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2hollis album “star” blends genre-defying music with introspective lyricism

2hollis album “star” blends genre-defying music with introspective lyricism

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 6, 2025

  In a 30-second clip that quietly went viral last December, artist 2hollis sits in his car, promoting his latest single “jeans.” With short, brown hair, he fumbles awkwardly with a water bottle...

Tomas Minc, a trampoline gymnast, prepares to jump during practice at the Tumble Tech gym on March 25, 2025. Minc will represent the U.S. at the World Championship in Italy next week.

UT sophomore social media influencer competing at international World Cup 

Angelina Liu , Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 28, 2025

Tomas Minc locks eyes determinedly on the double mini trampoline 25 meters ahead of him. He sprints forward, launching into a series of powerful twists and flips before landing with precision. Minc,...

‘The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt’: Butthole Surfers documentary is wild, riveting, emotional

‘The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt’: Butthole Surfers documentary is wild, riveting, emotional

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 14, 2025

Frenetic electric guitar, acid tabs and singer Gibby Haynes stripping in a dress with clothespins clipped to his face and nipples. Broken whiskey bottles. Lighter fluid ignites flames on the cymbals. Gnarly...

Kyle MacLachlan talks David Lynch, social media and future projects at SXSW

Kyle MacLachlan talks David Lynch, social media and future projects at SXSW

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 12, 2025

Taking to the SXSW stage with Charli xcx’s “365” and “Babygirl” status symbols, Kyle MacLachlan proves that even 40 years into his career, he remains a pop culture fixture.  MacLachlan began...

The Austin Convention Center on March 2, 2025.

5 Tech-Related Events to Check Out at SXSW

Angelina Liu, Senior News Reporter March 7, 2025

With words such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing becoming common in everyday vocabulary, confusion and uncertainty about the future can arise. The Daily Texan compiled a list of SXSW events...

Pláticas de UT que esperar para TEDxUTAustin 2025

Pláticas de UT que esperar para TEDxUTAustin 2025

Angelina Liu and Pili Saravia March 3, 2025

Nota de editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 27 de febrero del 2025 por Angelina Liu y fue traducido al español por Pili Saravia. La octava conferencia annual TEDxUTAustin va a...

Shygirl’s EP ‘Club Shy Room 2’ channels self-confidence, desire and sweaty warehouses

Shygirl’s EP ‘Club Shy Room 2’ channels self-confidence, desire and sweaty warehouses

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 2, 2025

With a South London accent, thrumming bass and repeating synths, Shygirl is anything but what her name implies. Shygirl (Blane Muise) creates an addictive, confident and sexual soundscape, made only complete...

UT talks to look forward to at TEDxUTAustin 2025

UT talks to look forward to at TEDxUTAustin 2025

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 28, 2025

The eighth annual TEDxUTAustin conference will take place on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hogg Memorial Auditorium. The 2025 theme explores the question “What Now?” — seeking to identify...

‘Food Inc.’ director Robert Kenner discusses documentary about American food industry

‘Food Inc.’ director Robert Kenner discusses documentary about American food industry

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 19, 2025

The food industry does not want you to know what you’re eating, according to “Food Inc.” director Robert Kenner.  Kenner and co-producer Melissa Robledo joined students over Zoom on Tuesday to...

UT students take on creative challenge of creating a Play in a Day 

UT students take on creative challenge of creating a Play in a Day 

Angelina Liu , Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 18, 2025

As the sun slowly set on the Texas Union Theatre on Saturday, five UT students gathered hard at work to write, direct and act. Participating in Campus Events + Entertainment’s Play in a Day event, the...

Students laugh as Associate Professor of Practice Deb Lewis poses for a portrait in an RTF studio on February 3, 2025. Lewis, a career cinematographer, recently won the Moody College Teaching Excellence Award.

Professor Deb Lewis wins Moody College Teaching Excellence Award, educates students through experiential learning

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 4, 2025

Students never know what adventure they’ll be receiving from Deb Lewis, radio-television-film associate professor of practice. Whether it’s a link to a song, syndrome or a warning to bring a rain jacket...

Osawese Agbonkonkon poses for a portrait on Jan. 20, 2025.

Student-athlete self-publishes novel “Psychic Suit,” uses narratives to explore power, mental health

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 27, 2025

Twisting in the air, propelled by his backyard trampoline, 10-year-old Osawese Agbonkonkon envisioned tales of overpowered superheroes with his childhood best friend. Years later, still drawing inspiration...

