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UT Fencing Places First in their First Competition of the Year

UT Fencing Places First in their First Competition of the Year

Avery Hough, General Life and Arts Reporter November 11, 2022

After 12 hours of physical exertion, UT’s Fencing Club (UTFC) scored the winning point for their first tournament of the season. The team flooded the area of the match embracing, high-fiving and cheering...

UT’s Green Events helps student groups throw sustainable events and meetings

UT’s Green Events helps student groups throw sustainable events and meetings

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter October 20, 2022

Fulfilling student organizations’ requests, Green Events comes to tailgates, general meetings and campus celebrations with composting and recycling bins rolling in tow.  The student-led organization...

Viktoria Thompson teaches a dance class hosted by The Space on the second floor of Jester on Oct. 12, 2022.

Student orgs band together to give free K-pop classes during October

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter October 13, 2022

Just outside of Jester Dining, eager dancers experiment with various styles of dance, from hip-hop to contemporary, through workshops organized by UT student organization The Space. Now, dancers can learn...

Visualizing Science competition presents diverse selection of images from College of Natural Sciences

Visualizing Science competition presents diverse selection of images from College of Natural Sciences

Avery Hough and Life&Arts Reporter October 4, 2022

With a swirling image of color-changing crystals, watercolor marine life and a mosaic filled with a child’s curiosity for science, the Visualizing Science competition provides a sneak peak into the ...

ACL 2022 food vendor lineup

ACL 2022 food vendor lineup

Avery Hough, General Life & Arts Reporter October 3, 2022

Austin City Limits returns this October for two music-filled weekends with performances from iconic artists like P!nk, SZA, The Chicks, Lil Nas X, Red Hot Chili Peppers and many more. The Daily Texan compiled...

UT students turn their passion for nails into businesses

UT students turn their passion for nails into businesses

Avery Hough, Life & Arts General Reporter December 1, 2021

During quarantine, unable to engage in the simple pleasure of getting her nails done, Paige Hawkins said she felt frustrated and incentivized. If she wanted artistic, flashy nails, she needed to do it...

5 Must-Watch Christmas Rom-Coms This Holiday Season

5 Must-Watch Christmas Rom-Coms This Holiday Season

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter November 30, 2021
Grab some popcorn and hot cocoa, and enjoy The Daily Texan’s list of five must-see Christmas rom-coms. 
Houseplant recommendations for beginners to provide green space during winter

Houseplant recommendations for beginners to provide green space during winter

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter November 9, 2021
As winter draws near and finals season looms, houseplants can serve as an ideal addition to a room for students to maintain high spirits and increase efficiency on assignments. 
The Daily Texan predicts the biggest Halloween costumes of 2021

The Daily Texan predicts the biggest Halloween costumes of 2021

Avery Hough, Life & Arts General Reporter October 27, 2021

Each year, pop culture inspires Halloween’s most well-liked and enjoyable costumes. In 2021, iconic looks emerged from hit shows and movies, such as Netflix’s “Squid Game,” and superhero epics,...

The Daily Texan ranks best popcorn for Halloween movie watching

The Daily Texan ranks best popcorn for Halloween movie watching

Avery Hough, Life & Arts General Reporter October 20, 2021

Watching “The Conjuring” or “The Nightmare Before Christmas” this Halloween? Popcorn always elevates the movie watching experience. The Daily Texan taste tested and ranked the most popular buttery...

Packed full of magic, LGBTQ+ romance, ‘Payback’s a Witch’ perfect for fall

Packed full of magic, LGBTQ+ romance, ‘Payback’s a Witch’ perfect for fall

Avery Hough, Life & Arts General Reporter October 13, 2021

Packed full of magic and LGBTQ+ romance, “Payback’s a Witch” by Lana Harper provides the perfect literary world to pull readers into the autumn spirit. Unlike other young adult rom-coms, this story...

The Texan's guide to fall drinks across West Campus

The Texan’s guide to fall drinks across West Campus

Avery Hough, Life and Arts Reporter October 5, 2021
Grab a friend and take a Texan-guided West Campus coffee tour.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ retains strong soundtrack, misses the mark with casting

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ retains strong soundtrack, misses the mark with casting

Avery Hough September 26, 2021

In theaters since Sept. 24, “Dear Evan Hansen,” tackles themes of mental health, familial struggles and belonging. Ben Platt reprises his role as the protagonist and namesake Evan Hansen. He performed...

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