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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Feeling tired lately? You may have Zoom fatigue.

Maya H. September 30, 2020

Despite offering over 75% of class seats online, UT has failed to inform students on the unhealthy effects of overusing Zoom, such as exhaustion, trouble concentrating and loneliness. As virtual learning...

sydney

Let’s move away from in-person classes

Sydney York September 23, 2020

COVID-19 has brought a multitude of inconveniences, tragedies and stipulations. For some students at UT, the risk of exposure from attending in-person classes is yet another obstacle. In-person classes...

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How to prevent the next pandemic

Maya H. September 23, 2020

From an apocalyptic pandemic to a historic hurricane season, this year’s many misfortunes seem like an inescapable streak of bad luck. However, they could have been prevented. The devastating events...

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Consider a gap year

Margaret Butler September 23, 2020

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has been exceptionally mentally, physically and financially draining.  In order to alleviate all these pressures, UT students should consider taking a gap year after...

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Residence halls can’t keep up with COVID-19

Maya H. September 16, 2020

While colleges all over the nation provide free disinfecting wipes, refillable bottles of hand sanitizer and even antimicrobial pillows to their students, UT has done nothing to ensure that Longhorns living...

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It’s not too late to close campus

Maya H. September 9, 2020

Freshman year represents freedom and fond memories for many college students. However, for UT’s class of 2024, freshman year will consist of online classes, social distancing and a staggering 75% chance...

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UT’s COVID-19 educational module falls flat

Abhirupa Dasgupta August 26, 2020

On Aug. 20, Interim President Jay Hartzell announced that all students, faculty and staff returning to campus in the fall would be required to complete an online training program entitled “Staying...

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Midterms, finals just don’t cut it

Abhirupa Dasgupta August 24, 2020

Whether classes are in person or online, this semester will not be a normal one. We’re probably going to run into a plethora of unforeseen problems. We will definitely have to think on our feet more...

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