The Daily Texan

UT student explains social oppression and disabilities at international conference

By Sandeep Bhakta - Updated on April 2, 2019 at 12:04 am

At 14, Shruti Patil was watching “Grey’s Anatomy.” At 20, she’s delivered a presentation at an internationally recognized conference discussing health and
the humanities.
Christian Sparks and the Beatnik Bandits play in Austin for fan exposure

By Trinady Joslin - Updated on March 31, 2019 at 11:47 pm

Folking around on Speedway, Christian Sparks and the Beatnik Bandits handed out flyers to promote their upcoming show.
Students revive Design for America chapter to design, innovate, make change on campus

By Celesia Smith - Updated on March 29, 2019 at 12:00 am

Brooke Reaves and Shoumik Dabir have revived the UT chapter of Design for America.
New UT course helps women take entrepreneurship by the horns

By Lindsey Ferris - Updated on March 27, 2019 at 11:06 pm

When arts and entertainment technology senior Lexye Meeks first wanted to start her own athletic apparel brand, she didn’t know where to start. A new UT course, however, has equipped her with the tools to make this vision a reality. Women in Entrepreneurship is an unprecedented class taught by Jan Ryan, creative entrepreneurship and innovation director and professor, to help students overcome the hurdles women face in today’s competitive entrepreneurial society. The class will also be available in the fall.
UT student Jonathan Wong develops web app to prevent food costs from eating up student budgets

By Celesia Smith - Updated on March 27, 2019 at 10:40 pm

Business honors and management information systems sophomore Jonathan Wong turned the shortage of accessible, affordable food options for off-campus students into a business. Last semester, Wong began drafting SwipeMeIn, a web app that allows off-campus students to purchase cheaper meals by paying on-campus students real money for their Dine In Dollars. The platform, expected to launch after spring break, also allows users to donate excess on-campus currencies to nearby food pantries.
Ice, Ice Beauties: New spirit group supports UT ice hockey team

By Abby Hopkins - Updated on March 24, 2019 at 11:50 pm

Although most of the hype surrounding college ice hockey follows the season, a new spirit group is ensuring support for UT’s team lasts year-round.
Austin Fashion Week promotes growth, development of local style, culture

By Kendall Tietz - Updated on March 8, 2019 at 12:10 am

Austin already offers an eclectic music, food and entertainment scene, but one event brings the city’s emerging fashion scene to the forefront. Now, they host the world's fourth largest fashion week.
UT alumna inspires civic participation, ‘army of women’ in political anthology

By Jordyn Zitman - Updated on March 5, 2019 at 12:24 am

A group of 10 young, diverse female staffers who served during the Obama administration came together to publish “Yes She Can,” coming out on March 5. The book has received high praise from influential feminist voices such as activist Gloria Steinem and actress Amy Poehler.
UT alumna tries 'Idol' a second time, turns humbling experiences into motivation

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 5, 2019 at 12:21 am

The crowd booed her off stage in elementary school when she performed The Cheetah Girls’ songs at a lip-syncing show. “American Idol” dismissed her after the group round at 17 years old. Every UT a cappella group she auditioned for denied her, yet none of that stopped Courtney Penry.
This Old Wood offers stylish sustainability in home decor

By Anna-Kay Reeves - Updated on March 3, 2019 at 11:17 pm

As historic buildings decay across that landscape, a need to preserve Texas' rich history has been met by the artisans behind This Old Wood, an Austin-based business specializing in refurbishing building materials into unique decor.