Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
All content by Trisha Dasgupta
![Senior Katherine Ospina-Prieto stands for a portrait inside the UT Tower on Monday. She is majoring in race, indigeneity and migration, sociology and international relations.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/04-22-24_ProjectsSB17_ManooSirivelu_10-1200x960.jpg)
Semester of SB 17: Students continue decades-long cultural graduation tradition
Trisha Dasgupta, General Projects Reporter
• April 23, 2024
![‘Its worth taking a stand’: A look at two student protests that influenced UT’s history](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/041124_protest-history_Kuba-Bard-1200x1200.png)
‘It’s worth taking a stand’: A look at two student protests that influenced UT’s history
Trisha Dasgupta, General Projects Reporter
• April 12, 2024
![New Ottessa Moshfegh film adaptation, ‘Eileen,’ serves Hitchockian thriller, beautiful cinematography](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-29-23_Eileen-review_courtesy-of-NEON-800x1200.jpeg)
New Ottessa Moshfegh film adaptation, ‘Eileen,’ serves Hitchockian thriller, beautiful cinematography
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor
• November 29, 2023
![1989 (Taylors Version) ofrece brillantes temas de pop atemporal](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-30-23_1989_Courtesy-of-Republic-Records-1200x1200.png)
‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ ofrece brillantes temas de pop atemporal
Trisha Dasgupta and Amy DonJuan
• November 3, 2023
![‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ serves up brilliant vault tracks, timeless pop](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-30-23_1989_Courtesy-of-Republic-Records-1200x1200.png)
‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ serves up brilliant vault tracks, timeless pop
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts editor
• October 30, 2023
![First-time voter Abby Uribe completes voting registration at the Headcount booth at ACL Fest on Oct. 15, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-15-23_headshot_Leila-Saidane-1200x800.jpeg)
Headcount instalan registración de votantes en ACL
Logan Dubel and Trisha Dasgupta
• October 17, 2023
![Hozier performs at Austin City Limits 2023 at Zilker Park on Oct. 8, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-8-23_HozierACL_KevinKim-1-1-1200x800.jpg)
The best of Austin City Limits 2023
Mimi Calzada, Trisha Dasgupta, Katie Chang, and Logan Dubel
• October 16, 2023
![Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975, bows to the crowd after performing the bands opening song during weekend two of ACL on Oct. 14, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-14-23_The-1975_LorianneWillett-12-1200x960.jpg)
Liveshot: The 1975 bring well-crafted alt-pop to ACL weekend 2 in nostalgic and antic-free headlining set
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor
• October 16, 2023
![Noah Kahan performs during weekend two of ACL on October 14, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-14-23_Noah-Kahan_LorianneWillett-1200x960.jpg)
Liveshot: Noah Kahan brings out special guests, celebrates one year of Stick Season at ACL Weekend 2
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor
• October 16, 2023
![Suki Waterhouse performs during weekend one of Austin City Limits on Oct. 8, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-8-23_SukiWaterhouse_KevinKim_1-1156x1200.jpg)
Instagram account TouringSuki covers Suki Waterhouse’s ACL set, brings together fans from over the country
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor
• October 16, 2023
![First-time voter Abby Uribe completes voting registration at the Headcount booth at ACL Fest on Oct. 15, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-15-23_headshot_Leila-Saidane-1200x800.jpeg)
Headcount sets up voter registration operation at ACL
Logan Dubel and Trisha Dasgupta
• October 15, 2023
![Ethel Cain performs at ACL on Oct. 13, 2023.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-14-23_Ethel-Cain_Lorianne-Willett-1200x801.jpg)
Liveshot: Ethel Cain takes ACL crowd to church with IHG set
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor
• October 15, 2023
![‘Its very discouraging’: Faith-based leaders raise concerns around city’s resources for unhoused population during extreme weather conditions](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-8-23_houselessheatimpact_KirtiMoteka-1200x760.png)
‘It’s very discouraging’: Faith-based leaders raise concerns around city’s resources for unhoused population during extreme weather conditions
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Projects Reporter
• October 8, 2023
![Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cmykBreyonaMitchellQueerArtists-1200x730.png)
Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits
Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor
• October 3, 2023
![Around Austin: August](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10_14-Bats-Connor-Downs-900x505.jpg)
Around Austin: August
Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• August 7, 2023
![The Daily Texan’s playlist for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ double feature](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/7-17-23_Barbenheimer_Emma-George--1200x1200.png)
The Daily Texan’s playlist for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ double feature
Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• July 18, 2023
![‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ comes as a re-contextualized version of one of Swift’s classics](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_5854.jpg)
‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ comes as a re-contextualized version of one of Swift’s classics
Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Editor
• July 9, 2023
![Austin Live Music Monthly](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6-12-23_LiveMusicListicle_EmmaGeorge-900x900.png)
