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What Willie Nelson song you are based on your summer plans

What Willie Nelson song you are based on your summer plans

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter April 22, 2024

Willie Nelson, country singer-songwriter and Austin cultural icon, boasts a collection of soulful songs, well-suited for any scenario. In honor of Nelson’s upcoming summer debut, The Border, The Daily...

RTF Senior and director Xavier Ingram answers questions with the cast and crew of “The Ultimate Spider-Man” after the student film’s premiere at the WCP Auditorium on Thursday, April 4th, 2024.

Estudiante de cine sueña en grande y produce ‘The Ultimate Spider-Man’

Laura Baker and Hannah Garza April 10, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 8 de abril por Laura Baker y fue traducido al español por Hannah Garza.  Xavier Ingram, estudiante de último año de radio, televisión...

RTF Senior and director Xavier Ingram answers questions with the cast and crew of “The Ultimate Spider-Man” after the student film’s premiere at the WCP Auditorium on Thursday, April 4th, 2024.

Student filmmaker dreams big, produces “The Ultimate Spider-Man”

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter April 8, 2024

Radio-television-film senior Xavier Ingram recalls the first time he tried on his Spider-Man suit, describing it as the moment he felt his hard work come to life. Ingram said it felt unreal seeing...

From left, Taryn Lam, Elleanor Ross, Amaryllis Dunklee and Jennifer Martin pose for a portrait at the Mary E. Gearing Hall. They will travel to New York City this week to be honored for their accomplishments at the 2024 Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Gala.

Estudiantes de textiles y prendas de vestir viajan a la ciudad de Nueva York a través del Fondo de Becas de Moda

Laura Baker and Jessica Martinez April 7, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el abril 5 de 2024 por Laura Baker y fue traducido al español por Jessica Martinez. El pasado mes de abril, Amaryllis Dunklee se presentó...

From left, Taryn Lam, Elleanor Ross, Amaryllis Dunklee and Jennifer Martin pose for a portrait at the Mary E. Gearing Hall. They will travel to New York City this week to be honored for their accomplishments at the 2024 Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Gala.

Textiles and apparel majors travel to New York City through Fashion Scholarship Fund

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter April 5, 2024

Last April, Amaryllis Dunklee stood amongst fashion legends such as Anna Wintour and Tommy Hilfiger at a gala in New York City. Luxuriously dressed in a gown from the Neiman Marcus Group, Dunklee was...

Exalumna de UT corre alrededor del mundo en 'The Amazing Race'

Exalumna de UT corre alrededor del mundo en ‘The Amazing Race’

Laura Baker and Hannel Suarez March 28, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 26 de marzo por Laura Baker y fue traducido al español por Hannel Suarez. Karishma Cordero corrió por las calles de México, buscando...

UT alumna races around world on ‘The Amazing Race’

UT alumna races around world on ‘The Amazing Race’

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter March 26, 2024

Karishma Cordero ran through the streets of Mexico, searching for the next clue. In spite of the sweat dripping down her face and the stress of reaching the next leg, she felt fueled by the adrenaline...

TEDxUTAustin destaca a los líderes locales y trae a la luz perspectivas únicas

TEDxUTAustin destaca a los líderes locales y trae a la luz perspectivas únicas

Laura Baker and Citlali Martinez Hernandez March 22, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 21 de marzo del 2024 por Laura Baker y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. Como estudiante de primer año que...

TEDxUTAustin highlights local leaders, brings light to unique perspectives

TEDxUTAustin highlights local leaders, brings light to unique perspectives

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter March 20, 2024

As a freshman navigating the Forty Acres amidst the pandemic, Arjun Rao decided to get involved in TEDxUTAustin after browsing HornsLink. Now, approaching the final days of his senior year, Rao will...

Undergraduate Student Screenwriting Festival builds RTF community

Undergraduate Student Screenwriting Festival builds RTF community

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter February 27, 2024

As Helene Bechtel recalled stories her dad would tell her growing up, she found the picture painted through the oral stories shaped her conception of storytelling and influenced her pursuit of screenwriting....

