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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

A student in burnt orange scrubs walks through the UT Austin School of Nursing on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2024.

School of Nursing launches four new centers to support faculty, students

Kendall Meachum, General News Reporter September 24, 2024

The School of Nursing launched four new centers as part of an initiative to support faculty and students across different disciplines, according to a Sept. 13 press release.   Eun-Ok Im, Dean of the...

Head football coach Steve Sarkisian calls a play during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Texas football’s long-awaited SEC debut

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 23, 2024

In July 2021, Texas announced it would join the Southeastern Conference. At the time, it felt like a lifetime away, but the week is finally here.  Texas football will take on its first SEC opponent,...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo smiles as he scores a touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Texas’ offensive depth stands as most crucial aspect to Longhorns’ ability to dominate their opponents

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2024

The Texas offense has seen 12 different players find their way into the endzone this season.  That includes seven wide receivers, three running backs, one tight end and one quarterback. Having this...

Protesters link arms during a pro-Palestine protest on April 24, 2024.

Travis County changes policy to allow Muslim detainees to keep hijabs on during booking

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter September 23, 2024

The Travis County Sheriff's Office changed its “religious articles” policy earlier this month to allow female Muslim detainees to keep their hijabs and require jail staff to fulfill requests for modest...

UT researchers find antimicrobials that can combat cholera

UT researchers find antimicrobials that can combat cholera

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter September 23, 2024

A team of UT researchers discovered a class of antimicrobials called microcins that are capable of combating strains of bacteria that cause cholera, according to a study published Sept. 10.  Microcins...

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‘One of the most debilitating things for a student’: New poll shows Texans find it harder to afford groceries

Ren Leija, News Desk Editor September 20, 2024

A new poll reported 76% of Texans said it's harder to afford groceries, as the cost of food is increasing faster than their income.  No Kid Hungry Texas, a nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood...

Amanda Pascali performs a solo set at Butler School of Music on Sept. 18. Pascali is a billingual singer/songwriter who sings in both English and Italian..

Singer Amanda Pascali brings Sicilian folk sound to UT

Maria Rodriguez, General Life&Arts Reporter September 20, 2024

Amanda Pascali’s Spotify profile includes a quote by Nigerian poet Ijeoma Umebinyou reading, “too foreign for here, too foreign for home, and never enough for both.” For Pascali, the daughter...

Artist Violette Bule and Art Historian Michel Otayek stand for a portrait outside the Visual Arts Center Thursday.

Visual Arts Center showcases power of creativity with thought-provoking exhibitions

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter September 20, 2024

From April to September, the Visual Arts Center team planned and prepared to bring the upcoming exhibitions to life. On Friday, the season will begin with an artist-led tour of the Fall 2024 exhibitions.  The...

Opponents to Watch: ULM

Opponents to Watch: ULM

Zach Davis, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

The Longhorns head into week four undefeated for the second year in a row. This time, Texas sits atop the AP poll. Defending its ranking for the first time since 2008, the Longhorns are set to host the...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner makes a play during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Keys to the game: ULM

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

The last two times Texas and ULM have played each other, Texas has won by almost 40 points. The game this Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium will most likely not be any different.  According...

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Notes on the Coach: ULM’s Bryant Vincent

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Bryant Vincent became ULM’s newest head coach in December 2023, bringing over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience with him to the Sun Belt. Before he was hired at ULM, Vincent served as offensive...

Transformers roll out ‘Transformers One’: new prequel aimed at younger audiences

Transformers roll out ‘Transformers One’: new prequel aimed at younger audiences

Tyler Pullum, Life&Arts Reporter September 17, 2024

With a collective $5 billion gross box office, the “Transformers” films are one of the most successful franchises in the world. With the newest edition, “Transformers One,” the franchise seeks...

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