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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...

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...

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