Happy Halloweem! Join Jake Gripp and Hannah Berns as they talk about other haunted locations in Austin and whether or not ghosts are real. This episode was edited by Hannah Berns. Music is by jake Gripp

In this episode of the Texan recap, Audio Staffer Emma Rikalo discusses the suspension of the leader of the Palestine Solidarity Committee back in April and the steps the student is taking. Senior Audio Producer, Elijah Carll discusses Hosted by Emma Rikalo and Elijah Carl. Edited by Elijah Carl. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productio…

Join Audio Staffer Abigail Koenig as she dives into the world of student band and DJ bookers, uncovering the behind-the-scenes efforts that bring music to life at co-ops. Reporting. This episode was hosted and edited by Abigail Koenig. Photo Cover is by Ricardo Lopez.

In this episode of the Texan recap, Senior Audio Producer, Elijah Carll discusses UT’s $70 million Tower restoration, Texas Athletics makes efforts to treat student athlete mental health concerns. Hosted and edited by Elijah Carll. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

The Driskill Hotel is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in Austin. Audio Staffer Jake Gripp delves into the myths and truths behind the hotel. Join him in the second episode of the Haunted Houses series. This episode was hosted and edited by Jake Gripp. Music is by Jake Gripp and Blue Dot Sessions.…

The Littlefield mansion has long been a mystery to the students of UT. Audio Staffer Hannah Berns seeks to uncover the truth of the Victorian mansion. Join her in the first episode of the Haunted Houses series. This episode was edited by Emma Rikalo and music is by Jake Gripp and Blue Dot Sessions.

In this episode of the Texan recap, Audio Staffer, Emma Rikalo discusses Ken Paxton's lawsuit to the City of Austin over abortion fund and The Austin City Government has officially declared September 26th as Con Mi MADRE (a non-profit for Latina students) Day. a non-profit for Latina students. Reported by Riley Walsh and Tyler Alexander Pullum. Hos…

In this episode of the Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer, Elijah Carll discusses new guidelines for the Travis County Sheriff's office surrounding Muslim female detainees and their right to religious head coverings, plus a new women-led skate club, and whether UT soccer will be able to recover from the injury of their star player. Reported by Mary…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Audio Editor Mercy Solis chats about the Texas win over Michigan. Plus, Barton Springs's summer season closes early. Reported by Emma Hutchinson and Erika Pernis. Hosted and edited by Mercy Solis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is found in violation of youth offenders rights and military veterans and their families come together for a day of mental support. Hosted and edited by Joseph Sweeney. Reported by Tyler Pullum and Maya Thakur. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

UT Professors express concerns over the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 and an exhibit from the Texas Immersive Institute is longlisted for the Yugo BAFTA Student Awards. Reported by Ren Leija and Maya Thakur. Hosted and edited by Joseph Sweeney. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

Document Solutions opens a new mail-service provider on the University's West Mall and alumni reminisce upon UT's athletic legacy at last weekend's SEC Celebration. Reported by Caroline McConnico and Flora Farr. Hosted and edited by Joseph Sweeney. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

The Neill-Cochran House Museum, located in the heart of West Campus, unveiled its newly restored slave quarters at its annual Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 22. Associate Audio Editor Mercy Solis speaks with some of the attendees and organizers to find out more about the significance of the event as well as the Juneteenth holiday. Reported …

Audio Producer Edly Termilien speaks with Hayden Conner, a fourth-year offensive lineman and founder of Paws for a Cause. After fostering dogs throughout high school, Conner took initiative and created Paws for a Cause to benefit the Austin Animal Center. Reported and Produced by Edly Termilien. Cover photo by Edly Termilien and designed by Carla G…

Multimedia Editor Joseph Sweeney speaks with Paxton Smith, a reproductive right's activist who gained national attention after speaking out against Texas' six-week abortion ban during her high school graduation in 2021. Smith now serves on the board of directors of the national non-profit the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project. Reported…

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 it means to be in, as some refer to it, UT's premier show choir. Reported and produced by Joseph Sweeney. Cover photo is courtesy of Claire Eastman.…

In this two-part People of UT series, Audio Producer Emma Ngo talks to two different international students to hear about their experience at UT. In this episode, hear from Jade Debski-Beyrat, an exchange student from France. Reported and produced by Emma Ngo. Cover photo courtesy of Jade Debski-Beyrat and designed by Carla Garcia Leija. Music by B…

