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Thousands gather at UT-Austin, march to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

Thousands of people celebrated Austin’s 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march, gathering at King’s statue in UT’s East Mall on Monday. Read this story

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Physics professor wins Wolf Prize for twistronics research

By Nataleah Small

UT professor Allan MacDonald won the Wolf Prize in Physics for his theoretical and experimental work on the field of study twistronics. This work, which changes the electronic properties of materials by twisting atomic layers, has the potential to impact the evolution of technology, MacDonald said.
Women’s March encourages diversity, civic engagement

By Neelam Bohra

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in America, the Women’s March on Texas Capitol organization rallied on the south steps of the Capitol on Saturday.

You have a place in The Daily Texan's newsroom

By Spencer Buckner

Editor-in-chief Spencer Buckner encourages students to join The Daily Texan's staff.
Professors should include mental health days in accepted absences

By Hannah Lopez

Columnist Hannah Lopez argues that professors should better prioritize student mental health by allowing mental health days as excused absences.

Texas women’s basketball elevated by all-male practice squad

By Myah Taylor

For Texas women's basketball, strength in the team comes not just from their work on the field, but from working hard in practice. The Texas male practic squad helps this happen.
Men’s tennis season starts smoothly with big win over No. 1 Florida

By Nathan Han

Fresh off a national championship, it didn’t take long for No. 2 Texas men’s tennis to be tested in a marquee matchup against the No. 1-ranked Florida Gators to start the season.

Family-friendly ‘Dolittle’ does little to entertain older audience

By Avery Wohleb

Robert Downey Jr. stars as John Dolittle, a man with a special talent for talking to animals who goes on a mission to save his home.
The Onion co-founder talks comedy, fake news

By Mackenzie Dyer

On Thursday, The Onion founder Scott Dikkers talked to the Texan before his performance at the Fallout Theater.