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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Austin City Council presses APD chief on tactics used against protesters

Hannah Williford June 5, 2020

After several days of protests over police brutality, Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley said “less lethal” pellet bags, which left at least one Austin protester in critical condition...

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Nicky Cumberland’s parents sue Texas Cowboys for son’s death

Hannah Williford May 21, 2020

The parents of Nicky Cumberland, the UT junior and Texas Cowboy who died in a 2018 car crash, are suing the Texas Cowboys spirit group for negligence and Nicky’s wrongful death, according to KXAN.   Nicky’s...

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UT-Austin classes will start as scheduled, end after Thanksgiving

Austin Martinez May 20, 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. Fall classes will be held on-campus...

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Brené Brown talks virtual commencement speech, choosing courage over comfort

Aisling Ayers May 20, 2020

On May 23, bestselling author and speaker Brené Brown will deliver UT’s universitywide commencement speech. When she first agreed to speak, she thought she’d stand in front of thousands...

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10 UT-Austin custodians test positive for COVID-19

Laura Morales May 19, 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. Ten custodial staff members have...

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Abbott sets date for return of professional sports in Texas

Myah Taylor May 18, 2020

Select professional sports are allowed to return to Texas without spectators on May 31, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a Monday press conference. The sports allowed to return include professional golf,...

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Abbott announces second wave of reopening Texas businesses

Savana Dunning May 18, 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. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday...

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Future of film industry remains uncertain following COVID-19

Avery Wohleb and Grace Barnes May 9, 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. Before the COVID-19 pandemic took...

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The fate of summer 2020’s film slate

Noah Levine May 9, 2020

Hot Film Fan Summer will never be the same.  When COVID-19 forced movie theaters to shut down worldwide, studios quickly adjusted theatrical release dates for upcoming films. The Daily Texan has...

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UT grads design, develop cost-effective portable ventilator

Hannah Heckman May 8, 2020

With nothing more than what they could acquire from Amazon or Home Depot, roommates Raghave Upadhyaya and Adam Saleh have designed a ventilation device at a fraction of the cost of traditional ventilators.   Both...

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UT-Austin leadership discusses fall classes, football season options

Nataleah Small May 8, 2020

UT President Gregory Fenves announced options the University is exploring to reopen campus in the fall semester at a media briefing Friday. While a specific contingency plan will be announced by the...

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Mayor Adler extends stay-at-home orders

Laura Morales May 8, 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. Mayor Steve Adler has extended the...

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