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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Protesters wield signs and chant slogans in response to Texas Hillel’s 24th Annual Israel Block Party at Speedway Plaza on April 2, 2024.

Protesters wield signs and chant slogans in response to Texas Hillel’s 24th Annual Israel Block Party at Speedway Plaza on April 2, 2024.

Protesters wield signs and chant slogans in response to Texas Hillel’s 24th Annual Israel Block Party at Speedway Plaza on April 2, 2024.

[Photo] ‘Nothing here to celebrate’: Palestine Solidarity Committee protests Israel Block Party

April 3, 2024

Protesters wield signs and chant slogans in response to Texas Hillel’s 24th Annual Israel Block Party at Speedway Plaza on April 2, 2024.

Linguistic major Hongli Zhang starts to strum a balalaika in preparation of a slavic dance performance at the Jester dormitories auditorium on April 1, 2024.

[Photo] EurasiaVision brings popular European show Eurovision to UT

April 3, 2024

Linguistic major Hongli Zhang starts to strum a balalaika in preparation of a slavic dance performance at the Jester dormitories auditorium on April 1, 2024.

Members of the Dialogue Student Association prepare an assortment of salad for attendees who were fasting for Ramadan at the George I. Sánchez building on March 26, 2024. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins with abstraining from food since dawn, breaking the fast at sunset.

[Photo] Iftars hosted by Dialogue Students Association bring Muslims and non-Muslims together during Ramadan

March 28, 2024

Members of the Dialogue Student Association prepare an assortment of salad for attendees who were fasting for Ramadan at the George I. Sánchez building on March 26, 2024. The Muslim holy month of Ramadan...

From left to right, moderator Tony Plohetski asks questions to panelists Jamal Alsaffar, Nicole Golden, and Jill Henderson about their take on the state of gun ownership in Texas at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library on Wednesday.

[Photo] ‘People don’t have a voice in this issue’: Speakers talk barriers, approaches to action in gun violence panel

February 28, 2024

From left to right, moderator Tony Plohetski asks questions to panelists Jamal Alsaffar, Nicole Golden, and Jill Henderson about their take on the state of gun ownership in Texas at the Lyndon B. Johnson...

Protester Pearl Gomez records Scientology members leaving the opening ceremony on Saturday. Gomez, along with others present came from different cities in Texas and states to counterprotest the reopening of the Scientology Church building on Guadalupe Street.

[Photo] Church of Scientology reopens on The Drag after several delays, sparking protests

February 29, 2024

Protester Pearl Gomez records Scientology members leaving the opening ceremony on Saturday. Gomez, along with others present came from different cities in Texas and states to counterprotest the reopening...

Protestors chant slogans and wield signs against the reopening of the Scientology Church on Feb. 24. The protestors came from different cities in Texas and states to protest the reopening of the Scientology Church building on Guadalupe Street, citing the organization commits acts of extorsion, child trafficking, mistreatment of members, and more.

Protestors chant slogans and wield signs against the reopening of the Scientology Church on Feb. 24. The protestors came from different cities in Texas and states to protest the reopening of the Scientology...

As the debating begins, student government canidates answer questions asked from the moderation team for the attending audience to hear at the 2024 Student Government Debate on Feb. 20.

[Photo] Student Government Executive Alliance candidates exchange platforms at debate

February 20, 2024

As the debating begins, student government canidates answer questions asked from the moderation team for the attending audience to hear at the 2024 Student Government Debate on Feb. 20.

Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe discusses with a collegue on Feb. 13. Attending the Texas Student Caucus hosted by the Onyx Honor Society, Bledsoe discussed his thoughts over the SB 17 legislative decision affecting Black communities.

[Photo] “Antes de irme, por favor dame la mano”: estudiantes y funcionarios se reúnen para discutir los efectos de la SB17

February 17, 2024

Texas NAACP President Gary Bledsoe discusses with a collegue on Feb. 13. Attending the Texas Student Caucus hosted by the Onyx Honor Society, Bledsoe discussed his thoughts over the SB 17 legislative decision...

Attendee Sarah Ruiz discusses with a colleague at the LightSound workshop at the Physics, Math, and Astronomy building on Jan. 19. "My husband and I are big advocates of science and science education." Ruiz said. "We love the observatory and we were excited to have a volunteer opportunity where we can create things and promote accessibility."

[Photo] University hosts workshop to help low-vision community experience eclipses

February 2, 2024

Attendee Sarah Ruiz discusses with a colleague at the LightSound workshop at the Physics, Math, and Astronomy building on Jan. 19. "My husband and I are big advocates of science and science education."...

A volunteer from the Palestine Solidarity Committee hoists a Palestine flag over The University of Texas at Austin's Speedway Mall on Nov. 15, 2023.

[Photo] Pro-Palestine students host educational Speedway takeover

November 16, 2023

A volunteer from the Palestine Solidarity Committee hoists a Palestine flag over The University of Texas at Austin's Speedway Mall on Nov. 15, 2023.

A Metrobike rider begins to take off towards outgoing traffic outside the Jesse H. Jones Communication Center building on Nov. 7, 2023.

[Photo] Austin awarded grant to enhance citywide bike share program

November 9, 2023

A Metrobike rider begins to take off towards outgoing traffic outside the Jesse H. Jones Communication Center building on Nov. 7, 2023.

Performers at the Sacred Springs Powwow on Oct. 8, 2023, in San Marcos.

[Photo] Sacred Springs Powwow Reunites Indigenous People With Their Cultural Heritage

November 5, 2023

Performers at the Sacred Springs Powwow on Oct. 8, 2023, in San Marcos.

The Los Altos Restaurant sign standing in proximity of the I-35 highway on Oct. 23, 2023.

[Photo] Restaurante mexicano Los Altos se despide de su local cerca de UT

October 31, 2023

The Los Altos Restaurant sign standing in proximity of the I-35 highway on Oct. 23, 2023.

Moody College of Communication Public Relations graduate Abby Nelson begins to perform her unreleased song title, "Eternity starts in Chicago" at Andrews Residence Hall on Oct. 16, 2023.

[Photo] Moody graduate tackles music industry with personal, original music

October 22, 2023

Moody College of Communication Public Relations graduate Abby Nelson begins to perform her unreleased song title, "Eternity starts in Chicago" at Andrews Residence Hall on Oct. 16, 2023.

A group of indigenous performers begin their act at the Sacred Springs powwow in San Marcos, Texas on Oct. 8, 2023.

[Photo] Los estudiantes indígenas encuentran cultura y comunidad en el Powwow anual

October 16, 2023

A group of indigenous performers begin their act at the Sacred Springs powwow in San Marcos, Texas on Oct. 8, 2023.

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

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

October 12, 2023

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

Clinical Specialist Riley Flanagan organizes a medical bag inside an ambulance at 15 Waller St. on Sept 27, 2023.

[Photo] Austin City Council approves new long-term contract containing raises for Emergency Medical Services medics

September 28, 2023

Clinical Specialist Riley Flanagan organizes a medical bag inside an ambulance at 15 Waller St. on Sept 27, 2023.

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