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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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.

All content by Naina Srivastava
Senior middle-blocker Asjia O’Neal jumps spikes the ball toward the Iowa State volleyball team on Nov. 15, 2023. Texas won 3-1.

[Photo] No. 5 Texas volleyball becomes Big 12 Champions after 3-1 win against Iowa State

November 16, 2023

Senior middle-blocker Asjia O’Neal jumps spikes the ball toward the Iowa State volleyball team on Nov. 15, 2023. Texas won 3-1.

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[Photo] Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

November 13, 2023

Thousands of Texans marched through downtown Austin in a pro-Palestine protest on Nov. 13, 2023. Many held Palestine flags or posters reading “Ceasefire Now,” “End the Genocide,” and “Free Palestine.”...

Thousands of Texans marched through downtown Austin in a pro-Palestine protest on Nov. 13, 2023. Many held Palestine flags or posters reading “Ceasefire Now,” “End the Genocide,” and “Free Palestine.”

Thousands of Texans marched through downtown Austin in a pro-Palestine protest on Nov. 13, 2023. Many held Palestine flags or posters reading “Ceasefire Now,” “End the Genocide,” and “Free Palestine.”...

Dr. Abraham Verghese gives a lecture, called "The Story After the Story: Humanism and Medicine Post-Covid,” at the Dell Medical School on Nov. 10, 2023. Verghese is a bestselling author and medical professional.

Bestselling author speaks in UT lecture series about intersection of humanism, medicine

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter November 12, 2023

  Bestselling author and medical professional Abraham Verghese spoke on Friday about processing the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a lecture series. The Dell Medical School and the College of...

Students chant "Gaza, Gaza, don't you cry, we will never let you die," at the PSC's walkout for Palestine on Nov. 9, 2023.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Palestine Solidarity Walkout

November 10, 2023

Students chant "Gaza, Gaza, don't you cry, we will never let you die," at the PSC's walkout for Palestine on Nov. 9, 2023.

Community members gather at Welch Auditorium to listen to Dr. Chris Kirk’s talk on tarsiers on Nov. 3, 2023. The event, part of a series called Hot Science - Cool Talk, was put on by the University’s Environmental Science Institute.

[Photo] Environmental Science Institute’s seminar talks tarsiers, human evolution

November 5, 2023

Community members gather at Welch Auditorium to listen to Dr. Chris Kirk’s talk on tarsiers on Nov. 3, 2023. The event, part of a series called Hot Science - Cool Talk, was put on by the University’s...

After the vandalization of the Texas Hillel Foundation wall with antisemtic graffiti on Oct. 8, the wall now reads with a mural reading "Let your Love Grow", Nov. 2, 2023.

Muslim, Jewish students express safety concerns amid Islamophobia, antisemitism around campus

Naina Srivastava and Maryam Ahmed November 2, 2023

Every day before stepping out, Kira Berzack questions whether she should take off her Star of David necklace. Berzack said she’s proud of her Jewish identity, but fears the symbol could incite a reaction...

Austin Public Health to launch new Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program

Austin Public Health to launch new Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter November 2, 2023

Austin Public Health will launch a new volunteer unit in the next few months to help in medical emergencies. The Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps will serve as an all-hazards resource and...

Mechanical engineering senior Anh Tran works at a machine at a Lonhorn Racing work day on Oct. 28, 2023.

[Photo] Longhorn Racing, Cockrell School of Engineering receive over $200,000 donation

November 2, 2023

Mechanical engineering senior Anh Tran works at a machine at a Lonhorn Racing work day on Oct. 28, 2023.

UT Provost Sharon Wood delivers a speech at the 2023 Mitchell Sustainability Symposium on Oct. 26, 2023. The Mitchell Sustainability Symposium is an annual event that promotes student engagement and campus sustainability.

Mitchell Sustainability Symposium encourages campus sustainability, student engagement

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 30, 2023

Students and faculty gathered Oct. 26 for the 12th annual Mitchell Sustainability Symposium, an event focused on promoting student engagement and campus sustainability. The event featured multiple administrative,...

Protestors march through Downtown Austin to show support for Palestine on Oct. 15, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, a UT student organization for Palestinian liberation and right of return.

[Photo] Students disrupted at Palestine education event, Palestine Solidarity Committee speaks out

October 22, 2023

Protestors march through Downtown Austin to show support for Palestine on Oct. 15, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, a UT student organization for Palestinian...

