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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

Minza Mirza, Associate Life&Arts Editor

Minza is an English senior from Cypress, TX. She is the associate life and arts editor and has been on the Texan since her freshman year. Aside from reporting and editing, you can find her reading short story collections or watching a 90-minute movie.

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Student organizations to join based on your college

Student organizations to join based on your college

Minza Mirza, Associate Life&Arts Editor August 23, 2024

On a large campus with a variety of disciplines, worrying about acclimating in college intensifies first day jitters. To alleviate those jitters, The Daily Texan paired a few colleges with fun and useful...

International films to watch this winter

International films to watch this winter

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 29, 2023

Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of movies with graphic footage   Whether it’s the Texas sun still scorching or the glistening snow covering the bustling streets, this time...

Four local food pantries alleviating food insecurity

Four local food pantries alleviating food insecurity

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 10, 2023

Food insecurity and financial instability can feel isolating and impact one’s overall well-being. With the giving season coming up, many may wish to offer their time and services to organizations dedicated...

Haunting tunes perfect for halloween festivities

Haunting tunes perfect for halloween festivities

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 24, 2023

Skeletons rise from the depths of one’s garage, witch hats topple down from the tops of storage units and thumbs sift through collections of music to find the perfect eerie tunes. Whether decorating...

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

Minza Mirza and Tyler Pullum October 3, 2023

This year’s ACL lineup consists of a wide-ranging group of artists from genres such as alternative folk to electronic R&B. The eclectic nature of ACL can seem exciting yet daunting. Which stage deserves...

The Daily Texan’s playlist to welcome autumn

The Daily Texan’s playlist to welcome autumn

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 17, 2023

Welcoming brisk autumn winds feel easier than ever after enduring one of Texas’ hottest summers yet. In preparation for the comeback of sweaters, hot drinks and comfortable walks, The Daily Texan curated...

A24 films to look forward to this year

A24 films to look forward to this year

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 5, 2023

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America went on strike in hopes of raising wages for their members. On July 14, the American actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA also went on strike, calling out production companies...

On-campus exhibits to visit this fall

On-campus exhibits to visit this fall

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter September 5, 2023

With transportation costs and admission fees, finding access to art and cultural exhibitions can prove pricey. Luckily, UT holds countless free artistic showcases at campus museums and cultural centers....

5 varying student publications to submit to

5 varying student publications to submit to

Minza Mirza, Senior Life&Arts Reporter August 27, 2023

Publishing one’s written work can appear daunting and seemingly impossible for undergraduate students. Luckily, UT possesses a wide range of student-run publications taking submissions from Longhorns...

The Daily Texan’s list of poetry to welcome spring

The Daily Texan’s list of poetry to welcome spring

Minza Mirza, General Life&Arts Reporter March 29, 2023

Striking scenery of green leaves dancing in the wind marks the start of a limbo between winter and summer. With the last few weeks of the spring semester approaching, change swallows campus at every turn.  In...

Literary works about love authored by UT students

Literary works about love authored by UT students

Minza Mirza, General Life & Arts Reporter February 12, 2023

With Valentine's Day approaching, the topic of love increases in relevance around campus. Navigating what it means to love someone can appear daunting and full of complexities, especially during college....

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