Skip to Main Content
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

All content by Joe Ferrara
Austin City Limits 50th

Austin City Limits’ 50th anniversary features newcomers, ACL legends, fosters heartfelt community in 2-hour special

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter November 22, 2024

Beneath a gleaming “50,” the audience clapped in time with “Deep in the Heart of Texas.” The crowd, barely settled from their standing ovation, erupted again as another performer graced ACL’s...

A couple looks at a Austin Studio Tour art display at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center on Nov. 10, 2024.

Big Medium hosts 31st Austin Studio Tour, East exhibition

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter November 14, 2024

In 2002, artists Shea Little, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips recognized a significant lack of community between the artists in Austin. After renting a warehouse studio, the group exhibited work by 38 artists...

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

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

Joe Ferrara and Jessica Martinez November 10, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 8 de noviembre de 2024 por Joe Ferrara y fue traducido al español por Jessica Martinez. El aroma de cuero fresco, jabones y tamales...

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

Texas Exes host inaugural Longhorn Market, fosters alumni connections

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2024

The scent of fresh leather, soaps and warm tamales floated through the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center on Sunday. The first Longhorn Market was underway, and more than 60 alumni sold their goods to the...

Blanton, Longhorn Wellness Center, Native American and Indigenous Studies department to host Mindfulness Summit Saturday

Blanton, Longhorn Wellness Center, Native American and Indigenous Studies department to host Mindfulness Summit Saturday

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter October 31, 2024

Noting a lack of mindfulness programs within campus two years ago, youth and community studies senior Omar Lopez spoke to the Longhorn Wellness Center’s mindfulness coordinator, James Butler, about founding...

El Museo Mexic-Arte organiza el 41º desfile y festival Viva la Vida

El Museo Mexic-Arte organiza el 41º desfile y festival Viva la Vida

Joe Ferrara and Lola Moreno-Flores October 31, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 28 de Octubre por Joe Ferrara y fue traducido al español por Lola Moreno-Flores. Bajo el sol del sábado, bailarines con cuentas que...

Mexic-Arte Museum hosts 41st Viva la Vida parade, festival 

Mexic-Arte Museum hosts 41st Viva la Vida parade, festival 

Joe Ferrara, Life&Arts General Reporter October 28, 2024

As the sun beat down on Saturday, dancers wearing rattling beads, gleaming feathers and intricate face paint performed to thousands of people lining 6th Street. Neon skirts and massive butterfly wing...

UT alumna revisits college experience, talks comedy in film ‘American Spirit’

UT alumna revisits college experience, talks comedy in film ‘American Spirit’

Joe Ferrara, Life&Arts General Reporter October 17, 2024

Ten years after actor Mackinlee Waddell first set foot on UT’s campus, she found herself sitting in Jester Plaza. The scene mirrored nights from her college experience, as she told ridiculous party stories...

Queer Trans BIPOC Agency kicks off its meeting series focusing on safety, resources, community

Queer Trans BIPOC Agency kicks off its meeting series focusing on safety, resources, community

Joe Ferrara, Life&Arts General Reporter October 17, 2024

The smell of fresh empanadas and the sound of thoughtful discussion between more than 20 students filled the former Multicultural Engagement Center on the evening of Oct. 16.  The Queer Trans Black...

Mitch from Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners performs at Austin City Limits Music Fest on October 6, 2024.

Q&A: Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners discuss process, ACL and upcoming tour

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter October 6, 2024

Longtime friends Mitch Cutts, Jakob Ervin and Nic Haughn performed at Austin City Limits on Sunday in their folk band Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners. The band’s popularity increased this past year:...

Richard Powers brilliantly navigates ocean, dangers of AI, loss via decades-long friendship in ‘Playground’

Richard Powers brilliantly navigates ocean, dangers of AI, loss via decades-long friendship in ‘Playground’

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2024

“If you want to make something smarter, teach it to play,” oceanographer Evelyne says in Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers’ fictional 14th novel, after observing a formidable manta ray soar over...

Tips and tricks from seasoned ACL-goers, students

Tips and tricks from seasoned ACL-goers, students

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter September 30, 2024

Siyona Nayampally - attending ACL since age 3 Most excited for: Tyler, the Creator “Always bring a water bottle,” said Nayampally, a Plan II and economics sophomore. “It has to be empty, and...

Five on-campus mental health resources to keep in mind this Suicide Prevention Month

Five on-campus mental health resources to keep in mind this Suicide Prevention Month

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter September 18, 2024

With school starting, striking a balance between all aspects of life can prove overwhelming. Luckily, there are a plethora of on-campus mental health resources available to students. This Suicide Prevention...

‘The Front Room’ explores tragedy, family difficulties through darkly comedic lens

‘The Front Room’ explores tragedy, family difficulties through darkly comedic lens

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter September 5, 2024

“The Front Room,” written and directed by Sam and Max Eggers, follows Belinda (Brandy Norwood) and Norman (Andrew Burnap) as they navigate the average hardships of an expecting couple — with the...

A crowd watches Midland perform at Longhorn City Limits on Aug. 31, 2024.

Longhorn City Limits features West 22nd and Midland, kicks off season with a burst of energy

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter September 2, 2024

Throwing their horns up, a sea of white and burnt orange loudly cheered at this year’s first Longhorn City Limits. Singing with the bands, the crowd buzzed with anticipation for the day’s football...

Activate Search
Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin