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Copy desk chief micromanages her last paper

Copy desk chief micromanages her last paper

Lana Haffar, Copy Desk Chief December 4, 2022

I only vaguely remember my first time running a production night. In the mad rush to deadline and the chaos of the copy log, things get slightly blurry. What I do remember is that I had no idea what a...

Muslim students reflect on isolation, community during Ramadan, balance schoolwork, spirituality

Muslim students reflect on isolation, community during Ramadan, balance schoolwork, spirituality

Lana Haffar April 23, 2021
During Ramadan, Muslims around the world prepare for 30 days of spiritual reflection and daily fasting. Some students are celebrating Ramadan alone and others have returned home to their families due to COVID-19.
Three UT student-poets reflect on their different forms of art, importance of poetry for National Poetry Month

Three UT student-poets reflect on their different forms of art, importance of poetry for National Poetry Month

Lana Haffar April 15, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 13 issue of The Daily Texan. In lowercase, italic letters, Zaynab Noormohamed delivers the punchline to a bite of brutal honesty. For her, writing...

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UT freshman traverses rock music world with band ‘Release the Reign’

Lana Haffar March 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 23 issue of The Daily Texan. Adorned with dark eyeshadow and a red bass guitar, Katelyn Ware takes her place at center stage, her sister Natalie...

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A beginner’s guide to books by UT-Austin professors

Lana Haffar March 22, 2021

While it may seem like professors spend all their time lecturing and grading, some have channeled their expertise and passion toward writing. For the students who wish to add to their libraries, The...

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UT-Austin student creates media production company Studio X, launches series ‘The Blackstory’

Lana Haffar March 4, 2021

Within the textbooks of his high school in Plano, Texas, Xavier Ingram noticed the absence of Black history. In January, he independently funded and launched Studio X, a company dedicated to producing...

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Local store Malvern Books navigates COVID-19 pandemic

Lana Haffar February 22, 2021

Under a blue neon sign reading “Malvern Books,” owner Joe Bratcher prepares for a solitary day fulfilling curbside pick-up orders. Located near campus on West 29th Street, Bratcher said he...

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