According to a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center, 79% of Americans express negative sentiments about US politics, and 84% say political debate has become less respectful in the past few years. These...

During the Oct. 18 No Kings protest in Austin The Daily Texan spoke to people about why they were protesting. This is what they said.

The Daily Texan explains Senate Bill 2972, otherwise known as the Campus Protection Act, and what it means for UT. Reporting by Jack Polishook and Anjum Alam Video by Hailey Walter and Joseph Sweeney

On Saturday, 30,000 gathered in Austin as a part of the No Kings protest. Organizers, activists and politicians spoke at the Capitol Building’s steps before marching down Congress to Auditorium Shores,...

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote. Texas Votes will be tabling in front of Greg’s Gym to help Longhorns get registered for the Nov. 4 election. Early voting begins Oct. 20.

Meet Fashion Focus, a student-led fashion collective that’s building community through style. From creative workshops and curated runway events to stunning photoshoots, this group celebrates individuality...

Burnt Orange Bluegrass is a collective of UT Austin musicians keeping bluegrass alive with high-energy jams every Friday. Open to all, the group blends tradition and twang with a Longhorn spirit. Video...

Beginning April 2024, colleges across the United States were met with police and state response to student protests against the ongoing war in Gaza. In total, over 3,100 students, faculty and others were...

The Daily Texan spoke with wheelchair users who voiced their concerns regarding accessibility of the UT Austin campus. Respondents said the University as not as accessible as it could be based on their...

Engineers and other Longhorn creatives come together to create and test race cars as part of the longstanding student organization, Longhorn Racing.

Carnaval, a Brazilian celebration traditionally held the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, was celebrated at the Austin bar and coffee shop Ani's Day and Night. Attendees were treated to a variety of Brazilian...

Standing on the intersection of 23rd and San Gabriel Streets, the Neill-Cochran House Museum is an 1856 historic site located minutes away from UT. The building was constructed using slave labor and is...

Crossing Guard Mike Shaw, who directs campus traffic on UT Austin's 23rd St, voices safety concerns he's had regarding transport on the 40 Acres.

The video team gives an inside look at the life of a Daily Texan story - from pitch to print.

Come with The Daily Texan to the 2024 Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas!

Correction/update: Since this filming, UT Outpost went down to seven food pantry satellites and has since acquired a new eighth location. The Texan speaks with UT Outpost to learn more about the campus...

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Multimedia Editor Joseph Sweeney chats about how the Texas Juvenile Justice Department was found in violation of youth offenders rights and how military veterans and...

President Joe Biden spoke at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library Monday, July 29, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act. Biden also called for reforms in the...

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Multimedia Editor Joseph Sweeney chats about UT Professors expressing concerns over the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and an exhibit from the Texas Immersive...

EChO, the Engineering Chamber Orchestra, is a student organization open to all majors dedicated to performing classical music. Video by Joseph Sweeney.

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Multimedia Editor Joseph Sweeney chats about Document Solutions opening a new mail-service provider on the University's West Mall and alumni reminisce upon UT's athletic...

The Texas Longhorns celebrated their move to the Southeastern Conference Sunday, June 30 with a day-long festival and Pitbull concert. Video by Andrea Gonzalez, Joseph Sweeney and Miranda Liguez.

Editor’s note: This podcast was originally uploaded to Spotify on June 12, 2024. Joseph Sweeney: Welcome to People of UT, the show that introduces you to members of the UT community that have made...

A study led by researchers at UT's Jackson School of Geosciences discovered fossils belonging to Garzapelta muelleri - an ancestor of modern-day crocodiles. Video by Avery Kurzontkowski, Joseph Sweeney...

The Daily Texan is one of the most awarded college newspapers in the nation, but how exactly is the paper printed? And how has the paper changed over recent years? Produced by Joseph Sweeney. This video...

For over 60 years, Longhorn Singers have upheld a rich network of alumni, tradition and — of course — music. In this episode, Audio Producer Joseph Sweeney talks to LHS members to learn about what...

Editor's note: This podcast was originally published on Spotify on April 8, 2024. In this People of UT episode, Audio Producer Joseph Sweeney talks to Hiram Garcia — a UT alumnus and independent video...

The Daily Texan spoke with members of The University of Texas at Austin's Longhorn Band. Follow them through their weekly routine as they battle early morning practices, sweltering temperatures and difficult...

While you may look at UT's tower every day, its not every day you think about what lies inside. Up over 300 feet high, members of the University of Texas Guild of Carillonneurs play an array of songs on...

Students at the University of Texas at Austin sift through mounds of clothing items previously left in trash bags. The Campus Environmental Center encourages others to reuse and thrift new clothes at their...

Editor's Note: This video was originally published on YouTube on May 5, 2023.  We followed the rehearsal process for University Theatre Guild's production of 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson...

The Daily Texan sat down with Austin food truck owners to learn more about how the business model allows them to share cuisines from all over the world. Produced by Amaya Austin. Video by Vio Dorantes,...

The largest martial arts organization at UT Austin, Texas Taekwondo, explain the secret behind their success at state and national championships. Produced by Harsha Ketavarapu. Video by Francesca Conde...

Local skaters share why they love UT's skateboarding culture. Produced by Angela Suresh, Theo Werner and Michael Zhang. Video by Amaya Austin, Joseph Sweeney, and Daniel Guel. Edited by Angela Suresh...

Over 100 people with the UT chapter of FED UP — Field Education and Development Undergraduate/Graduate Placements — rallied in front of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work Tuesday morning, continuing...

On Friday afternoon around 30 social work advocates sat designing posters at Pease Park in preparation for their April 11 rally to protest low student worker pay in front of the Steve Hicks School of Social...

UT's Gain Health club offers women and non-binary students a safe workout space that centers holistic wellness and community-building. Produced by Kirthi Gummadi. Video by Kameryn Griesser and Eliza...

Zo Qadri, a UT alumnus and progressive advocate, was sworn in as the new Austin council member for District 9, now representing the vast majority of UT students.  Qadri, whose district comprises the...

About 40 student volunteers created a local chapter of Dollar For, a national charity, to combat medical debt in the Austin community. Karthik Venkudusamy, a biochemistry junior and co-president of...

UT faculty spoke alongside politicians, economists and energy executives Friday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center’s seventh annual symposium.  Eighteen panelists came together at the...

Around 10 students with the organization Austin Students for a Democratic Society protested outside of the Perry-Castañeda Library on Oct. 27 for increased support of reproductive justice and trans students’...

Floors 14-27 of University housing complex Dobie Twenty21 have been closed since August, causing displacement for students who signed a lease. Dobie Twenty21 staff hosted a panel in the Dobie courtyard...

Aryana Rostami said she and her family left Iran due to the political regime when she was 16.  Six years later, Rostami, now a Middle Eastern studies, Middle Eastern languages and culture, international...

UT Student Government hosted a discussion panel with Democratic state representatives James Talarico, Ron Reynolds and Gina Hinojosa in the Union’s Eastwoods room on Thursday.  Hinojosa said the...

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the keynote address for the Texas Democratic Party’s annual Johnson-Jordan Reception, hosted at the Hyatt Regency on Saturday.  The fundraiser, named after...

Nurses at the Ascension Seton Medical Center announced their unionization with National Nurses United on Sept. 21 as a result of staffing shortages causing issues for employees.  With 800 nurses, the...

As mid-term elections approach, the voter registration period for eligibility in the Nov. 8 election closes on Oct. 11, with early voting running from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. The election will determine the...

The shortage of emergency medical services staff, an ongoing issue worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, left many Austin residential areas with limited coverage on Sept. 10 while ambulances were diverted...