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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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Actor and UT alumnus Glen Powell, popularly known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Powell was recognized during the game as one of the winners of the Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award.

Actor and UT alumnus Glen Powell, popularly known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick, during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Powell was recognized during the game as one of the winners of...

The Jayhawks and the Longhorns line up at the line of scrimmage on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won the game 40-14.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Texas Football vs. Kansas

October 1, 2023

The Jayhawks and the Longhorns line up at the line of scrimmage on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won the game 40-14.

A Texas fan throws up a "hook 'em" hand sign, a popular way of showing support for the Longhorns during sporting events, during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

A Texas fan throws up a "hook 'em" hand sign, a popular way of showing support for the Longhorns during sporting events, during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

University of Texas Longhorn Feature Twirler Aidyn Mentry during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

University of Texas Longhorn Feature Twirler Aidyn Mentry during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

Junior wide receiver Adonai Mitchell looks to make a catch during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

Junior wide receiver Adonai Mitchell looks to make a catch during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023.

The Longhorns sing the Eyes of Texas with the student section after their win against the Jayhawks on Sept. 30, 2023.

The Longhorns sing the Eyes of Texas with the student section after their win against the Jayhawks on Sept. 30, 2023.

Running back Jonathon Brooks scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS, 2 years after the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns in Austin.

[Photo] Jonathan Brooks brilla en la victoria de 40-14 de Texas sobre Kansas

October 2, 2023

Running back Jonathon Brooks scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS, 2 years after the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns in Austin.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS.

[Photo] Early offensive mistakes plague Longhorns one week before Red River Rivalry

September 30, 2023

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS.

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders blocks a tackle and makes room for quarterback Quinn Ewers to score a touchdown during Texas' game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the Bears 38-6 in their first Big 12 conference game of the season.

[Photo] Tight end JT Sanders is key for Ewers’ offensive success

September 24, 2023

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders blocks a tackle and makes room for quarterback Quinn Ewers to score a touchdown during Texas' game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the Bears 38-6...

Linebacker Jalen Ford at Texas' game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns beat the Bears 38-6.

[Photo] Dominio en la I-35: Texas taclea a los Bears en una convincente victoria

September 24, 2023

Linebacker Jalen Ford at Texas' game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns beat the Bears 38-6.

The Texas Alumni Center in Austin, Texas on September 17, 2023.

[Photo] Texas Exes recognizes young alumni in annual award panel, Outstanding Young Texas Exes Awards

September 17, 2023

The Texas Alumni Center in Austin, Texas on September 17, 2023.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

[Photo] Heisman Watch

September 14, 2023

Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

[Photo] Quinn Ewers will start Saturday’s game at TCU

November 9, 2023

Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Wide receiver AD Mitchell misses a catch during Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

[Photo] Hutch's Huddle: Week 3

September 14, 2023

Wide receiver AD Mitchell misses a catch during Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian speaks with ESPN after Texas' win against Alabama In Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian speaks with ESPN after Texas' win against Alabama In Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Linebacker Jaylan Ford tackles an opposing player during Texas' game versus Alabama on September 9, 2023.

[Photo] No. 4 Texas football still looking to improve after defeating Alabama

September 11, 2023

Linebacker Jaylan Ford tackles an opposing player during Texas' game versus Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers smiles after the Longhorns' win against Alabama on September 9, 2023. Alabama fans in the back did the common "Horns Down" gesture.

Photo Gallery: Texas Football vs. Alabama

Lorianne Willett, Double Coverage Photo Editor September 10, 2023

Texas fans cheer after the Longhorns defeated Alabama 34-24. The teams played at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

[Photo] Notes from the Opponent: Wyoming Cowboys

September 14, 2023

Texas fans cheer after the Longhorns defeated Alabama 34-24. The teams played at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

A young Alabama fan looks down at the turf at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

A young Alabama fan looks down at the turf at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

UT cheerleaders cheer at the Longhorns' game against the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 9, 2023.

UT cheerleaders cheer at the Longhorns' game against the Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 9, 2023.

A flag with the Longhorns' symbol flies as a UT cheerleader carries it down the sideline at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

A flag with the Longhorns' symbol flies as a UT cheerleader carries it down the sideline at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

A Longhorn and a Tide on the field during their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

A Longhorn and a Tide on the field during their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

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

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

Alabama fans during the Longhorns' game against the Crimson Tide on September 9, 2023. Their gesture is commonly referred to as a "Horns Down."

Alabama fans during the Longhorns' game against the Crimson Tide on September 9, 2023. Their gesture is commonly referred to as a "Horns Down."

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Longhorns' game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

[Photo] Texas se impone en Tuscaloosa: Los Longhorns comienzan su temporada con fuerza

September 11, 2023

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers during the Longhorns' game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Matthew McConaughey on the sidelines during Texas football's game against Alabama on September 9, 2023. McConaughey serves as Minister of Culture at the University of Texas.

Matthew McConaughey on the sidelines during Texas football's game against Alabama on September 9, 2023. McConaughey serves as Minister of Culture at the University of Texas.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian in Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023. Before he was hired as Texas' coach, he served as Alabama football's offensive coordinator.

