Trent Thompson

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'The Simpsons' addresses a decade old controversy with Apu character

April 18, 2018

On April 8, “The Simpsons” addressed a long standing controversy through an episode titled “No Good Read Goes Unpunished,” sparking massive talk about Indian American representation in the media.
Review: ‘6 Balloons’ tells a believable story of the chaotic consequences of heroin addiction

April 11, 2018

With “6 Balloons,” writer and director Marja-Lewis Ryan delivers a film that truly works when it’s slowed down, leaving room to breath in the details. Although brilliant and beautiful, these slow moments soak up all the substance that could’ve been used to make a longer film.
Students reflect on complex racial experiences

April 5, 2018

Theatre sophomore Savanna Cole said she was boarding the bus to go home when she noticed an antsy white woman shifting nervously at the sight of her.
‘Game Over, Man!’ is another flick swept into Netflix’s trash heap

March 25, 2018

Instead of watching all 101 minutes of “Game Over, Man!,” just stick to the two-and-a-half-minute trailer.
Hook ‘em Arts promotes fine arts as an integral part of the college experience

March 21, 2018

Every Monday in The Loft of Bass Concert Hall, a passionate group of students gather as Hook ‘em Arts to promote and connect students to Texas Performing Arts.
Conference speakers you won’t want to miss at this years SXSW

March 7, 2018

Like any other part of the festival, SXSW’s speaker conference is enough to make any attendee feel like they may miss all the high points. Fret not, for The Daily Texan has a list of the speakers you won’t want to miss across SXSW this year.
The Peterson Brothers take their soulful performances around the country

March 7, 2018

As a part of the “Live Music Capital of the World,” brothers Glenn and Alex Peterson have been bringing their own style as The Peterson Brothers to Austin and around the country since 2009.
Drowning in midterm stress? Here are five shows that can ease the pain

February 26, 2018

To ease the pain and misery of midterms and mid-semester projects, here is a list of five shows on Netflix to help slow down and unwind.
UT Theatre and Dance challenges its audience with ‘Enron’ and its all-women and non-binary cast

February 19, 2018

UT Theatre and Dance brings a unique twist to "Enron" with an inventive cast of all women and non-binary actors and imaginative display.
'Altered Carbon' is powerful, unique science fiction thriller

February 12, 2018

Unique storytelling is hard to come by in the 21st century as studios rely more on the same money-making tropes rather than sticking their necks out for original content. But the rich fictional universe and unpredictable storyline in “Altered Carbon” tests the legitimacy of this blueprint.
Music education adapts to technology and a competitive job market

February 5, 2018

It’s not hard to see that music education may be waning. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, music teaching jobs are growing at 6 percent with a median annual salary of $50,110.

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