The Daily Texan Audio

Student Government debates the legacy of a classic school fight song with a racist history. Also: two new scooter rental companies get things rolling on the Forty Acres. And we’ll talk to the coordinator of UT’s very first food pantry about food insecurity, an issue that affects nearly a quarter of UT students. All those stories and more on this week’s Daily Texan Newscast.

Things like our food, our Tower, our police, and our professors are often only thought of at the surface level. But like a Transformer, there's more than meets the eye going on with each of them. Sol, Valeria, Debbie, and James take a deep dive into the hidden lives and processes of these things we take for granted every day. Hosted by Morgan Kuehler and JT Lindsey. Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Nctrnm, Tours, and Frequency Decree.

Tired of Jester breakfast tacos? Early risers get a new dining option on the drag. Also: the first Muslim sorority at UT receives more than a hundred applicants in its first year. And we talk to a Texan reporter about how proposed development in East Riverside could affect affordability in the area. All that and more on this week’s Daily Texan Newscast.

Trent, Ty, Alex, and Drew are joined by former Texas punter Michael Dickson. The Texas Bowl MVP and Ray Guy Award winner sits down to talk about everything: his preparation for the draft, his workouts at Gregory Gym, and his hot take on who truly is the "Greatest Rapper Alive". Music by Nctrnm.

Of all the things Longhorns have to worry about, one of the most crucial is the way they actually get to and around campus. Nate, Kate, Lacey, and Faysia report on the many ways that students interact with modes of transportation in and around Austin. Hosted by JT Lindsey and Morgan and Karen Kuehler. Music by Blue Dot Sessions, A.A. Aalto, Dee Yan-Key, and Scott Holmes.

UT creates a stricter policy on employee crimes committed off campus after recent protests on campus. Also: popular dating apps Bumble and Tinder head to court over stolen trade ideas. And we talk to a Texan reporter who gives us the latest on the controversy surrounding renovation of UT's Fine Arts library. All those stories and more on today’s Daily Texan Newscast.

Drew and Alex fill in as hosts for Trent and Ty this week who are taking a little break to cheer on Tiger in his quest for his fifth green jacket. They're joined by Travis Hlavinka, Keshav Prathivadi, and Vanessa Le to break down this week in Texas Baseball, Volleyball, and "Sports No One Cares About". Music by Nctrnm.

Albert is joined by an Associate Finance Professor in the McCombs School of Business, Cesare Fracassi, to break down common misconceptions about cryptocurrency and the exciting potential of the blockchain technology that allows it to exist. Hosted by Albert Zhao. Music by A.A. Aalto.

A student who feeds campus wildlife, the "Case of the Snoring Stranger", and a stolen identity... of a teaching assistant. Debbie Nehikhuere, James Mismash, and Valeria Chavez look at a few Longhorns' quirkiest stories. UT's campus contains far more than just history or people- it's filled to the brim with funny and unique stories. Hosted by Morgan Kuehler and JT Lindsey. Music by Blue Dot Sessions, Ryan Andersen, and Lately Kind of Yeah.

Thousands protest gun violence at the Capitol during Austin’s March for Our Lives event on Saturday. Also: Student Government votes in support of renaming Robert Lee Moore Hall, named after a racist former mathematics professor. And after his boot from the white house, could soon-to-be former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson become the next UT system chancellor? All of that and more on this week’s Daily Texan Newscast.