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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter

Sydnie is a journalism and French sophomore from Dallas, Texas. In her four semesters on the Texan, she covered local bands and movie screenings, including Superman in 2025. She also started writing the Love n’ Longhorns relationship column that comes out every week. In her free time, she loves to listen to music and watch classic romantic comedies.

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College students’ budget guide to SXSW

College students’ budget guide to SXSW

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 10, 2026

As South by Southwest takes over downtown Austin, college students prepare for the many film and music events. Without the Austin Convention Center this year, SXSW spreads itself from South Lamar Boulevard...

Love ‘n’ Longhorns: Hooked on Hinge

Love ‘n’ Longhorns: Hooked on Hinge

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter February 3, 2026

Editor's note: The names in this story are fake to protect their privacy.  Sitting in bed, scrolling through Hinge, a rose popped up on UT student “Sally's” profile, a random stranger liking her...

Love ‘n’ Longhorns: Platonic or romantic?

Love ‘n’ Longhorns: Platonic or romantic?

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 26, 2026

Editor’s Note: Sources were given fake names to keep their identities and information anonymous. This story is a recurring relationship column, focusing on the lives of students. After a long day...

Love ‘n’ Longhorns: Miles Apart

Love ‘n’ Longhorns: Miles Apart

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life & Arts Reporter January 19, 2026

Editor’s Note: Sources were given fake names to keep their identities and information anonymous. While grabbing coffee with a UT student, “Dan,” the topic of long-distance relationships became...

5 albums filled with Christmas spirit

5 albums filled with Christmas spirit

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter December 4, 2025

As the air cools and Christmas season rolls around, holiday music fills the ears of Austinites. To help embrace the Christmas spirit or curate a winter playlist, The Daily Texan selected five albums reminiscent...

4 movies to watch for snug autumn feelings

4 movies to watch for snug autumn feelings

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter October 21, 2025

As crisp and breezy weather rolls in, autumn begins in full swing. Students study for midterms, and fall decorations cover campus. For those who find free time to get cozy, The Daily Texan selected four...

5 places to find statement pieces for game day

5 places to find statement pieces for game day

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts September 11, 2025

Football season had its first home game last week against San José State University. Tradition in Austin is to find your best burnt orange and denim country outfit and bring the Longhorn energy to DKR....

4 events to look forward to around campus

4 events to look forward to around campus

Sydnie Grayson, Senior Life&Arts Reporter August 21, 2025

Filled with excitement and nerves, incoming students have begun to explore the Forty Acres, anticipating the first week of class. To welcome these new students, The Daily Texan found four events to look...

5 local outdoor activities for May

5 local outdoor activities for May

Sydnie Grayson, General Life&Arts Reporter April 23, 2025

In May, April showers go away and the flowers bloom. In light of more sunshine in Austin, The Daily Texan compiled a list of five outdoor activities in Austin to keep spirits up following exam and graduation...

5 things to do in Austin during spring break

5 things to do in Austin during spring break

Sydnie Grayson, General Life&Arts Reporter March 14, 2025

During spring break, many students head back home or go on vacation outside the state. However, for the students staying on campus during this break, The Daily Texan found events happening throughout the...

5 things to do in Austin for Mardi Gras

5 things to do in Austin for Mardi Gras

Sydnie Grayson, General Life&Arts Reporter March 2, 2025

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a New Orleans tradition that encourages all those in celebration to feast before Lent, marking the end of Carnival and the beginning of Ash Wednesday and Lent....

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