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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.