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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Former Student Government Executive Alliance Grace Kelly and Elle Grinnell outside Main Building on April 16, 2025.

[Photo] ‘A year helping people’: Outgoing SG leaders look back on their impact

April 17, 2025

Former Student Government Executive Alliance Grace Kelly and Elle Grinnell outside Main Building on April 16, 2025.

Kody Blackwood runs the final stretch of the 400-meter hurdles at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 28, 2025.

[Photo] Kody Blackwood’s rivalries, rise to the elite

April 15, 2025

Kody Blackwood runs the final stretch of the 400-meter hurdles at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays on March 28, 2025.

Kendrick Smallwood during the 110-meter hurdles final on March 29, 2025. Smallwood took first and broke the Texas program record with his time of 13.07 seconds.

[Photo] Last to first: Kendrick Smallwood’s 2025 Texas Relays were more than just a competition

April 9, 2025

Kendrick Smallwood during the 110-meter hurdles final on March 29, 2025. Smallwood took first and broke the Texas program record with his time of 13.07 seconds.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Federalist Society Fireside Chat in the Eidman Courtroom on April 3, 2025.

[Photo] Student organization hosts Gov. Greg Abbott for legal discussion

April 3, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Federalist Society Fireside Chat in the Eidman Courtroom on April 3, 2025.

A student wears a yellow bow and Israeli dog tag on April 2, 2025.

[Photo] Pro-Palestine demonstrators protest annual Texas Hillel Israel Block Party

April 3, 2025

A student wears a yellow bow and Israeli dog tag on April 2, 2025.

Meredith Adams throws in the discus event on March 29, 2025. Adams placed seventh with a distance of 50.34m.

[Photo] Women’s track and field shines across Texas Relays with outdoor debuts and repeat top finishers

March 31, 2025

Meredith Adams throws in the discus event on March 29, 2025. Adams placed seventh with a distance of 50.34m.

Chris Brinkley Jr. sets up his starting block for the men’s 400 meter hurdles on March 28, 2025.

Chris Brinkley Jr. sets up his starting block for the men’s 400 meter hurdles on March 28, 2025.

Kendrick Smallwood celebrates after he wins the 110-meter hurdles final on March 29, 2025. Smallwood broke the Texas program record with his time of 13.07 seconds.

[Photo] New NCAA leader Kendrick Smallwood headlines Longhorns in final day of Texas Relays

March 31, 2025

Kendrick Smallwood celebrates after he wins the 110-meter hurdles final on March 29, 2025. Smallwood broke the Texas program record with his time of 13.07 seconds.

Cars pass by Moody’s Kitchen and Bar on Feb. 10, 2025.

[Photo] Moody’s Kitchen and Bar closed, to be replaced by 1972: Women’s Sports Bar

February 11, 2025

Cars pass by Moody’s Kitchen and Bar on Feb. 10, 2025.

Protesters march underneath construction on Congress Avenue on Feb. 8, 2025.

[Photo] UT fraternity protests Trump administration’s immigration policy

February 8, 2025

Protesters march underneath construction on Congress Avenue on Feb. 8, 2025.

Protestors march down Congress Avenue on Feb. 5, 2025.

Protestors march down Congress Avenue on Feb. 5, 2025.

State troopers overlook protestors on Feb. 5, 2025.

State troopers overlook protestors on Feb. 5, 2025.

A protestor creates a sign on Feb. 5, 2025.

A protestor creates a sign on Feb. 5, 2025.

Protestors march to the capitol on Feb. 5, 2025.

Protestors march to the capitol on Feb. 5, 2025.

Cars drive past Bussin’ Buns as customers wait in line to order on Feb. 2, 2025.

[Photo] New food truck near campus offers unique take on Nashville hot chicken

February 4, 2025

Cars drive past Bussin’ Buns as customers wait in line to order on Feb. 2, 2025.

Students Sean Reyes, Nathan Nakamura and Jeffrey Gunawan have a snowball fight outside of Jester Center on Speedway on Jan. 21, 2025.

Students Sean Reyes, Nathan Nakamura and Jeffrey Gunawan have a snowball fight outside of Jester Center on Speedway on Jan. 21, 2025.

Students Sarah Solomon and Davis Towns pose with their snowman at South Mall on Jan. 21, 2025.

Students Sarah Solomon and Davis Towns pose with their snowman at South Mall on Jan. 21, 2025.

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

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

January 17, 2025

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

Protestors gather outside the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Nov. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Students protest the UT system’s investments in weapons manufacturers supplying Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza.

