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Freshman Eszter Meri receives a serve during a match against OU on Feb. 28, 2025.

[Photo] Texas women’s tennis falls short in SEC home stand

March 25, 2025

Freshman Eszter Meri receives a serve during a match against OU on Feb. 28, 2025.

Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Texas women’s swim and dive has still ‘got something in the tank for NCAAs’

March 14, 2025

Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown), Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, listens to testimony from UT Systems Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Archie Holmes Jr. during a hearing March 4, 2025.

[Photo] Texas legislators question Texas university officials on future of higher education

March 7, 2025

Rep. Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown), Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, listens to testimony from UT Systems Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Archie Holmes Jr. during a hearing March 4,...

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu dives for home plate during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] Getting up to speed with No. 12 Texas Baseball

March 4, 2025

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu dives for home plate during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Head coach Vic Schaefer cuts off a piece of the net during Texas' senior day recognition March 2, 2025.

Head coach Vic Schaefer cuts off a piece of the net during Texas' senior day recognition March 2, 2025.

Head coach Vic Schaefer laughs with Sophomore forward Madison Booker while watching a live broadcast of the March 2, 2025 coin flip that determined Texas' seed in the SEC Tournament. The longhorns lost the flip to South Carolina, earning the No. 2 seed position and a March 7 time slot for their first game against an undetermined team.

Head coach Vic Schaefer laughs with Sophomore forward Madison Booker while watching a live broadcast of the March 2, 2025 coin flip that determined Texas' seed in the SEC Tournament. The longhorns lost...

Senior forward Taylor Jones (center, with SEC patch) watches recorded messages from her family during Texas' senior day recognition March 2, 2025.

Senior forward Taylor Jones (center, with SEC patch) watches recorded messages from her family during Texas' senior day recognition March 2, 2025.

Sophomore forward Madison Booker runs with the ball during Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

Sophomore forward Madison Booker runs with the ball during Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

Florida's starting lineup huddles before their game against Texas March 2, 2025. The Longhorns would win the game 72-46.

Florida's starting lineup huddles before their game against Texas March 2, 2025. The Longhorns would win the game 72-46.

A woman holds up her flashlight during a timeout in Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

A woman holds up her flashlight during a timeout in Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

The Longhorn Band holds up instruments to try and distract Florida from a foul during their game March 2, 2025.

The Longhorn Band holds up instruments to try and distract Florida from a foul during their game March 2, 2025.

Freshman guard Bryanna Preston looks for an opening during Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

Freshman guard Bryanna Preston looks for an opening during Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer calls out a play during Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer calls out a play during Texas' game against Florida March 2, 2025.

Freshman Eszter Meri receives a serve during a match against OU on Feb. 28, 2025.

[Photo] Texas women’s tennis falls to Texas A&M, rebounds against Oklahoma in rivalry week matches

March 1, 2025

Freshman Eszter Meri receives a serve during a match against OU on Feb. 28, 2025.

A visa-holding student stands in front of the UT Tower on Feb. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Estudiantes lidian con posibles cambios en la ley de visas

February 26, 2025

A visa-holding student stands in front of the UT Tower on Feb. 24, 2024.

Honors Business sophomore Emma Corbell poses for a photo in the Capitol rotunda Feb. 13 before heading to the office of Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-Magnolia), where she's an intern for the 89th Legislative Session.

[Photo] ‘Come outside, there’s rattlesnakes’: UT legislative interns reflect on time at Capitol

February 21, 2025

Honors Business sophomore Emma Corbell poses for a photo in the Capitol rotunda Feb. 13 before heading to the office of Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. (R-Magnolia), where she's an intern for the 89th Legislative...

Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Texas earns 5th consecutive top 3 finish in the NCAA Championships

March 24, 2025

Graduate student Emma Sticklen celebrates at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

Swimmers ready to jump in the pool during a relay at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Texas men’s swim and dive off to strong start at SEC Championships

February 20, 2025

Swimmers ready to jump in the pool during a relay at Texas' Swim Invitational on Nov. 20, 2024.

