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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Naina Srivastava, Photo Editor

Naina is a junior journalism and American studies dual major from Mountain View, California. She is currently the Photo Editor at the Texan. Previously, she was an associate photo editor, senior photographer, senior news reporter and projects reporter.

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Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Photo gallery: Big Thief at Moody Amphitheater

Naina Srivastava • November 6, 2025

Big Thief, an American indie folk band, performed at the Moody Amphitheater on Wednesday. The band performed hits including "Vampire Empire," "Shark Smile" and "Simulation Swarm."

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Buck Meek and Adrianne Lenker perform at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Buck Meek and Adrianne Lenker perform at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Joshua Crumbly plays the guitar while performing with Big Thief on Nov. 5.

Joshua Crumbly plays the guitar while performing with Big Thief on Nov. 5.

Buck Meek of Big Thief plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Buck Meek of Big Thief plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, reaches for the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, reaches for the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

The crowd sings as Big Thief performs at the Moody Center on Nov. 5.

The crowd sings as Big Thief performs at the Moody Center on Nov. 5.

Big Thief performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Big Thief performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

James Krivchenia plays the drums at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

James Krivchenia plays the drums at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Big Thief performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Big Thief performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Buck Meek of Big Thief plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Buck Meek of Big Thief plays the guitar while performing at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Nov. 5.

The UT Tower is pictured on Oct. 27.

[Photo] University announces members of new faculty advisory structure

October 30, 2025

The UT Tower is pictured on Oct. 27.

The UT Tower is pictured on Oct. 27.

[Photo] University conducts audit on all curricula

October 27, 2025

The UT Tower is pictured on Oct. 27.

Reneé Rapp performs at the Moody Amphitheater on Oct. 22.

Photo gallery: Reneé Rapp at the Moody Amphitheater

Naina Srivastava, Photo Editor • October 23, 2025

Reneé Rapp performed at the Moody Amphitheater on Wednesday during her BITE ME tour, with opener Ravyn Lenae. The American singer performed songs from her new album BITE ME, released in August, and...

Freshman Ava McDonald chases the ball at the soccer game vs. Georgia on Oct. 16.

[Photo] McDonald’s brace not enough as Texas soccer falls to Georgia 4-2

October 17, 2025

Freshman Ava McDonald chases the ball at the soccer game vs. Georgia on Oct. 16.

People clap during a person's speech at the protest on Oct. 13.

[Photo] Student organizations protest Trump administration’s compact offered to UT

October 13, 2025

People clap during a person's speech at the protest on Oct. 13.

A legal observer with the National Lawyers Guild takes notes while at a SDS protest on Oct. 13.

A legal observer with the National Lawyers Guild takes notes while at a SDS protest on Oct. 13.

Biomedical Engineering sophomore Javier Perez wears an SDS pin at the protest on Oct. 13.

Biomedical Engineering sophomore Javier Perez wears an SDS pin at the protest on Oct. 13.

Protesters gather at the UT Tower on Oct. 13. They urged administration to reject Trump's compact.

Protesters gather at the UT Tower on Oct. 13. They urged administration to reject Trump's compact.

Biomedical Engineering sophomore Javier Perez passes out flyers at the SDS protest on Oct. 13.

Biomedical Engineering sophomore Javier Perez passes out flyers at the SDS protest on Oct. 13.

A student holds a sign that reads "Traitor / UT isn't for sale" at a SDS protest on Oct. 13.

A student holds a sign that reads "Traitor / UT isn't for sale" at a SDS protest on Oct. 13.

People participate in the SDS protest in front of the UT Tower on Oct. 13.

People participate in the SDS protest in front of the UT Tower on Oct. 13.

Magdalena Bay points at the crowd at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

Photo gallery: Austin City Limits Weekend One

Naina Srivastava, Photo Editor • October 6, 2025

People watch John Summit perform at ACL on Oct. 5, 2025.

People watch John Summit perform at ACL on Oct. 5, 2025.

The Dare performs at ACL on Oct. 5, 2025.

[Photo] The Dare gives ACL taste of revamped indie-sleaze

October 6, 2025

The Dare performs at ACL on Oct. 5, 2025.

T-Pain performs at ACL on Oct. 5, 2025.

[Photo] Liveshot: ACL gets ‘Sprung’ on T-Pain

October 6, 2025

T-Pain performs at ACL on Oct. 5, 2025.

The Strokes perform at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

[Photo] Liveshot: ‘The Adults are Talking,’ but The Strokes are performing nostalgic ACL set

October 5, 2025

The Strokes perform at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

Magdalena Bay performs at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

Magdalena Bay performs at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

Djo performs at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

[Photo] Liveshot: Djo brings tortured indie rock while bathed in red lighting at ACL

October 5, 2025

Djo performs at ACL on Oct. 4, 2025.

