All content by Amelia Engstrom
![BLK ODYSSY poses for a portrait outside of Orb Studios on July 10 before a listening session for his upcoming album 1-800-FANTASY.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/071124_BLK-ODYSSY_Grace-West-1200x781.jpg)
Austin-based artist BLK ODYSSY talks cinematic songwriting, reflects on NPR Tiny Desk concert
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• July 12, 2024
![Maymester memories: Longhorns share favorite moments from study abroad](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/061024_May-Memories_Amara-Lopez-1054x1200.jpeg)
Maymester memories: Longhorns share favorite moments from study abroad
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• June 10, 2024
![‘Austintatious’ original artists, UT alumni return to restore mural after defacing](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/04-02-24_mural-restoration_Amelia-Engstorm-1200x900.jpg)
‘Austintatious’ original artists, UT alumni return to restore mural after defacing
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• April 3, 2024
![R&B singer and rapper Audrey Nuna performs her SXSW set at the Empire Garage on Friday, March 13, 2024.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3-15-24_AudreyNuna_ManooSirivelu-1200x853.jpg)
Q&A: Rapper, R&B singer Audrey Nuna talks visualizing her sound
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 17, 2024
![Pop-R&B artist Chloe Tang stands for a portrait at the Austin Convention Center Skyway during SXSW on Thursday.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MAN_8618-1-1200x959.jpg)
Q&A: R&B artist Chloe Tang talks classical background, musical freedom, experience as AAPI artist
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 15, 2024
![Noah Faulkner, also known as Pedal Steel Noah, opens for the SXSW Music Opening Party on March 12, 2024. He performs with his father Jay Faulkner (left) and his brother Nate Faulkner (right).](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3-12-24_PedalSteelNoah_ManooSirivelu-1200x816.jpg)
Austinite 16-year-old takes on SXSW with pedal steel guitar
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 13, 2024
![Courtesy of Differ Media](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AAOW_Marina_Key-still_Laurel-1200x675.jpg)
Q&A: Austin class action, sexual assault case management lawsuit documentary premieres at SXSW
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 12, 2024
![UT graduate Aaditya Ranjit, MACH Transit co-founder and chief operating officer presents Magnetizing Mobility: The Journey to Maglev in the US at the SXSW Pitch on March 9, 2024. MACH transit is looking to introduce their new maglev technology platform to U.S. markets to revolutionize public transportation, supply chain and high speed cinematography.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3-9-24_MachTransit_ManooSirivelu-1200x800.jpg)
UT student, alum magnetic levitation technology startup takes on SXSW student pitch competition
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 10, 2024
![Courtesy of Hadley Hillel](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/casual.jpeg)
Q&A: Director of Chappell Roan’s ‘Casual’ music video discusses symbolism
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• March 10, 2024
![‘Mean Girls:’ a musical rendition of a cult classic without the bite](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-18-24_MeanGirls_CourtesyofParamountPictures-1200x799.png)
‘Mean Girls:’ a musical rendition of a cult classic without the bite
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• January 19, 2024
![Jack Munro practices at Austin Pickle Ranch on Nov. 15, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-15-23_JackMunro_KevinKim-1200x960.jpg)
Jack Munro goes pro, signs with Major League Pickleball
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 16, 2023
![Laufey performs at the Paramount Theater during her “Bewitched” Tour on Nov. 10, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-12-23_laufey_Kevin-Kim-1200x800.jpg)
Liveshot: Laufey celebrates first Grammy nomination with Austin, delivers spellbinding pop-jazz performance
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 12, 2023
![Dr. Vivek Murphy (left) and Matthew McConaughey (right) speak about college students’ mental health as a part of the U.S. Surgeon General’s College Tour on Nov. 8, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-08-23_McConaughey-Murthy-Talk_KevinKim-1200x800.jpg)
U.S. Surgeon General, Matthew McConaughey talk loneliness epidemic at UT stop of ‘We Are Made to Connect’ tour
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 8, 2023
![John Mayer performs at the Moody Center on Nov. 1, 2023, on his SOLO tour.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mayer-1-1-1200x800.jpg)
Liveshot: John Mayer’s Solo tour captivates Moody Center with musical prowess, heartfelt nostalgia
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• November 5, 2023
