Life and Arts

Students find relief in comedy on campus

By Catherine Cardenas - Updated on November 5, 2019 at 1:30 pm

Getting a laugh out of an audience may seem like a challenge to master for some, but for students in the Har-D-Har improvisation troupe, it’s their weekly therapy.
Rain Phoenix’s River is a touching tribute to late brother 26 years after his death

By Avery Wohleb - Updated on November 4, 2019 at 12:03 am

Rain Phoenix releases her first solo album, a series of slow-paced alternative tracks as a tribute to her late brother, River.
Dancers from across the country unite at Austin Powwow

By Nataleah Small - Updated on November 4, 2019 at 12:00 am

Dancers from across the nation gathered at the Austin Powwow on Nov. 2 to celebrate Native American heritage and showcase their abilities.
Quentin Tarantino, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio talk “Once Upon a Time” in special livestream interview

By Noah Levine - Updated on November 3, 2019 at 11:57 pm

This past weekend, Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” returned to theaters with previously unseen additional footage and access to a livestream interview with cast members Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Tarantino himself.
‘Wildcard’ is an emotional whirlwind

By Nataleah Small - Updated on November 3, 2019 at 11:53 pm

Miranda Lambert shows a full spectrum of emotions on her seventh album, Wildcard. The themes of her songs range from spiritual purification to murderous motivations.
Q&A: Terminator’s dark new villain shows his soft side

By Nataleah Small - Updated on November 1, 2019 at 12:21 am

In the film, Gabriel Luna plays the deadly and nearly indestructible Rev-9 terminator. The character is stern, calculated and aggressive. Luna couldn’t be more different.
UT student leads ghost tours around Austin

By Catherine Cardenas - Updated on November 1, 2019 at 12:18 am

Creepy landmarks, historical context and a theatrical leader who brings the stories to life are all the markings of a successful ghost tour. History senior Morgan Wallace does just that for Walking Tours of Austin.
CollegeHustle offers new way for UT students find part-time jobs

By Amarachi Ngwakwe - Updated on November 1, 2019 at 12:16 am

Giovanni Zinzi and Keegan Black hadn’t received a single response to job applications that took hours to complete. Figuring many students face similar challenges, they decided to enhance the job search experience for students.
‘Dreams of El Dorado’ voices triumph, tragedy of American West

By James Robertson - Updated on November 1, 2019 at 12:14 am

H.W. Brands’ sprawling historical account of the American West in the 19th Century, “Dreams of El Dorado,” weaves together diverse stories animating the frontier experience in the rugged western wilderness.
Retiring athlete translates her art to track, gives Olympics her all

By Mackenzie Dyer - Updated on November 1, 2019 at 12:12 am

Neither the thrill of racing past the finish line nor the training it takes to get there are why Magnolia Howell runs. She runs because it’s an art form. This year, she’s taking her final lap.

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