Sofia is a sophomore journalism major who is currently serving as a Life & Arts associate editor. She started at the Texan as a general reporter during Spring and Summer 2021 and then worked as a senior reporter during Fall 2021. Sofia loves reading and occasionally reviewing books. Her favorite author is Cassandra Clare.
The latest installment to the Wizarding World: “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” apparates onto Muggles’ screens worldwide April 15.
Based on a fictional textbook from J.K. Rowling’s...
Visitors of the Meow Wolf pop-up experience at SXSW stepped into an eclectic world full of bright blue, purple and pink neons and whimsical background noises, immersing themselves in art brimming with...
Roku’s new series adaptation of George Huang’s 1994 film “Swimming With Sharks” premiered its first two episodes March 14 at SXSW. The series reveals darker aspects of Hollywood from a female perspective....
Jason “Ariel” Bobadilla, professionally known as Ariel + The Culture, creates fresh sounds with a mix of hip-hop, indie and Latinx beats. Performing at South by Southwest for the first time, the Dallas-based...
On March 13, the production companies of Fat Red Bird and Monkey Frame held the world premiere of “(Hi)story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow,” a VR experience at South by Southwest.
At its SXSW debut, “The Lost City'' left the audience with new laugh lines around their smiles and anticipating the next twists and turns of the story.
Dressed in long-sleeved flannels with a sombrero perched atop his head, Julián Moreno shines in “What We Leave Behind.” Directed by Iliana Sosa, Julián’s granddaughter and a UT radio-television-film...
Premiering on March 12 at SXSW, “El Carrito,” a short film directed by Zahida Pirani, captures Nelly, a street vendor, after she makes a risky decision for her business. Battling with trusting her...
Mexican American sister trio, The Tiarras, released their new single, “They Don’t See Us,” a lyrical ode to invisibility and unrealistic beauty standards, on March 11. Composed of singer and guitarist...
In early 19th century Edinburgh, Scotland, 17-year-old Hazel Sinnett finds love in an unusual setting — a graveyard.
“Anatomy: A Love Story” by Dana Schwartz, published on Jan. 18, puts a fresh...
Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 18, 2022 flipbook.
As Travis County returns to Stage 5 of the risk-based guideline and UT students take on a delayed in-person spring 2022 semester,...
CW: violence, nudity, drug abuse
Editor’s note: This review contains Euphoria season 2 spoilers.
After two and a half years, the long awaited “Euphoria” returned to screens this January,...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the November 5 flipbook.
After setting down the finishing pieces on the ofrenda, or “offering” in English, she and her grandmother built together...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 29 flipbook.
Surrounded by his burnt orange and maroon-wearing family, UT alumnus Kyle Umlang watched in suspense as the two teams played their...
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the October 19 flipbook.
On a Wednesday afternoon, grunts from bench pressing and cheers of support filled the air on Speedway — except the lifters...
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the October 19 flipbook.
Attending Calculus I office hours for the first time her freshman year, Rebecca Cedillo remembers her professor saying civil...
Editor's Note: This first appeared in the October 11 flipbook.
Celebrated every October, National Book Month allows people to dive into stories and grow their passion for reading. To help those with...
Disliking her paler skin compared to other darker-complected Hispanics growing up, Rachel González-Martin spent hours lying under the sun willing herself to tan. Only burning and turning red, she grew...
Those who live with OCD experience repeated unwanted images and thoughts, known as obsessions, often leading to compulsions or repetitive behaviors that alleviate anxiety.
Eager to start her first day of college in 2018, Naili Salehuddin headed out to the Physics, Math and Astronomy building to find her Chinese class. After two hours of navigating without Braille signs,...
After a long, stressful semester, The Daily Texan compiled a list of books students recommended to read to wind down during winter break. Grab some hot chocolate, put on your favorite Christmas pajamas...
On Nov. 5, a crowd of around 50,000 fans arrived at NRG Park in Houston for Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival. The exciting concert quickly turned into a struggle for air as bodies packed together like sardines — a crowd surge.
While auditioning for “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2012, Jarell Howard Rochelle felt everything click into place as his mother watched him from the judges’ table. After struggling through his...
