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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, speaks about the future of AI in education as part of the AI Live series on Nov. 15, 2024.

[Photo] ‘More connecting with students’: Khan Academy founder discusses future of AI, education

November 17, 2024

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, speaks about the future of AI in education as part of the AI Live series on Nov. 15, 2024.

Brady Beal, lead guitarist for Parker McCollum, leans over the Moody pedestrian bridge on Nov. 7, 2024.

[Photo] Former UT staff member talks playing lead guitar for Parker McCollum, upcoming tour

November 13, 2024

Brady Beal, lead guitarist for Parker McCollum, leans over the Moody pedestrian bridge on Nov. 7, 2024.

Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison (left) and J.R. DeShazo, president of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, addresses the "LBJ Conversations" audience on Nov. 11, 2024. Hutchison is a double alumna from UT and served as the US representative to NATO from 2017 to 2021.

[Photo] LBJ School hosts former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

November 12, 2024

Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison (left) and J.R. DeShazo, president of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, addresses the "LBJ Conversations" audience on Nov. 11, 2024. Hutchison is a double alumna from UT...

Freshman forward Amalia Villarreal steals the ball from Arkansas defender Kelsey Oyler on Oct. 18, 2024.

[Photo] Amalia Villarreal wins SEC Freshman of the Year, ready for postseason with Texas soccer 

November 5, 2024

Freshman forward Amalia Villarreal steals the ball from Arkansas defender Kelsey Oyler on Oct. 18, 2024.

AJ Garcia-Rameau, founder and director of Ventana Ballet, reaches toward the audience while dressed as a zombie waitress during the final performance of Undead: Haunted House of Dances on Oct. 31, 2024.

[Photo] The UNDEAD resurrect chilling immersive ballet at Factory on 5th

November 3, 2024

AJ Garcia-Rameau, founder and director of Ventana Ballet, reaches toward the audience while dressed as a zombie waitress during the final performance of Undead: Haunted House of Dances on Oct. 31, 2024.

Finn Higginbotham (Demetrius) and Alexandra Greyson's (Helena) act during tech rehearsal of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Oct. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Opening night of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” proves timeless nature of Shakespeare

October 27, 2024

Finn Higginbotham (Demetrius) and Alexandra Greyson's (Helena) act during tech rehearsal of A Midsummer Night's Dream on Oct. 24, 2024.

Barefoot Outfitters employees smile behind the checkout counter during the grand opening of their store on Oct. 17, 2024.

[Photo] Una nueva tienda familiar para el día del juego ilumina los escaparates vacíos en Guadalupe

October 23, 2024

Barefoot Outfitters employees smile behind the checkout counter during the grand opening of their store on Oct. 17, 2024.

Two Texas fans at ESPN College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Two Texas fans at ESPN College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Texas Cowboys at ESPN College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Texas Cowboys at ESPN College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Freshman forward Amalia Villarreal steals the ball from Arkansas during their match on Oct. 18, 2024. Arkansas beat UT 4-3.

[Photo] Texas soccer loses to Arkansas 3-4 due to set pieces, loose balls

October 19, 2024

Freshman forward Amalia Villarreal steals the ball from Arkansas during their match on Oct. 18, 2024. Arkansas beat UT 4-3.

Members of the UT Men's Swim Team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

[Photo] How the SEC bodes for Texas men’s swimming and diving

October 17, 2024

Members of the UT Men's Swim Team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet speaks at the Benson Latin American Collection on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Ex presidenta de Chile visita UT y habla sobre la igualdad de género

October 19, 2024

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet speaks at the Benson Latin American Collection on Wednesday Oct. 16, 2024.

Reagan Rutherford spikes the ball while Lily Barron (left) and Barakat Rahmon (right) attempt to block the ball during the UT vs. Houston match on Sept. 11, 2024.

[Photo] No. 7 Texas stays undefeated in SEC after win against No. 12 Kentucky

October 13, 2024

Reagan Rutherford spikes the ball while Lily Barron (left) and Barakat Rahmon (right) attempt to block the ball during the UT vs. Houston match on Sept. 11, 2024.

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo chases the ball on Oct. 10, 2024. Texas beat OU 1-0.

[Photo] Goalkeeping heroics, school record-tying goal sees Texas soccer defeating Oklahoma

October 10, 2024

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo chases the ball on Oct. 10, 2024. Texas beat OU 1-0.

Pranisha Karuturi, founder and owner of By Pranisha, a sustainable clothing brand, smiles in her Austin apartment while wearing a design from her "Bloom" collection on Oct. 7, 2024. Karuturi is a UT class of 2022 graduate owns and a member of the UT Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute and FoundHER program.

[Photo] UT alumna launches sustainable fashion brand

October 8, 2024

Pranisha Karuturi, founder and owner of By Pranisha, a sustainable clothing brand, smiles in her Austin apartment while wearing a design from her "Bloom" collection on Oct. 7, 2024. Karuturi is a UT class...

