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UT Symphony Orchestra unveils Turkmen music at concert

UT Symphony Orchestra unveils Turkmen music at concert

Sara Zaidi, Life & Arts general reporter October 24, 2022

Editor's note: a previous version of this story said Allayarov composed Symphonic Picture of Turkmenistan, but it has been updated to correctly reflect that Halmamedov composed it. Orchestral strings...

UT’s Green Events helps student groups throw sustainable events and meetings

UT’s Green Events helps student groups throw sustainable events and meetings

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter October 20, 2022

Fulfilling student organizations’ requests, Green Events comes to tailgates, general meetings and campus celebrations with composting and recycling bins rolling in tow.  The student-led organization...

Explore South Asia provides engaging cultural event for students at UT

Explore South Asia provides engaging cultural event for students at UT

Anai Jaime, Life & Arts Reporter October 20, 2022

Illuminated by the warm glow of the vibrant sunset, a singer stands on a stage lined with yellow and orange flowers as her voice softly drifts off toward the end of her performance. Accompanied by the...

UTurn offers support for COLA students through peer mentoring, one-on-one coaching

UTurn offers support for COLA students through peer mentoring, one-on-one coaching

Darren Puccala, Life & Arts general reporter October 20, 2022

For students who feel overwhelmed and unsupported, an email from Ben Burnett extending an invitation to UTurn, can be the life raft to keep their academic career afloat. Founded by senior program coordinator...

Sofia Ortiz Neidhart shows her 11th tattoo, a spinal tattoo of a jellyfish, constellations, and celestial patterns.

Tat Tuesday: Student connects with tattoo artist

Celeste Hoover, Life & Arts general reporter October 18, 2022

Surrounded by geometric constellations and celestial patterns, a jellyfish swims along public health junior Sofia Ortiz Neidhart’s spine. Her 11th tattoo, the design is a tribute to the immortal sea...

Viktoria Thompson teaches a dance class hosted by The Space on the second floor of Jester on Oct. 12, 2022.

Student orgs band together to give free K-pop classes during October

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter October 13, 2022

Just outside of Jester Dining, eager dancers experiment with various styles of dance, from hip-hop to contemporary, through workshops organized by UT student organization The Space. Now, dancers can learn...

Mozart’s hosts Late at the Lake open mic every Tuesday night

Mozart’s hosts Late at the Lake open mic every Tuesday night

Drew Morris, Life & Arts general reporter October 12, 2022

As the smell of coffee beans roasting and pastries coming out of the oven filled the air, Mia Fusillo secured her guitar and began playing “Stop This Train” by John Mayer for the audience of Mozart’s...

New delivery service Duffl opens franchise at UT

New delivery service Duffl opens franchise at UT

Logan Dubel, General Life & Arts Reporter October 12, 2022

A new storefront on Guadalupe Street reads, “Just Duffl it!” The slogan is a nod to a team of racers on scooters, with orange bags in hand, speeding down The Drag on their way to deliver essentials...

Try Culture offers diverse cultural experiences for students

Try Culture offers diverse cultural experiences for students

Sara Zaidi, Life and Arts Reporter October 10, 2022

Bright colorful lights darted across the William C. Powers Student Activity Center ballroom as rhythmic, upbeat pop music blasted from speakers and rang out in the space. Students from various cultural...

Fans celebrate as Texas scores against UTSA on Sept. 17, 2022.

Despite early-season hiccups, Texas students encouraged by football program’s direction heading into Texas-OU

Ryan Hopper, General sports reporter October 7, 2022

On a scorching Saturday in September, a record 105,213 fans packed into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to watch the Longhorns nearly pull off a massive upset against No. 1 Alabama. For a stadium...

Ballerina, senior UT student to compete in Country Dance World Championships

Ballerina, senior UT student to compete in Country Dance World Championships

Celeste Hoover, Life & Arts general reporter October 7, 2022

Former ballerina Eva Kahn keeps a busy schedule. When taking a break from writing her undergraduate thesis discussing causality and absurdity in quantum theory, the math and humanities senior trains for...

Thrift pop-up event strives for sustainable, accessible fashion options within the UT community

Thrift pop-up event strives for sustainable, accessible fashion options within the UT community

Mirya Dila, Life and Arts general reporter September 26, 2022

Braving the morning rush, a sea of half-awake students sifts through racks of clothing, plastic hangers softly clacking against each other, as they pick out pieces and show off their finds. The Campus...

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