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London Lack, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Cauliflower Project leading choreography of Maddie Ziegler solo "Cry" from Dance Moms on Nov. 8, 2024.

The Cauliflower Project brings dance, connection to liberal arts

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2024

For members of The Cauliflower Project, dance classes serve as more than just a lesson — they provide a chance to unwind, connect and learn more about the world of dance. Launched at the start of...

Nine DIY Halloween crafts to decorate your place this spooky season

Nine DIY Halloween crafts to decorate your place this spooky season

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter October 21, 2024

The scariest part of Halloween might just be the price tag on decorations. However, with a little creativity and some everyday household items, students can transform their homes into spooky haunted houses...

Meadows Center announces UT’s first ‘Educator Icon’

Meadows Center announces UT’s first ‘Educator Icon’

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter October 15, 2024

In 2004, Vaughn Gross boarded a bus with friends, expecting a fun day trip. She did not know that her husband secretly planned a surprise honoring her lifelong dedication to education. As the bus arrived...

Seis aplicaciones que todo estudiante de UT debería descargar

Seis aplicaciones que todo estudiante de UT debería descargar

Sabrina Ye and Ignacio Arriagada October 12, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 9 de octubre de 2024 por Sabrina Ye y fue traducido al español por Ignacio Arriagada. Hoy en día hay una aplicación para casi todo....

Six apps every UT student should download

Six apps every UT student should download

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter October 9, 2024

There's just about an app for everything now. This comes in handy as balancing academics, extracurriculars and social life at the University proves hectic. Whether you’re a freshman still trying...

Hosted by Madi Purdy, ATX Art Nights welcomed attendees for an evening of painting tapered candles at Moontower Cider Co. on Monday, Sep 23.

UT alumna crafts thriving local arts community

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter September 25, 2024

Last October, a UT alumna downloaded Geneva with the simple goal of bringing together a small group of crafters. What started as a modest gathering has since blossomed into a thriving community of over...

The cast of “Wick” after accepting their award for Audience Choice at Austin Under the Starts Film Festival on Sept. 12, 2024.

UT student filmmakers shine at Austin Under the Stars

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter September 22, 2024

Under bright lights, a red carpet guides filmmakers, actors and movie lovers across the cinema for the Austin Under the Stars Film Festival. The festival bridges the city’s indie film scene with a wider...

Summer in Austin beyond the Forty Acres

Summer in Austin beyond the Forty Acres

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter April 25, 2024

With freshmen packing up their dorm rooms and seniors popping champagne bottles at the fountain, anticipation for summer heats up as the year's final stretch looms right around the corner. From outdoor...

Public Health sophomore Arushi Shyam explains a man's vitals at the Church Under the Bridge on Sunday. The Hearts for the Homeless student organization takes vital signs and provides education for the less fortunate on heart health on several occasions each week.

‘Hearts for the Homeless’ brinda exámenes médicos cardiacos gratuitos para comunidades sin hogar

Sabrina Ye and Diana Villagomez April 18, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 17 de abril por Sabrina Ye y fue traducido al español por Diana Villagomez. Entre las calles ocupadas de Austin, un grupo compasivo...

Public Health sophomore Arushi Shyam explains a man's vitals at the Church Under the Bridge on Sunday. The Hearts for the Homeless student organization takes vital signs and provides education for the less fortunate on heart health on several occasions each week.

Hearts for the Homeless brings free heart screenings to unhoused communities

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter April 17, 2024

Amidst the busy streets of Austin, a compassionate group of aspiring healthcare workers provides care to the overlooked corners of the city. With the heart being a central part of the body's overall...

Motivational speaker’s heartwarming story of healing with dog

Motivational speaker’s heartwarming story of healing with dog

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter April 11, 2024

Since her recovery from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Caroline Rose dedicates her life to sharing her story through motivational speaking. Throughout her battle with cancer, Rose found unexpected solace in...

The Texan's spring cleaning guide for any dorm

The Texan’s spring cleaning guide for any dorm

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter March 25, 2024

As the sun sets later and the weather warms, a sense of renewal sweeps over many people, often beginning with their living spaces. For everyone from seasoned cleaning pros to independent living beginners,...

Last Writers craft legacies, embrace stories in hospice care

Last Writers craft legacies, embrace stories in hospice care

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter March 6, 2024

At local hospice homes, a passionate group of volunteers task themselves with writing memoirs that celebrate the richness of patients’ experiences. This heartfelt service they provide not only preserves...

