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A women looks at the Uvalde Memorial in front of the Texas Capital on May 31, 2022. The Memorial was set up to honor those who lost their lives in Uvalde on May 24.

Austin community takes action following Uvalde tragedy

Sarah Brager, Life & Arts Reporter June 9, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the June 7, 2022 flipbook. Twenty-one portraits line the Texas Capitol steps, candles and flowers by their side. As community members pass the microphone...

Student-created Casa Marianella Market celebrates undocumented immigrant identity

Student-created Casa Marianella Market celebrates undocumented immigrant identity

Jessica Garcia, Life & Arts Reporter May 9, 2022

On the afternoon of April 24, Alejandra Zuñiga smiled, taking in the buzzing atmosphere of vendors selling crafts and treats while people gathered to support her creation — the Casa Marianella Market. Zuñiga...

Christian Coffey: The reveal, reflection of Hook ‘Em

Christian Coffey: The reveal, reflection of Hook ‘Em

Sasha Haynes, Life & Arts Reporter May 8, 2022

When Hook ’Em takes the field, the crowd erupts. As UT’s horned mascot bounces up and down, the crowd jumps to their feet in pride and energy for the burnt orange. Underneath his costume, Christian...

Tat-Tuesday: Samarth Thawani honors childhood hobbies

Tat-Tuesday: Samarth Thawani honors childhood hobbies

Kaiya Little , Life & Arts Reporter May 8, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the May 3, 2022 flipbook. At the bend of Samarth Thawani’s inner arm, a play and two skip buttons wrap across his skin like a band.  Without the melodies...

Asian American communities connect to culture, express love through food

Asian American communities connect to culture, express love through food

Angela Lim, Senior Life & Arts Reporter May 5, 2022

As a child, Jennifer Ling Datchuk routinely helped her grandmother prepare a fresh batch of dumplings. With her grandmother’s homemade wrappers in hand, she placed a spoonful of filling and painstakingly...

Sculpture destruction caused by skating leads to frustration

Sculpture destruction caused by skating leads to frustration

Leeza Meyer, Life & Arts Reporter May 5, 2022

Every day on her way to class, Weyatta Kpinkpin walks around Amaryllis, a black geometric sculpture that takes on different shapes as viewers walk around the piece. Looking at its sleek finish and straight...

UT Student creates water nonprofit building wells

UT Student creates water nonprofit building wells

Alishba Javaid, Life and Arts general reporter May 4, 2022

When public health freshman Raisa Gire visited the Jokate Mwegelo Girls School in Kisarawe, Tanzania last summer for the inauguration of the well she helped build through her nonprofit, she said she saw...

UT launches Longhorn SHARE, peer-led support groups addressing mental health issues

UT launches Longhorn SHARE, peer-led support groups addressing mental health issues

Leila Saidane, Senior News Reporter May 4, 2022

A new peer-led support group program at UT will help students address issues concerning imposter syndrome and mental health diagnoses or discuss navigating queer identities and first-generation college...

9 Asian-owned businesses in Austin to support

9 Asian-owned businesses in Austin to support

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter May 3, 2022

  According to a 2021 survey published by the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with UT students, 89% of Asian-owned businesses in Austin experienced a loss of revenue during...

UT students share thoughts on possible demolition of landmark LGBTQ+ bars

UT students share thoughts on possible demolition of landmark LGBTQ+ bars

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Reporter May 2, 2022

Last week, Levi Casias visited Coconut Club for the first time to bask in the venue’s large neon sign and reverberating dance music. Though excited, Casias said a sobering realization overshadowed his...

Hook'd magazine gives students creative platform

Hook’d magazine gives students creative platform

Catherine Cahn, Life & Arts Reporter May 2, 2022

Dana Tran’s fingers drifted over the different items in her mother’s closet — colorful shirts, skirts and dresses. As she scavenges through this space, something she began doing as a child, Tran...

Tat Tuesday: Navya Sirohi carries her grandmother’s kitchen to Austin

Tat Tuesday: Navya Sirohi carries her grandmother’s kitchen to Austin

Kaiya Little, Life and Arts Reporter April 28, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 26, 2022 flipbook. Flush against her collarbone, numbers inch along Navya Sirohi’s skin, forming an orderly line. Strung together, the single...

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