Madisen Skinner high-fives teammates Ella Swindle and Reagan Rutherford after the team earned their first point in the match against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won 25-20.

[Photo] Texas defeats Florida volleyball to remain undefeated in SEC

October 6, 2024

Madisen Skinner high-fives teammates Ella Swindle and Reagan Rutherford after the team earned their first point in the match against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won 25-20.

Sam Brashesr (left) and Zhouli Xie (right) applaud winning contestant Stella Frasier (middle) after judges Ben Kompare and Denny Sebold make the tie breaking call during the comedy game show, Masters of None on Monday Sept 30, 2024.

[Photo] El Show de TV británico, ‘Taskmaster’ se hace realidad en UT con el show ‘Master of None’ de TSTV

October 3, 2024

Sam Brashesr (left) and Zhouli Xie (right) applaud winning contestant Stella Frasier (middle) after judges Ben Kompare and Denny Sebold make the tie breaking call during the comedy game show, Masters of...

Emma Halter holds the ball before serving it during a home game against Texas State on Feb. 29, 2024.

[Photo] Texas falls to Missouri in 5-set battle

November 2, 2024

Emma Halter holds the ball before serving it during a home game against Texas State on Feb. 29, 2024.

UT senior Jake Aiger looks at records at the Headliners Exchange event in the East Patio of the Union on Sept. 25, 2024.

[Photo] Headliners reúne a la comunidad musical de UT con intercambio de discos y CDs

September 29, 2024

UT senior Jake Aiger looks at records at the Headliners Exchange event in the East Patio of the Union on Sept. 25, 2024.

Leander D'Costa concludes his speech during the Student Government meeting on Tuesday Sept 24, 2024. D'Costa, who is originally from Mumbai, India transferred to the University this Fall and is the first international student appointed as Parliamentarian in the 120 years since the Student Government assembly was created.

[Photo] Gobierno Estudiantil propone ley para expandir la sección estudiantil en los partidos de fútbol americano

September 30, 2024

Leander D'Costa concludes his speech during the Student Government meeting on Tuesday Sept 24, 2024. D'Costa, who is originally from Mumbai, India transferred to the University this Fall and is the first...

The audience applauds the founder of Career City Limits, Jamil Hooper, and the four speakers from HEB Digital on Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024. From left to right, Maria Rodriguez, Emily Do, Claren Moyers, Jamil Hooper, and Alyssa Zuniga Patel who joined the panel via Zoom.

[Photo] Career City Limits speaker sessions connect students to employers

September 22, 2024

The audience applauds the founder of Career City Limits, Jamil Hooper, and the four speakers from HEB Digital on Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024. From left to right, Maria Rodriguez, Emily Do, Claren Moyers, Jamil...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball across the net during Texas' game against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024.

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball across the net during Texas' game against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024.

Singers Aden Botschway (left) and Nico Medel (right) of the band "Lady Monday" smile on 6th Street before their performance at the Pecan Street Festival on Sunday Sept. 15, 2024.

[Photo] El Festival anual de otoño 47º de Pecan Street muestra el corazón y el espíritu de Austin

September 19, 2024

Singers Aden Botschway (left) and Nico Medel (right) of the band "Lady Monday" smile on 6th Street before their performance at the Pecan Street Festival on Sunday Sept. 15, 2024.

Adam and Savanah Sockwell, owners of 1992 Honey Co., hand a bag of honey to a customer during their second day of vending at the Pecan Street Festival on Sept. 15, 2024.

Adam and Savanah Sockwell, owners of 1992 Honey Co., hand a bag of honey to a customer during their second day of vending at the Pecan Street Festival on Sept. 15, 2024.

Singers Aden Botschway (left) and Nico Medel (right) of the band "Lady Monday" smile on 6th Street before their performance at the Pecan Street Festival on Sept. 15.

[Photo] 47th annual fall Pecan Street Festival showcases Austin’s heart, spirit

September 17, 2024

Singers Aden Botschway (left) and Nico Medel (right) of the band "Lady Monday" smile on 6th Street before their performance at the Pecan Street Festival on Sept. 15.

Two construction workers sweep dirt into a bulldozer at the intersection of Rio Grande and 5th Street on the afternoon of Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024.

Two construction workers sweep dirt into a bulldozer at the intersection of Rio Grande and 5th Street on the afternoon of Wednesday Sept. 4, 2024.

Reagan Rutherford and Ayden Ames block the ball, scoring the 13 point in Texas' third set against Houston on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won the set 25-20 and the match 3-0.

[Photo] Texas volleyball sweeps Auburn 3-0

November 15, 2024

Reagan Rutherford and Ayden Ames block the ball, scoring the 13 point in Texas' third set against Houston on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won the set 25-20 and the match 3-0.