November 21, 2024

Protestors gather outside the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Nov. 19, 2024.

Student organizer Hadi demonstrates outside of the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Nov. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Hundreds of students protest presence of former Israeli prime minister on campus

November 20, 2024

Student organizer Hadi demonstrates outside of the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Nov. 19, 2024.

The Boston Dynamics robot B3VO dances at the annual Texas Robotics Parade on Nov. 15, 2024.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: AI Live Robot Parade

November 17, 2024

A Logitech controller is used to control a robot during the annual Robotics Parade on Nov. 15, 2024.

People browse at the 2024 Longhorn Market in the Alumni Center on Nov. 3.

[Photo] Texas Exes organiza el primer Longhorn Market y fomentan las conexiones de ex alumnos

November 10, 2024

People browse at the 2024 Longhorn Market in the Alumni Center on Nov. 3.

People browse at the 2024 Longhorn Market in the Alumni Center on Nov. 3.

People browse at the 2024 Longhorn Market in the Alumni Center on Nov. 3.

A student wears a Make America Great Again hat inside the DMC on Nov. 5, 2024.

A student wears a Make America Great Again hat inside the DMC on Nov. 5, 2024.

A picketer who wished to remain anonymous works alongside Official Street Preachers outside West Mall on Nov. 5, 2024.

A picketer who wished to remain anonymous works alongside Official Street Preachers outside West Mall on Nov. 5, 2024.

Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication and Media Studies, Mark Strama. explains how Texas was called for Donald Trump so early on election night on Nov. 5, 2024.

[Photo] Four hours in: UT students gather to await 2024 general election results

November 6, 2024

Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication and Media Studies, Mark Strama. explains how Texas was called for Donald Trump so early on election night on Nov. 5, 2024.

Abigail Reyna watches as Pastor David Grisham tells people to vote on Nov. 5, 2024. Reyna wears an outfit inspired by The Handsmaid’s Tale, a book by Margaret Atwood.

Abigail Reyna watches as Pastor David Grisham tells people to vote on Nov. 5, 2024. Reyna wears an outfit inspired by The Handsmaid’s Tale, a book by Margaret Atwood.

Arshia Papari leaves UT Tower after being denied access to hand President Jay Hartzell the Students for a Democratic Society demands letter on Oct. 30, 2024.

Arshia Papari leaves UT Tower after being denied access to hand President Jay Hartzell the Students for a Democratic Society demands letter on Oct. 30, 2024.

The crossing guard booth on 24th Street and Whitis Avenue was wrecked when a car crashed into it in the early morning of Oct. 27, 2024.

[Photo] UTPD arresta a una persona por DWI después de un accidente en el campus

October 31, 2024

The crossing guard booth on 24th Street and Whitis Avenue was wrecked when a car crashed into it in the early morning of Oct. 27, 2024.

Mayor Kirk Watson and David Hogg speak to a crowd outside West Mall on Oct. 22, 2024. Watson and Hogg held a rally with University Democrats and Students Demand Action two weeks before election day.

[Photo] LBJ School of Public Affairs hosts conversation about future of gun control legislation

October 23, 2024

Mayor Kirk Watson and David Hogg speak to a crowd outside West Mall on Oct. 22, 2024. Watson and Hogg held a rally with University Democrats and Students Demand Action two weeks before election day.

Signs and flags are held above the crowd at College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Signs and flags are held above the crowd at College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Pat McAfee interacts with fans at College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Pat McAfee interacts with fans at College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Madden NFL 2008 cover athlete and former Longhorn, Vince Young, listens to a question at College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Madden NFL 2008 cover athlete and former Longhorn, Vince Young, listens to a question at College GameDay on Oct. 19, 2024.

Jenna Wenaas jumps to receive the incoming ball from Arkansas on Oct. 19, 2024. The Longhorns swept the Razorbacks by winning 3 consecutive sets for head coach Jerritt Elliott’s 600th career win at Texas.

[Photo] No. 7 Texas captures another home win against Arkansas with 3-0 sweep

October 19, 2024

Jenna Wenaas jumps to receive the incoming ball from Arkansas on Oct. 19, 2024. The Longhorns swept the Razorbacks by winning 3 consecutive sets for head coach Jerritt Elliott’s 600th career win at Texas.

Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes acts as chairman of the Senate Committee on State Affairs on Oct. 16, 2024. Hughes allotted over an hour to the unmasking protest charge where 17 witnesses spoke.

[Photo] Students, community members testify at Texas Capitol against possible mask ban for protesters

October 16, 2024

Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes acts as chairman of the Senate Committee on State Affairs on Oct. 16, 2024. Hughes allotted over an hour to the unmasking protest charge where 17 witnesses spoke.