Taylor Swift’s ability to tell convincing, moving stories connects her to her fans on an intimate level. Awaiting the highly anticipated release of Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version) on Nov. 12, The...
Even without a steady stream of sweet-toothed customers, Big Top Candy Shop’s shelves stayed stocked, full of candies ranging from swirling lollipops to Harry Potter chocolate frogs. Within the yellow...
Gruesome murders, secret societies and mystery brew at Cambridge University, enticing a group therapist to uncover ugly truths in the beautiful and elite campus.
Though promising an interesting psychological...
From escaping ginormous cockroaches to encountering nude bicyclists on Guadalupe Street, The Daily Texan gathered alarming UT experiences to set the mood for the Halloween season.
After only four out of five students walk out of detention alive, fingers quickly point to the others. Which one of them is lying to protect their secret?
Adapted from Karen McManus’ 2017 debut novel,...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 17 flipbook.
In step with accented notes of salsa music, Angie Town danced freely with her teenage daughter and older sister. Surrounded...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 17 flipbook.
A swarm of burnt orange and white rushed Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as 91,113 Longhorn fans filed in. Soaking...
A new couple quarantines together to build their relationship. Except, their love story ends with one of the two decomposing on the bathroom floor.
Crime writer Catherine Ryan Howard’s latest release,...
A fake dating trope never ends with both characters in love with each other. Right?
Published on Sept. 14, “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood brings a fresh spin to the generic fake dating arc....
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, from Sept. 6-12, The Daily Texan reviewed “The Midnight Library,” a tale of embracing life, by English author Matt Haig. Haig, who has struggled with depression,...
As Brianna Rodriquez escaped the heat at the concession stand, she found herself as one among a crowd of overheated Longhorn fans. With temperatures well above 98 degrees and no available cold water, she...
Standing in a warehouse littered with clothes, fabric mountains reaching towards the ceiling, Karla Villegas started to dig through layers upon layers. Unwanted items turned into hidden treasures in her...
When Fatima Vega lost her uncle, she said she felt like she lost herself. Only eight years old, too young to understand the gravity of the situation, her mother placed a transparent quartz crystal in her...
Editor's Note: The article first appeared as part of the August 23 flipbook.
Stuck at home for last year’s virtual fall semester, Karla Garduño eagerly followed fellow UT students who popped up on...
In a time when society seems to equate your productivity to your worth, many students struggle to practice mindful productivity.
The Daily Texan compiled tips on balancing school and mental health without...
The Daily Texan compiled a list of free COVID-19 testing sites in Austin to simplify the testing process for students seeking to meet UT's testing requirement.
Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the July 20 flipbook.
With eager neighbors sitting on lawn chairs in a cul de sac, nine musicians played Kristin Jensen’s bassoon ensemble six...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook.
Away from the nitpicking lens of those in his small town, Sam Aguilar was better able to explore their identity in their first...
Morgan Flowers celebrated Juneteenth for the first time by watching TV and receiving gifts from his friends.
“Until recently, it was more of an acknowledgment within my family,” UT alumnus Flowers...
Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 14 flipbook.
Walking down Speedway amid clumps of incoming freshmen in the summer heat, Katilyn Carr’s 2019 orientation was full of meeting...
Running up and down the route of Austin’s Pride Parade surrounded by high school friends and high-fiving passersby, Lauren Breach said her first pride event filled her with support and community.
“I...
To honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month, The Daily Texan has compiled tips on balancing news consumption while maintaining a healthy state of mind.
The Daily Texan spoke with Marcos Flores about his Instagram TV Motivational Monday series, where he shares tips on gaining confidence and managing social anxiety.
The 2021 Cohen New Works Festival occurred April 12-16 and included works addressing discrimination, racial trauma and white supremacy, while also challenging dance traditions.
After a trip to the Union Coffee House, a student immediately alerts the Kinsolving GroupMe. She finally found the person a devoted group of residents had been on the lookout for — Stanley the barista.
No,...
With her braids swinging behind her, Vivian Gonzalez danced down the street in Brownsville, Texas, wearing her Charro Days outfit – a long red skirt decorated with lace ribbons.
“I...
On Monday mornings, Desiree Morales stocks up on the products she needs to make her favorite candy treat for her customers. Her dulces enchilados are covered in as much chili powder as possible, giving...
