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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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‘It probably wouldn’t take more than 48 hours without (insulin) for me to slip into a coma’: Students weigh in on bill filed in Texas legislature to cap insulin out-of-pocket costs to $50 per month

‘It probably wouldn’t take more than 48 hours without (insulin) for me to slip into a coma’: Students weigh in on bill filed in Texas legislature to cap insulin out-of-pocket costs to $50 per month

Lauren Abel April 29, 2021

A bill filed in the Texas House of Representatives would place a price limit on monthly insulin copays for people with diabetes. Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock, filed a bill which will cap the out-of-pocket...

Cole Hammer finishes first at Big 12 Championships, Texas men’s golf finishes third as team

Cole Hammer finishes first at Big 12 Championships, Texas men’s golf finishes third as team

Stephen Wagner April 28, 2021
While the Texas men's golf team went home with third place overall at the Big 12 Championships this week, junior Cole Hammer earned the tournament's first-place individual medal.
Nearly 75% of UTPD survey respondents feel safe on campus, but some say results may not reflect student body opinions

Nearly 75% of UTPD survey respondents feel safe on campus, but some say results may not reflect student body opinions

Tori Duff April 28, 2021
Although a majority of UT respondents to a campus safety survey conducted by the UT Police Department said they feel secure on campus and believe UTPD can effectively handle public safety crises, some students feel that the results do not represent the opinions of UT’s student population.
Helpful ways to stay engaged in online classes

Helpful ways to stay engaged in online classes

Fiza Kuzhiyil April 28, 2021
As the spring semester comes to a close and some students gear up for another round of digital summer classes, The Daily Texan compiled a list of ways to stay engaged in online meetings and lectures. 
Winners, losers from head coach Steve Sarkisian’s first spring game

Winners, losers from head coach Steve Sarkisian’s first spring game

Riley Glenn April 28, 2021
The Orange-White spring game on Saturday contained both standouts and low points for the football team as Texas fans got their first chance to see the new-look program under first-year head coach Steve Sarkisian.
UT should take steps to student reduce stress in roommate choice process

UT should take steps to student reduce stress in roommate choice process

Eva Strelitz-Block April 28, 2021
Columnist Eva Strelitz-Block urges UT to center student experience in on-campus dorm roommate choice process.
Longhorns bounce back from Sunday loss, defeat Incarnate Word 5-3

Longhorns bounce back from Sunday loss, defeat Incarnate Word 5-3

Vicente Montalvo April 27, 2021

In the top of the eighth inning with runners on third and first, head coach David Pierce made his way to the mound to calm the nerves of freshman pitcher Tanner Witt. The only way the Longhorns were going...

UT-Austin researchers find COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Austin’s most vulnerable

UT-Austin researchers find COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Austin’s most vulnerable

Anastasia Goodwin April 27, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 23 issue of The Daily Texan. Austin’s most vulnerable communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, according to a report published...

Proposed bills in Texas legislature could restrict transgender rights

Proposed bills in Texas legislature could restrict transgender rights

Samantha Greyson April 27, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 23 issue of The Daily Texan. The Texas House of Representatives is considering two bills that would require college athletes to play sports exclusively...

Know what you’re voting for: May 1 ballot propositions explained

Know what you’re voting for: May 1 ballot propositions explained

April 27, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 23 issue of The Daily Texan. Austin residents can vote on propositions covering camping bans for unhoused people, rearranging the Austin City...

Allow students to complete alternative sexual assault prevention training

Allow students to complete alternative sexual assault prevention training

Megan Tran April 27, 2021
Columnist Megan Tran urges UT to offer an alternate training option for survivors of sexual trauma who may have difficulty completing the Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates program.
Textbook resale allows students to make money, find community

Textbook resale allows students to make money, find community

Dina Barrish April 27, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 23 issue of The Daily Texan. Standing behind the book buy-back counter at the University Co-op, the Co-op’s director watched a student’s eyes...

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