Houston’s concrete jungle proved to be the ideal backdrop for Day for Night festival, an event marketed as “the festival of the future.”
The two-day event of around 45,000 attendees...
Day for Night isn’t your typical music festival. The two-day hybrid event packs hip hop giants, electronic dance music legends and dozens of art installations into the heart of downtown Houston....
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Blair sat alone in a lawn chair 20 feet from the bonfire her friends built to celebrate senior prom. She didn’t feel like grabbing another Dos Equis or talking to anyone. As her friends refilled...
To some, she was a mentor, to others a teammate. Some called her their “ghoulfriend,” others knew her as a co-worker, an employee, a daughter, a best friend, a sister.
But whether...
Editor’s note: Tat-Tuesday is a weekly series that features students around campus and their tattoos.
J and Kristin
Some of J’s tattoos are older than most college students.
“I’m...
Rain or shine, the show must go on.
As a downpour flooded the festival grounds early Sunday afternoon, hundreds of fans evacuated to cars and shuttles thinking the three-day festival had come to a premature...
Day Two of Sound On Sound Festival kicked off to a muddy start after a round of heavy morning showers early Saturday, but that didn’t stop festivalgoers clad in rain boots and jackets from lining...
Slowly but surely, attendees trickled into the Sherwood Forest grounds Friday afternoon for the inaugural Sound On Sound Festival.
The fest shares many similarities with downtown Austin’s Fun...
It’s been two years since Michael Muller and alumnus Rob Lowe joined their four bandmates on a stage in their hometown. But the local six-piece instrumental group Balmorhea is back and will perform...
Local electronic solo act Bayonne wants one thing to be clear: he is not a DJ. He is also no longer a folk artist. The man behind Bayonne, Roger Sellers, recently re-branded his folk sound into a more...
To the majority of radio broadcasters in the 1960s, Tejano music was the “ugly stepchild” of the industry. But to people like Marcelo Tafoya and his son, Tony, it was Cinderella.
“It...
Editor's note: In 300 words or fewer, this series spotlights people in our community whose stories typically go untold.
It was pitch black when Johnny Harvey pulled up to the 40 Acres in his pickup...
Usually, the back-and-forth “Texas! Fight!” chant can be heard echoing the stadium during a football game. But this weekend, it will ring across Congress Avenue.
This Saturday, Aug. 27,...
A year ago, Chris Prinz walked into his intro to marketing class, beginning his second year at UT. But on the first day of school a year later, he was far from campus, feverishly working behind computers...
The Daily Texan dug in its archives for three stories from three previous decades, all published on the first day of the fall semester.
1986: 19-year-olds mourn lost drinking privileges in 1986
For...
Cramming your schedule full of major requirements is not ideal. Sometimes, you need to break from traditional classes and try something different. Below, The Daily Texan compiled five interesting classes...
There are many aspects of being a Longhorn that, by the end of freshman year, become second nature. Throwing horns when in front of a camera, or singing “Eyes of Texas” before a football game...
When Artly Snuff caught sight of the UT Tower on his walk home the night of Aug. 1, 1966, he nearly collapsed.
“It took everything I had in me not to throw myself under the stone bench...
In this compilation of stories, the Life & Arts department explores homelessness. Click on our interactive to learn about two initiatives to change negative perceptions about the homeless community, or...
Pirate Joe’s latest poem came on like a dream. After five days of rewrites, it was published in the March issue of The Challenger, Austin’s street newspaper written entirely by homeless authors.
“Writing...
In this compilation of stories, the Life & Arts department explores the joys and challenges that come with love. Despite discrimination, distance and life's many responsibilities, these four student...
Several inches of snow coated Austin’s roads, power lines were down and everyone stayed in bed, confined to their homes.
But when Alex woke up, he threw on his snow gear and made the trek...
When nursing junior Josh Ruiz walks into a patient’s hospital room, all he can think about is the adrenaline about to rush through his body.
“[Giving IVs] pumps me up,” Ruiz said....
Screenprinter Gary McGarvey sits at the Austin Convention Center in front of a wall of his own work. Colorful flatstocks, or concert posters, for artists from Elton John to Leon Bridges hang on display,...
Out of the tens of thousands of films submitted, 12 films received recognition in this year’s Audience Awards. The winning films are given additional screenings for festival-goers who may have missed...
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Update (9:30 p.m.): During Flatstock 53 inside the Austin Convention Center this afternoon, The Daily Texan spoke to screenprinter Gary McGarvey...
Friday afternoon, T-Pain took to the stage inside the Austin Convention Center not to sing, but to have a conversation. A few hundred people say patiently awaiting his entrance, standing up to greet him...
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Update (10:20 p.m.): “Hush” is an exciting thriller from writer and director Mike Flanagan. Starring a deaf heroine who is stalked...
Garrett Borns, known by his stage name, BØRNS, caught the attention of music lovers last fall with the haunting vocals and dance pop anthems on his debut album Dopamine. The Daily Texan spoke to...
