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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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Alex Carranza, a first-year student known as the "Jester Barber," cuts hair at Crew Barbershop on Feb. 16.

Jester West barber: From dorm gig to dream job

Benjamin Parrish, General Life&Arts Reporter February 20, 2026

From Wendy’s and Jester Market to a lecture hall and student resource center, the Jester Center has every amenity a first-year student at UT could possibly desire. Unknown to many, in addition to late-night...

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