In this two-part People of UT series, Audio Producer Emma Ngo talks to two different international students to hear about their experience at UT. In this episode, hear from Linh Dam, an international student from Vietnam. Reported and produced by Emma Ngo. Cover photo shot by Charlotte Keene and designed by Carla Garcia Leija. Music by Blue Dot Ses…

A -30- has been traditionally used by journalists to indicate the end of a story or article that is submitted for editing and typesetting. At The Daily Texan, staffers who are writing their last piece get to say a quick goodbye in the paper called a 30 column. Digital staffers, like Aislyn, felt more comfortable saying goodbye in the way they know …

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Lillian Vest chats about the Texas Science and Natural History Museum's Pollinator Day. Plus, UT President Jay Hartzell hosted the first-ever 'Songwriting Party’ at Cactus Cafe. Reported by Laurel Pinchback and Tyler Pullum. Hosted by Lillian Vest. Edited by Tamara Rodriguez. Cover art by Em…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about “Soon Moon," an eclipse-inspired art show hosted by UT’s Visual Arts Center. Plus, UT and the City of Austin work to collect and donate used eclipse glasses. Reported by Analise Pickerrell and Erika Pernis. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn. Edited by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art…

In the midst of stressful college life, UT students find comfort in the form of furry friends with their emotional support animals, or ESAs. In this episode, Audio Producer Mercy Solis talks to three ESA owners to learn about them and their pets. You can see photos of the pets and their owners at www.thedailytexan.com. Reported and produced by Merc…

In this People of UT episode, Audio Producer Joseph Sweeney talks to Hiram Garcia — a UT alumnus and independent video journalist. Most known for livestreaming protests, Garcia's work has been featured in major publications such as PBS, CBS 60 Minutes, the BBC and The New York Times. Reported and produced by Joseph Sweeney. Cover shot by Manoo Siri…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about Texas Theme Park Engineering and Design's new immersive game experience. Reported by Atahan Koksoy. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn. Edited by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

Meet Longhorn Essentials, where The Daily Texan will teach you everything you need to know as you take your first steps into adulthood. In the first episode, Senior Audio Producer Lillian Vest talks budgeting. Reported and produced by Lillian Vest. Cover art by Ana Campos. Music is Dippler by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).…

In this People of UT episode, Audio Producer Jake Gripp talks to Tom Palaima — a UT professor with a passion for Bob Dylan's music. He teaches the signature course Bob Dylan and the Social-Historical Imagination, or as Palaima likes to put it, Dylanology. Reported and produced by Jake Gripp. Cover shot by Manoo Sirivelu and designed by Carla Garcia…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about UT’s NAIC student organization choosing to move its annual powwow off campus. Plus, UT engineering students win the Student Startup and Innovation Awards at SXSW. Reported by Naina Srivastava and Helen Li. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn. Edited by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art …

In this episode of The Texan Recap, General Audio Producer Amrutha Mummidi chats about the new sculpture at Pease Park. Plus, how UT supports Muslim students during Ramadan. Reported by Aaron Sullivan and Tyler Pullum. Hosted by Amrutha Mummidi. Edited and supervised by Jack Lewellyn. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, General Audio Producer Amrutha Mummidi chats about the student-run blind dating show, "KUPID." Plus, earlier this month, Austin Development Services requested public feedback on a proposed ban on any future bedrooms built without windows. Reported by Paisley Garza and Abby Breyfogle. Edited and supervised by Jack…

Each Valentine's Day, Crushgram recipients get to pick up a bottle of Crush Soda — or they can opt for a flower if you're one of the first 1,000 attendees — and a note gifted to them by a friend or loved one. In this episode, hear from three Crushgram recipients about what their Crushgram meant to them, and from Campus Events + Entertainment about …

In this episode of The Texan Recap, General Audio Producer Amrutha Mummidi chats about student Katherine Snedeker's Gray for Glioblastoma Foundation, which was recently an official charity partner for the Austin Marathon. Plus, UT’s Disability Cultural Center is celebrating its first full year on campus. Reported by Chloe Ching and Emily DeMotte. E…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about Celine Halioua, a UT alumna who founded a company working towards lengthening the lives of dogs, and country artist and sophomore Kylie Hernandez, who recently transferred to UT from Nashville to grow her music career. Reported by Mara Ramazanoglu and Flora Farr. Ho…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about the UT Ancestral Appreciation and Culture Committee's Lunar New Year celebration, and The Miakan-Garza Band continues to send in requests for the repatriation of remains that UT has not yet returned. Reported by Joey Clark and Aaron Sullivan. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about efforts to preserve The “Muny," a historic Austin golf course, and an Austin-based therapy dog nonprofit that is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Reported by Maryam Ahmed and Sarah Cooley. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn. Edited by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. M…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Senior Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about a realty company's plans to revitalize "Dirty" Sixth Street and a student's small business that supports charity. Reported by Olivia Dilley and Sabrina Ye. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn. Edited by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

