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The University of Texas at Austin has been deemed a Hispanic Serving Institution, or HSI. But what does UT's HSI status really mean for its Hispanic students? Marissa DeLeon and Maria Probert speak with Hispanic students and faculty members at UT about their experiences. Written and reported by Marissa DeLeon and Maria Probert. Produced by Carly Rose. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Full transcript here. 2019 Hispanic Equity Report here.

The second nationwide March for Our Lives drew hundreds of protesters to the Texas Capitol, calling for gun reform following the attacks in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. Listen to the stories of activists and speakers at the rally. Reported and produced by Molly-Jo Tilton. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Full transcript here.

Hear from members of the UT furry community who started and joined Longhorn Furries, a student group for people who are interested in art and costumes of anthropomorphic animals. The group members talk about misconceptions, social media reactions to their group and what the organization means to them. 

In a two-part series, audio reporter Ava Garderet discusses homelessness with local advocates and student volunteers. The second episode touches on students' impacts on homelessness and the current efforts to assist the chronically homeless in Austin. 

In a two-part series, audio reporter Ava Garderet discusses homelessness with local advocates and student volunteers. The first episode tackles Prop A and potential, long-term solutions to homelessness surrounding campus and the broader Austin area. 

-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 Addie, felt more comfortable saying goodbye in the way they know best, like a podcast!

-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 Mikayla, felt more comfortable saying goodbye in the way they know best, like a podcast!

If you ever hear the sounds of a banjo, fiddle or harmonica on a Friday evening in East campus, it might be Burnt Orange Bluegrass, a student bluegrass band at The University of Texas at Austin. In this episode of Bevo Beats, catch up with some of the band members while also learning about the deep (and dark) history behind bluegrass music as well as hear from experts about efforts to make the country genre more inclusive.

Members of the Zoroastrianism faith share their thoughts on their religion, the small UT community that celebrates the practice and their hopes for the future of the religion. Music by Yotam Agam.

Hear the stories behind Sarai Cantu's original reporting on the Longhorn Powerlifting club. Recently, the club sport competed on a national scale and multiple members came back to the 40 Acres champions.

What is it like to be entering the education field today? Hear from a student-teacher at UT carefully balance school, work and hours in the classroom. Created by Molly Jo Tilton

Hear the sounds behind Sarai Cantu's reporting on Texas Skate Mates and the community female skaters find on campus.  Created by Mikayla Mondragon 

In this episode, you will hear Marilyn Nwora’s take on the Black experience at UT as a student-athlete. She dives into how she uses her platform and her routine as a collegiate athlete. 

This episode of Bevo Beats features Mariachi Paredes de la Universidad de Texas. The group is increasing awareness of cultural music scenes on campus and connecting students with a long tradition of Mariachi music.  Created by Marissa Greene

As DJ-ing rises in popularity in West Campus, student DJs at UT share their thoughts on the community, mix-making process and efforts to gain more of the spotlight. Music: "West Bad" by Jeremy Black and "Straight Fuse" by French Fuse Created by Ryan Borrego, Sofia Vargas Karam and Hannah Ortega

Hear the sounds behind Sarai Cantu's reporting on the commitment of some UT students to reviving UT's Folklorico student group after multiple online semesters.

Texan Overtime sits down with UT basketball super fans, nicknamed Incredibly Loud Guy and Hawaiian Shirt Guy. The pair have been recognized by head coach Chris Beard and are widely known among game attendees.

The Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males received a $750,000 donation that will go toward the center's goal of promoting success for Black, male students at UT. Read the in story in the paper by Joelle DiPaolo here: thedailytexan.com/2022/02/18/dt-02-18-22/#2

After the Texas' first home loss, The Daily Texan's audio and sports reporters sit down to talk all things men's basketball. Edited by Leni Steinhardt Music by BlueDot Sessions Reported by Amsal Madhani, Ethan Ferguson and Manny Ramirez

Audio producer Mikayla Mondragon explores the importance of proper pronunciation of UT student's names. Music by Blue Dot Sessions