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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

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Capital Metro tests modular bus installation to improve safety, efficiency of service

Lauren Womack January 26, 2021

Capital Metro, in partnership with Austin Transportation, has installed a pilot bus stop that extends the curb to the bus with a ramp to protect pedestrians on Guadalupe Street in the hopes of improving...

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UT students describe being vaccinated in a COVID-19 world

Jennifer Errico January 26, 2021

It had been over four months since Olivia Espinosa saw her immunocompromised friend. After each receiving two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, they reunited in an embrace.   “I...

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‘Kamaka-licious’: Junior forward Hepa provides depth off the bench amid COVID-19 uncertainty

Nathan Han January 26, 2021

You won’t ever miss Kamaka Hepa’s energy from the Texas bench. “You should see him at practice,” junior Courtney Ramey said. “Sometimes I tell him to shut up, like, ‘Come...

Celeste Taylor is ready to secure her role as team leader

Celeste Taylor is ready to secure her role as team leader

Carter Yates January 26, 2021

In the eighth grade, Celeste Taylor suited up for the Long Island Lutheran girl’s varsity basketball team, taking a commanding presence on the court with girls who were as much as five years older...

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Kai Jones rapidly ascends Texas rotation, NBA draft boards

Nathan Han January 26, 2021

Heading into the college basketball season, there was a clear narrative for Texas: the Longhorns were returning every single player on last year’s squad and adding five-star recruit and freshman...

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College-based content creators find new creative pursuits amid COVID-19 pandemic

Fiza Kuzhiyil January 26, 2021

“Welcome back to my channel, everyone,” Amanda Saunders said to the camera. Saunders sat in front of her grandmother’s china cabinet, filming a video for her 7,000 subscribers on her...

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UT-Austin student writes, stars in ‘Trash! The Musical’

Grace Robertson January 26, 2021

TW: Relationship abuse and violence  The first time Guinevere Govea saw the sheet music for her original, self-written musical, she cried.  “It’s like my baby!” said Govea,...

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87th legislative session prompts redistricting in Texas

Lauren Abel January 26, 2021

The start of Texas’ 87th legislative session on Jan. 12 marked the beginning of legislators’ redistricting process, when legislative and congressional boundaries will be redrawn.  The...

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COVID-19 pods provide opportunity for social interaction with some risks

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves January 26, 2021

Some students have created pods, closed groups of people who interact with one another but not with those outside of the group, to maintain social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Terrance...

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UT implements inclusive access textbook program, leaving some students confused

Sheryl Lawrence January 26, 2021

UT is implementing a pilot program that offers inclusive access to digital course content through the University Co-op this spring, but some students are confused by its rollout.   The Longhorn...

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Over 700 students move into residence halls for spring semester

Samantha Greyson January 26, 2021

Residence halls are operating at a 50% capacity this semester after many students canceled their housing contracts in the fall.   University Housing and Dining was able to offer spring housing to...

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