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Poetry on the Pond gives students a platform to express themselves

Poetry on the Pond gives students a platform to express themselves

Riddhi Bora, General Life&Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

As the sun sets by the turtle pond, poem recitations echo through the lawn. Hosted by Humanitas, a student well-being collective under the College of Liberal Arts, Poetry on the Pond takes place twice...

The crowd listens as Olivia Ring recites her poem entitled “Dead Stars” on Sept. 27, 2023. Ring is participating in “Poetry on the Pond”, an event hosted by the College of Liberal Arts.

UT Organization Project Yellow teaches Austin children about mental health

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

Gratitude, stress relief and positivity make up a small fraction of the mental health lesson plans Project Yellow brings to elementary schools in the Austin area. Founded in 2021 by Aayushi Mehta, a human...

The Survivor Club players clutch their lit torches in the darkness beneath the UT tower on Sept. 24, 2023. They undergo individual interviews and cast their crucial votes to eliminate a fellow player while vigilantly guarding their torches from extinguishing.

‘Survivor UT’ emulates hit reality TV show, puts students’ capabilities to the test

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

“Survivor UT” provides an engaging outlet for students to connect on campus with peers to challenge their physical abilities, strategic thinking and social skills. Currently airing episodes from their...

Outdoor activities around Austin to welcome the fall season

Outdoor activities around Austin to welcome the fall season

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 26, 2023

With pumpkin spice season here, Austin boasts a variety of activities and events to get into the fall state of mind. The Daily Texan compiled a list of can’t-miss outdoor fall activities to romanticize...

Co-curators Mathew McIntyre and Quinn In on the opening day of the "Queer Sublime" exhibit at the Visual Arts Center on Sept. 22, 2023.

‘Queer Sublime’ curators discuss amplifying student artistic expression on campus

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 26, 2023

June Chau found himself locked in the constricting “white cube” — the white walls commonly associated with museums, promoting neutrality and often negating identity. By including his work in the...

People watch as "like a breath of fresh water” by Jacqueline Kiyomi inflates and deflates as part of The Visual Arts Center’s Opening Reception for Fall 2023 Exhibitions on September 25, 2023.

VAC showcases five new exhibits at opening reception, exemplifying talent at UT

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 26, 2023

Soft murmurs, slow pacing and wide eyes surrounded every corner of the Visual Arts Center (VAC). Nearly each surface of the space glimmered with dedication, housing an identity and telling a story. This...

Bevo Buddies places unique twist on transition initiative

Bevo Buddies places unique twist on transition initiative

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter September 25, 2023

Chatter rings from the San Jacinto event room as a sea of new students enjoy food, create friendships and most anticipatedly, meet with their year-long mentors.  Founded in 2022, the Bevo Buddy program...

Texas Spirit Alumni return to their roots

Texas Spirit Alumni return to their roots

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

Attending a Longhorn sports event means seeing the cheerleaders and pom team on the sidelines stunting, dancing and leading cheers to help boost crowd spirit. As part of a reunion during the Texas vs....

Three bookstores in Austin to find community, literary escapes

Three bookstores in Austin to find community, literary escapes

Esteban Elias, General Life&Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

Several locations in Austin celebrate the city’s love of books while providing a literary escape from daily life. The Daily Texan compiled a list of three bookshops around Austin that give readers the...

New UT club STEM Buddies looks to bring science experiments to Austin elementary schools

New UT club STEM Buddies looks to bring science experiments to Austin elementary schools

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

Freshman year, at only their third lunch together, biology sophomore Celina Yang and biochemistry major Elizabeth Wu dove into the intimidating task of starting a club. Fast forward one year, the sophomores...

UT RoboMaster team Stampede gears up for annual robotics competition

UT RoboMaster team Stampede gears up for annual robotics competition

Rob Paine, General Life&Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

In a room split in two, students gather on one side around a tank-like robot, listening to James Zhang talk about mechanics. On the other side, students sit with laptops ready to code and listen to instructions...

Five meal prep lunches for Monday through Friday

Five meal prep lunches for Monday through Friday

Riddhi Bora, General Life&Arts Reporter September 20, 2023

College students must balance taking and studying for multiple classes, participating in several organizations, working a part-time job or internship and socializing. With all these commitments, finding...

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