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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Student Life

Dr. Vivek Murphy (left) and Matthew McConaughey (right) speak about college students’ mental health as a part of the U.S. Surgeon General’s College Tour on Nov. 8, 2023.

U.S. Surgeon General, Matthew McConaughey talk loneliness epidemic at UT stop of ‘We Are Made to Connect’ tour

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2023

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stopped by the Forty Acres on Wednesday for his “We Are Made to Connect” college tour, promoting the value of strengthening relationships in the midst of a “loneliness...

A guide to Mexican cuisine at your local farmers market

A guide to Mexican cuisine at your local farmers market

Angelica Ruzanova, General Life&Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

At Austin’s weekly farmers markets, shoppers can find anything from handcrafted leather to goat milk soap. The rows of tents overflow with local produce as visitors walk around the pavilion with bouquets...

Native American Heritage Month in Austin

Native American Heritage Month in Austin

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

In 1990, Congress officially designated the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month. Marked to formally acknowledge the important contributions of Native people and their tribal land,...

Madrigal Dinner cast members perform for rehearsals in the Texas Union Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom on Nov. 6, 2023. This event is hosted annually by Texas Creative Arts + Theatre.

Creative Arts + Theatre presents four-act Renaissance dinner theatre show, For Those Who Seek Answers

Joey Clark, General News Reporter November 7, 2023

A Campus Events + Entertainment student committee will host the 42nd Annual Madrigal Renaissance Dinner, from Nov. 9-11 in the Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom, filling the Texas Union with sword fights, set...

Hogg Memorial Auditorium post renovations on Oct. 31, 2023.

Historic Hogg Auditorium renovations completed after decade of waiting

Matthew Collier, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2023

Students, faculty and alumni filled the lobby of the newly restored Hogg Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 3 to celebrate the grand re-opening of the space after a two-year renovation project.  But for Ashley...

(From left) Texas Orange Jacket officers Social Director Marylynn Alvarado, PR Director Christine Camarillo, Special Events Director Athena Adrogué, Alumni Relations Director Rachel Chen, Co-Vice President of Membership Mia Weissbluth, Co-Tap Trainer Annie You, Settlement Home Director Nikita Kakkad, President Anna Alvis inside the UT Tower on Oct. 31, 2023.

Texas Orange Jackets reflect on a century of community

Madeline Dorjee, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Among the sea of burnt orange making up a typical UT game, a group of women stands proudly in the crowd, clad in felt jackets, trimmed in white with an orange “T” stitched across the pocket. The group...

Best Vietnamese restaurants within walking distance of UT

Best Vietnamese restaurants within walking distance of UT

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Rainy weather welcomes Austin’s transition into November, and nothing feels better on a cool day than a warm bowl of pho. Numerous Vietnamese restaurants surround UT’s campus, so The Daily Texan compiled...

Native American-owned businesses to check out this Native American Heritage Month

Native American-owned businesses to check out this Native American Heritage Month

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Nestled in the busy streets of Austin or residing a few keyboard clicks away, Native American-owned businesses bring forth an array of products to customers. These businesses range from makeup brands to...

New RipStick Hockey club aims to grow sport, community

New RipStick Hockey club aims to grow sport, community

Paisley Garza, General Life&Arts Reporter November 1, 2023

On the crosswalk next to the Moody College of Communication, an abundance of fliers ranging from places to work, listen to music and organizations to join adorn the sidewalk. One of those fliers offers...

Four day trip ideas near UT

Four day trip ideas near UT

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter October 31, 2023

With the homestretch of the semester approaching, the seemingly countless exams and assignments can grow overwhelming. For Longhorns looking to escape the hustle and bustle of UT, The Daily Texan compiled...

Pearl Street Co-op’s culture shines in their parties, especially on Halloween

Pearl Street Co-op’s culture shines in their parties, especially on Halloween

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter October 30, 2023

By 8 p.m. on Friday night, a line of people stretched down the block at the West Campus intersection of 21st and Pearl Street while they weathered the sweat-inducing humidity in their Halloween best....

Harshith Sadhu, Abhinav Tiruveedhula and Armaan Chadha display their phone application UT Dining inside J2 Dining on Oct. 23, 2023.

UT Dining app makes menus more accessible to students

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter October 27, 2023

In the early hours of the morning, a filmmaker, a business major and a computer scientist gather around the soft glow of a laptop trying to find the dining hall menu. Recognizing the inconvenience of dining...

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