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The Cesar Chavez statue on UT's West Mall is taken down Thursday, June 4. Chavez, the late co-founder of Union Farm Workers and a political activist, drew wide condemnation after a New York Times investigation alleged he sexually abused multiple women in UFW.

University begins removing César Chávez statue from campus

UPDATE: The César Chávez statue has now been removed from the ground and placed onto a trailer. Workers have begun placing wooden framing around the statue, while caution tape protects the area. This...

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University begins removing César Chávez statue from campus

Alex Leisk, News Editor • June 4, 2026

The Whitis Court Residence Hall construction site is pictured on April 22.

University strives for higher sustainability targets with ongoing construction

Mawara Khan, General Projects Reporter • April 23, 2026

Looking back, looking forward: Spring 2026 in review

Abbey Shultz, Arianna Nevarez, Anjum Alam, Kendall Meachum, Valeria Cruz Butrón, and Lizzie Bassett • April 23, 2026

May Term study abroad programs relocated due to Iran conflict

Amanda Brantley, General News Reporter • April 23, 2026

Two students walk by the Union on Feb. 16.

Positions representing state, campus headline upcoming primary runoff election

Valeria Cruz Butrón, Senior News Reporter • April 23, 2026

Texas Athletics Hall of Honor member up for Austin City Council seat

Rhys Carter, General Sports Reporter • April 23, 2026

Multiple dress forms covered in toiling and incomplete designs sit in the Textiles and Apparel labs inside of Gearing Hall on March 26. Students in the TXA capstone have been preparing their garments for the upcoming fashion show on April 26.

Student fashion show to undergo changes amid restructuring to Textiles and Apparel major

Catherine MacLeod and Lizzie Bassett • April 23, 2026

‘Filled with energy and spunk’: Incoming Longhorn Katherine Ferruzzo remembered for contributions to community with disabilities

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Head coach Vic Schaefer and junior guard forward Madison Booker smile as streamers fall after the Longhorns defeated the Gamecocks in the Southeastern Conference Championship game on Sunday, March 8.

Looking back, looking forward on a spring semester of Texas sports

Meaghan English, Sports Editor • April 23, 2026

Texas graduate student Kelsey Daniel lands during the men’s triple jump on April 4.

Turning off the mind: Kelsey Daniel’s search for a national title in jumps

Jules Langert, General Sports Reporter • April 23, 2026

Texas Athletics Hall of Honor member up for Austin City Council seat

Rhys Carter, General Sports Reporter • April 23, 2026

Senior pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez pitches against Houston on Feb. 27.

Texas softball offensively shut down, shut out in loss against Oklahoma State

Paige Durrenberger, General Sports Reporter • April 23, 2026

Elise Cooper hits ground running at Texas

Rhys Carter, General Sports Reporter • April 23, 2026

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Texas Football Fan Day: Attendees share hopes, expectations

Alma Ruby Pena, General Social Media Reporter • April 21, 2026

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Taylor Phan, Natalia Zagal, Kathryn Ehrhardt, and Meera Murali • April 20, 2026

Students on intramurals and TeXercise

Kate Belman, Samantha Melvin, and Sydney Joy Dado • April 13, 2026

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Lucy Yantis and Jaime Bajonero • April 8, 2026

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Investigación cuenta las historias de las mujeres abusadas por Cesar Chavez: ¿qué va a pasar ahora?

Emily Reyes, Reportera General • April 20, 2026

Delta Theta Mu organiza su desfile de moda multicultural anual

Julieta Fernández del Castillo, Reportera Senior • April 20, 2026

Resistencia Books: Aceptando a la comunidad y estudiantes con los brazos abiertos

Emily Reyes, Reportera General • April 16, 2026

Texas Fuego; Ofreciendo un lugar al que pertenecer

Nathalia Cardiel, Reportera General • April 15, 2026

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Angel Bahena and Coral Cantu • April 13, 2026

Opinion

Looking forward, looking back: UT continues to follow the Texas higher education playbook

The Daily Texan Editorial Board • April 23, 2026

Confronting antisemitism on campus

Olivia Healy, Columnist • April 22, 2026

Born to be free: a Brit in Austin

Indie Slimmon, Columnist • April 21, 2026

No one is too stupid to vote

Abigail Tuscano, Senior Columnist • April 20, 2026

Don’t let religion be polarized

Indie Slimmon, Columnist • April 19, 2026

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Mechanical engineering junior Savannah Smith poses for a portrait at the Jesse H. Jones Communication Center on April 6.

People of UT: Savannah Smith, the mind behind the machine

Harshitha Anaparthy, General Life&Arts Reporter • April 13, 2026

BRB Coffee: Cafe connects culture, community

Rhea Chowdhary, Associate Audio Editor • April 6, 2026

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Natalie Gonzalez, Anjum Alam, and Ellie Symons • April 2, 2026

Actress Faith Bryant poses for a portrait at the Jesse H. Jones Communication Center on March 10.

People of UT: student actress Faith Bryant on acting career, transition to college

Harshitha Anaparthy, General Life&Arts Reporter • March 24, 2026

The Texan Explains: Texas’ 2026 primaries and runoffs

Natalie Gonzalez, Senior Audio Producer • March 11, 2026

Life&Arts

Hyper-pop artist Ashnikko performs "Sticky Fingers" at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on April 28.

Photo gallery: Ashnikko at ACL Live

Makenna Morgan, Senior Photographer • May 4, 2026

Hyper-pop artist Ashnikko performed an electrifying set at ACL Live on Tuesday, April 28, with support from singer-songwriter Royal & the Serpent. Fans screamed the lyrics from the opening songs “Sticky Fingers”...