Jadd Hashem speaks outside Main Tower at Atidna’s Memorial Vigil on Oct. 13, 2024. Hashem, currently the vice president of Atidna international, will become the president next semester.

[Photo] ‘Brothers, not others’: students hold vigil mourning all innocent deaths in Middle East

October 14, 2024

Jadd Hashem speaks outside Main Tower at Atidna’s Memorial Vigil on Oct. 13, 2024. Hashem, currently the vice president of Atidna international, will become the president next semester.

A protester holds up a sign at the Palestine Solidarity Committee’s walkout calling for the University to divest from weapons manufacturers outside the UT Tower on October 10, 2024. The University placed the PSC on interim suspension after April's pro-Palestine demonstrations; However, UTPD and school officials allowed the organization to peacefully protest on Oct. 10, 2024.

A protester holds up a sign at the Palestine Solidarity Committee’s walkout calling for the University to divest from weapons manufacturers outside the UT Tower on October 10, 2024. The University placed...

Students in Texas Orange Jackets/ Blazers celebrate after winning the spirit competition. The spirit group won $1000 for showing the most spirit during the Texas Fight Rally Parade on Oct. 9, 2024.

Students in Texas Orange Jackets/ Blazers celebrate after winning the spirit competition. The spirit group won $1000 for showing the most spirit during the Texas Fight Rally Parade on Oct. 9, 2024.

Bevo Hat Guy holds up the horns at the Texas Fight Rally on Oct. 9, 2024.

Bevo Hat Guy holds up the horns at the Texas Fight Rally on Oct. 9, 2024.

The Texas Bluebonnets cheer as they walk towards the tower for the Texas Fight Rally on Oct. 9, 2024.

The Texas Bluebonnets cheer as they walk towards the tower for the Texas Fight Rally on Oct. 9, 2024.

Anycia opens for Flo and Kehlani during an ACL Fest Night at Moody Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2024.

[Photo] Q&A: Rapper, songwriter Anycia on her debut success in music industry, opening for Kehlani

October 6, 2024

Anycia opens for Flo and Kehlani during an ACL Fest Night at Moody Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2024.

Riley Gaines holds up a sign with an audience at the Young Conservatives meeting on Oct. 3, 2024.

[Photo] Young Conservatives host ‘Take back Title IX’ talk

October 4, 2024

Riley Gaines holds up a sign with an audience at the Young Conservatives meeting on Oct. 3, 2024.

Bernie Sanders speaks in Hogg Memorial Auditorium at the University Democrats Our Fight Our Future Rally on Oct. 1, 2024.

[Photo] Over 1000 students attend “Our Fight Our Future” rally

October 2, 2024

Bernie Sanders speaks in Hogg Memorial Auditorium at the University Democrats Our Fight Our Future Rally on Oct. 1, 2024.

The 2024 Austin mayoral candidates are introduced to the audience at Austin PBS on Sept. 25, 2024. Left to right: Jeffrey Bowen, Doug Greco, Carmen Llanes Pulido, Kathie Tovo, and Mayor Kirk Watson.

[Photo] Mayoral candidates discuss policy during forum hosted by LBJ School, Austin PBS

September 26, 2024

The 2024 Austin mayoral candidates are introduced to the audience at Austin PBS on Sept. 25, 2024. Left to right: Jeffrey Bowen, Doug Greco, Carmen Llanes Pulido, Kathie Tovo, and Mayor Kirk Watson.

The 2024 Austin mayoral candidates listen to a question by the moderator at Austin PBS on Sept. 25, 2024. Left to right: Jeffrey Bowen, Doug Greco, Carmen Llanes Pulido, Kathie Tovo, and Mayor Kirk Watson.

The 2024 Austin mayoral candidates listen to a question by the moderator at Austin PBS on Sept. 25, 2024. Left to right: Jeffrey Bowen, Doug Greco, Carmen Llanes Pulido, Kathie Tovo, and Mayor Kirk Watson.

State Representative Gina Hinojosa discusses the upcoming November election in Texas. Speaker Evan Smith hosted Hinojosa as well as State Representatives Sheryl Cole and John Bucy III on Sept. 23, 2024.

[Photo] Texas House Democrats discuss voter suppression, affordability in LBJ Conversations series

September 24, 2024

State Representative Gina Hinojosa discusses the upcoming November election in Texas. Speaker Evan Smith hosted Hinojosa as well as State Representatives Sheryl Cole and John Bucy III on Sept. 23, 2024.

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