![Jeremy Zucker performs at Emo’s for the second stop of his “is nothing sacred?” tour on Oct. 26, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-29-23_JermeyZucker_Kevin-Kim-1200x800.jpg)
Liveshot: Jeremy Zucker’s ‘Is Nothing Sacred? The Tour’ transports audience to pastoral paradise
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 30, 2023
![Five spooktacular nonprofits to support this Halloween season](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-29-23_HalloweenNonprofits-1200x960.png)
Five spooktacular nonprofits to support this Halloween season
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 30, 2023
![Night Market gives students a taste of Taiwan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-23-23_nightmarket_Young-He-1-1200x799.jpg)
Night Market gives students a taste of Taiwan
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 23, 2023
![Q&A: Singer-Songwriter Sam MacPherson on latest EP Powerlines, opening for Is Nothing Scared? Tour](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-22-23_MacPherson_Courtesy-of-SNAFU-900x1200.jpg)
Q&A: Singer-Songwriter Sam MacPherson on latest EP Powerlines, opening for Is Nothing Scared? Tour
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 22, 2023
![UT students restart ice skating club, hope to compete in future](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/100523_UT-Figure-Skating-Club_Courtesy-of-David-Dang--1200x900.jpg)
UT students restart ice skating club, hope to compete in future
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 5, 2023
![Joji performs at the Moody Center in Austin, TX on Oct. 3, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/100523_Joji_LorianneWillett-1200x791.jpg)
Liveshot: Chaotic energy of Joji’s Pandemonium Tour livens Austin Moody Center
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 5, 2023
![Liveshot: Tate McRae’s stage presence, youthful energy charm Austin audience](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-1-23_TateMcRae_Courtesy-of-RCA-Records-1200x1200.jpeg)
Liveshot: Tate McRae’s stage presence, youthful energy charm Austin audience
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• October 1, 2023
![Outdoor activities around Austin to welcome the fall season](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/outdoor_activities-1200x1200.jpeg)
Outdoor activities around Austin to welcome the fall season
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 27, 2023
![The University of Texas Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Douglas Kinney Frost and Soprano Leah Crocetto perform at the Bates Recital Hall on September 24th, 2023. The UTSO performed Clarice’s Assad’s, Baião ‘n Blues a world premiere commissioned by KMFA 89.5.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-24-23_Symphony-Orchestra_William-Whitworth-26v2-1200x800.jpg)
UT symphony orchestra concert sets tone for upcoming season
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 25, 2023
![Liveshot: Bruno Major brings enchanting R&B, intimate performance to Mohawk Austin](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-19-23_BrunoMajor_KevinKim_9-1-1200x800.jpg)
Liveshot: Bruno Major brings enchanting R&B, intimate performance to Mohawk Austin
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 24, 2023
![Olivia Rodrigo’s pop-rock sophomore album delivers tightened sound and powerful narrative](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9-10-23_GUTS_courtesy-of-Geffen-Records-1.png)
Olivia Rodrigo’s pop-rock sophomore album delivers tightened sound and powerful narrative
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 11, 2023
![Top 6 boba spots in Austin](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Elizabeth-Aguilar-Garcia_best-boba-in-austin_9623-1200x1200.jpeg)
Top 6 boba spots in Austin
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 6, 2023
![‘Choose Love,’ Netflix’s latest interactive rom-com, arrives choppy, disengaging](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/choose-love-poster-954x1200.jpg)
‘Choose Love,’ Netflix’s latest interactive rom-com, arrives choppy, disengaging
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• September 3, 2023
![Diego Duan serves Uyghur-style Xianjang kabobs to a customer at Camino Alamo BBQ on Guadalupe Street in Austin, TX on Aug 31, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8-31-23_CaminoAlamoBBQ_KevinKim-2-1200x800.jpg)
The road to freedom: Camino Alamo BBQ
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• August 31, 2023
![Students study at the new Foxtrot location on Guadalupe St. in Austin, TX on August 28th, 2023. The location officially opened on August 26th.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8-28-23_Foxtrot_KevinKim_1-1200x800.jpg)
Grand opening of Foxtrot on Guadalupe Street welcomes University life
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• August 28, 2023