Sustainability and International Relations and Global Studies junior Jackson Taylor works at a UT Farmstand location on Oct. 15, 2023. The UT Farmstand gives its extra produce to the UT Outpost.

City awards 25 organizations with grants to support food justice initiatives

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 18, 2023

The city of Austin awarded $3,000 mini-grants to 25 organizations to support transformative change in the local food system earlier this month, said Angela Baucom, food and climate program coordinator. The...

Associate Latino art curator Claudia Zapata describes the process behind a Latino photographers work at the Blanton Art Museum on Oct. 4, 2023.

El Museo Blanton amplía la representación del arte con primer curador de arte latino

Naina Srivastava and Mariana Flores-Sosa October 12, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 9 de octubre por Naina Srivastava y fue traducido al español por Mariana Flores-Sosa. Claudia Zapata dijo que creció rodeade de una gran...

Keep Austin Fed Volunteer Suzanne Hershey sorts through a Trader Joes surplus produce delivery on Oct. 11, 2023. Keep Austin Fed collects surplus food and redistributes it to individuals experiencing food insecurity.

City awards 26 grants to local organizations to support resiliency efforts

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 12, 2023

The city of Austin awarded mini-grants to 26 local organizations late last month to support their capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from shocks and stresses, according to a Sept. 25 press...

Associate Latino art curator Claudia Zapata describes the process behind a Latino photographers work at the Blanton Art Museum on Oct. 4, 2023.

Blanton Museum expands Latino art representation with first curator of Latino art

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter October 9, 2023

Claudia Zapata said they grew up surrounded by a large Latino arts community in Central Texas. Decades later, Zapata is bringing their expertise to the Blanton Museum of Art as its first associate curator...

The 2023 Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award recipients answer questions at the ceremony on Sept. 29, 2023. The recipients were Amy Faith Ho, Glen Powell, Melvin Ike and Kovid Gupta.

[Photo] Outstanding Young Texas Exes Awards brings famous alumni back to the Forty Acres

October 2, 2023

The 2023 Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award recipients answer questions at the ceremony on Sept. 29, 2023. The recipients were Amy Faith Ho, Glen Powell, Melvin Ike and Kovid Gupta.

The 2023 Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award recipients answer questions at the ceremony on Sept. 29, 2023. The recipients were (from left) Amy Faith Ho,  Glen Powell, Melvin Ike and Kovid Gupta.

The 2023 Outstanding Young Texas Exes Award recipients answer questions at the ceremony on Sept. 29, 2023. The recipients were (from left) Amy Faith Ho, Glen Powell, Melvin Ike and Kovid Gupta.

Pedestrians cross Guadalupe Street on Sept. 27, 2023. The City of Austin recently allocated $28.6 million toward implementing street safety improvements.

City allocates $22.9 million to transportation safety improvements

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter September 28, 2023

Austin’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program received an additional $22.9 million in funding after City Council voted to appropriate a federal grant and required local match on Sept. 14. The money...

Goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball out of the goalie box during Texas' game against BYU on Sept. 25, 2023 at Mike Myers Stadium.

[Photo] No. 14 Texas falls to No. 6 BYU Cougars at home

September 25, 2023

Goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball out of the goalie box during Texas' game against BYU on Sept. 25, 2023 at Mike Myers Stadium.

A couple plays mini golf at Peter Pan Mini Golf on Sep. 20, 2023. The family-owned business has operated for 75 years.

Locals petition for historical designation of mini golf course

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter September 21, 2023

Margaret Dismukes Massad grew up watching her father hand-sculpt and paint each figure that decorates Peter Pan Mini Golf. Seventy-five years later, the business faces the possibility of closure. Opened...

One of Peter Pan Mini Golf’s sculptures on Sep. 20, 2023. In an effort to save the mini golf course’s lease, locals are petitioning for a historic landmark designation.

One of Peter Pan Mini Golf’s sculptures on Sep. 20, 2023. In an effort to save the mini golf course’s lease, locals are petitioning for a historic landmark designation.

 Students cross Guadalupe Street to return to campus on Sept. 4, 2023.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Tryout Submissions

September 5, 2023

Students cross Guadalupe Street to return to campus on Sept. 4, 2023.

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