Swamp House is a cozy one-story house on a dead-end street in North Campus — it's also a music venue, but the founder wants it to feel like you're just in your friend's backyard. Like you're at home. In this episode, Senior Audio Producer Lillian Vest chats with the founder, performers and attendees of the newly opened student-run music venue to le…

What makes a rivalry? In this episode, Associate Audio Editor Melody Jones explores what shapes and fuels these competitive relationships in real life and fiction. Hosted and produced by Melody Jones. Cover art by Aislyn Gaddis. Music is Brer Krille, Tidal Foam and Kestral by Blue Dot Sessions.

Anyone who wants to eat healthy or understand where their food comes from must first navigate an ever-growing sea of buzzwords. In this episode, Audio Producer Patrick M. Davis explores regenerative agriculture to see what the phrase means past an advertisement. Hear from a food systems expert, a chicken farmer and from UT's very own microfarm. Rep…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, Audio Producer Jack Lewellyn chats about Texas National Pan-Hellenic Council's biannual Hump Night event. Reported by Tyler Pullum. Hosted by Jack Lewellyn. Edited and supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

In this Texan Overtime talk show episode, Audio Producer Alistair Manliguez chats with Texan sports reporters about the coming end of the volleyball and football seasons. Hosted and produced by Alistair Manliguez. Guests are General Sports Reporter Lauren Hightower and Associate Sports Editor Evan Vieth. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.…

In this People of UT episode, audio producer Mae Lackey talks to Brandon Zupan — a UT student who does it all. He's a founder of the UT Discord server, the treasurer for Longhorn Furries, a member of Texas Carillon, a moderator of the UT subreddit and a photographer for the UT Housing and Dining marketing team. He even drew the cover art. Hosted an…

In this episode, hear about National Night Out at UT, hosted by SafeHorns. The annual event focuses on teaching students safety — providing tips from experts to attendees and even live music. Reported and hosted by Alex Nabors. Cover art is by Maya Kiselstein.

In this episode of The Texan Recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis chats about new Texas anti-immigration legislation and UT's on-campus observatories and telescopes. Reported by Ren Leija and Tyler Pullum. Hosted and supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

In this special edition of Texan Overtime, audio producer Lillian Vest features the 32 Figure Skating Club at UT — a tight-knit community that offers a space for new and experienced figure skaters alike. Reported and hosted by Lillian Vest. Music is by Blue Dot Sessions.

In this episode of The Texan Recap, hear about a new sport at UT — RipStik hockey. Reported by Paisley Garza. Hosted by Sriya Dommaraju. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Produced by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

The annual Sacred Springs Powwow is a crucial event in preserving Indigenous heritage. Hear from Indigenous performers and attendees about the event's significance in fighting cultural erasure and bridging Native communities. Reported and produced by Patrick M. Davis. Cover art is by Charlotte Keene.…

In this episode of The Texan Recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis chats about the Cactus Cafe's monthly jass meetings and UT's 12th annual Mitchell Sustainability Symposium. Reported by Esteban Elias and Naina Srivastava. Hosted and supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.…

Audio producer Jocelyn Kovach explores UT's ¡Celebracion! and La Discoteca Hispanic Heritage Month events. Listen to hear about the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month on campus and beyond. Reported and produced by Jocelyn Kovach. Cover art is by Emma George. Music is from the MACC events.

In this episode of The Texan Recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis chats about UT students volunteering at New York Fashion Week. Plus, a new club for ADHD inclusivity is in the final stages of approval. Reported by Angelica Ruzanovais and Julian Petzold. Hosted and supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by…

A temporary injunction in Texas is keeping House Bill 900, a law that aims to remove sexually explicit books in school libraries, from being enforced. In the meantime, associate audio editor Melody Jones explores the topic of banned books, why they get banned and who's affected by book bannings. Hosted and produced by Melody Jones. Cover art by Ang…