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza throws the ball to first to make a double out during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

[Photo] El equipo de béisbol de Texas se coronó campeón del torneo tras derrotar 14-8 a Oklahoma State

February 18, 2025

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza throws the ball to first to make a double out during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore outfielder Tommy Farmer IV is welcomed into the dugout after getting a run during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore outfielder Tommy Farmer IV is welcomed into the dugout after getting a run during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore infielder Casey Borba swings at a pitch during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore infielder Casey Borba swings at a pitch during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza reaches to grab the ball before attempting to tag Cowboy infielder Brock Thompson, hopping over the ball on the way to second, during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza reaches to grab the ball before attempting to tag Cowboy infielder Brock Thompson, hopping over the ball on the way to second, during Texas' game against Oklahoma State...

Freshman infielder Adrian Rodriguez celebrates after getting a run during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Freshman infielder Adrian Rodriguez celebrates after getting a run during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu celebrates after getting a run during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu celebrates after getting a run during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore left-handed pitcher Kade Bing throws out a pitch during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Sophomore left-handed pitcher Kade Bing throws out a pitch during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Junior infielder Jalin Flores celebrates during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Junior infielder Jalin Flores celebrates during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu high fives Coach Jim Schlossnagle after hitting a multi-run homer during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025. The faceoff is the only time this season the two teams are scheduled to play each other.

[Photo] No. 11 Texas Baseball sweeps Mississippi State in opening SEC series

March 18, 2025

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu high fives Coach Jim Schlossnagle after hitting a multi-run homer during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025. The faceoff is the only time this season the two teams...

Sophomore outfielder Tommy Farmer IV swings at a pitch during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Sophomore outfielder Tommy Farmer IV swings at a pitch during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu dives for home plate during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

[Photo] Longhorns thrash Rebels shutting them out 10–0, closing the game in 7

February 16, 2025

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu dives for home plate during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Left-hand pitcher Luke Harrison drives a pitch toward home during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Left-hand pitcher Luke Harrison drives a pitch toward home during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza is surrounded by teammates after earning the game-winning point to close out Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza is surrounded by teammates after earning the game-winning point to close out Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

A Texas player signs a ball for a kid ahead of Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

A Texas player signs a ball for a kid ahead of Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Austin City Councilmember Zohaib "Zo" Qadri responds to a question from an audience member during a District 9 Town Hall at the Austin Energy Headquarters Jan. 28.

[Photo] District 9 Council Member appointed to CapMetro Board of Directors

February 14, 2025

Austin City Councilmember Zohaib "Zo" Qadri responds to a question from an audience member during a District 9 Town Hall at the Austin Energy Headquarters Jan. 28.

Freshman guard Jordan Lee takes a shot during Texas' face-off against Vanderbilt Feb. 6, 2025.

Freshman guard Jordan Lee takes a shot during Texas' face-off against Vanderbilt Feb. 6, 2025.

Sophomore forward Madison Booker takes a shot in the first half of Texas' face-off against Vanderbilt Feb. 6, 2025.

Sophomore forward Madison Booker takes a shot in the first half of Texas' face-off against Vanderbilt Feb. 6, 2025.

Sophomore forward Madison Booker during Texas' win against Tennessee on Jan. 23, 2025.

[Photo] No. 5 Texas women’s basketball pummels through College Station to take home Lone Star Trophy

February 2, 2025

Sophomore forward Madison Booker during Texas' win against Tennessee on Jan. 23, 2025.

Austin City Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri responds to a question from an audience member during a District 9 Town Hall at the Austin Energy Headquarters on Jan. 28.

[Photo] City Council member representing UT addresses 6th Street reopening, housing costs at town hall

January 29, 2025

Austin City Council Member Zohaib "Zo" Qadri responds to a question from an audience member during a District 9 Town Hall at the Austin Energy Headquarters on Jan. 28.

Senior Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' win against Tennessee on Jan. 23, 2025.

