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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

Lorianne Willett, Photo Editor

Lorianne is a Journalism and Global Sustainability junior from San Antonio, Texas. Currently, she is the Photo Editor. In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing tennis.
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Offensive Lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. prevents Arch Manning from a sack during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

[Photo] Texas offensive line faults lead to heightened quarterback pressure, failure to execute against Georgia

October 21, 2024

Offensive Lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. prevents Arch Manning from a sack during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

[Photo] Texas men’s basketball to face former coach Chris Beard

October 16, 2024

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

Starting Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

[Photo] If he has any hope for the Heisman, quarterback Quinn Ewers needs to ball out against Oklahoma

October 11, 2024

Starting Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas after the Longhorns' win against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

[Photo] As Texas embraces emotions associated with Red River Rivalry, it also looks to keep its composure to avoid costly mistakes

October 7, 2024

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas after the Longhorns' win against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Alabama Crimsonettes exiting the field after halftime on Sept. 9, 2023. The group performs alongside the Million Dollar Band during their show.

[Photo] What’s at stake in five big matches for week five of college football

September 26, 2024

Alabama Crimsonettes exiting the field after halftime on Sept. 9, 2023. The group performs alongside the Million Dollar Band during their show.

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

[Photo] The SEC just means more, but so does Texas football

September 26, 2024

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. McCoy was the starting quarterback during Texas' last championship game against Alabama in 2010, but was injured in the first quarter.

[Photo] 2024 Hall of Honor class celebrated in Friday night ceremony

September 25, 2024

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. McCoy was the starting quarterback during Texas' last championship game against Alabama in 2010, but was injured in the...

Protesters link arms during a pro-Palestine protest on April 24, 2024.

[Photo] Travis County changes policy to allow Muslim detainees to keep hijabs on during booking

September 23, 2024

Protesters link arms during a pro-Palestine protest on April 24, 2024.

Quarterback Arch Manning throws the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024. Manning entered the game after starting quarterback Quinn Ewers left the first half with an abdominal injury.

Quarterback Arch Manning throws the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024. Manning entered the game after starting quarterback Quinn Ewers left the first half with an abdominal injury.

Oklahoma fans cheer at the end of OU's game against Texas on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 34-30.

[Photo] Three college football games to watch this weekend

September 19, 2024

Oklahoma fans cheer at the end of OU's game against Texas on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 34-30.

Jared Thomas runs downfield after hitting a home run during Texas' game against Cal Poly on Feb. 24, 2024.

[Photo] Texas sobrepasa Arizona State como la universidad con la mayor cantidad de jugadores en el Salón de la Fama del Béisbol Universitario

September 18, 2024

Jared Thomas runs downfield after hitting a home run during Texas' game against Cal Poly on Feb. 24, 2024.

Starting Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

[Photo] Texas reaches No. 1 in AP Polls for first time since 2008, but hopes national championship will remain center focus

September 17, 2024

Starting Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Head Coach Rodney Terry after Texas' win against Baylor on Jan. 20, 2024.

[Photo] Indiana State transfer duo looks to get one more championship together

September 17, 2024

Head Coach Rodney Terry after Texas' win against Baylor on Jan. 20, 2024.

Kadin Shedrick during Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10.

[Photo] Texas men’s basketball’s Kadin Shedrick stepping up as leader “every rep, every practice”

September 17, 2024

Kadin Shedrick during Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10.

Madisen Skinner prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the NCAA tournament against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023.

[Photo] Texas volleyball loses to No. 2 Stanford in Palo Alto

September 15, 2024

Madisen Skinner prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the NCAA tournament against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023.

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

The SEC patch on a Texas jersey on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas running back Velton Gardner dives over UTSA safety Jimmy Wyrick during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas running back Velton Gardner dives over UTSA safety Jimmy Wyrick during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Quarterback Arch Manning throws the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024. Manning entered the game after starting quarterback Quinn Ewers left the first half with an abdominal injury.

Quarterback Arch Manning throws the ball during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024. Manning entered the game after starting quarterback Quinn Ewers left the first half with an abdominal injury.

The Longhorn band performs at halftime during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

The Longhorn band performs at halftime during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Spirit during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Spirit during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Wide Receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. celebrates after his touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Wide Receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. celebrates after his touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks to Quarterback Quinn Ewers after his injury in the first half of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks to Quarterback Quinn Ewers after his injury in the first half of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Students cheer at Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Students cheer at Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Fans raise their lights during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Fans raise their lights during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Cheer during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas Cheer during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas mascot Bevo enters the field ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas mascot Bevo enters the field ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas cheerleaders carry the Texas letter flags after the Longhorns score during their game against the Jayhawks on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14.