Role Model performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

[Photo] Role Model delivers diva energy at ACL

October 5, 2025

Role Model performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

Hozier performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

[Photo] Hozier looks to inspire collective compassion for better world

October 5, 2025

Hozier performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

King Princess performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

[Photo] King Princess is for the girls at Austin City Limits

October 4, 2025

Fans watch King Princess perform on Oct. 3, 2025.

Empire of the Sun performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

[Photo] Empire of the Sun serves as voice from outer world at ACL

October 4, 2025

Empire of the Sun performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

Empire of the Sun performs at ACL on Oct. 3, 2025.

[Photo] Empire of the Sun serves as voice from outer world at ACL

October 4, 2025

Empire of the Sun stands above fans at barricade on Oct. 3, 2025.

Cari Spears hits the ball during the Texas v. Baylor game on Sept. 19, 2025.

[Photo] Texas volleyball sweeps Baylor, finishes out conference season undefeated

September 20, 2025

Cari Spears hits the ball during the Texas v. Baylor game on Sept. 19, 2025.

The University of Texas Police Department is pictured on the corner of 24 and Nueces St. on Sept. 15, 2025.

[Photo] La Universidad disolvió silenciosamente el comité de supervisión de la UTPD

September 17, 2025

The University of Texas Police Department is pictured on the corner of 24 and Nueces St. on Sept. 15, 2025.

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[Photo] Longtime higher education legislator, UT alum to leave Texas senate

September 4, 2025

UTPD Chief Shane Streepy speaks at a press briefing on Aug. 26, 2025.

[Photo] UTPD creates West Campus Patrol District

August 26, 2025

Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis shakes Student Government President Hudson Thomas's hand at a press briefing on Aug. 26, 2025.

A student walks by the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center on Aug. 25, 2025.

[Photo] Texas A&M professor arrested for indecent exposure on UT campus  

August 25, 2025

A student walks by the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center on Aug. 25, 2025.

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[Photo] UT System approves University free speech policy to comply with state law

August 25, 2025

Students Sydney Stewart and Nicolas Montoya pose in front of the Bread Shed on Aug. 1, 2025. The shed sold out in under half an hour of opening that morning.

[Photo] La ‘caseta de pan’ de Stoya Bread Co. se muda en medio de un aumento en ventas, uniendo talento universitario y confianza comunitaria

August 7, 2025

Students Sydney Stewart and Nicolas Montoya pose in front of the Bread Shed on Aug. 1, 2025. The shed sold out in under half an hour of opening that morning.

Jim Moy hands Neno Reyes a cup of Italian Water-Ice on July 28, 2025. Reyes, a comedian, moved to Austin four years ago but only recently discovered the shop.

[Photo] Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice to close after 31 years

July 31, 2025

Jim Moy of Jim Jim's Water-Ice poses for a portrait at his window on July 28, 2025. He has been serving Italian Water-Ice for 30 years, and will retire in September.

The Antone's marquee is pictured on July 28, 2025.

[Photo] Generaciones de blues: Antone’s Nightclub celebra su 50 aniversario

July 30, 2025

The Antone's marquee is pictured on July 28, 2025.

Cars drive along Guadalupe Street past the former Dollar Slice storefront on July 21, 2025.

[Photo] Dollar Slice Club closes, prepares for new, rebranded restaurant

July 21, 2025

Cars drive along Guadalupe Street past the former Dollar Slice storefront on July 21, 2025.

Singer María Zardoya of The Marías performs at the Moody Center on July 13, 2025.

Photo gallery: The Marías at the Moody Center

Naina Srivastava • July 14, 2025

A group of incoming students arrive at the vigil on July 8, 2025. The students were at the University for their freshman orientation.

A group of incoming students arrive at the vigil on July 8, 2025. The students were at the University for their freshman orientation.

A group of students walk by a tree with green ribbon tied to it on July 8, 2025. The green ribbon symbolizes Camp Mystic.

A group of students walk by a tree with green ribbon tied to it on July 8, 2025. The green ribbon symbolizes Camp Mystic.

A UT student who requested her name be anonymous tears up after the vigil ended on July 8, 2025.

A UT student who requested her name be anonymous tears up after the vigil ended on July 8, 2025.

People leave the vigil on July 8, 2025.

People leave the vigil on July 8, 2025.

A vigil attendee wears a Camp Mystic shirt at a vigil for those affected by the Kerr County flash floods on July 8, 2025.

A vigil attendee wears a Camp Mystic shirt at a vigil for those affected by the Kerr County flash floods on July 8, 2025.

Vigil attendees close their eyes and hold lit flameless candles during a moment of prayer on July 8, 2025.

Vigil attendees close their eyes and hold lit flameless candles during a moment of prayer on July 8, 2025.

UT employees stand in the crowd on July 8, 2025. University police and mental health counselors were also on site.

UT employees stand in the crowd on July 8, 2025. University police and mental health counselors were also on site.

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