UTalent Records artist Brooke Michelle poses with her guitar on Jan. 22, 2024.

Student songwriter Brooke Michelle to release single “18” with UTalent Records, shares journey, prepares for upcoming album

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 22, 2025

Brooke Michelle begins writing, finding release as her emotions course from her mind to her pen. Pouring her experiences onto paper, the lyrics entangle themselves with melody, inviting listeners to relate...

Natalie Tran sits in the middle of the Laboratory Theater on Jan. 14, 2025. Tran reached 1 million followers on Instagram the day before.

Content creator, acting student Natalie Tran uses attention from viral satire to facilitate professional success

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 17, 2025

In videos often set around campus, Natalie Tran’s face contorts between excitement, anger and confusion within five seconds. Scrolling through her social media content, its satirical intention becomes...

Theresa Nguyễn setting up her laptop and DJ board ahead of her set at New York New York Bar on November 15, 2024.

Self-taught student DJ brings energy to student party scene 

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter November 21, 2024

Theresa Nguyen said she just wants to make people dance.  The public health senior was first inspired to try a hand at DJing after seeing repeated videos of the United Kingdom DJ group Girls Don’t...

Estudiantes de UT promueven Austin OCD Walk para compartir historias de resiliencia

Estudiantes de UT promueven Austin OCD Walk para compartir historias de resiliencia

Angelina Liu and Maria Fernanda Castro November 10, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 8 de noviembre por Angelina Liu y fue traducido al español por Maria Fernanda Castro. El sábado por la mañana, familias y amigos...

UT students promote Austin OCD Walk to share stories of resilience 

UT students promote Austin OCD Walk to share stories of resilience 

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2024

On Saturday morning, families and friends in bright blue t-shirts gathered in front of Loop Running Supply in Gables Park Plaza in anticipation for the annual One Million Steps for OCD Walk hosted...

UT alumna Chiarello educates and inspires local voters through sketch show “Over the Lege”

UT alumna Chiarello educates and inspires local voters through sketch show “Over the Lege”

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter October 15, 2024

On stage at the Scottish Rite Theatre, two voluntary actors play young school children using tourniquets to stop the bleeding on a giant stuffed teddy bear named Tourniquet Teddy. The audience erupts in...

Prom Queen performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest on October 5, 2024.

Local artist promqueen talks first ACL performance, incorporating Vietnamese American identity into music

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter October 6, 2024

With a platinum bob and a tear jewel on their left cheek, pop-rap artist promqueen takes on Austin City Limits Fest Nights at the IHG Hotels and Resorts stage on Saturday from 12:05-12:50 p.m.  The Vietnamese...

Julieta Garcia poses with a ceramic she made for a portrait in her bedroom, where she creates and packs orders, on Sept. 30, 2024.

Student entrepreneur molds personality into clay with her small business

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2024

Julieta Garcia meticulously molds pea-sized amounts of neon green polymer clay. With a precision blade and the wet cotton of a cotton swab, she shapes the clay into tiny frog figurines. After baking and...

UT professor fellow wins Whitten Medal, broaching new frontiers with geodesy research

UT professor fellow wins Whitten Medal, broaching new frontiers with geodesy research

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter October 1, 2024

After 30 hours over the course of a month attempting to solve a coding issue, Niusha Saadat, a fifth-year aerospace engineering Ph.D. candidate, felt lost and frustrated. Unsure of the next steps to take,...

This year’s ACL lineup includes 22 acts hailing from the Live Music Capital. Their sounds vary from psychedelic rock to swing, showcasing the versatility of Austin’s music scene.

Sounds of ACL from Austin

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter September 30, 2024

This year’s ACL lineup includes 22 acts hailing from the Live Music Capital. Their sounds vary from psychedelic rock to swing, showcasing the versatility of Austin’s music scene. The Daily Texan compiled...

Student builds nail art business, celebrates 19.3k Instagram followers sharing artistic process

Student builds nail art business, celebrates 19.3k Instagram followers sharing artistic process

Angelina Liu, General Life&Arts Reporter September 13, 2024

Hunched over a glossy white desk, advertising sophomore Grace Joh meticulously molds a cotton-candy blue lollipop on a pale yellow press-on nail. Despite the complexity of the design, she spends only an...

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