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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

The Daily Texan

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‘I’m scared to death’: Custodians worry about safety, working during COVID-19 pandemic

Aisling Ayers July 18, 2020

As soon as she arrives for work, Sarah, a UT custodian, freezes. She said she’s afraid to touch the surfaces she has to clean, unsure of who cleaned it before her and whether they had COVID-19.  When...

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Fall housing plans create uncertainty for students

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves July 18, 2020

Some students are still deciding whether to live in on-campus residence halls as the University plans to have in-person classes during the fall semester while COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Texas.  Over...

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Texas Advance Commitment covers both incoming, current students despite misunderstanding

Hannah Ortega July 18, 2020

After a student-led petition gathered over 700 signatures, the University confirmed financial aid from Texas Advance Commitment will cover both current and incoming students, clearing up rumors circulating...

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The games can wait, but sports still matter

Myah Taylor July 16, 2020

The narrative surrounding sports at the University of Texas — and America at large — is changing. Sports have shaped the University’s culture since 1893, motivating 100,000 strangers...

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Margaret Moore concedes in Travis County District Attorney race as José Garza leads with 68% of early vote

Hannah Williford July 15, 2020

Candidate José Garza leads incumbent Margaret Moore with 68% of the early vote for the Travis County District Attorney runoff election Tuesday. Moore released a statement congratulating Garza on...

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Aston’s departure increases Texas’ gender disparity in coaching

Donnavan Smoot July 14, 2020

When Texas decided not to renew Karen Aston’s contract in April, it left the women’s basketball team without a head coach and the athletics department with one less woman leading a program.  Texas...

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Thousands of students sign petition for UT to lower tuition prices

Anna Canizales July 14, 2020

Over 6,500 students have signed a petition calling for the University to lower tuition for the fall 2020 semester as of Monday. After the University’s fall plans were released June 29, UT Interim...

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Texas athletes, coaches react to University changes combating racial injustice

Stephen Wagner and Myah Taylor July 13, 2020

The University will rename Joe Jamail Field in honor of Longhorn Heisman winners Earl Cambell and Ricky Williams, among other campus and athletics actions, according to a Monday statement from Interim...

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‘Relic’ cast, director talk horror, female representation

Noah Levine July 10, 2020

The new horror film “Relic” from director Natalie Erika James is now playing at drive-in theaters across the country. The film stars Bella Heathcote and Emily Mortimer as a mother-daughter...

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‘Relic’ portrays familial terror with honesty, grace

Noah Levine July 9, 2020

The suffering of a loved one becomes sinister in this terrifying genre offering.  “Relic” is a chilling horror film from director Natalie Erika James. The twisted tale follows a mother...

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UT-Austin should centralize Title IX investigations into one office, law firm recommends

Lauren Grobe July 8, 2020

Law firm Husch Blackwell has released its final set of Title IX policy recommendations for the University, including a recommendation to centralize Title IX investigations to one office. Husch Blackwell...

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University staff member dies of COVID-19 complications

Anna Canizales July 7, 2020

Interim President Jay Hartzell announced via universitywide email Tuesday that a University custodial staff member died Monday night due to COVID-19 related complications.  This is the University’s...

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