[Photo] Four-star Georgia safety Zelus Hicks commits to Texas

September 13, 2024

Texas cheerleaders carry the Texas letter flags after the Longhorns score during their game against the Jayhawks on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14.

Defensive back Ryan Watts runs down the field with the Texas flag before Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Defensive back Ryan Watts runs down the field with the Texas flag before Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

People watch the first Presidential debate at Victory Lap, a bar popular amongst UT students, on Sept. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Students tune in to presidential debate at various watch parties

September 11, 2024

People watch the first Presidential debate at Victory Lap, a bar popular amongst UT students, on Sept. 10, 2024.

Madisen Skinner prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the NCAA tournament against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023.

[Photo] Texas sweeps Indiana in first home match of the season

September 6, 2024

Madisen Skinner prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the NCAA tournament against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023.

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas for the last time this season with his team and Texas fans after the Longhorns' loss to the Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024. The Horns ended their season 12-2, their best since 2009 and Sarkisian's best at Texas.

[Photo] Games to watch

August 29, 2024

Coach Steve Sarkisian sings the Eyes of Texas for the last time this season with his team and Texas fans after the Longhorns' loss to the Huskies on Jan. 1, 2024. The Horns ended their season 12-2, their...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe after Texas' Big 12 Championship win on Dec. 2, 2023.

[Photo] Eliminating missed tackles is the priority for safety Michael Taaffe, starting in week one

August 26, 2024

Defensive back Michael Taaffe after Texas' Big 12 Championship win on Dec. 2, 2023.

Protesters gather on South Mall for a pro-Palestine protest on May 5, 2024.

Protesters gather on South Mall for a pro-Palestine protest on May 5, 2024.

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

[Photo] Texas football is in the final stages of preparing for the 2024 season

August 23, 2024

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. McCoy was the starting quarterback during Texas' last championship game against Alabama in 2010, but was injured in the first quarter.

[Photo] 2024 Texas Hall of Honor welcomes 12 inductees in September

August 23, 2024

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. McCoy was the starting quarterback during Texas' last championship game against Alabama in 2010, but was injured in the...

Steve Sarkisian coaches from the sidelines during the game vs Kansas State on Nov. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Texas football secures first five star, still falls short in recruiting over summer

August 23, 2024

Steve Sarkisian coaches from the sidelines during the game vs Kansas State on Nov. 4, 2023.

Shayla McCain shops at Out of the Closet, a new thrift store on Guadalupe St., on August 12, 2024.

[Photo] Thrift store offering free HIV/AIDS testing opens on Guadalupe Street

August 13, 2024

Shayla McCain shops at Out of the Closet, a new thrift store on Guadalupe St., on August 12, 2024.

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

[Photo] Building leadership, team chemistry in 8 weeks: Texas men’s basketball is looking good for upcoming season

September 4, 2024

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

A turtle sits at the UT Turtle Pond on August 5, 2024.

[Photo] Texas Science hosts turtle pond fundraiser benefiting biodiversity research

August 5, 2024

A turtle sits at the UT Turtle Pond on August 5, 2024.

Protesters stand as they are arrested during a protest on the University of Texas campus on April  24, 2024.

[Photo] University committee finds administrators failed to comply with institutional rules regarding April pro-Palestine protests

August 6, 2024

Protesters stand as they are arrested during a protest on the University of Texas campus on April 24, 2024.

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

[Photo] Texas vs. OU: Return of the rivalry

July 11, 2024

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Texas celebrates their win over Cincinnati on Jan. 27, 2024.

[Photo] Texas women’s basketball secures top-10 class of 2025 commit Aaliyah Crump

July 12, 2024

Texas celebrates their win over Cincinnati on Jan. 27, 2024.

iMPA junior Aidan Cogan celebrates with friends after a Texas touchdown during UT's game against OU on Oct. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Texas vs. Mississippi State: Bulldogs welcome Longhorns to SEC

July 9, 2024

iMPA junior Aidan Cogan celebrates with friends after a Texas touchdown during UT's game against OU on Oct. 7, 2023.

