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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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Amended Austin order expands to enforce mask mandates for Travis County public colleges

Kevin Vu, News Reporter August 13, 2021

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated once more details become available.  Austin and Travis County officials amended an order Friday requiring masks in public schools, including...

‘American Horror Stories’ actress Vanessa Estelle Williams talks ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ influence, work in the horror genre, warning Billie Lourd about summoning dark forces

‘American Horror Stories’ actress Vanessa Estelle Williams talks ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ influence, work in the horror genre, warning Billie Lourd about summoning dark forces

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter August 10, 2021

Newborn babies can be a real nightmare. “American Horror Stories” presents a new terrifying story each week set in the world of “American Horror Story,” featuring familiar and new cast members...

Give summer students unlimited dining hall swipes

Give summer students unlimited dining hall swipes

Mihir Gupta, Columnist August 10, 2021
Columnist Mihir Gupta urges UT to offer its summer residents unlimited swipes to dining halls to avoid food insecurity.
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August 10, 2021

Texas women find their way to podium at Tokyo Olympic Games

Texas women find their way to podium at Tokyo Olympic Games

Kaitlyn Harmon, Sports Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Longhorn nation is well represented at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games with 27 University of Texas athletes and two coaches...

Texas Soccer finds its first Olympian, Olympic medal in Julia Grosso

Texas Soccer finds its first Olympian, Olympic medal in Julia Grosso

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Julia Grosso became Texas soccer’s first Olympian when she was selected to represent Canada in the Tokyo Olympics. Now,...

UT researchers pinpoint 6 public transportation practices promoting equity

Kevin Vu, News Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. UT researchers identified six practices that can be used by public transit agencies to advance transportation equity, according...

Home to Texas allows first-year students to gain career experience in their hometowns

Home to Texas allows first-year students to gain career experience in their hometowns

Lauren Nelson, News Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Home to Texas, an internship program designed to help first-year students gain career experience in their Texas hometowns,...

Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize-winning physics professor, dies at 88

Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize-winning physics professor, dies at 88

Edly Termilien, News Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Steven Weinberg, a physics professor at UT who won many awards, including a Nobel Prize in physics, and helped create a leading...

Amid delta variant spike, UT announces it will remain at full capacity this fall

Amid delta variant spike, UT announces it will remain at full capacity this fall

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. The city of Austin moved into Stage 5 guidelines Friday for the first time since December, encouraging residents to mask...

Nico Greetham talks “American Horror Stories,” filming his death scene, researching influencers, and deadly pillow fights

Nico Greetham talks “American Horror Stories,” filming his death scene, researching influencers, and deadly pillow fights

Noah Levine, Life and Arts Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Santa comes for naughty influencers in the newest installment of Hulu’s horror anthology. “American Horror Stories”...

UT students actively fight cancer through community initiatives 

UT students actively fight cancer through community initiatives 

Kareena Shukla, Life and Arts Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Tweet: UT students share their experiences bringing hope and support to those affected by cancer through organizations Camp...

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