Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

All content by Ambar Ancira
art for the people Courtesy of Teodora Pogonat

‘Think Pink’ strives to tell story that resonates with every woman

Ambar Ancira December 7, 2018

A pink parachute can be a lot more than a middle school PE gym toy if it falls in the right hands.  Art for the People is a gallery that focuses on local artists, and every quarter, it feature...

kyravi beauty Courtesy of Pankaj Lad

Students found beauty company with focus on natural products, ethical standards

Ambar Ancira November 20, 2018

For business freshman Tejal Bhikha and chemical engineering alumna Kaya Bhikha, spilling oils all over their belongings was the best thing that ever happened to them.  They were on vacation carrying...

Spark_1113_AlekkaHernandez(SparkModels)

Student fashion community reflects on responsibility to alter beauty standards

Ambar Ancira November 13, 2018

UT has established a desire to change the world. Recent efforts by the creative community on campus are striving to do just that. Ockhee Bego is a textiles and apparel assistant professor of instruction...

Lucious2018-11-01_Lucious_McDaniels_Bithia

Business freshman strives to make donating more accessible with upcoming app

Ambar Ancira November 9, 2018

Business Honors freshman Lucious McDaniel was at dinner watching his longtime mentor write a check for $10,000 to a charity when the idea came to him. He made a sarcastic comment about how not everyone...

1105_BixieMathieu(ProfessorMaterials) (1)

Students discuss teacher-written course materials

Ambar Ancira November 5, 2018

Students can gain a professional’s perspective when professors use their own published work as teaching tools in the classroom. Some students, however, wonder if their professors’ voice dominating...

viva_1025_AlekkaHernandez(vivalavida) copy

Viva La Vida festival continues to bring Mexican traditions to Austin

Ambar Ancira October 25, 2018

For UT students who hail from Mexico, El Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that many Hispanics can lose touch with after coming to the United States. The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin hopes to fill...

Kimberly_Lee2018-10-15-Kim_Lee_Poetrybook_Amanda

Kimberly Lee reminds her readers of the importance of poetry

Ambar Ancira October 18, 2018

When it seemed impossible to express herself at home, communication and leadership freshman Kimberly Lee found her voice in poetry. With the encouragement of her friends, Lee published her first book. Lee...

tacos_2018-10-01_TacosElBoo_Macelyn

Taco food truck built on long-lasting friendships comes to Guadalupe Street

Ambar Ancira October 3, 2018

Austin seems to have a new taco joint at every corner, and at first glance, Tacos El Boo might seem like just another addition to the mix. However, it stands out because of how authentic the food tastes...

Students weigh in on ‘freshman 15’

Ambar Ancira September 26, 2018

Failing your first test, getting lost on campus and making new friends are all things that worry freshmen. But for some, the “freshman 15” tops the list. “Freshman 15” is a colloquial...

Activate Search
Ambar Ancira