[Photo] Steve Sarkisian is thankful for his 2021 loss to Kansas

September 25, 2023

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian in Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023. Before he was hired as Texas' coach, he served as Alabama football's offensive coordinator.

Fans await kickoff at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

Fans await kickoff at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023.

Bargoers enjoy drinks and company at Hole in the Wall on August 31, 2023.

Bargoers enjoy drinks and company at Hole in the Wall on August 31, 2023.

West Campus Ambassadors Jason Turner and Israel Cesar Campbell walk down Guadalupe Street on August 24, 2023.

[Photo] El programa West Campus Ambassadors busca aumentar seguridad y limpieza para los residentes

August 27, 2023

West Campus Ambassadors Jason Turner and Israel Cesar Campbell walk down Guadalupe Street on August 24, 2023.

Mayor Kirk Watson spoke at the the UT University Democrat's meeting in Burdine Hall on August 23, 2023.

[Photo] Kirk Watson talks housing affordability, Austin growth, return as mayor at first University Democrats meeting

August 25, 2023

Mayor Kirk Watson spoke at the the UT University Democrat's meeting in Burdine Hall on August 23, 2023.

Mayday Parade performs at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, Texas on May 30, 2023.

Mayday Parade performs at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, Texas on May 30, 2023.

Louis Tomlinson performs at the Moody Amphitheater on July 7, 2023.

Louis Tomlinson performs at the Moody Amphitheater on July 7, 2023.

Juicy J performs at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on June 15, 2023.

Juicy J performs at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on June 15, 2023.

Dominic Fike performs at the Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas on August 4, 2023.

Dominic Fike performs at the Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas on August 4, 2023.

All Time Low performs at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, Texas on May 30, 2023.

All Time Low performs at the Aztec Theater in San Antonio, Texas on May 30, 2023.

Paramore performs at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on July 9, 2023.

Paramore performs at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on July 9, 2023.

Paramore performs at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on July 9, 2023. Their show in Austin marked the halfway point in the band's "This Is Why" North American tour.

Photo Gallery: Paramore

Lorianne Willett, Photo Editor July 13, 2023

Paramore performs at the Moody Center on July 9, 2023.  

Merrick Zey, a transgender man and intramural athlete, said he may not compete in intramural sports after SB 15 takes effect.

[Photo] El proyecto de ley 15 del Senado exige que los deportistas de la NCAA, de clubs e intramuros compitan según su sexo asignado al nacer

July 9, 2023

Merrick Zey, a transgender man and intramural athlete, said he may not compete in intramural sports after SB 15 takes effect.

Professor Ian Dalziel sits in his office at the Pickle Research Center in Austin, Texas on June 29, 2023. Daziel was recently awarded the Polar Medal, the top prize in the UK, for his research in Antarctica.

[Photo] UT professor Ian Dalziel recognized for contributions to understanding Antarctica with UK Polar Medal

July 2, 2023

Professor Ian Dalziel sits in his office at the Pickle Research Center in Austin, Texas on June 29, 2023. Daziel was recently awarded the Polar Medal, the top prize in the UK, for his research in Antarctica.

A child and her mother sit a table during a Juneteenth celebration at Eastwoods Neighborhood Park on June 19, 2023. The Eastwoods Neighborhood Association partnered with UT's Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis to hold the celebration.

Photo Gallery: Eastwoods Juneteenth Celebration

UT's Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis partnered with the Eastwoods Neighborhood Association to celebrate Juneteenth at Eastwoods Park on June 19, 2023.

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1686 and Senate Bill 14 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Photo Gallery: Anti-trans legislation protest

Lorianne Willett and Alex Luevano March 28, 2023

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1869 and Senate Bill 14 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Two protestors embrace at a Trans Rights Rally in Austin, Texas on March 27, 2023.

Two protestors embrace at a Trans Rights Rally in Austin, Texas on March 27, 2023.

A protester speaks to the crowd at a Trans Rights Rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

A protester speaks to the crowd at a Trans Rights Rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

Protestors stand atop the open-air rotunda at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of two bills that, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Protestors stand atop the open-air rotunda at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of two bills that, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1686 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1686 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness speaks to protestors at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness speaks to protestors at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

A counter-protester confronts the crowd at a rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of House Bill 1869 and Senate Bill 14.

A counter-protester confronts the crowd at a rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of House Bill 1869 and Senate Bill 14.

A protester chants at a Trans Rights Rally held at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

A protester chants at a Trans Rights Rally held at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

A counter-protester confronts the crowd at a rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of House Bill 1686.

A counter-protester confronts the crowd at a rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of House Bill 1686.

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness speaks to protestors at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness speaks to protestors at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023.

Two protestors hold hands during a rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of House Bill 1686.

Two protestors hold hands during a rally at the Texas state capitol on March 27, 2023. The rally was held in protest of House Bill 1686.

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1686 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

Protestors gathered at the Texas state capitol to rally against House Bill 1686 on March 27, 2023. The two bills, if passed, would prohibit gender transitioning in youth.

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