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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Texas sweeps Northwestern 4-0, heads back to Sweet 16 in Orlando

Texas sweeps Northwestern 4-0, heads back to Sweet 16 in Orlando

Ross Fisher May 9, 2021

The Texas men’s tennis team is heading back to Orlando, Florida, where the program took home its first ever National Championship back in 2019. No. 4 Texas put away Northwestern 4-0 in the second...

UT, prioritize your students for once

UT, prioritize your students for once

The editorial board calls on UT to improve communication and listen to students.
Texas rolls over NAU, 4-0 in NCAA Championship first round

Texas rolls over NAU, 4-0 in NCAA Championship first round

Ross Fisher May 8, 2021

There was no tempestuous aura around the Texas Tennis Center, as there had been previously during Big 12 Conference play — Texas’ NCAA Regional match against Northern Arizona on Saturday was more of...

New Texas men’s basketball staff embraces alternate recruiting style

New Texas men’s basketball staff embraces alternate recruiting style

Matthew Boncosky May 8, 2021

In this day and age of college basketball, it can be hard to keep track of which playmakers are suiting up for which team as athletes transfer left and right. The new Texas men’s basketball coaching...

Some students frustrated professors not listed on course schedule

Some students frustrated professors not listed on course schedule

Sheryl Lawrence May 8, 2021

TW: Discussion of sexual harassment When some students registered for classes, they noticed there was no professor listed for the course, causing concerns about safety and class preparedness.  Chemistry...

Online learning offers different experiences for UT students with learning disabilities

Online learning offers different experiences for UT students with learning disabilities

Estelle Omotayo May 8, 2021

After spending three days in the psychiatric hospital, Alexa Smith realized in March it was time to withdraw from UT and regroup.  She was halfway through the semester, but she said her battle with...

Students fundraise for water insecurity through Instagram Venmo challenge

Students fundraise for water insecurity through Instagram Venmo challenge

Gracyn Freiling May 8, 2021

Avery McCall hit record on her iPhone, slowly picked up a raw egg and smashed it on her head for all of her followers to see. This video was one of many Instagram stories posted to raise money for a student...

Student Organization makes noise, fights climate change

Student Organization makes noise, fights climate change

Dina Barrish May 8, 2021

One Friday afternoon, Penelope Ackling found herself sitting on the UT Tower lawn surrounded by tambourines, mini shakers and a circle of peers. Someone threw her a drum, and she made her first attempt...

How to balance staying informed with current events while practicing self-care

How to balance staying informed with current events while practicing self-care

Sofia Treviño May 8, 2021
To honor May as Mental Health Awareness Month, The Daily Texan has compiled tips on balancing news consumption while maintaining a healthy state of mind.
UT-Austin student organizations struggle to fill leadership positions, recruit members

UT-Austin student organizations struggle to fill leadership positions, recruit members

Sheryl Lawrence May 7, 2021
While UT is planning for a “near normal” fall semester, student organizations have had trouble during the past year filling leadership positions and keeping membership numbers and engagement high.
Students call for UT-Austin president to rescind support for 'Liberty Institute' bill, put funding towards students needs

Students call for UT-Austin president to rescind support for ‘Liberty Institute’ bill, put funding towards students needs

Lauren Abel May 7, 2021
Students are calling for University President Jay Hartzell to rescind his support for a Texas State Senate bill which will allocate between $3 million and $6 million sometime between 2022 and 2023 for the development of a campus “Liberty Institute.”
UT-Austin researchers identify microbial organism that helps control greenhouse gases

UT-Austin researchers identify microbial organism that helps control greenhouse gases

Maya Wray May 7, 2021
UT scientists have discovered a previously unidentified group of microbial organisms that can break down dead matter without releasing greenhouse gases. 
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