[Photo] ‘I love this shit!’: Emotions reach top of summit as No. 7 Texas defeats No. 17 Tennessee

January 24, 2025

Senior Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' win against Tennessee on Jan. 23, 2025.

A student catches a frisbee in a snowy game on the main mall Jan. 21, 2025.

A student catches a frisbee in a snowy game on the main mall Jan. 21, 2025.

Cars parked along Rio Grande St. are covered in snow Jan. 21, 2025.

Cars parked along Rio Grande St. are covered in snow Jan. 21, 2025.

Traffic flows through Sixth Street on Jan. 16, 2025 after the popular roadway was reopened to vehicle traffic on weekends. Fencing and rubber barriers have been erected to control the flow of pedestrians and motorists alike.

Traffic flows through Sixth Street on Jan. 16, 2025 after the popular roadway was reopened to vehicle traffic on weekends. Fencing and rubber barriers have been erected to control the flow of pedestrians...

Traffic flows through Sixth Street on Jan. 16, 2025 after the popular roadway was reopened to vehicle traffic on weekends. Fencing and rubber barriers have been erected to control the flow of pedestrians and motorists alike.

Traffic flows through Sixth Street on Jan. 16, 2025 after the popular roadway was reopened to vehicle traffic on weekends. Fencing and rubber barriers have been erected to control the flow of pedestrians...

Fans pose with a 'horns down' symbol inside of a decorated antique car before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Fans pose with a 'horns down' symbol inside of a decorated antique car before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

'Hogtown on Maple St.,' Arkansas' pre-game festivities, draw a crowd of fans before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

'Hogtown on Maple St.,' Arkansas' pre-game festivities, draw a crowd of fans before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Arkansas' mascot, Tusk VI the hog, greets fans before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Arkansas' mascot, Tusk VI the hog, greets fans before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Fans return a 'hog call,' Arkansas' call and response, during the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Fans return a 'hog call,' Arkansas' call and response, during the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Longhorn Band Drum Major Jaiden Walker excites the band during the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Longhorn Band Drum Major Jaiden Walker excites the band during the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Longhorn fans Kelly Devetter and her husband pose in front of the Razorback Stadium before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

[Photo] Texas versus Arkansas rivalry brings fans on both sides together

November 16, 2024

Longhorn fans Kelly Devetter and her husband pose in front of the Razorback Stadium before the Texas-Arkansas game on Nov. 16, 2024.

Alexander Gray (left), the former chief of staff of the White House National Security Council, responds to a question from an audience member at a fireside chat hosted by the Strauss Center at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs on Oct. 22, 2024. The chat, moderated by Strauss Center Director Adam Klein (right), focused on foreign policy in a potential second Donald Trump term.

Alexander Gray (left), the former chief of staff of the White House National Security Council, responds to a question from an audience member at a fireside chat hosted by the Strauss Center at the Lyndon...

Joseph LoBrutto discusses UT's new Event Readiness and Response team with a Daily Texan reporter in the Dean of Students office on Oct. 1, 2024. LoBrutto addressed the unit's stated goals and mission.

Joseph LoBrutto discusses UT's new Event Readiness and Response team with a Daily Texan reporter in the Dean of Students office on Oct. 1, 2024. LoBrutto addressed the unit's stated goals and mission.

City of Austin Transportation and Public Works employee Sadra Dehghan talks with two attendees about proposed changes to Interstate 35 in Austin at a community meeting on Sept. 28, 2024. Dozens of individuals involved with the planning process were present to answer questions about the project.

[Photo] Our Future 35 holds open house to discuss caps-and-stitches

October 1, 2024

City of Austin Transportation and Public Works employee Sadra Dehghan talks with two attendees about proposed changes to Interstate 35 in Austin at a community meeting on Sept. 28, 2024. Dozens of individuals...

Austin District 9 Councilman Zo Qadri presents a national voter registration day proclamation on Sept. 17 to a representative from Move Texas.

