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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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Tanner Buchanan (left) as Cameron Kweller  and Addison Rae (right) as Padgett Sawyer in He's All That.

“He’s All That” stars Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan talk getting the part, Addison’s acting debut, and creating on-screen chemistry

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Film Columnist August 23, 2021

From your TikTok FYP to your Netflix screen, Addison Rae takes Hollywood by storm.  Netflix’s “He’s All That,” a reimagining of the classic film “She’s All That,” follows high school...

UT Consortium study shows mask and mitigation effectiveness

UT Consortium study shows mask and mitigation effectiveness

Katy Nelson, News Reporter August 23, 2021

UT researchers found in an Aug. 6 report that if schools open without COVID-19 mitigation efforts and the community does not strengthen compliance with cautionary measures such as masking and social distancing,...

UT-Austin COVID-19 testing demand jumps as campus availability remains limited

UT-Austin COVID-19 testing demand jumps as campus availability remains limited

Samantha Greyson, News Reporter August 23, 2021

UT’s COVID-19 testing availability is booked three days in advance despite the University upping its testing capacity to offer 15,000 tests in the first week of school. This follows UT’s requirement...

Graphic showing the trend of Austin-area COVID-19 statistics

Student leaders call on the University to implement more COVID-19 safety protocols

Sheryl Lawrence, News Reporter August 23, 2021

Student leaders are calling on University administration to mandate masks and abolish attendance policies in response to student concern about the upcoming semester with COVID-19 cases rising in Austin...

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August 22, 2021

Free COVID-19 testing sites in Austin

Free COVID-19 testing sites in Austin

Sofia Treviño, Life and Arts Reporter August 22, 2021
The Daily Texan compiled a list of free COVID-19 testing sites in Austin to simplify the testing process for students seeking to meet UT's testing requirement.
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Mooov-In 08/20/21

August 19, 2021

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UT Proactive Community Testing program reached capacity Monday, Tuesday

Kevin Vu, News Reporter August 17, 2021

Nasal and saliva COVID-19 tests through UT’s Proactive Community Testing program are completely booked for Tuesday, PCT program director Jessica Klima said. The University announced last Monday that...

UT-Austin professors can teach at reduced capacity for first several weeks, provost says

UT-Austin professors can teach at reduced capacity for first several weeks, provost says

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter August 17, 2021
Professors will have the option to teach reduced-capacity classes until Sept.17.
Two people walking in front of CapMetro Capital Metro Austin Texas transit bus at UT Austin

Riding CapMetro is Easy for All and Free for UT

PROMOTED CONTENT from CapMetro August 16, 2021

Whether you’re new to Austin or have lived here for a while, Capital Metro wants to welcome you to the city and help you get out and explore beyond the UT campus! CapMetro is your free ride, no matter...

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Inclement weather causes flooding and closure at Gregory Gym

Tori Duff, News Reporter August 15, 2021
Heavy rainfall and flooding led to the closures of several Recreational Sports facilities on Sunday.
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