Tiana Woodard

In the panel “What’s So Funny About Race?,” comedians George Lopez, Aparna Nancherla, Dulcé Sloan and Sasheer Zamata spoke about the connections between race and comedy.

America and Japan both have their own views of the common Japanese artist. But through their idiosyncratic, indie pop releases, Japanese band yahyel creates a space for themselves outside both countries’ restricting stereotypes.  

For most, having a child sparks uncertainty and new medical bills. For singer-songwriter Ella Vos, having a child sparked an indie-pop singing career.

When thinking of Atlanta, most view the Georgia capital as a breeding ground for hip-hop music. Despite this common stereotype, Atlanta-based rock artist Mattiel Brown has risen to the forefront.

Haitian rapper, musician and producer Wyclef Jean is slated to share his advice on navigating the music industry during his March 15 SXSW session at the Austin Convention Center.

Abrams made history last year by becoming the country’s first black female gubernatorial candidate of a major political party. After losing the Georgia governor race to incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp, R-GA, the Georgian politician created more buzz as reports of nonwhite voter suppression came in from around the state. In addition to promoting her latest book “Lead from the Outside,” Abrams used her featured session to discuss the topics of political responsibility, voter disillusionment and personal struggle.  

The streets downtown were less lively than usual Sunday afternoon as much of the SXSW crowd filed into the Austin Convention Center for Emmy Award-winning actress Elisabeth Moss and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s featured session.

In one of Saturday’s largest featured sessions, “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah and correspondents Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Roy Wood Jr. and Jaboukie Young-White spoke with Jake Tapper, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, about how today’s media cycle impacts late night comedy.

In 2018, women of color represented only 11.3 percent of STEM degree holders in the U.S. Nonprofit Black Girls CODE is working to raise these numbers.  

Australian-based electro-pop artist Wafia will perform as a part of three different showcases falling under this year’s SXSW Music Festival.

We're introducing The Daily Texan's new Diversity and Inclusion Board and Raising Voices initiatives, which seek to improve representation in our strories and in our newsroom. While this is a newsroom-wide initiative, it is led by three experienced journalists and staffers of color.

Joe Nick Patoski has written about Texas for over 40 years. With seven published books covering subjects from Texas mountains to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Patoski’s latest work tackles another giant — Austin.

While boosting student morale, Michael Shaw’s actions also serve to promote student safety on campus.

Following their ACL performance, The Daily Texan spoke with Thunderpussy about their artistic approach and goals for the future.

The hustle and bustle of the state Capitol was greater than usual this weekend, as people from around the world flocked to Zilker Park for this year’s second round of Austin City Limits. With scheduled performances by artists ranging from to the ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to Houston-born Travis Scott, the festival’s lineup catered to people of all music inclinations. 

Each Friday night of Austin City Limits 2018, people of all ages, backgrounds and music inclinations gathered before the American Express stage for one thing only — to see musical icon Sir Paul McCartney perform live.

Unlike Day 1, Day 2 gave smaller acts their time to shine. With headlining artists set to perform later that night, festival-goers meandered across Zilker Park in pursuit of new music.

When your degree plan includes a fixed list of required courses, taking advantage of the wiggle room in your schedule can be challenging.

Although college students are among the most debt-ridden individuals in America, they’re also some businesses’ most sought-out targets.

The majority of published movie reviews is written by older, white men. One student organization has set out to change that.

By banning plastic straw usage, restaurants might think they’re making the right choice, but some students with disabilities say otherwise.

Most people’s phones buzz from message notifications, but recently, UT alumnus Nyles Washington’s phone has been buzzing for a different reason. Many of these buzzes are updates on a fundraising campaign — a campaign crucial to getting his short film on the big screen.

Student views add clarity to a murky subject that the world has tried to explain for decades — colon childhood vaccination.

Although typically heavier than her childhood peers, Dauphine Sizer never saw an issue with her weight until the third grade.

A “Sailor Moon” VHS tape introduced journalism sophomore Maya Vela to the vast world of anime and manga.

When asked about his style, government sophomore Nick Sheppard explained that he borrows fashion characteristics of the two binary genders.

In the world of Korean pop, distance keeps many international fans from getting firsthand experience with their favorite artists’ dance routines. A new club on the Forty Acres is bringing K-pop dance choreography closer to home.

For the last few years, any tweet including #Hixtape coupled with fans’ cries of frustration and nerves of anticipation — until last Friday.

In a world where dating now equates to swiping left or right on Bumble or Tinder, “ghosting” has become an obstacle to the formation of new romantic relationships.