[Photo] City of Austin releases proclamation celebrating National Voter Registration Day

September 17, 2024

Austin District 9 Councilman Zo Qadri presents a national voter registration day proclamation on Sept. 17 to a representative from Move Texas.

Members of the original Chicano Squad, including José Selvera, answer questions following the show's screening in The Texas Union on August 29, 2024 alongside the show's director and Selvera's son, who was involved in the documentary's production.

[Photo] UT alumni series highlighting first all-Latin homicide detective unit screens at Union

September 1, 2024

Members of the original Chicano Squad, including José Selvera, answer questions following the show's screening in The Texas Union on August 29, 2024 alongside the show's director and Selvera's son, who...

Stephen Jannise, Paramount Theatre director of film programming and content strategy, addresses the audience before a Summer Classic Film Series screening of Steel Magnolias on August 22, 2024.

Stephen Jannise, Paramount Theatre director of film programming and content strategy, addresses the audience before a Summer Classic Film Series screening of Steel Magnolias on August 22, 2024.

The exterior of the Paramount Theatre during a Summer Classic Film Series screening of Steel Magnolias on August 22, 2024.

[Photo] Austin’s historic Paramount Theatre celebrates 50 years of classic films

August 26, 2024

The exterior of the Paramount Theatre during a Summer Classic Film Series screening of Steel Magnolias on August 22, 2024.

Take advantage of the ‘Year of AI’

Take advantage of the ‘Year of AI’

Justin Doud, Associate Opinion Editor March 28, 2024
Associate opinion editor Justin Doud encourages Longhorns to embrace the “Year of AI” as a chance to learn more about evolving technology.
Legacies don’t last, impacts do

Legacies don’t last, impacts do

Justin Doud, Associate Opinion Editor March 4, 2024
Associate opinion editor Justin Doud urges students to take time for themselves and focus on a local impact as opposed to a global one.
Primary elections are just as important – maybe more

Primary elections are just as important – maybe more

Justin Doud, Associate Opinion Editor January 30, 2024
Associate opinion editor Justin Doud urges voters to vote in primary elections.
Don’t let org applications scare you away

Don’t let org applications scare you away

Justin Doud, Associate Opinion Editor January 18, 2024
Associate Opinion Editor Justin Doud encourages new students to apply to organizations that have applications or interviews even if the added step seems intimidating.
Hiking is for everyone — just take the first step

Hiking is for everyone — just take the first step

Justin Doud, Associate Opinion Editor January 16, 2024
Associate opinion editor Justin Doud encourages Longhorns to pursue hiking as a hobby.
One day of service leaves an impact

One day of service leaves an impact

Justin Doud, Columnist November 30, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud motivates students to become poll workers on Election Day.
Take advantage of the Green Fund

Take advantage of the Green Fund

Justin Doud, Columnist November 28, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud encourages faculty, staff and students to utilize the Green Fund.
Don’t wait, decorate for the holidays

Don’t wait, decorate for the holidays

Justin Doud, Columnist November 13, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud encourages students to decorate their dorms for the holidays.
Add another collaborative floor to the PCL

Add another collaborative floor to the PCL

Justin Doud, Columnist November 13, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud argues that UT Libraries should convert one of the quiet study floors in the PCL into an additional collaborative commons floor.
Vote to approve Propositions A and B

Vote to approve Propositions A and B

Justin Doud, Columnist October 23, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud encourages Travis County voters to vote ‘yes’ on Propositions A and B.
Give Bass Pass members transparency

Give Bass Pass members transparency

Justin Doud, Columnist October 11, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud encourages Texas Performing Arts to shed light on Bass Pass success rates.
Consider attending ACL solo

Consider attending ACL solo

Justin Doud, Columnist October 4, 2023
Columnist Justin Doud encourages music fans to attend ACL regardless of whether they have someone to go with.
Educate students on campus carry policies

Educate students on campus carry policies

Justin Doud, Columnist September 18, 2023
Opinion columnist Justin Doud urges UT to include campus carry policies in orientation education.
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