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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

The Daily Texan

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“Why couldn’t we find a match for her;” UT-Austin student dies from cancer before finding bone marrow match

Brooke Ontiveros May 1, 2020

Just days before Lizzie Tennyson’s first day at UT in fall 2019, her cancer reappeared for the fifth time.  Tennyson, who intended to study computer engineering, died March 30 after battling...

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How students can receive financial relief amid coronavirus pandemic

Neha Madhira May 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. UT’s Texas One Stop, the Office...

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We have responsibility to keep our communities healthy

Ian Joshi May 1, 2020

Nobody likes being told they can’t do something. That’s not just speculation — that’s a psychological fact. But what do you do when you have to sacrifice your personal wants and...

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Friends, family remember Harrison Brown in preparation for graduation

Brooke Ontiveros May 1, 2020

On the third anniversary of Harrison Brown’s death, friends and family reflect on his life and his absence as graduation draws near. “It’s tough to know that we experienced four years...

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UT System plans for fall reopening of all institutions

Laura Morales April 30, 2020

The University of Texas System plans to reopen all its institutions in the fall, Chancellor James B. Milliken announced Thursday. In a conversation with The Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha, Milliken...

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A statement from The Daily Texan’s Managing Editor

Lisa Nhan April 29, 2020

The Daily Texan’s mission has always been to keep our campus community informed with accurate, reliable reporting. We consider it an honor to be able to serve this campus by providing factual information.  Central...

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NCAA Board of Governors makes strides toward player compensation

Marcus Krum April 29, 2020

The NCAA is one step closer to allowing student-athletes compensation for their own likenesses. In Tuesday’s Board of Governors meeting, the Board supported changes to NCAA rules that would allow...

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UT-Austin Student Government advocates for student participation in appointing new University president

Anna Canizales April 29, 2020

Student leaders unanimously passed a joint resolution urging the UT System Board of Regents to give students a voice in appointing a new University president following the announcement that President Gregory...

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Student-formed Mutual Aid Collective raises funds, hosts policy talks

Ariana Arredondo April 29, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. After UT closed campus operations on...

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Student-led Fuel Our Heroes Austin campaign raises money for Dell Medical School

Nataleah Small April 29, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. Fuel Our Heroes Austin, a student-led...

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An objection to anti-LGBTQ hate speech

Danielle Healey April 28, 2020

Editor's note: This column was submitted to the Texan by a member of the UT community. FOR THE RECORD: I OBJECT TO ANTI-LGBTQ HATE SPEECH BY THE TEXAS REVIEW OF LAW AND POLITICS. There is a controversy...

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Graduate students petition for reduced summer tuition due to COVID-19

Lauren Grobe April 28, 2020

Graduate students are demanding reduced summer tuition and credit waivers due to coronavirus concerns in a petition sent to University administration April 21. Earlier this month, President Gregory...

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