Daily Texan Newscast

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 Carly Rose and Laura Morales. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

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.

From the Archives examines pieces of Austin history through the lens of the University of Texas. In limited series, we’re exploring the history of the land where the UT Austin campus now sits, and those that came before. In this episode, we're looking at the original native Austinites — the Indigenous people who first called this land home. Produced by Harper Carlton, Addie Costello, Aurora Berry, and Anna Kay Reeves. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

What does looking good mean and why does it mean something to you? Students have found themselves re-evaluating their concepts of self-image, taking a positive spin on glam as want instead of a need. Produced by Annabella Chamoun-Ko. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

While COVID-19 has brought unprecedented barriers this election cycle, TX Votes officer Anthony Zhang discusses how college students can be civically involved and encourage their peers to do the same. Produced by Chloe Young. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

With the emergence of COVID-19 in the Spring, Sam Gillette found his plans to fulfill his study abroad requirements completely upended. Instead of exploring Morocco and living with a host family, Sam has spent his semester glued to his computer screen taking Moroccan online classes from his apartment in Austin, Texas.

In March, UT Austin's three improv comedy troupes went on hiatus and tried to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic. But with an end not clearly in sight, the troupes are figuring out ways to keep their audiences entertained and continue performing — this time from a distance.

When COVID-19 forced UT Austin to put a hold on its basketball games, spring football scrimmage, and 2020 baseball season, it also ended the competition season for the school's 48 club sports. Now, athletes from the quidditch, wrestling, and powerlifting teams are busy trying to get their seasons back on track despite a global pandemic. Reported by Addie Costello. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

For decades, the NCAA has barred student athletes from profiting off their names, images, and likenesses in order for the players to keep their amateur status. But where does America's obsession with amateurism stem from? And who does it benefit?

Despite Austin Public Health officials' warnings, UT Austin is holding the first match of the 2020 season with spectators in the stands. In response, students are taking to Twitter to voice their concerns with the gathering of an estimated 25,000 fans. Produced and edited by Harper Carlton. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In June 2020, Texas Athletics reported that 13 football players tested positive or presumed positive for COVID-19. With coronavirus threatening the fall sports seasons for schools across the nation, sports reporters Myah, Donnavan, Stephen, and Marcus discuss what universities would look like without football this fall.

Following a nationwide wave of protests in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, numerous figures from Texas Athletics programs have spoken out in support of black athletes. Donnavan, Myah, Marcus and Stephen discuss the varied responses over the past week. Produced and edited by Harper Carlton. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Odds & Ends cobbles together every story from UT and Austin. This last episode of the semester continues to explore the different ways coronavirus is impacting students’ lives — from academic accommodations to dating and relationships. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Reported by Addie Costello and Mckenna Lucas. Produced by Aurora Berry, Harper Carlton and Divya Jagadeesh. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Alex interviews defensive back Caeden Sterns on the role his mother played in his decision to commit to Texas. Produced by Divya Jagadeesh. Music by Nctrnm.

Texas Sports gets together over Zoom for an extended episode to talk about the three Longhorn selections in the NFL Draft, predictions for Texas Basketball's next season, and whether there'll be a full football season in the fall. Produced by Divya Jagadeesh. Music by Nctrnm.

Odds & Ends cobbles together every story from UT and Austin. This episode is all about personal stories from our reporters at home. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Reported by Austin Cheatham, Patricia Lim and Jackie Ibarra. Produced by Aurora Berry, Harper Carlton and Divya Jagadeesh. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Odds & Ends cobbles together every story from UT and Austin. This episode explores some of the ways life has changed from the coronavirus outbreak. Hosted by Sara Schleede. Reported by Will Brooks, Melissa Cortes Santiago and Chloe Young. Produced by Aurora Berry, Harper Carlton and Divya Jagadeesh. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Creative Commons.