Advertising sophomore Elly Kong takes notes during an animation discussion hosted by UT professors Dr. Lalitha Gopalan and Dr. Benjamin Bays in a film lab room on Thursday. During the Radio-Television-Film department's Animation Celebration, students attended a series of lectures like this one.

RTF Animation Celebration cultivates community, creativity

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter February 20, 2024

As students gathered around a screen boasting creative storylines and bold characters, Cindy McCreery, Radio-Television-Film interim chair and professor, admired the sense of community that animation fosters.  The...

Student art exhibit R.O.O.T.S creates space for Black artists on campus

Student art exhibit R.O.O.T.S creates space for Black artists on campus

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter February 14, 2024

A collection of artwork representing culture, diversity and self-expression lined the halls of the Gordon White Building on Feb. 3.  The UT Black Student Alliance’s Freshman Action Team partnered...

‘Music America: Iconic Objects from America’s Music History’ celebrates American culture

‘Music America: Iconic Objects from America’s Music History’ celebrates American culture

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter February 7, 2024

Next week, nestled into a U-shaped room, the LBJ Presidential Library will unveil a collection of artifacts representing the spirit and history of American music. Curated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives...

Keep It Classic promotes vintage clothing through Longhorn pop-up event

Keep It Classic promotes vintage clothing through Longhorn pop-up event

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter January 22, 2024

Just after midnight, a collection of chairs lined the perimeter of Fadebox Barbershop, marking the spots of dedicated thrifters. Braving the cold morning, the crowd anticipated a hunt for unique items...

Realistic New Year’s resolutions for a successful semester

Realistic New Year’s resolutions for a successful semester

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter January 17, 2024

As Longhorns return to campus with a renewed energy, many feel ready for a fresh start. The beginning of a new year brings the opportunity to reflect and rebuild, providing the perfect time for those who...

UT Dance students perform "Eternal Bonds .2," a dance choreographed by Valeria Gonzalez on Nov. 8, 2023.

Valeria Gonzalez pushes boundaries with Eternal Bonds .2

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter November 10, 2023

On stage, a couple yells at one another in a passionate fight. Behind them, the shadow of a different couple hugging projects onto a large, white sheet. The good exists with the bad and the bad exists...

UT Austin alumni and co-founder of The Mosaic Workshop J. Muzacz's book ATX Urban Art featured at the ATX Urban Art Studio on Nov. 2. ATX Urban Art details the history and layers of street art in Austin.

ATX Urban Art highlights local street art

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

On a wall in West Campus sits a black cat, a rainbow, some wasabi and a smile with four stick legs. Further down the street, a frog adorns a preserved wall with the words, “Hi How Are You?”  For...

Four UT Faculty/Alumni featured in Austin Film Festival

Four UT Faculty/Alumni featured in Austin Film Festival

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

Every year, the Austin Film Festival boasts a collection of screenings, speakers and round table events that come together in a classic celebration of storytelling. As the festival amps up for its 30th...

Austin City Limit attendees pose in front of the iconic flag poles that are erected each year in Zilker Park on October 6, 2023.

Ways to experience Austin City Limits without breaking the bank

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter October 13, 2023

As Austin City Limits weekend two gears up, a second wave of music enthusiasts, Austinites and UT students flood Zilker Park. With three consecutive days of live music, ACL stands as a testament to the...

Fall activities around Austin that support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Fall activities around Austin that support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter October 4, 2023

The start of October marks the arrival of many long-anticipated Austin traditions. As promises of fall begin to fill the air, students take on jam-packed weekends filled with rival football games, ACL...

UT folk-rock alum duo Briscoe release their first album, embark on tour

UT folk-rock alum duo Briscoe release their first album, embark on tour

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter September 25, 2023

Two weekends ago, a sold-out crowd flooded the Historic Scoot Inn, anticipating a night filled with nostalgic and soulful music. Bandmates Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton walked on stage, excitedly...

Camp Kesem provides community, support for children of parents with cancer diagnoses

Camp Kesem provides community, support for children of parents with cancer diagnoses

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter September 22, 2023

Clayton Smith runs as fast as he can, dodging blow after blow, until someone creeps up behind him. He tries to run away, but his brother hits him. With only seconds to wipe paint off his eyes, Clayton...

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