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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

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Jackson School of Geosciences’ appoints Julia Clarke as first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Jackson School of Geosciences’ appoints Julia Clarke as first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter November 10, 2021

The Jackson School of Geosciences appointed Julia Clarke as the first associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion on Oct. 21.  Clarke previously served on UT’s Faculty Gender Equity Council...

UT researchers found Texas’ abortion rates decreased by 50% following new law

UT researchers found Texas’ abortion rates decreased by 50% following new law

Tori Duff, News Reporter November 10, 2021

The number of abortions provided in Texas for the month of September decreased by 50% compared to the same period last year due to the implementation of the state’s restrictive new law, according to...

Texas soccer completes first undefeated conference regular season in program history with 2-0 win over Kansas

Texas soccer completes first undefeated conference regular season in program history with 2-0 win over Kansas

Vicente Montalvo, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

On a windy and rainy night at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kansas, the No. 20 Longhorn soccer team defeated the Jayhawks 2-0, breaking records and surpassing personal milestones.  Texas soccer finished...

Tyler, The Creator’s 2017 song ‘November’ acts as metaphor for nostalgia

Tyler, The Creator’s 2017 song ‘November’ acts as metaphor for nostalgia

Julia Mahavier, Life & Arts General Reporter November 10, 2021

Avant-garde rapper Tyler, The Creator released his fourth studio album “Flower Boy” in 2017. The 12th track, “November,” portrays Tyler’s more nostalgic, emotional side. The song represents longing...

Taking life in stride: Student marathon runners balance training with school, social life

Taking life in stride: Student marathon runners balance training with school, social life

Kiernan McCormick, Life & Arts General Reporter November 10, 2021

Aaron Gonzales set a goal for himself his sophomore year of college: run an ultramarathon, a marathon over the standard 26.2 miles.  “I was drawn to this type of running (because) it was a way to...

‘Tis the season for Christmas music — or is it?

‘Tis the season for Christmas music — or is it?

Mackenzie Sullivan, Life & Arts General Reporter November 10, 2021

Shannen Dumadag remembers sitting on the carpet in her childhood bedroom, anticipating the winter season as the soft instrumentals of Mykola Leontovych’s “Carol of the Bells” played in the background. “I...

UT System working to appease federal, state governments on vaccine mandates

UT System working to appease federal, state governments on vaccine mandates

Sonali Menon, Kevin Vu, News Reporters November 10, 2021

The UT System is working to appease conflicting state and federal COVID-19 vaccine policies following the Sept. 9 executive order that forces some entities with federal contracts to mandate vaccinations. With...

The number of drug related deaths in Travis County has increased since 2015 to 262 in 2020.

As fentanyl-related overdoses increase, UT provides support to students struggling with addiction

Leila Saidane, Tori Duff, News Reporters November 10, 2021
There were 262 drug-related deaths in Travis County in 2020, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, a 36% increase from the previous year.
Return of Indigenous remains moves forward after over a year after protests

Return of Indigenous remains moves forward after over a year after protests

Sewa Yo’otu Olivares November 10, 2021
The proposed Indigenous cemetery will hold all of the culturally unidentifiable remains found in over 50 Texas counties.
Student section turns out in force for season opener, earns party at UT Tower

Student section turns out in force for season opener, earns party at UT Tower

Nicholas Pannes, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021
As fans packed into Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday night, Beard achieved one of the first goals he set for himself: sell out the student section for the season opener.
Longhorns secure season-opening victory over Houston Baptist

Longhorns secure season-opening victory over Houston Baptist

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021
During the Longhorns’ season-opening 92-48 win over Houston Baptist on Tuesday at the Frank Erwin Center, moments of sloppy play cropped up that do not necessarily correlate with a team boasting a No. 5 national ranking.
SG executive members asked to resign following vote of no confidence

SG executive members asked to resign following vote of no confidence

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter November 9, 2021
The assembly asked student body president Kiara Kabbara, financial director Grant Marconi and communications director Madison Brown to resign based on a lack of communication, failure to be transparent and mishandling of sensitive allegations over the past couple of weeks.
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