David Gichner performs a magic trick during his show at the Moxy Hotel on Tuesday. As one of his many tricks, Gichner pulled a $20 bill signed previously by an audience member out of a lemon.

Student magician’s show ‘Moments’ to bring positivity, connect with audience

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter March 1, 2024

Every other week at the Moxy Austin, David Gichner takes the spotlight and dazzles his audience with magic. From his dynamic performances to his infectious enthusiasm, one thing remains abundantly clear:...

CS Roadshow officers (clockwise from top left) Allen Ting, David Tang, Kunal Mody, Peyton Ausburn, Sujitha Seenivasan, Faiza Rahman, Taara Bhaskaruni and Letizia Fazzini stand in front of the Gates-Dell Complex on Tuesday.

Traveling ‘roadshow’ ignites students’ curiosity in computer science

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter February 15, 2024

Light boards spring to life with vibrant patterns, igniting the curiosity of a group of middle schoolers and immersing them in a captivating demonstration. Prior to this display, the students discovered...

Community members attend the Visual Arts Center’s grand opening for the RRK Collection: Wood Type on Jan. 26, 2024.

Visual Arts Center features students’ wood type projects

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter January 28, 2024

Arranging wooden letter blocks, students in the design studio skillfully lay out their desired pattern. This creative process unfolds as a sheet of paper rolls through the carefully arranged blocks, resulting...

Ava Bozic with some of her currently available jewelry at the Blanton Museum Store on January 19, 2024.

Freshman’s small business ‘Fun Fashions’ to benefit children’s futures

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter January 22, 2024

When Ava Bozic first started selling jewelry at her lemonade stand in sixth grade, she never expected she would eventually raise enough money to financially adopt eight children. Her handmade products...

Beauties and the Beat, a real-life ‘Pitch Perfect’

Beauties and the Beat, a real-life ‘Pitch Perfect’

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter January 18, 2024

In a harmonious crescendo of talent and determination, the countdown to the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella has officially begun for one UT group. During their rehearsals, the members...

Book lovers turn their friendship, passion for reading into podcast

Book lovers turn their friendship, passion for reading into podcast

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 27, 2023

The story behind the “Girls Reading Books” podcast features spontaneous decisions, lasting friendships and a love for books. United by their common interest, three friends embarked on a journey this...

Tomoko Hetherington teaches Japanese calligraphy in the EP Schoch Building to Senior Japanese and Math major Samuel Davila-Vega on Nov. 7, 2023. While this was not Davila-Vega’s first time learning, it was for many others.

Author spreads Japanese culture through calligraphy lessons

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 12, 2023

In an age of digitalization, Tomoko Hetherington firmly believes a brush conveys a message more profoundly than a keyboard can. The local author holds a deep appreciation for hand-written works and hopes...

Native American Heritage Month in Austin

Native American Heritage Month in Austin

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 7, 2023

In 1990, Congress officially designated the month of November as National Native American Heritage Month. Marked to formally acknowledge the important contributions of Native people and their tribal land,...

Naomi Hamm an early childhood education junior with Teachers of Tomorrow, hands out candy during Longhorn halloween on Speedway on Oct. 29, 2023.

Teachers of Tomorrow connect with kids at Longhorn Halloween

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter November 2, 2023

Children chatter with anticipation as they watch HookEm, donned in a spooky ghost costume, make his way around campus. On Sunday, UT organized Longhorn Halloween for the children of the Longhorn community,...

Harshith Sadhu, Abhinav Tiruveedhula and Armaan Chadha display their phone application UT Dining inside J2 Dining on Oct. 23, 2023.

UT Dining app makes menus more accessible to students

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter October 27, 2023

In the early hours of the morning, a filmmaker, a business major and a computer scientist gather around the soft glow of a laptop trying to find the dining hall menu. Recognizing the inconvenience of dining...

Taylor Swift’s 10 best vault tracks

Taylor Swift’s 10 best vault tracks

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter October 1, 2023

Taylor Swift brands her re-recorded albums as "Taylor's Version," treating fans to previously unreleased songs metaphorically locked inside her vault. As she re-releases her albums, Swift records buried...

RTF freshman’s film ‘IMG_8099’ portrays eating disorders, reflects her personal life

RTF freshman’s film ‘IMG_8099’ portrays eating disorders, reflects her personal life

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

Content warning: This article heavily features mentions of eating disorders Ana Yanez hates being seen while crying. She never expected she would be bawling her eyes out in front of a camera. The University...

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