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Where to Volunteer in Austin this Holiday Season

The holiday season is the perfect time to give back to the community. Whether it’s at an animal shelter or a food bank, Austin has a wide array of ways to give...

 
 

Longhorn Business Gift Guide

This holiday season, whether you’re shopping for your parent, child, classmate, significant other, or just a good friend, you can support Longhorn businesses....

 
 

UT Students Celebrate Friendsgiving

Sarah Crowder’s Friendsgiving feast. Thanksgiving is the time to be grateful for people and things in your life. Often this means your family—but many...

 
 

UT Students’ Favorite Autumnal Media

Are you looking to get into the fall mood? We asked UT students about their favorite fall media—TV shows, movies, books, and songs. Regardless of where you are...

 
 

Q&A: UT Professor Kirk Lynn on Writing with Meg Ryan

The Alcalde spoke with playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Kirk Lynn, BA ’93, MFA ’04, Life Member, about his newest film, What Happens Later, starring Meg...

 
 

Where to Go on Gameday

Texas Football gameday is a city-wide event in Austin. Win or lose, the day is filled with tons of fun activities and events across Austin. Here is the Alcalde’s...

 
 

New and Noteworthy Eats at the State Fair of Texas

Hi, y’all! I’m Janelle Sosa, Senior Social Media Coordinator for the Texas Exes and the woman behind the scenes of your favorite social media account. You’ve...

 
 

Longhorns Cruise Around Campus in Driverless Cars

Depending on when you graduated, you might have tried different methods of transportation to get home after a late-night study session. Whether walking to West...

 
 

Burnt Orange Adventures Around the World 

As the summer winds down, we asked Longhorns to share a glimpse of their summer travels and how they made sure to incorporate burnt orange in their adventures....

 
 

8 Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

Are you looking to fill your to-be-read list with some summer reads? We have the perfect selection of books to add to your list. Whether you are lying on the beach,...

 
 
 
 
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