Austin Live Music Monthly
Trisha Dasgupta, Life&Arts Desk Reporter
• July 3, 2023
![Austin Live Music Monthly](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6-12-23_LiveMusicListicle_EmmaGeorge-900x900.png)
Austin Live Music Monthly
Sage Dunlap and Trisha Dasgupta
• June 12, 2023
![The Daily Texan’s guide to Austin Pride celebrations](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6-5-23_Pride_RongHuaWang-900x675.jpeg)
The Daily Texan’s guide to Austin Pride celebrations
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• June 5, 2023
![Using music to empower women: Niñas Arriba program raises money for girls in El Salvador to complete a college education](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4-17-23_college_Courtesy-of-NinasArribas-900x600.jpg)
Using music to empower women: Niñas Arriba program raises money for girls in El Salvador to complete a college education
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 18, 2023
![Live Shot: Taylor Swift stuns on ‘The Eras Tour’ with nostalgic three-hour set](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4605-900x675.jpg)
Live Shot: Taylor Swift stuns on ‘The Eras Tour’ with nostalgic three-hour set
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• April 10, 2023
![Comedian Vir Das talks globalization of comedy, making his dreams come true](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-30-23_vir-das_CourtesyOf-Vir-Das-900x897.png)
Comedian Vir Das talks globalization of comedy, making his dreams come true
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 30, 2023
![Fourth, final season of ‘Succession opens with compelling plot line, garnering 2.3 million viewers](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3-28-23_Succession_CourtesyOfHBO-900x400.png)
Fourth, final season of ‘Succession opens with compelling plot line, garnering 2.3 million viewers
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 29, 2023
![Life&Arts live coverage team reflects on best moments at SXSW](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-16-23_otoboke-beaver_Julius-Shieh_DP8A3131-900x675.jpeg)
Life&Arts live coverage team reflects on best moments at SXSW
Angela Lim, Sage Dunlap, Mimi Calzada, Trisha Dasgupta, and Ryan Ranc
• March 20, 2023
![‘Another Body’ documentary tells story of deepfake pornography survivor’s search for justice](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-17-at-4.24.46-PM-900x502.png)
‘Another Body’ documentary tells story of deepfake pornography survivor’s search for justice
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 20, 2023
![Adele Lim’s outstanding directorial debut ‘Joy Ride’ redefines comedy, makes for hysterical watch](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/D5A48792-03AA-4271-AB14-E75817E28506-900x505.png)
Adele Lim’s outstanding directorial debut ‘Joy Ride’ redefines comedy, makes for hysterical watch
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 19, 2023
![Q&A: ‘Joy Ride’ cast, director talk about diversity in comedy](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-17-23_joy-ride_Julius-Shieh-DP8A5546-900x675.jpg)
Q&A: ‘Joy Ride’ cast, director talk about diversity in comedy
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 19, 2023
![SXSW Liveshot: Blondshell brings punchy alt-rock to Radio Day Stage](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-16-23_blondeshell_Julius-Shieh_DP8A2822-900x675.jpeg)
SXSW Liveshot: Blondshell brings punchy alt-rock to Radio Day Stage
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 19, 2023
![UT student Emilio Mejia makes acting debut at SXSW in ‘Hail Mary’](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-17-at-4.00.35-PM-900x816.png)
UT student Emilio Mejia makes acting debut at SXSW in ‘Hail Mary’
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• March 18, 2023
![Musicians get together at SXSW to discuss ushering diversity, inclusion in music industry](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-16-2023_dei-music-industry_Julius-Shieh_IMG_4661-900x675.jpg)
Musicians get together at SXSW to discuss ushering diversity, inclusion in music industry
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 16, 2023
![Musicians’ union puts on showcase demanding fair pay for musicians at SXSW](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-14-23_umaw-hole-in-the-wall-set_Julius-Shieh_IMG_4454-900x675.jpg)
Musicians’ union puts on showcase demanding fair pay for musicians at SXSW
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 16, 2023
![Johns Hopkins researchers examine how artificial intelligence can help prepare for climate change effects at SXSW](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-15-23_ai-climate-change-panel_Julius-Shieh_IMG_4491-900x600.jpg)
Johns Hopkins researchers examine how artificial intelligence can help prepare for climate change effects at SXSW
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 16, 2023
![‘We just like making bangers’: Circa Waves talks new album, touring, vulnerability](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-15-23_circa-wave-portrait_Julius-Shieh_IMG_4582-900x675.jpeg)
‘We just like making bangers’: Circa Waves talks new album, touring, vulnerability
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 16, 2023
![Q&A: SXSW opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh reflects on employing Sikh wisdom in fight against systemic oppression](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-12-23_dr-singh-qna_courtesyOf-Simran-Jeet-Singh-900x655.jpg)
Q&A: SXSW opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh reflects on employing Sikh wisdom in fight against systemic oppression
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 12, 2023
![SXSW 2023 opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh encourages audience to look for good in times of darkness](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0215-900x639.jpg)
