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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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New Wave Longhorns creates nontraditional student community

New Wave Longhorns creates nontraditional student community

Danielle Berain, General Life&Arts Reporter October 15, 2025

With a serene view of Lake Austin, economics junior Kelda Harrison sat studying French beside students who, like her, navigate UT with full-time jobs, households and children, setting them apart from their...

Red River Rivalry reminds seniors why they love football

Red River Rivalry reminds seniors why they love football

Sawyer Dodd, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2025

Last weekend, two sets of eyes watched over the magic happening in the Longhorns’ win over Oklahoma University: the eyes of Texas, and the eyes of the Texas State Fair’s Big Tex. To many students,...

7 places to watch the Red River Rivalry beyond the stadium

7 places to watch the Red River Rivalry beyond the stadium

Jeweleann Garcia, General Life&Arts Reporter October 10, 2025

Every fall during the Texas vs. Oklahoma showdown, Dallas turns into a battleground of burnt orange and crimson. Although the Cotton Bowl hosts the action, venues around Austin and Dallas offer lively...

Fans explore Smokey's Midway attractions on Sept. 20. Smokey's Midway is a part of the pregame celebration that takes place before every home game at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium nurtures Longhorn spirit throughout decades

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts October 9, 2025

Chants boom across Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, football fans dazzling in burnt orange, white and denim filling the stands, hoping to keep the school spirit alive. Somewhere in the stadium stands...

From left, freshmen Piyush Chintalwar and Zubin Sawhney pose in a messy Jester kitchen after a cook off on Sept. 30. The duo co-host the weekly cooking show "Pumped Up Cooking."

Pumped Up Cooking’s Recipe for Connection

Tiffany Chan, Junior Entertainment Columnist October 9, 2025

The hiss of oil meeting a hot pan and the scent of sizzling portobello mushrooms filled Jester’s basement kitchen. A dozen hands moving in a chaotic rhythm, chopping, stirring and filming as someone...

Boo at the Zoo educates children with animals through Halloween spirit

Boo at the Zoo educates children with animals through Halloween spirit

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 9, 2025

As families walk through the Austin Zoo gates, lights line the fences of the animal enclosures. Covered in purple, orange and green, the zoo embraces the Halloween spirit with an event that brings together...

Hook 'Em riles up the crowd at the Texas Fight Rally on Oct. 8.

Behind the horns: Students who served as Hook ‘Em

Bita Fani, General Life&Arts Reporter  October 9, 2025

Lights illuminate Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, “Texas Fight” echoes throughout the stadium, a sea of burnt orange cheers on their team and in the middle stands Hook ‘Em. Behind the...

UT School of Law sign located on Dean Keeton Street on Oct. 6, 2025.

Texas mock trial makes history with Summit Cup win

Vivian Perotto, General Life&Arts Reporter October 8, 2025

Mock trial members Josianne Alwardi and Emily Layton sat awaiting results and were informed they advanced to the championship round with only a short 30-minute break before competing.  After debuting...

Glen Powell talks new show ‘Chad Powers’ at UT screening

Glen Powell talks new show ‘Chad Powers’ at UT screening

Hailey Gorzell, General Life&Arts Reporter October 5, 2025

Starring in and co-creating “Chad Powers,” Glen Powell shared insight into the making of the six-part original series on Hulu, during a Q&A in the Hogg Memorial Auditorium on Thursday night. Opening...

On-campus clinic offers affordable care for patients, graduate students training

On-campus clinic offers affordable care for patients, graduate students training

Brian Murray, General Life&Arts Reporter October 2, 2025

In a storm of decisions to make and options to weigh, finding the best mental health care can be difficult. Income, insurance coverage and accessibility can be hurdles to overcome. The Psychology Department...

A Scream Club attendee screams at the third gathering of Scream Club in Austin at the James D. Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge on Sept. 28, 2025. Scream Club is a judge-free space where attendees are encouraged to release the weight of the week.

Austin woman launches ‘Scream Club’ as group wellness effort

Medha Sarin, General Life&Arts Reporter September 30, 2025

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge bustled with runners, bikers and musicians this past Sunday. Fifteen minutes past seven, a large group formed along the bridge’s railing, facing the watery abyss of the...

6 ways to level up job applications

6 ways to level up job applications

Bita Fani, General Life&Arts Reporter September 29, 2025

Career fair season places applications at the top of every student's mind, and across majors, Longhorns highlight skills that match their industries. Whether on campus or online, students can access various...

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