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UT-Austin to hold virtual commencement in May, postpones in-person commencement

The University will hold a virtual commencement in May and has postponed the in-person ceremony until an undetermined date this year, UT President Gregory Fenves announced Wednesday. Read this story

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Grading policy now offers pass/fail for all classes

By Lauren Grobe

Students can now change all classes to pass/fail or credit/no credit, President Gregory Fenves announced in a campuswide email Friday.
Editor's Note: The Daily Texan will pause print production in light of COVID-19

By Lisa Nhan

There are a number of unprecedented events happening on UT’s campus and around the world as we all work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. As a result, The Daily Texan regrets to inform you that we will no longer be printing for the time being.

Open letter to faculty and leadership on grading policy

By André Williams

Columnist André Williams calls on UT to adopt a Double A grading system to address inequity in the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.
Double A is only fair grading system for unprecedented semester

By The Daily Texan Editorial Board

The editorial board argues that the Double A grading system, which ensures all students receive an A or A- for their coursework, is the only fair system to use in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Holmes’ steal secures victory against No. 1 Stanford

By Myah Taylor

Up 67-64 with seconds remaining in its game on Dec. 22 against then-No. 1 Stanford, the Texas women’s basketball team needed something big to pull off the upset.
Shaka Smart to return to Texas for 2020-21 season

By Stephen Wagner

Shaka Smart’s hot seat has officially cooled off.

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ brings whim, brightness to island life

By Wills Layton

Nineteen years ago, the world was introduced to a wonderful universe seemingly owned completely by Tom Nook.
Q&A: Hip-hop artist Naya Ali talks vulnerability, career changes from marketing to music

By Nataleah Small

Gritty. Honest. Vulnerable. Naya Ali, a hip-hop artist born in Ethiopia and raised in Canada, said she writes songs that embody those emotions.