SXSW 2023 opening speaker Simran Jeet Singh encourages audience to look for good in times of darkness
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 11, 2023
![Antone’s Record Shop remains hallmark of Austin’s live music scene with rich history, lively community](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-02-23_antones-courtesyOf-eve-monsees-900x537.jpeg)
Antone’s Record Shop remains hallmark of Austin’s live music scene with rich history, lively community
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• March 3, 2023
![University Fashion Group members work NYFW, gain industry experience](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_6703-664x900.jpg)
University Fashion Group members work NYFW, gain industry experience
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 27, 2023
![Chappell Roan puts on shimmering performance at Austin tour stop](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/chappellroann_PS-74-900x600.jpg)
Chappell Roan puts on shimmering performance at Austin tour stop
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 21, 2023
![4 movies about different types of love to watch on Valentine’s Day](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EDF055FC-16AD-41ED-954A-3D3375CBE135-900x900.png)
4 movies about different types of love to watch on Valentine’s Day
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 13, 2023
![Liveshot: Suki Waterhouse puts on dreamy performance at Emo’s](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2-9-23_Waterhouse_CourtesyofTrishaDasgupta-900x637.jpg)
Liveshot: Suki Waterhouse puts on dreamy performance at Emo’s
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• February 10, 2023
![If you like boygenius, The Daily Texan recommends four artists to add to your playlist](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boygenius-900x900.jpg)
If you like boygenius, The Daily Texan recommends four artists to add to your playlist
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life & Arts Reporter
• January 30, 2023
![UT doctoral candidate receives inaugural Kevin Garren Memorial Scholarship for contributions in research on musicians’ health](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-26-23_ThomasKurtz_CourtesyOfThomasKurtz-900x600.jpg)
UT doctoral candidate receives inaugural Kevin Garren Memorial Scholarship for contributions in research on musicians’ health
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• January 26, 2023
![Leaning into tackiness, ‘Emily in Paris’ season three is campier, more fun than ever](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Emily_in_Paris_S3_E1_00_25_32_16RC-900x506.jpg)
Leaning into tackiness, ‘Emily in Paris’ season three is campier, more fun than ever
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• January 16, 2023
![Tattoo artist Alfren specializes in hand-poked tattoos incorporating Southeast Asian culture](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/1-12-22_NoGoodTatoo_CourtesyOfShimMiKadota-626x900.jpg)
Tattoo artist Alfren specializes in hand-poked tattoos incorporating Southeast Asian culture
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• January 12, 2023
![UT Bollywood fusion team Mohini prepares for competition season with boot camps](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5369-900x688.jpg)
UT Bollywood fusion team Mohini prepares for competition season with boot camps
Trisha Dasgupta, Senior Life&Arts Reporter
• January 9, 2023
![Shakespeare at Winedale leaves lasting impact on UT campus](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-1-22_Shakespeare-at-windale_Emma-Berke-900x750.png)
Shakespeare at Winedale leaves lasting impact on UT campus
Trisha Dasgupta, General Life & Arts Reporter
• December 2, 2022
![Spike in Travis County flu cases triples number of positive tests from past years](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-01-22_flu-shot-file_Mel-Westfall-900x640.jpg)
Spike in Travis County flu cases triples number of positive tests from past years
Trisha Dasgupta, General News Reporter
• December 2, 2022
![New student organization helps to empower student entrepreneurs with community market pop-ups](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-1-22_LonghornMade_CourtesyOfSofiaAlejandra-900x675.jpg)
New student organization helps to empower student entrepreneurs with community market pop-ups
Trisha Dasgupta, General News Reporter
• November 1, 2022
![Taylor Swifts “Midnights lands as boldest, most personal project to date](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-23-22_midnights_courtesyOf-Republic-Records-900x900.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” lands as boldest, most personal project to date
Trisha Dasgupta, General Life & Arts Reporter
• October 24, 2022
![UT Bollywood dance competition, Jhalak, brings people together](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-20-22_bollywood-pic_courtesyOf-Sashita-Subburaja-900x721.png)
UT Bollywood dance competition, Jhalak, brings people together
Trisha Dasgupta, General News Reporter
• October 21, 2022
![09-28_flu_shot_Rocky](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/09-28_flu_shot_Rocky.HigineWEB.jpg)
UHS sees fewer students getting flu shots, hopes to increase shots administered
Trisha Dasgupta, General News Reporter
• October 20, 2022
![5 artists Taylor Swift fans should check out](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-12-22_Indie-Taylor-Swift_Sorcha-Marie-Wilson-900x900.jpeg)
5 artists Taylor Swift fans should check out
Trisha Dasgupta, Life & Arts General Reporter
• October 13, 2022
![After the repeal of Roe v. Wade, students seek to expand voter registration counts](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-03-22_VoterDemos-01_Juleanna-Culilap-900x900.png)
After the repeal of Roe v. Wade, students seek to expand voter registration counts
Trisha Dasgupta, News Reporter
• October 3, 2022