A marker displaying the Longhorn and Big 12 logos on the field during Texas' spring game on April 20, 2024.

[Photo] La renovada y reinventada Longhorn Network mira hacia el futuro en la SEC

July 15, 2024

A marker displaying the Longhorn and Big 12 logos on the field during Texas' spring game on April 20, 2024.

The site of a new supportive housing location on Lancaster Ct on Monday.

[Photo] Austin breaks ground on apartments for victims of violence, abuse

July 9, 2024

The site of a new supportive housing location on Lancaster Ct on Monday.

Angelica Sharma poses for a portrait in the GDC on Monday.

[Photo] UT student hosts coding, robotics summer camps for middle schoolers

July 9, 2024

Angelica Sharma poses for a portrait in the GDC on Monday.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

[Photo] A series of unfortunate events: Texas football recruiting update

July 9, 2024

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

Texas Spirit dances in front of Littlefield Fountain on June 30, 2024.

[Photo] La universidad organiza una celebración por su inducción oficial a la SEC

July 6, 2024

Texas Spirit dances in front of Littlefield Fountain on June 30, 2024.

Anna Buendia (left) and Simi Thakur (right) sit in an FAC classroom on July 1, 2024.

[Photo] UT students develop fidget tools for young professionals

July 2, 2024

Anna Buendia (left) and Simi Thakur (right) sit in an FAC classroom on July 1, 2024.

Dylan Disu walks onto the court ahead of Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

[Photo] Dylan Disu y Max Abmas firman contratos de agentes libres con equipos de la NBA

July 4, 2024

Dylan Disu walks onto the court ahead of Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

Texas runs out to the field at the beginning of the second half of the Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 2, 2023.

[Photo] Big shoes to fill for defensive line, Kenny Baker

June 27, 2024

Texas runs out to the field at the beginning of the second half of the Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 2, 2023.

Third-year psychology major Cooper Madison plays pickleball while using a wheelchair on Monday. The DCC, in partnership with Austin Adapted Sports, leads the sessions every Monday evening at Whitaker Fields.

Third-year psychology major Cooper Madison plays pickleball while using a wheelchair on Monday. The DCC, in partnership with Austin Adapted Sports, leads the sessions every Monday evening at Whitaker Fields.

Emily Shryock, director of the DCC and wheelchair athlete, laughs as she plays pickleball during an adapted sports session on June 10, 2024. The DCC partnered with Austin Adapted Sports to begin hosting adapted tennis lessons at Whitaker Tennis Courts on Mondays.

Emily Shryock, director of the DCC and wheelchair athlete, laughs as she plays pickleball during an adapted sports session on June 10, 2024. The DCC partnered with Austin Adapted Sports to begin hosting...

Third-year psychology major Cooper Madison plays pickleball while using a wheelchair on Monday. The DCC, in partnership with Austin Adapted Sports, leads the sessions every Monday evening at Whitaker Fields.

[Photo] UT Disability Cultural Center hosts summer adapted tennis sessions

June 16, 2024

Third-year psychology major Cooper Madison plays pickleball while using a wheelchair on Monday. The DCC, in partnership with Austin Adapted Sports, leads the sessions every Monday evening at Whitaker Fields.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian at the game versus Alabama on Sept. 9, 2023.

Athletic director of the University of Texas at Austin Chris Del Conte at the Orange vs. White football game on April 20, 2024.

[Photo] Longhorns awarded Learfield Directors’ Cup, marking dominance at national level

June 11, 2024

Athletic director of the University of Texas at Austin Chris Del Conte at the Orange vs. White football game on April 20, 2024.

Protesters stand as they are arrested during a protest on the University of Texas campus on April  24, 2024.

[Photo] University begins investigations for students arrested during on-campus protests

June 11, 2024

Protesters stand as they are arrested during a protest on the University of Texas campus on April 24, 2024.

Pro-Palestine protesters gather outside of the Capitol on May 19, 2024.

[Photo] Hundreds gather at Capitol for second statewide pro-Palestine protest this year in commemoration of Nakba Day

May 19, 2024

Pro-Palestine protesters gather outside of the Capitol on May 19, 2024.

Protesters gather on South Mall for a pro-Palestine protest on May 5, 2024.

[Photo] Pro-Palestine protesters gather on South Lawn for May Day: timeline

May 5, 2024

Protesters gather on South Mall for a pro-Palestine protest on May 5, 2024.

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