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RiseUp4AbortionRights protest abortion rights on International Women’s Day

RiseUp4AbortionRights protest abortion rights on International Women’s Day

Emily Harrison, Life and Arts Reporter March 21, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 11, 2022 flipbook. Protesters cheered and shouted, held up signs, and vowed to fight for the rights of all women to have access to safe and legal...

New State of LGBTQIA+ Affairs at UT Austin report provides recommendations to increase inclusivity on campus

Joelle DiPaolo, News Reporter March 21, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 8, 2022 flipbook. Student leaders released an updated State of LGBTQIA+ Affairs report Monday with 48 recommendations to increase inclusivity...

Texas Folklorico dance to revive tradition

Texas Folklorico dance to revive tradition

Sarai Cantu, Life and Arts Reporter March 21, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 1, 2022 flipbook. Fitted in his manta shirt, matching white pants and sombrero, Christopher Fierro tied a red bandana around his neck and took...

Sophomore finance major Ishika Puri uses a weight machine in Gregory Gymnasium on March 1st. Ishika is passionate about creating a welcoming environment for female students to work out.

Female students use Gain Health at UT to foster workout confidence

Catherine Cahn, Life & Arts Reporter March 12, 2022
The UT chapter of Gain Health has grown to include over 140 members, due to the club’s strong values and holistic approach to fitness.
GSC creates event for Asian American queer students

GSC creates event for Asian American queer students

Alishba Javaid, Life & Arts Reporter March 9, 2022

Growing up, Joshua Lattao said he always felt split between his queer and Filipino American identities. Until coming to college and finding a supportive community, he believed he had to choose and present...

Former sorority members reflect on decisions to step back from Greek life

Former sorority members reflect on decisions to step back from Greek life

Shama Gupta, Life and Arts reporter March 3, 2022

Walking into yet another weekly sorority chapter meeting last semester, biology freshman Elizabeth Dougherty said she felt a wave of discomfort and estrangement come over her. Per usual, she put on a face...

UT student replaces swimming with photography

UT student replaces swimming with photography

Catherine Cahn, Life & Arts Reporter February 25, 2022

At age 16, Natalie Hoang was on track to become a Division I collegiate swimmer. Hoang spent her high school state championship talking to recruiting coaches and looking forward to a future in the sport....

Siblings attending UT together find comfort in sticking together

Siblings attending UT together find comfort in sticking together

Kaiya Little, Life and Arts senior reporter February 23, 2022

Following the familiar path from her dorm, Alexa Ornelas stopped in front of UT’s Littlefield Fountain, illuminating her body with its lights. Closing her eyes, she said the iconic spot consistently...

What your UT college says about your fashion style

What your UT college says about your fashion style

Emily Harrison, Life & Arts Reporter February 22, 2022

UT’s got style! As Longhorns strut down Speedway, students from each UT college and school present their own specific vibe and aesthetic. Check out The Daily Texan’s picks for what style each chic...

UT students start and develop small businesses to fulfill personal and professional goals

UT students start and develop small businesses to fulfill personal and professional goals

Shama Gupta, Life & Arts Reporter February 22, 2022
In honor of students’ booming businesses, The Daily Texan talked to UT entrepreneurs currently growing their side hustles into the visions they’ve always dreamed of.
As Domino’s health declines, UT community’s love for him only grows stronger

As Domino’s health declines, UT community’s love for him only grows stronger

Sasha Haynes, Life & Arts Reporter February 22, 2022

Adored feline member of the UT community, Domino, stands as a tried and true symbol of on-campus unity. Often seen reclining outside the Flawn Academic Center, where he resides, many aspire to snag a Domino...

Meme accounts reflect unique sense of community among UT students 

Meme accounts reflect unique sense of community among UT students 

Sebastian Barajas, Life & Arts Reporter February 21, 2022

A buzzing energy filled the evening air outside the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center as four individuals conversed, laughed and whispered in each other's ears. Through genuine conversations...

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