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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 Angela Leon. Music by Mile Marker, Tidal Foam and...

Bevo Beats is back just in time to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month! Audio reporter Tamara Rodriguez shares the story of Texas Latin Dance, an organization at UT open to students of all backgrounds looking to give Latin dance a try. Austinites inside and outside of TLD express their love for the great community and cultural engagement within the org.

In this week of The Texan Recap, audio producer Sriya Dommaraju talks about Senate Bill 12, a law that restricted sexually oriented performances on public properties, and why it was found unconstitutional. Also, learn about RecoveryPeople and why a UT professor was granted a Lifetime Achievement Award. Reported by Sarah Brager and Flora Farr. Hosted by Sriya Dommaraju. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Sup...

In this episode of The Texan Recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about a new study showing a correlation between positive childhood neighborhoods and future cognitive health. Plus, hear about the student-run record label UTalent. Reported by Isabella Zeff and Tyler Pullum. Hosted by Alistair Manliguez. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music...

In this episode of People of UT, new host and senior audio producer Mae Lackey talks with Redditor Aaron Reiser, also known as u/samureiser, about the thousands of questions he's answered for students on the UT Austin subreddit. This episode was reported and produced by Mae Lackey. Cover art by Alexa Zimmerman. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about approval for a new LGBTQ+ historical marker in Austin. Plus, hear about UT's Talk Time program for non-native English speakers. Reported by Emma Nguyen and Jane Goldberg. Hosted by Alistair Manliguez. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top Flow Productions.

Join us for an inside look at the Cactus Cafe's vibrant open mic nights, where students and Austin locals showcase their original songs. In this episode, podcast reporter Karina Revilla talks with Cactus Cafe coordinator Dylan Smith, performers and attendees. Reported and produced by Karina Revilla.

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about a new AI created by UT researchers that can diagnose osteoarthritis. Plus, hear about "The Godmother of Mariachi," Belle Ortiz. Reported by Amirtha Jayakumaran and Isabella Capuchino. Hosted by Alistair Manliguez. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Berke. Music by Top F...

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis talks with a Texan reporter about the new Austin City Council resolution requiring windows in all newly constructed bedrooms. Plus, hear about a conversation the Texan had with award-winning comedian Iliza Shlesinger. Reported by Sarah Brager and Isabella Zeff. Hosted and supervised by Aislyn Gaddis. Edited by Jack Lewellyn. Cover art...

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis talks with Texan reporters about the state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, which went into effect on September 1. Plus, UT announced the creation of the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department. Reported by Mason Rouser and Celeste Hoover. Hosted and produced by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover art by Emma Ber...

In this new series, associate audio editor Melody Jones discusses and reviews book recommendations from the UT and Austin communities. For the first episode, she talks with two UT librarians about what makes the perfect beach read. Reported and edited by Melody Jones. Supervision from audio editor Molly-Jo Tilton. Cover art by Ana Campos. Ambient Seaside Waves sound by Inspector J. Music Tidal Foa...

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio editor Aislyn Gaddis talks with Texan reporters about The Friendly Rio Market, a corner store that doubles as a music venue, and Hole in the Wall, a historical music venue that just secured a 20-year lease. Plus, a 100-year-old pecan tree at Barton Springs might have to be removed because of a fungal infection. Reported by Diego Saldana, Kylee Howard and...

Senior audio producer Mae Lackey chats with UT students and alumni about their orientation experiences. Reported and edited by Mae Lackey with additional editing by Aislyn Gaddis. Music by Nullhertz.

In this new series, we highlight a few important stories The Daily Texan reported that week. In the first episode, Audio Editor Aislyn Gaddis chats about the new student government administration, plans for a UT medical center, the West Campus Ambassadors program and a new AI literacy course offering. Reported by Celeste Hoover, Raiyan Shaik, Mason Rouser and Laurel Pinchback. Hosted and produced...

In Aislyn's last episode, she sits down with UT dietician Jennifer Barnoud to chat about the college favorite, Instant Ramen. She also chats with other students to find ways to elevate Instant Ramen recipes. Reporting and Editing by Aislyn Gaddis. Cover Art by Emma George. Music by BlueDot Sessions.

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 MJ, felt more comfortable saying goodbye in the way they know best, like a podcast! Music from Blue Dot Sessions. Ph...

From studying abroad, internships and labs, UT students spend their summers all over the globe. Associate Audio Editor Maria Probert Hermosillo talks to four UT students about what they{re doing for the summer. Episode reported and hosted by Maria Probert Hermosillo. Edited by Aislyn Gaddis. Music from BlueDot Session. Episode art by Emma George.

Audio Producer Melody Jones discusses the importance of child-like play as a form of both entertainment and stress-relief on campus. Reported, scripted and edited by Melody Jones. Production assistance by Jimmia Tabe. Supervised by Audio Editor Molly-Jo Tilton. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Cover art by Ana Louisa Matzner.

In this episode, Associate Audio Editor Firdous Khezrian speaks with Dr. Mounira Charrad. Dr. Charrad is an award winning author and Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

In this episode of The Stories of our Halls, Associate Audio Editor Firdous Khezrian speaks with Dr. Gloria González-López about the impact of immigrants and refugees at the University of Texas at Austin. In this conversation, they discuss how she has navigated and expanded her identity career.

In this episode of The Stories of Our Halls, Associate Audio Editor, Firdous Khezrian, speaks with Dr. Kizzy Albritton about her research and career transition to UT. Dr. Albritton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. To learn more about Dr. Albritton you can visit her University profile here: https://education.utexas.edu/facul...

College can often be stressful, with trying to balance class, work and orgs, but Mindful UT seeks to calm this stress through group sessions and meditation. Audio Producer Juliana Smith-Etienne spoke with the folks involved at Mindful UT to see what this means to each of them. Reported, edited and hosted by Juliana Smith-Etienne. Cover art by Emma Burke.

In this episode of The Stories of Our Halls, Associate Audio Editor, Firdous Khezrian, speaks with Dr. Faegheh Shirazi about her motivation to dispel stereotypes about Muslim women, specifically in Iran. Dr. Faegheh Shirazi is an esteemed author and Professor in the Middle Eastern Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin. To learn more about Dr. Shirazi you can visit her website her...

In this epsiode of The Stories of Our Halls, Associate Audio Editor, Firdous Khezrian, speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Keating. Dr. Keating is a renowned linguistic anthropologist and professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin. For more information on Dr. Keating, you can visit her website here:  https://elizabeth-keating.com/

Audio producer Mae Lackey chats with students at Queer Prom about their experiences with drag on campus and the threat of upcoming bills. Reporting and editing by Mae Lackey. Cover art by Emma George.