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Austin celebrates Selena Day, honoring legacy of ‘Queen of Tejano music’

Austin celebrates Selena Day, honoring legacy of ‘Queen of Tejano music’

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter April 19, 2023

At 5 years old, Tanisha Washington first watched the 1997 film “Selena.” Washington’s connection to Selena Quintanilla did not stop at her childhood, carrying her love for the Texas-born singer...

Los estudiantes organizan una quinceañera en el campus, una celebración de la cultura hispana y Latinx

Los estudiantes organizan una quinceañera en el campus, una celebración de la cultura hispana y Latinx

Melani Alanis, Hannel Suarez, and Jasmine I. Wright April 11, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 5 de abril por Melani Alanis y fue traducido al español por Hannel Suarez y Jasmine I Wright. Típicamente, una quinceañera ocurre...

Students host celebration of Hispanic, Latinx culture at on-campus quinceañera

Students host celebration of Hispanic, Latinx culture at on-campus quinceañera

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter April 5, 2023

Celebrated among Latinx and Hispanic communities, a quinceañera typically happens on a girl’s 15th birthday. This celebration symbolizes her passage into adulthood, and is normally hosted alongside...

The Daily Texan highlights influential UT alumnae in creative fields

The Daily Texan highlights influential UT alumnae in creative fields

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter March 29, 2023

Working for advertising agencies, holding leadership positions and creating change in the nonprofit world are just a few of many achievements of UT’s women graduates. In honor of Women’s History Month,...

‘All of those Voices’ documentary gives insight into Louis Tomlinson’s life, solo career

‘All of those Voices’ documentary gives insight into Louis Tomlinson’s life, solo career

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter March 26, 2023

Louis Tomlinson, former One Direction member turned solo artist, released his documentary “All of Those Voices” in theaters on March 22. Directed by Charlie Lightening, the documentary tells a raw...

What to expect in fashion this spring

What to expect in fashion this spring

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2023

As the seasons transition from winter to spring, students bring out brighter colors and a wider variety of clothes fit for the warmer weather. To prepare students for the upcoming season in fashion, The...

Austin band Die Spitz talks award-winning new album ‘Teeth’ at Austin Music Awards

Austin band Die Spitz talks award-winning new album ‘Teeth’ at Austin Music Awards

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter March 2, 2023

As juniors in high school, Ava Schrobilgen, Kate Halter and Ellie Livingston sought an excuse to hang out and pass time during the COVID-19 lockdown. The trio decided to start playing music in Livingston’s...

UT student combines music and fashion with Frothing Fest

UT student combines music and fashion with Frothing Fest

Melani Alanis, General Life&Arts Reporter February 15, 2023

After selling clothes on Depop and through a private Snapchat story named “Baxter’s Clothes,” Baxter Wright eventually created Frothing, a brand focused on selling vintage apparel. However, Wright...

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