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All content by Molly Tompkins
Keeping up with Confucius

Keeping up with Confucius

Molly Tompkins, Columnist April 13, 2023
Columnist Molly Tompkins discusses how Confucius’ philosophical teachings encourage students to engage school spirit.
Life in light of death

Life in light of death

Molly Tompkins, Columnist March 26, 2023
Columnist Molly Tompkins argues that ruminating on death can put students’ daily stressors into perspective.
Consider the value of money

Consider the value of money

Molly Tompkins, Columnist March 8, 2023
Columnist Molly Tompkins encourages students to align their majors with their values.
Closing laptops opens minds

Closing laptops opens minds

Molly Tompkins, Columnist March 1, 2023
Columnist Molly Tompkins argues that not using laptops in classes benefits learning.
The Daily Texan's book recommendation for twelve days of Christmas

The Daily Texan’s book recommendation for twelve days of Christmas

Molly Tompkins, General Life & Arts Reporter December 19, 2022

Christmas break provides the perfect opportunity to pursue your longing for travel, adventure, romance and knowledge. However, for those who still want to stay cozy and snuggled up inside as well, a good...

UT student Nikki Shah showcases art at the Front Market

UT student Nikki Shah showcases art at the Front Market

Molly Tompkins, General Life and Arts Reporter November 15, 2022

Signatures, comic book heroes, song lyrics and street signs all converge to create Nikki Shah’s characteristic art pieces. From behind a table displaying her prints, Shah, a business analytics and economics...

Austin Symphony’s ‘Oktoberfest of Sound’ brings a new representation of Germany

Austin Symphony’s ‘Oktoberfest of Sound’ brings a new representation of Germany

Molly Tompkins, General Life&Arts Reporter November 1, 2022

In her performance, violinist Elisabeth Kufferath passionately breathed life into these historic pieces, as she played Dietrich’s Concerto in D Minor, Op. 30, continuing a family legacy of performing...

Sammy Rae discusses music themes, hopes for future ahead of Austin concert

Sammy Rae discusses music themes, hopes for future ahead of Austin concert

Molly Tompkins, Life&Arts Reporter October 4, 2022

From rolling on the floor to belting on the microphone, Sammy Rae & The Friends’ performance encompasses a wide spectrum of emotion — from heartbreak’s lows to lovestruck’s highs. Her songs...

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