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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 Kirthi Gummadi
Associate Video Editor writes her first and last piece for the Texan

Associate Video Editor writes her first and last piece for the Texan

Kirthi Gummadi, Associate Video Editor April 25, 2024

Writing this piece means the end of a journey that I started my first semester at UT. Seventeen-year-old me would never imagine leaving the Texan after just two years, but she would also not understand...

A Look at UT’s Longhorn Band

The Daily Texan spoke with members of The University of Texas at Austin's Longhorn Band. Follow them through their weekly routine as they battle early morning practices, sweltering temperatures and difficult...

A Look Back on Oktoberfest 2023

With October at a close, The Daily Texan looks back on this years annual Oktoberfest in Austin, Texas. Produced by Kaelyn Bombick Video by Kirthi Gummadi & Miriam Belmonte Edited by Angelica Ruzanova...

The Blanton Museum’s New Look

Kirthi Gummadi, Senior Videographer November 27, 2023

The Blanton Museum of Art celebrated the long awaited grand opening of the Moody Patio on May 13th, earlier this year. Now, over five months later, students, Austinites and staff members at the museum...

Austin Comedy Scene

The Daily Texan explores Austin's comedy scene, and how University Of Texas at Austin students found their stand-up voice. Produced by Claire Gallagher Video by Claire Gallagher, Kaelyn Bombick &...

UT’s Gender-Inclusive Fitness Club

UT's Gain Health club offers women and non-binary students a safe workout space that centers holistic wellness and community-building. Produced by Kirthi Gummadi. Video by Kameryn Griesser and Eliza...

Keeping Austin Weird: Horror For The Holidays

Horror For The Holidays, an annual horror-themed holiday market, features dark vendors, performances, costume contests and more. Vendors discuss why they're passionate about horror and how they are helping...

UT’s Hidden Community of Music

Firdous Khezrian, Theo Werner, and Kirthi Gummadi November 27, 2022

Open Mic Nights take place at the Cactus Cafe in the Texas Union every Tuesday. The event brings together a community of local musicians who perform their original music. The people behind the show discuss...

Exploring the Mueller Farmers’ Market

Meredith Roberts, Lauren Peck, and Kirthi Gummadi November 25, 2022

Meet a few vendors at the Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller! Every Sunday, the market is a place where farmers, bakers, craftsmen and more gather to share their items directly with the Austin community....

Hook’em Bhangra Begins First Year of Competition

Kirthi Gummadi, Firdous Khezrian, and Eliza Sommers November 16, 2022

Meet Hook'em Bhangra, UT's new competitive Bhangra dance team. Members discuss what being on the team means to them and what they hope the team can accomplish. This video was produced under Video Editor...

Meet the Experts Working to Make Austin Reservoirs Safe Again

Meet Dr. Brent Bellinger and Dr. Schonna Manning, environmental scientists who are working to reduce harmful algae blooms in Austin and protect Austin pets. This video was produced under Senior Videographer...

UT Students Celebrate Navaratri

UT Hindu Students Association held a Navaratri celebration on Sept. 30 with music, dancing, festivities and more. This video was produced under Senior Videographer Ethan Greeno and Video Editor Shezan...

Austin Community Protests Following Death of Mahsa Amini

Austin residents and UT students protested at the Texas Capitol on Sept. 26 against the Iranian government, following the death of Mahsa Amini. This video was produced under Video Editor Shezan Samanani.

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