Life and Arts

UT-Austin students say what they’re thankful for in spirit of Thanksgiving

By Jennifer Errico - Updated on November 20, 2020 at 12:35 am

Online classes, the never-ending news cycle and COVID-19 have made it difficult to stay positive for some. But in the spirit of Thanksgiving, UT students reflect on what they’re grateful for.
UT-Austin students feel uncomfortable going home due to concerns about political arguments with family

By Thomas Casler - Updated on November 18, 2020 at 8:56 pm

Political discussion has always reared its head at Thanksgiving dinner, but some students think familial arguments will become more intense than recent years after 2020 brought a variety of contentious issues to the forefront.
UT-Austin students reflect on Kamala Harris becoming first Black, Indian woman vice president-elect

By Lauren Castro - Updated on November 17, 2020 at 8:49 pm

Some students say they now see themselves represented in the White House after Harris became the first female, Black and Indian vice president-elect.
UT-Austin students recall their memorable encounters with campus raccoons

By Zoe Tzanis - Updated on November 17, 2020 at 8:39 pm

While they may not pay tuition, raccoons are a vital part of life at UT.
UT-Austin students plan their living arrangements for next school year

By Leni Steinhardt - Updated on November 17, 2020 at 1:35 am

Even though her first semester of college is only just drawing to a close, government freshman Sydney Murray already knows where she's living next year.
The Sound of UT: student finds new sound through exploring her sexuality

By Morgan-Taylor Thomas - Updated on November 17, 2020 at 1:33 am

With a bunch of silver and gold chain necklaces around her neck, Susannah Joffe applied blush to her face as she got ready for a night out. Peering into the mirror, she said her journey to music started when she would co-write and sing with her dad at a young age.
Black Power Movement class project surveys students on adding Black History courses

By Jennifer Errico - Updated on November 15, 2020 at 10:19 pm

Over the course of a few days, Olga Briceño called her peers and asked them, “Do you think a Black history course should be incorporated into the core curriculum?”
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ brings familiar, refreshing gameplay to franchise

By Noah Levine - Updated on November 15, 2020 at 10:03 pm

“Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War” is the newest installment in Activision’s long-running first person shooter series.
Mentoring groups continue to support students in virtual setting

By Ikram Mohamed - Updated on November 13, 2020 at 12:32 am

Through mentorship organizations such as the Refugee Student Mentor Program and Project MALES, UT students use their personal experiences to support high and middle school students.
UT-Austin student creates Sprinkled Gems to spread joy through baking

By Dina Barrish - Updated on November 13, 2020 at 12:29 am

Zoe Guillen launched a “campaign for kindness” — a series of baking projects. In April, she turned this campaign into a baking business: Sprinkled Gems.

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