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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

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Graduate students Charles-Umashankar Egharevba (left) and Sejal Shah (middle) hang up their presentation highlighting the applications of nanomaterials in the energy sector during Willow Energy Week on March 27, 2024.

Community engagement in massive oil drilling project applauded at UT Energy Week

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter March 29, 2024

Nagruk Harcharek, president of The Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat, said meeting with and valuing communities near drilling sites helped the Willow oil drilling project succeed at a panel during UT Energy...

Freshman Pitcher Teagan Kavan smiles and holds her horns up as her name is called prior to the game against NSU on March 1, 2024.

No. 2/2 Texas softball pitching struggles in 0-5 loss against No. 8/10 Oklahoma State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 29, 2024

Home runs have worked in No. 2/2 Texas softball’s favor this season, but in a 0-5 loss against No. 8/10 Oklahoma State Thursday night, home runs left Texas playing catch-up. Before the Longhorn’s...

Quiet courtyard located in the middle of the Whitis Court residence hall complex on March 25, 2024.

Students saddened but welcome change with residence hall demolition

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter March 29, 2024

On the northern edge of campus sits Whitis Court, a quiet residence hall made up of six two-story buildings, all connected by a courtyard. Last month, The University of Texas System Board of Regents authorized...

Natalie Peña paints a poster at the university-wide Women's History Month Celebration on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

‘She Starts Here, Then Changes the World’: Inaugural campuswide celebration honors UT women throughout history

Emily DeMotte, General News Reporter March 29, 2024

Purple, white and orange decorations adorned the University’s Main Mall Wednesday afternoon for the inaugural campuswide Women’s History Month celebration.  The Division of Campus and Community...

Left-handed pitcher Luke Harrison pitches the ball to a batter during Texas game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Texas baseball fails to put offense together, falls to Texas A&M Corpus Christi 4-1

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 27, 2024

Following a run-ruling series win over the weekend against Baylor, Texas baseball was unable to put together any kind of offensive performance against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The Islanders out-hit...

Former UT Arabic instructor evacuated from Gaza

Former UT Arabic instructor evacuated from Gaza

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter March 26, 2024

Former UT Arabic instructor, Amjad Shabat, along with her husband and 2-year-old daughter, was evacuated from the Gaza Strip to Cairo on March 15. Shabat and her family are in good health and have found...

City of Austin approves GoPurple initiative

City of Austin approves GoPurple initiative

Abby Breyfogle, General News Reporter March 26, 2024

The City of Austin approved a program to increase reclaimed water use for non-drinking purposes on March 7.  The GoPurple initiative, created by Austin Water, incentivizes future developments to install...

Junior Stefania Alarcon welcomes a student to the UT Outpost Outside event at the Turtle Pond on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The event featured activities such as friendship bracelet making and provided snacks to promote the school’s free food pantry.

UT Outpost hosts donation drive, reopens main facility

Eden Shamy, General News Reporter March 26, 2024

The UT Outpost hosted a donation drive with games and free snacks at the Turtle Pond on Tuesday, prior to reopening their main building on March 27. The UT Outpost provides free food and business attire...

Mellon Foundation awards associate professor grant for digital humanities work

Mellon Foundation awards associate professor grant for digital humanities work

Laura Rivera, General News Reporter March 26, 2024

An associate English professor received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Public Knowledge program for her pilot project focused on collecting and organizing historical information earlier this...

UT alumna races around world on ‘The Amazing Race’

UT alumna races around world on ‘The Amazing Race’

Laura Baker, General Life&Arts Reporter March 26, 2024

Karishma Cordero ran through the streets of Mexico, searching for the next clue. In spite of the sweat dripping down her face and the stress of reaching the next leg, she felt fueled by the adrenaline...

No. 18 Texas men’s golf struggles at Valspar Collegiate Invitational

No. 18 Texas men’s golf struggles at Valspar Collegiate Invitational

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

Under the clear skies of the Floridian National Golf Club's challenging 71-par course in Palm City, Florida, the Texas Longhorns teed off against powerhouse programs including No. 1 North Carolina and...

Senior multi-athlete Kristine Blazevica eyes Olympic debut, reflects on challenges, triumphs of collegiate career

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

With graduation nearing and the potential for an Olympic debut on the horizon, senior track and field athlete Kristine Blazevica has a momentous spring semester ahead of her. “It's interesting how...

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