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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Student Life

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...

Playright Aleph Katz brings her creativity to the University Theater Guild

Playright Aleph Katz brings her creativity to the University Theater Guild

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter October 15, 2023

Taking on extracurricular activities as a full-time student proves a daunting task, but for Aleph Katz, ambition to pursue new projects comes naturally.  This fall, humanities junior Katz, a published...

Austin City Limit attendees pose in front of the iconic flag poles that are erected each year in Zilker Park on October 6, 2023.

Ways to experience Austin City Limits without breaking the bank

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2023

As Austin City Limits weekend two gears up, a second wave of music enthusiasts, Austinites and UT students flood Zilker Park. With three consecutive days of live music, ACL stands as a testament to the...

A group of indigenous performers begin their act at the Sacred Springs powwow in San Marcos, Texas on Oct. 8, 2023.

Indigenous students find culture, community in annual Powwow

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2023

In a vibrant whirl of colors and feathers, indigenous dancers move in time with steady, echoing drums and heartbeats synced in rhythm. For indigenous people, the music of the Powwow drum represents the...

Tattoo deals this Friday the 13th

Tattoo deals this Friday the 13th

Madeline Dorjee, General Life&Arts Reporter October 10, 2023

As Halloween creeps closer, there are ways to celebrate the spooky season year-round, such as going out on Friday the 13th and getting a spooky tattoo at a student-friendly cost. An unlucky superstition,...

Halloween costumes sure to stand out

Halloween costumes sure to stand out

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts October 10, 2023

As Halloween approaches, the annual struggle to find a unique costume comes with it. The Daily Texan compiled a list of Halloween costumes that stand out from“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”    The...

Student organization takes cooking out of the kitchen

Student organization takes cooking out of the kitchen

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter October 9, 2023

Outdoor picnic tables sit peppered with paper recipes, pots, pans and portable cooktops as students commence their culinary creations. During The Austin Meal Movement cooking socials, the front of the...

Clockwise from top left: Allison McHugh, Matthew Healy, Issac Xu, and Alan Zhou start a game after drawing their tiles at a meeting of the Longhorn Riichi club.

Longhorn Riichi breathes life into Japanese game

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

The click-clack of mahjong tiles fills the air as Longhorn Riichi members attempt to complete their hand before their opponents. Suddenly, computer science freshman Allison McHugh calls out “Yakuman,”...

UT students restart ice skating club, hope to compete in future

UT students restart ice skating club, hope to compete in future

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

Nervously taking the ice, David Dang looks to the audience where his team members cheer him on from the stands; a feeling of happiness washes over him. Willing himself to not think too hard about his performance,...

Current member of the Texas Latin Dance club, Mishell Mangus Ducloux, and Michael Wood laugh while trying to figure out the next dance move during the free dance class on Sept. 28th.

Organizations with the Rhythms of Latin America: Texas Latin Dance, Texas Folklorico Dance Company

Esteban Elias, General Life&Arts Reporter October 5, 2023

As a result of Old World and Indigenous cultures, dancing varies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. At UT, two organizations celebrate and promote this diversity: Texas Latin Dance and Texas Folklorico...

The UT Dance Team performs at the Texas Fight Rally and Parade on Oct. 4, 2023. The team recently partnered with Free People Movement to help raise funds.

UT Dance Team gets creative with student-led funding

Flora Farr, General Life&Arts Reporter October 5, 2023

In full makeup and Texas gear, the UT Dance Team shared smiles and fun choreography to hype up the crowd at the Texas Fight Rally this Wednesday. Their infectious positivity reflected the team’s high...

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