Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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UT Financial Aid’s response times are too high

Jesus Vidales November 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people facing financial insecurity, and students may have questions about their specific financial aid status or just financial aid in general. If students do not receive...

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Find new ways to test statistics students

Anandi Barker November 25, 2020

Students face new challenges this semester against the backdrop of social distancing and online classes. Students in statistics classes, in particular, are finding it difficult to gather data from student...

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UT should offer a creative writing major

Margaret Butler November 25, 2020

One of the greatest attractions of UT is its massive wealth of resources, boasting 13 colleges and schools that encompass more than 170 fields of study. However, UT does not offer a creative writing major.  To...

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Students should have greater say in Freshman Research Initiative stream placement

Maya H. November 11, 2020

UT’s renowned Freshman Research Initiative, housed in the College of Natural Sciences, is the largest undergraduate research program in the nation. With over 29 different concentrations or “streams,”...

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Maymester courses should be cross-listed at higher rate

Margaret Butler November 11, 2020

Whether it’s to expand your worldview, gain valuable real-world experiences or even strengthen your language skills, studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Eighty-five percent of ...

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Transfer students need mentors

Margaret Butler November 4, 2020

First-Year Interest Groups are comprised of 18-25 students who enroll in a cluster of classes together during their first fall semester at UT, according to the Undergraduate Studies website. These students...

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Earning while e-learning is harder than it has to be

Maya H. October 28, 2020

For many college students, balancing work and school is a familiar struggle. According to a 2015 report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, 70-80% of undergraduate college...

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UT students should take their online classes outdoors

Margaret Butler October 28, 2020

In my experience, being confined in my room for hours makes me feel restless. However, getting outdoors always helps me relax. This semester, I’ve had the chance to explore campus and find some hidden...

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Flu shots are more important than ever

Maya H. October 14, 2020

It only took a few weeks for an outbreak of COVID-19 to escalate into an unprecedented health crisis. Public health officials predict that this year’s flu season might follow a similar trend. Luckily,...

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Consider our planet when masking up

Anandi Barker October 14, 2020

As we enter the seventh month of COVID-19 in the United States, face masks continue to be a requirement in most public areas. However, while we're masking up, we must remember our environmental impact...

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It’s long past time for Greek life reform

Maya H. October 7, 2020

With over 9,500 signatures, a petition calling for Texas Rho’s termination exposes the dangers of Greek life. The petition cites hazing, rape allegations and pandemic partying as reasons to dismantle...

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Big Ticket holders should not be the only ones tested for COVID-19 before games

Sydney York September 30, 2020

As the pandemic rages on, everything we once took for granted looks completely different. Before football season began, the University announced all Big Ticket holders would have to take a rapid-response...

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