Whether or not you’ve hopped on the green beer bandwagon, Austin has you covered this St. Patrick’s Day. Check out these five events to celebrate the Irish.
St. Patrick’s Day Austin
When:...
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Update (2:00 a.m.): Netflix’s “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” premiered to much excitement at SXSW. However, the long-awaited...
This year, MTV took the “awards” out of the Woodie Awards. Rather than crowning winners, MTV hosted a five-hour music festival simply called the MTV Woodies that showcased an impressive list...
In 2009, Kevin McStravick scoured the streets of South By Southwest without a clue. This year, he might be the most informed person at the festival.
McStravick has been reviewing every single band on...
When first lady Michelle Obama answered a question about her thoughts on leaving the White House, she decided to break into a Boyz II Men song.
“It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday,”...
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Update (12 a.m.): Check out our recap of the MTV Woodies, which included performances by The Chainsmokers, A$AP Ferg, BØRNS,...
Inside Kodak’s Memory Observatory, a group of South By Southwest attendees lie on the floor gazing at an image of a man projected out of a kaleidoscope. The man in the image sits at the crowd’s...
Fans of public radio personality Ira Glass will be surprised to learn that Glass, in addition to hosting the podcast “This American Life,” is also a talented balloon twister.
During the...
Alia Shawkat remembers walking out onto set after a long day of school work and getting taunted by George Clooney for her cranky attitude.
“George, please,” the then nine-year-old actress...
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Update (8:30 p.m.): Kodak celebrated the launch of their new app, KODAK MOMENTS, this week with the Memory Observatory in the Austin Convention...
It’s six months in the future. All of the Supreme Court Justices are in hiding. Minorities are “learning to concentrate” in confinement camps. A concrete wall lines the border between...
For directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, “Preacher” has been a long time coming.
The pair started developing AMC’s new dark comedy as early as the filming days of 2007’s “Superbad,”...
Mumblecore director Joe Swanberg opened his keynote speech Monday morning with a disclaimer — he was going to talk about money, a subject he said is somehow still a taboo in the film industry.
“If...
Sunday night Arrested Development actress Alia Shawkat took the stage at Esther’s Follies and confessed that in high school, she filled a condom with her best friend’s dad’s pee to pass...
Australian singer songwriter Kaity Dunstan, known by her stage name Cloves will bring her haunting vocals to Austin this week for South By Southwest. The Daily Texan spoke with her about her first band...
Don’t head into South by Southwest unprepared. Accompanying the big-name bands attending the festival this year such as Iggy Pop, CHVRCHES and The Avett Brothers, hundreds of lesser-known groups...
When big festivals like Austin City Limits or South By Southwest pass through Austin, they bring with them big business — from tourism to human trafficking.
“We often think...
Victims of human trafficking live their lives out in the open, blending in with the people around them. While there is no current estimate of how many victims are living in Texas, a team of UT faculty...
Follow along as Life & Arts editor Cat Cardenas, associate editors Megan Hix and Katie Walsh, and music writer Chris Duncan live tweet the 2016 Grammy Awards. Scroll down to see who they think should...
Whether you are single or in a relationship, Austin has you covered this Valentine’s Day weekend. Below is a list of two Valentine’s Day-themed activities under $20 to check out each day this...
Photos by Mike McGraw
Kennedy Paris
Etched into theater studies junior Kennedy Paris’s skin, directly beneath her heart, is a small tattoo of a heartbeat.
“One year ago today,...
Amid the array of Tex-Mex eateries and barbecue joints near Barton Springs Road lies Casa de Luz, a tucked-away haven for vegans, nomads and hippies to share healthy food and conversation.
“I...
Though neuroscience senior Taylor Ferguson has lived in Austin for six years, he finds himself visiting a new place every time he gets an alert on his phone.
Ferguson, a driver for Uber and...
Editor's note: In 300 words or fewer, this series spotlights people in our community whose stories typically go untold.
It’s still dark outside as Michael Fallon walks up the stairs to work,...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Jan. 25
Fuck This Week Comedy Night
Where: The New Movement, 616 Lavaca...
The “Live Music Capital of the World” will welcome an array of big-name musicians this semester from Kid Cudi to Florence and the Machine. The Daily Texan compiled a list of 10 shows to catch...
When Kerry Fitzgerald moved to Austin in 1970, he was a UT freshman looking to make concert posters. When he left 40 years later, he was Kerry Awn — cartoonist, muralist, band member, comedian and...
As classes commence and we settle back into old routines, spice up your first week of school with these four up-and-coming artists to watch in 2016.
Springtime Carnivore
After leaving indie rock group...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Jan. 18
Torchy’s Tacos South Congress Opening Party with The...
Who: Tanlines
Where: Mohawk, 912 Red River St.
When: Thursday, 8 p.m.
Cost: $15
Electronic pop duo Tanlines is returning to the Lone Star State this weekend for a special, Texas-only tour to...
