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The Daily Texan 7/7/20

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UT-Austin should centralize Title IX investigations into one office, law firm recommends

By Lauren Grobe

Husch Blackwell was hired in November by the University to review its Title IX policies after months of student protests against faculty sexual misconduct. In a letter published to the Misconduct Working Group website Wednesday, Interim UT President Jay Hartzell said the University will accept all the new recommendations.
University staff member dies of COVID-19 complications

By Anna Canizales

This is the University’s first death related to COVID-19, Hartzell said. Ten custodial staff members tested positive for the virus in May.

UT, CMHC must meet needs of students

By Hunter Bergfeld

Columnist Hunter Bergfeld argues UT administration must meet the needs of students by hiring more long-term counselors at the CMHC.
Allow more flexibility with Bevo Pay, Dine In Dollars

By Richard Lee

Columnist Richard Lee encourages University Housing and Dining to support affordable on-campus living by being flexible with unnecessary dining expenses.

Texas-sized brand: Why are the Longhorns so valuable?

By Myah Taylor

Texas posted just one 10-win season in the last decade, unlike juggernauts Alabama, Clemson and rival Oklahoma. Still, the Longhorns, valued at a nation-high $1.1 billion in 2018, are among college football’s top earners.
Coaching while Black: Looking into lack of Black Division I coaches

By Stephen Wagner

Black student-athletes comprise a majority of Division I football and basketball players, but a discrepancy between the number of white and Black head coaches still exists throughout the college ranks.

‘Relic’ cast, director talk horror, female representation

By Noah Levine

The Daily Texan joined other publications over Zoom to interview “Relic” director Natalie Erika James and her cast.
'Relic' portrays familial terror with honesty, grace

By Noah Levine

The twisted tale follows a mother and daughter caring for their ill grandmother in a remote family home. Director Natalie Erika James’ controlled and impressive direction carries this suspenseful experience to a nail-biting finish.