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Black Friday Deals for semester refresh

Black Friday Deals for semester refresh

Madeline Dorjee, General Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

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...

Jack Munro practices at Austin Pickle Ranch on Nov. 15, 2023.

Jack Munro goes pro, signs with Major League Pickleball

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

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,...

Two members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority stroll at Hump Night on Nov. 15.

Black Greek Letter organizations foster connection at biannual Hump Night

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

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...

Graduate engineering student, Hunter Mack, on a skybridge outside the Engineering and Education Research Center on Nov. 15, 2023.

Graduate student interns as part of movement to increase diversity in space industry

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

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,...

Top hiking spots around Austin

Top hiking spots around Austin

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

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,...

UT’s Women’s Resource Agency promotes safe workout space with HustleHer Series

UT’s Women’s Resource Agency promotes safe workout space with HustleHer Series

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

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...

Students share nostalgic songs, reflect on their past

Students share nostalgic songs, reflect on their past

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

As the year comes to a close, a sense of reflection washes over students. One may turn to songs where they stored their most sentimental memories in the strums and hums to reminisce. To celebrate the spirit...

Austin’s Jazz Map

Austin’s Jazz Map

Michael Lewinbuk, General Life&Arts Reporter November 15, 2023

Austin’s rich history as the live music capital of the world extends into many genres as the illustrious city became home to musicians of all kinds. The history of jazz music in Austin extends all the...

Ralph Barbosa: a breath of fresh air, stress relieving laughter

Ralph Barbosa: a breath of fresh air, stress relieving laughter

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter November 13, 2023

Monday, Nov. 6, stand-up comedian Ralph Barbosa, along with his opening acts, Chris Tellez, Jesus Castillo and Luis Juarez, graced the Hogg auditorium with laughter as they brought a two-hour show to the...

Tomoko Hetherington teaches Japanese calligraphy in the EP Schoch Building to Senior Japanese and Math major Samuel Davila-Vega on Nov. 7, 2023. While this was not Davila-Vega’s first time learning, it was for many others.

Author spreads Japanese culture through calligraphy lessons

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

In an age of digitalization, Tomoko Hetherington firmly believes a brush conveys a message more profoundly than a keyboard can. The local author holds a deep appreciation for hand-written works and hopes...

Hindu Students Association ramps up for annual Diwali celebration

Hindu Students Association ramps up for annual Diwali celebration

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

As the sky turns to dusk this coming Wednesday, the Tower will transform into a celebratory scene, complete with music, dancing and, most notably, light. From 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Wednesday, the Longhorn...

UT alumni and brothers David and Andrew Wood's hotel in the Rainey Street Historic District opened in October.

UT alumni open hotel in downtown Austin

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter November 10, 2023

David and Andrew Wood, brothers and UT alumni, opened a hotel in the Rainey Street Historic District last month to expand on their real estate development ventures and reconnect with their past in Austin. The...

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