Editor’s Note: This article appears in a package focused on LGBT issues on campus. Click here to read about the Delta Lambda Phi fraternity and issues trangender students face.
On the first...
UT alumnus Brently Heilbron’s career in comedy began the day he played hooky in the eighth grade.
Instead of sitting in class, 14-year-old Heilbron spent the afternoon successfully auditioning...
Check out our video recap of the Texan Talks: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention:
If you or someone you know would like to talk to someone about mental health concerns, contact the UT Counseling...
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For years, economics sophomore Doris Hui knew something was...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Nov. 30
Molly Burch with Marcus Brown, Little Marzarn
Where: Cheer...
Editor’s Note: This recurring series attempts to offer students an opportunity to share their thoughts on subjects difficult to discuss with peers.
On a typical Thursday evening in West...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Motown Mondays
Where: The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd.
Time: 8 p.m.
Transport...
In 15 minutes, director Gabriel Sunday invites viewers into the mind and home of Austin icon and artist Daniel Johnston with short film, “Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston?”
After eight years...
Editor’s note: In 300 words or fewer, this series spotlights people in our community whose stories typically go untold.
Twenty-nine years as a mechanic at the Union Underground has left a collection...
The first thing biology freshman Austin Morgan used to do before hopping on his dirt bike was put on his thigh-high socks. His knee braces followed, hidden beneath the thick fabric of his pants. Then,...
Children’s poems about cake, life as a foster child and alternate universes where chokers harness energy from the sun make up the regular anthology published by local nonprofit Austin Bat Cave.
Formed...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Nov. 9
As You Like It – An Apocalyptic Romantic Comedy
Where:...
Inside an old Victorian house in Rio Grande City, UT alumnus Alejandro Dominguez stands in the dark, capturing the silence with a recording device. When he plays it back, he hears a little girl’s...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Nov. 2
Midnight Comedy Open Mic with Trace Holt
Where: Spider...
Every time biochemistry senior Fin Gao leaves his room, he makes sure he has one thing — a deck of cards.
Gao is the director of the UT Magic Club, a group of student magicians of all skill levels...
While haunted houses such as The House of Torment and Night Terrors offer fake blood and zombies, Austin landmarks such as Shoal Creek and The Driskill hotel offer a real-life scare.
Below is a list...
Inside a cramped tent in Blanco State Park, a group of soaking-wet students laugh at their misfortune. It’s 4 a.m., and the Texas State Parks Club is in the middle of their first overnight adventure.
The...
When his dinner check arrives, UT alumnus David James slides a small, red hand-knitted heart in with his credit card. The heart reads, “The world needs you.”
The small knitted heart is one...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Oct. 26
Motown Mondays
Where: The Highball, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd.
Time:...
UT alumnus Brian Brushwood closes his eyes, leans his head back and lowers a flaming metal skewer down his throat. A few seconds later, he pulls it out, ready for his next trick.
Brushwood is an entertainer...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Oct. 19
Monday Night Bluegrass Night
Where: Radio Coffee &...
While thousands of flower crown-clad hipsters stormed the streets last weekend for Austin City Limits Music Festival, a crowd of well-behaved booklovers will flood the city for the 20th Annual Texas Book...
Four hours and $8 was all it took to launch UT alumnus Yousef Okasheh into Internet fame.
Okasheh created an online company — Netflix and Chill Condoms — which sells sets of three...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Oct. 12
Music Mondays
Where: Whole Foods Arbor Trails, 4301 W William...
Dating back to 1932, no restaurant has been able to survive on the corner of 20th Street and the Drag. Before it became a construction lot, a series of failed restaurants occupied the area.
In a 1985...
During his 11 years at UT, Rod Edwards has shared elevator rides with Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson.
As the desktop support specialist in the Moody College...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Oct. 5
Whip In Oktoberfest
Where: Whip In, 1950 South Interstate Highway...
Physics senior Joe Seifert walks into the bathroom. One minute later, he emerges as EJ the otter, clad in a hoodie, pink scarf, brown fur tail and otter head.
Seifert is the founder of Longhorn Furs,...
Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Sept. 28
Fantastic Arcade 2015 Opening Night Party
Where: Empire Control...
Twenty years ago, Barton Springs’ cool waters saved radio-television-film senior lecturer Karen Kocher from her first Texas summer. While she used to bring a towel and a swimsuit, she now hauls a...
Editor’s note: In 300 words or less, this series spotlights people in our community whose stories typically go untold.
Every time Sarah Abare visited her grandfather as a kid, she ran straight...
In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week.
Monday, Sept. 21
Mega Mutt Monday featuring Teddy Long
Where: Banger’s Sausage House...
Propelled by the audience member’s hands, an emo puppet crowdsurfs to a Backstreet Boys and Joy Division mashup.
The puppet, Milo S., is part of Austin’s Fragile Rock, an emo...
A miniature glass bottle of collected eye boogers sits atop a shelf inside Scott and Jen Webel’s East Austin home. Across the room, a fetal pig floating in a jar of its own placenta rests on a ledge...
