip-tied body...

Five companies to take advantage of as a college student

Five companies to take advantage of as a college student

Aiden Maliskas, General Life&Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

For college students, tuition can prove a burden that many face for decades after they graduate, leaving them with limited options to pay for the things they want or need. Luckily, these five companies...

Fall drinks within walking distance of campus

Fall drinks within walking distance of campus

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

Fall means temperatures finally begin dropping, and walking to and from class calls for a well-deserved pick-me-up. The Daily Texan compiled a list of drinks within walking distance from campus to get...

UT’s Haunted Hotspots

UT’s Haunted Hotspots

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter October 23, 2023

With Halloween fast approaching, students might want to explore the darker, spookier side of campus. The Daily Texan compiled a list of four creepy places on campus worth exploring.   Littlefield...

Theater of the Oppressed Symposium spotlights Brazilian performance and activism

Theater of the Oppressed Symposium spotlights Brazilian performance and activism

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter October 23, 2023

Vibrant flowing skirts and rhythms of Portuguese melodies imbued Saturday evening as the Theater of the Oppressed Symposium artists commenced the opening act of their 9-day-long series across UT. According...

Night Market gives students a taste of Taiwan

Night Market gives students a taste of Taiwan

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 23, 2023

The smell of Taiwanese street food, a sea of chatter and palpable energy filled UT’s main mall Friday night as the Taiwanese American Student Association’s Night Market brought a taste of Taiwan to...

Leo Bopp (right) answers questions and leads a chant during the 20th annual Cinema Touching Film Festival, held by the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center in Austin, Texas on Oct. 19, 2023. Leo Bopp was the star of Deaf Capo, one of the short films shown at the event, which noted how he engages audiences with American Sign Language at Austin FC games.

Film festival offers further inclusion off campus for students with disabilities

Flora Farr, General Life&Arts Reporter October 22, 2023

A happy community gathered at the Long Center this weekend united by the 20th annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival. The dark theater provided an open floor for accessibility purposes and the...

Michael Malone plays the saxophone in the Cactus Cafe on Oct. 15, 2023. Malone preformed as a part of the Cafe’s Jazz Night.

A night at Cactus Cafe: uniting people together through jazz

Esteban Elias, General Life&Arts Reporter October 22, 2023

When doors opened for the jazz meeting at the Cactus Cafe, a mostly older crowd entered and made their way to the bar and their seats, laughing and talking amongst each other. Later, as the younger crowd,...

Esports Arena opens at Texas Union to support gaming community

Esports Arena opens at Texas Union to support gaming community

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter October 19, 2023

The newly opened Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena, situated next to the Union Underground, bustled with activity. Students filled the space, playing video games like Valorant and Super Smash Bros. on the...

Best study spots around campus

Best study spots around campus

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter October 19, 2023

As students settle into midterm season, many find themselves needing new study spaces to keep focused and out of their dorm or apartment. The recent addition of new buildings and renovations to old ones...

Longhorn Bakers gathers cooking community

Longhorn Bakers gathers cooking community

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter October 17, 2023

A sugary aroma wafts from the San Jacinto dorm kitchen, followed by the lively chatter and laughter of student bakers. The Longhorn Bakers invite all with a passion for pastries, combining their love for...

Biochemistry sophomore Jack Maddox, also known as Bevo Hat Guy, cheers alongside other fans during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 7, 2023.

‘Bevo Hat Guy’ brings unique energy to student section when supporting UT athletics

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter October 17, 2023

Clad in a Hook ‘Em-themed apron, oversized Longhorn chain, burnt orange suit tie, cowboy boots and cowboy hat, complete with a stuffed Bevo plush duct taped to the top, Jack Maddox gets ready for game...

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