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

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Meet Sadder Days: What It’s Like Being a Student in a Band

University of Texas sophomore Cameron Wesley and Texas State sophomore Grant Celestine started Sadder Days, an atmospheric-metal band, during the COVID pandemic in 2020. They discuss their experiences...

Red Carpet Highlights from Austin Film Festival

Shezan Samanani, Anita Shiva, Ryan Ranc, and Mimi Calzada November 15, 2022

Check out red carpet highlights from the 29th Annual Austin Film Festival. The Daily Texan asked writers, directors, producers and other crew members about their filmmaking experiences and what they hope...

What Makes Austin Film Festival Special

Shezan Samanani, Anita Shiva, Ryan Ranc, and Mimi Calzada November 9, 2022

The 29th Annual Austin Film Festival took place Oct. 27- Nov. 3. Attendees talk about what makes AFF different from other film festivals and share their experiences regarding the screenwriting conference. This...

Midterm Elections: Early Voting Continues in Travis County

In the second part of our 2022 Midterm Election series, UT students discuss the benefits of early voting and the accessibility of having polling locations on campus. This video was produced under Senior...

Midterm Elections: Reproductive Rights Advocates Urge Texans to Vote

In the first part of our 2022 Midterm Election series, community leaders call for youth voter participation in response to changes in legislation regarding reproductive rights. This video was produced...

Meet the Experts Working to Make Austin Reservoirs Safe Again

Meet Dr. Brent Bellinger and Dr. Schonna Manning, environmental scientists who are working to reduce harmful algae blooms in Austin and protect Austin pets. This video was produced under Senior Videographer...

“Y’all We Asian” Improv Troupe

Anita Shiva and Colin Pham September 12, 2022

Meet "Y'all We Asian," Austin's first all Asian-American improv troupe.

March for Our Lives at Texas Capitol

Anita Shiva, Senior video editor September 12, 2022

The second nationwide March for Our Lives drew hundreds of protesters to the Texas Capitol, calling for gun reform following the attacks in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York.

The Sword and The Shield

UT Professor Dr. Peniel E. Joseph expresses the significance of learning in classes that analyze Black history, and the importance of being a Black professor at UT. Additionally, Dr. Joseph informs on...

The Sword and The Shield

The Sword and The Shield

UT Professor Dr. Peniel E. Joseph expresses the significance of learning in classes that analyze Black history, and the importance of being a Black professor at UT. Additionally, Dr. Joseph...

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