UT alumni and leader of the UT Jazz Trumpet Studio Dr. Michael Sailors performs an excerpt from his new album outside of the Butler School of Music on Sept. 9, 2024.

[Photo] UT professor and jazz musician releases first jazz record, reflects on record–making process

September 9, 2024

UT alumni and leader of the UT Jazz Trumpet Studio Dr. Michael Sailors performs an excerpt from his new album outside of the Butler School of Music on Sept. 9, 2024.

From left, Adriana Abril, Ivan Djordjevic, Jenna Leslie, and Kavish Dewani smile near the Whitis Court Time Capsule after placing a polaroid photo in the time capsule on Apr. 18, 2024.

[Photo] Estudiantes crean una cápsula del tiempo para conmemorar la residencia Whitis antes de su demolición

April 24, 2024

From left, Adriana Abril, Ivan Djordjevic, Jenna Leslie, and Kavish Dewani smile near the Whitis Court Time Capsule after placing a polaroid photo in the time capsule on Apr. 18, 2024.

Carla Salas from Two Hives Honey shows off a beeswax candle during Pollinator Day at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on Apr. 13, 2024.

[Photo] Texas Science and Natural History Museum hosts Pollinator Day

April 15, 2024

Carla Salas from Two Hives Honey shows off a beeswax candle during Pollinator Day at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on Apr. 13, 2024.

President Jay Hartzell and songwriting Texas Ex Darden Smith laugh during a presidential song writing performance on April 10, 2024. The first-of its-kind event was held in the Cactus Cafe.

[Photo] Hartzell hosts first-ever ‘Songwriting Party’ at Cactus Cafe

April 15, 2024

President Jay Hartzell and songwriting Texas Ex Darden Smith laugh during a presidential song writing performance on April 10, 2024. The first-of its-kind event was held in the Cactus Cafe.

Tamar Sanikidze, director of the Butler Opera Center and division head of Voice and Opera, rehearses an aria with her student in her office on Thursday.

[Photo] Tamar Sanikidze to perform at Carnegie Hall in April

April 3, 2024

Tamar Sanikidze, director of the Butler Opera Center and division head of Voice and Opera, rehearses an aria with her student in her office on Thursday.

Graduate students Charles-Umashankar Egharevba (left) and Sejal Shah (middle) hang up their presentation highlighting the applications of nanomaterials in the energy sector during Willow Energy Week on March 27, 2024.

[Photo] Community engagement in massive oil drilling project applauded at UT Energy Week

March 29, 2024

Graduate students Charles-Umashankar Egharevba (left) and Sejal Shah (middle) hang up their presentation highlighting the applications of nanomaterials in the energy sector during Willow Energy Week on...

Sophomore Ella Swindle tips the ball over the net on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 during the game against Texas State. The Longhorns swept the Bobcats, winning 3-0.

Sophomore Ella Swindle tips the ball over the net on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 during the game against Texas State. The Longhorns swept the Bobcats, winning 3-0.

Rylan Galvan blocks a home run during Texas’ game against Cal Poly on Feb 25, 2024. Texas won 7-0 in the the third and final game of the series.

[Photo] No. 16 Texas baseball comes away with weekend series sweep for the first time since 2002 versus Cal Poly

February 26, 2024

Rylan Galvan blocks a home run during Texas’ game against Cal Poly on Feb 25, 2024. Texas won 7-0 in the the third and final game of the series.

Dr. Stephen Hursting, a professor of nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill, speaks at the Food for Thought panel on Feb 22, 2024.

[Photo] Lecture discusses the relationship between nutrition and cancer

February 25, 2024

Dr. Stephen Hursting, a professor of nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill, speaks at the Food for Thought panel on Feb 22, 2024.

Shay Holle falls while attempting to steal the ball during Texas' game against Iowa State on Saturday.

[Photo] Texas women’s basketball clinches spot in conference final after getting through a tough Kansas State

March 11, 2024

Shay Holle falls while attempting to steal the ball during Texas' game against Iowa State on Saturday.

Sidney Tillotson, founder of Custom Crown Hats, smiles after creating a hat in her studio on Thursday.

[Photo] Freshman’s small business ‘Custom Crown Hats’ flourishes

February 13, 2024

Sidney Tillotson, founder of Custom Crown Hats, smiles after creating a hat in her studio on Thursday.

Conductor Jerry Junkin leads the Wind Ensemble in “Wine-Dark Sea: Symphony for Band” at the 10th anniversary performance at the Bates Recital Hall on Feb. 4, 2024.

[Photo] UT Wind Ensemble celebrates the 10th anniversary of John Mackey’s ‘Wine-Dark Sea’

February 9, 2024

Conductor Jerry Junkin leads the Wind Ensemble in “Wine-Dark Sea: Symphony for Band” at the 10th anniversary performance at the Bates Recital Hall on Feb. 4, 2024.

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