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Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 150 years, yet some students never became aware of the holiday until just this year. Students are worried that even though it became a federal holiday, it still won’t be taught in K-12 classrooms.

This episode of Bevo Beats focuses on the disconnect between the local hip hop scene and the UT campus. Kydd Jones, DJ NickNack, Jordon and Kato Dox help answer whether if it's any easier for UT rappers to gain traction with fellow students. 

The recent controversy surrounding unequal facilities at the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments brought the conversation about gender inequity in collegiate sports to the forefront. In this episode of Texan Overtime, we take a closer look at this issue, its impact on female student athletes and how fans can support women’s teams. Produced by Carly Rose, Austin Cheatham and Mikayla Mondr...

Audio producer Allison Knodle speaks with Austin rapper, Mama Duke about her experiences getting booked in Austin as a hip hop artist, how she’s found a unique spot in the local scene, and why Austin doesn’t need a sound. Music featured on this episode was: Mad and Ghost by Mama Duke

This episode of Bevo Beats explores why hip hop remains on the outskirts of Austin’s music scene and the role venues play in keeping it there. We interview the executive producer of Austin City Limits and booker at Austin venue, Come and Take It Live. Local artists, Riders Against the Storm and Magna Carda share their experiences with discrimination in ATX. Music featured on this episode was: Red...

Esports, or electronic sports, have taken the world of sports entertainment by storm…and the Forty Acres is no exception. Student-led Longhorn Gaming is UT’s resident community of collegiate competitive gamers. In this episode of Texan Overtime, we discuss the esports scene on campus, the impacts of COVID-19 on the teams’ season, and the future of esports. Produced by Carly Rose, Austin Cheatham a...

Radio’s changed a lot since the ’70s and so has reporting. In this episode of From the Archives, we're going to take a look back at a radio show called the Mexican American Experience and the life of reporter Rosa-Linda Fregoso as we join her in her journey as both an activism-oriented journalist and as a student parent.

Powell St. John performed with Janis Joplin during her time at UT in the band, The Waller Creek Boys. After St. John graduated with an art degree from UT, he continued pursuing music and was inducted into the Texas Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He and Joplin’s music is being released on vinyl later this year.

It's been a year since UT first extended Spring Break for an extra week. That extra week soon turned into a year of Zoom calls, masks and social distancing. In this episode of From the Archives, we're going to look back on our year living with the Coronavirus through the eyes of four UT students. Produced by Aurora Berry, Addie Costello, Jackie Ibarra, Carly Rose and Mikayla Mondragon. Music by Bl...

A series of positive COVID tests, a Kansas sweep, an unprecedented winter storm — this season of Texas men’s basketball has had its share of ups and downs. In this special episode of Texan Overtime, sports staffers Carter Yates, Stephen Wagner, Nathan Han and Matthew Boncosky discuss how events on and off the court have affected this season, head coach Shaka Smart’s odds at a contract renewal and...

In recent years, Austin’s hip hop scene has gained more national attention than ever before. But does Austin have a recognizable sound yet? More importantly, does it need one? This episode of Bevo Beats explores those questions with local artists: Magna Carda, Whookilledkenny, Teeta, Flizoshi, Tribe Mafia and Mike Melinoe.

Steve Sarkisian’s previous stint as head football coach at USC ended abruptly due to difficult personal circumstances. Now, he’s focused on football and thinks he can deliver results for the Longhorns. In this episode, we dive into Coach Sark’s past and explore what his future at Texas might hold. Produced and edited by Carly Rose. Made in collaboration with Carter Yates. Music by Blue Dot Session...

On the same day that controversial head football coach Tom Herman was unexpectedly fired, Texas Athletics announced his replacement: offensive coordinator at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian. Who is Coach Sark, and what might he bring to Texas football that Tom Herman could not? Here’s what we know about the latest addition to Longhorn Nation. Produced and edited by Carly Rose. Made in collaboration with...

In a new series from The Daily Texan Audio, we'll explore how UT students have affected the music scene in the live music capital of the world. In this episode, we'll speak to some of Austin's own hip hop artists and discover what makes their rising music scene unique. Produced by Addie Costello. Music courtesy of Mike Melinoe, Fat Tony and Lend Me Your Ear.

The Daily Texan Audio reporters talk to three people who have experienced homelessness in the Austin-Travis County area. Produced by Aurora Berry, Annabella Chamoun-Ko, Carly Rose, and Laura Morales. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Janis Joplin rose to fame in Austin singing blues music created by black musicians. This episode explores the role Joplin’s race played in her career that took off before UT was even truly desegregated. We also talk to R&B singer Mélat and hip hop duo Tribe Mafia about their experiences building careers as black musicians in present day Austin. Produced by Addie Costello, Arjun Hegde, Jackie Ibarr...

Janis Joplin played many of the same Austin venues that current longhorns hoping to build a music careers frequent today. However, Joplin quickly out grew Austin and took off for California. In this episode we explore whether or not enough has changed since 1962 that musicians can garner Joplin level fame from Texas. Produced by Addie Costello, Arjun Hegde, Jackie Ibarra, Will LeHardy, and Anna Ka...

Unable to play in ensembles or attend in-person lessons, the pandemic has entirely changed the way students in the Butler School of Music learn, perform and connect with other musicians. Music majors and professors explain what’s different about this semester and the ways they have had to adapt. Produced by Carly Rose. Music by students featured in the episode.

As students begin sharing their beliefs on hot 2020 topics such as the global pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement, some students are finding that it’s more important to stay true to their values than maintain some friendships. Produced by Mikayla Mondragon. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Music legend, Janis Joplin spent a little over a semester as a longhorn in 1962. She was a part of the budding counterculture scene in Austin and even attended a UT football game. In this episode, author Holly George Warren and former Daily Texan reporter, Pat Sharpe give insight into how the 40 acres may have felt to Joplin. But how did her experience compare to current student musicians on campu...

UT Microfarm, an organization that manages the microfarms on campus, helps provide students with a sense of community and teaches them environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practices. Produced by Annabella Chamoun-Ko. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Starting college is stressful enough. Going to school amidst a presidential election is too. But doing both during a pandemic? We spoke to students experiencing this strange Fall 2020 semester and asked them to reflect. Produced by Arjun Hegde, Laura Morales, and Mikayla Mondragon. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In 2009, Austin set a goal to be "zero waste" by 2040. The city is working toward this goal with input from the UT community and with social and environmental justice as a key motivating forces. Produced by Anna Kay Reeves. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

As many students work from home this semester, some are experiencing noise distractions that interrupt their sleep, studying and class time. UT Austin psychology professors Drs. James Pennebaker and Art Markman explain how the pandemic contributes to these distractions and what students can do to be more productive. And what does being on Zoom all day do to a student's mental health? Produced by C...

Austin’s Casa Marianella has sheltered refugees and asylum seekers for 35 years, but there’s never been a year like this. 2020 has presented a storm of challenges, among them the Covid-19 pandemic and shifting migration policy. Produced by Anna Kay Reeves. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.