![Best eats within walking distance of campus](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Emma-Berke_Best-Eats_9-23-2023-1200x1200.jpeg)
Best eats within walking distance of campus
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• August 23, 2023
![How UTs collection of 3,000 strains of algae facilitate education worldwide](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/8-18-23_algae_Breyona-Mitchell-1200x1200.png)
How UT’s collection of 3,000 strains of algae facilitate education worldwide
Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• August 21, 2023
![70 days and 4,000 miles later: Texas 4000 builds community, spreads awareness, raises money for cancer research](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7-31-23_Texas-4000_Courtesy-of-Beril-Saygin-1200x798.png)
70 days and 4,000 miles later: Texas 4000 builds community, spreads awareness, raises money for cancer research
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• July 31, 2023
![UT Global Medical Training provides pre-health students with clinical, cultural experience in Central America](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7-24-23_UT-Global-Medical-Training_Courtesy-of-Kristina-Fan.jpg)
UT Global Medical Training provides pre-health students with clinical, cultural experience in Central America
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts General Reporter
• July 24, 2023
![Mockumentary ‘Theater Camp’ creates humorous, endearing glimpse into heart of theater](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7-23-23_TheaterCamp_Courtesy-of-Searchlight-Pictures-1200x675.jpg)
Mockumentary ‘Theater Camp’ creates humorous, endearing glimpse into heart of theater
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• July 23, 2023
![‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season two brings new depth](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7-16-23_SummerITurnedPretty_Courtesy-of-Amazon.jpg)
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season two brings new depth
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts General Reporter
• July 16, 2023
![New UT staff pickleball league facilitates community within the University ecosystem](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pickleball_illo-1200x1200.png)
New UT staff pickleball league facilitates community within the University ecosystem
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• July 10, 2023
![Physician, cartoonist Dr. Grace Farris uses graphic medicine to educate, connect](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/image0-811x900.jpeg)
Physician, cartoonist Dr. Grace Farris uses graphic medicine to educate, connect
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts General Reporter
• July 3, 2023
![2014-04-26_Live_Music_Capital_Jonathan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-26_Live_Music_Capital_Jonathan.Garza01739.jpg)
Cactus Cafe’s Songwriters’ Open Mic cultivates community between musicians
Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts General Reporter
• June 26, 2023
![Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team prepares for national championship](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-09-23_LionDragonDance_EvaAsfahani-12-900x600.jpg)
Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team prepares for national championship
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• April 10, 2023
![Singer-songwriter Jenna Raine on release of new single “Stupid Cupid,” upcoming music, performing with Joshua Bassett](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_1809-604x900.png)
Singer-songwriter Jenna Raine on release of new single “Stupid Cupid,” upcoming music, performing with Joshua Bassett
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• April 3, 2023
![Student artist Jessica Nguyen takes chance on future in art](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3-30-2023_JessicaNguyenArt_YoungHe2-900x600.jpg)
Student artist Jessica Nguyen takes chance on future in art
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• March 31, 2023
![Match Day 2023 dictates futures of Dell Med students, students across US](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3-29-23_DellMatchDay_EmmaGeorge-900x900.png)
Match Day 2023 dictates futures of Dell Med students, students across US
Amelia Engstrom, General Life&Arts Reporter
• March 29, 2023
![‘The future of barbecue meats’: Austin-based BioBQ works towards lab-cultured meat](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/biobq.jpeg-900x675.jpg)
‘The future of barbecue meats’: Austin-based BioBQ works towards lab-cultured meat
Amelia Engstrom, General Life & Arts Reporter
• March 5, 2023
![Emily Nguyen stands inside of Tapioca House on Feb. 28, 2023. Nguyen painted the murals inside the boba shop.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3-2-23_EmilyNguyen_EvaAsfahani-900x600.jpg)
Student artist grows art business through sales at Tapioca House
Amelia Engstrom, General Life & Arts Reporter
• March 3, 2023