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The Daily Texan 6/30/20

UT announced more details of its reopening plan Monday, including online, hybrid and in-person classes, mostly double-occupancy rooms in residence halls and a new app for COVID-19 symptom screening. Read this story

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African and African Diaspora Studies professor gives virtual lecture on queerness in the

By Hannah Williford

The live lecture, hosted by the UT Senate of College Councils, began with a 30-minute look at the intersections between the LGBTQ+ rights movements and the Black Lives Matter movement and how these movements have always been linked through Black queer figures.
ACL cancels 2020 festival citing health, safety concerns

By Anna Canizales

In a statement released on Twitter, ACL said due to the uncertain situation, canceling is the only responsible solution to ensure the safety of the Austin community.

UT must protect students from new Title IX policies

By Daisy Kielty

Columnist Daisy Kielty urges UT to resist new Title IX changes and continue to support survivors.
Let’s talk, Longhorns

By Morgan Pace

Columnist Morgan Pace encourages all students to have open, honest and uncomfortable conversations with each other in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.

Shipleys’ careers become intertwined again

By Donnavan Smoot

For years, it seemed as if Jaxon Shipley was just following his big brother Jordan’s lead. Jaxon played wide receiver on the Texas football team just as Jordan did several years earlier. He even wore the same number. Then, following their stints in the NFL, the brothers have gotten back on the same path — this time in real estate.
Like father, like daughter: Vic and Blair Schaefer share basketball bond

By Myah Taylor

Although Texas’ new women’s basketball head coach picked up numerous individual accolades during his eight seasons at Mississippi State, Schaefer said he attributes much of his championship success to his tight-knit staff, which now includes his daughter, Blair.

Law students create organization to support Black Lives Matter movement, connect peers to volunteer opportunities

By Katya Bandouil

Law Students for Black Lives, directed by Alyssa Gordon, Ayo Adaranijo and Sheela Ranganathan, aims to use the trio’s legal knowledge to support the Black Lives Matter movement by educating their community and supporting other law students.
Miscommunications mark virtual orientation, bring challenges for OAs, freshmen

By Aisling Ayers

Typically, incoming students attend an in-person orientation where they stay in dorms, participate in information sessions, attend social events and register for classes. Because of the pandemic, this year’s orientation is occurring virtually, and the price was cut in half.