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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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What has happened since UT-Austin President Hartzell announced “The Eyes of Texas” is here to stay?

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌ ‌, News Reporter July 8, 2021

Content Warning: This article contains discussions of gun violence, racist threats and death. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking protests...

UT working on plans to develop esports arena, students hope it will help promote inclusion

UT working on plans to develop esports arena, students hope it will help promote inclusion

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌, Life and Arts Reporter July 5, 2021

Content Warning: Mentions of sexual harassment. When applying for college, Jennifer Pham looked at the gaming programs at every school she applied to. She chose UT’s gaming community for its diversity...

LGBTQ+ students describe feelings on labels in community

LGBTQ+ students describe feelings on labels in community

Sofia Treviño July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Away from the nitpicking lens of those in his small town, Sam Aguilar was better able to explore their identity in their first...

Students share opinions on Latinx term

Students share opinions on ‘Latinx’ term

Andreana Lozano, Life and Arts Reporter July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. The word Latinx seemed wrong the first time Claire Harper saw it, as if the term was coined by a non-native Spanish speaker....

‘Its just an utter waste of our time and resources’: Some UT faculty say building Texas-Mexico border wall is a misuse of state funds

‘It’s just an utter waste of our time and resources’: Some UT faculty say building Texas-Mexico border wall is a misuse of state funds

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Gov. Greg Abbott recently placed a $250 million “down payment” to continue construction of the Texas-Mexico border wall....

‘There are plenty of mountains to overcome’: Students celebrate Pride Month, acknowledge struggles

‘There are plenty of mountains to overcome’: Students celebrate Pride Month, acknowledge struggles

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. UT student organizations celebrated diversity, inclusion and acceptance on campus this June for Pride Month. While students...

Students frustrated with overwhelmed University Housing, Dining system

Students frustrated with overwhelmed University Housing, Dining system

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌ ‌, News Reporter July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. The University Housing and Dining room selection system for fall 2021 was overwhelmed by the number of students attempting...

UT leadership fails to respond to Texas Tour Guides after almost 2 months on strike

UT leadership fails to respond to Texas Tour Guides after almost 2 months on strike

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Some members of Texas Tour Guides have boycotted work since May 1 in protest of “The Eyes of Texas” lyrics being featured...

Longhorns fall short of College World Series title, remain optimistic for future

Longhorns fall short of College World Series title, remain optimistic for future

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Texas’ season came to a painful end Saturday night with a ninth inning walk-off double from Mississippi State, but the loss...

Olympian Tara Davis overcomes physical, mental obstacles to reach world stage

Olympian Tara Davis overcomes physical, mental obstacles to reach world stage

Kaitlyn Harmon July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Tara Davis became the first Longhorn woman to earn an Olympic bid competing in the long jump after finishing second in the...

Texas’ wide receiver room filled with unknowns after Smith transfer and Lee arrest

Texas’ wide receiver room filled with unknowns after Smith transfer and Lee arrest

Jackson Conner July 1, 2021

The Texas football program received two waves of news this summer that have weakened the depth of their wide receiver room. Junior wide receiver Jake Smith, a former four-star prospect in the class...

The Delta variant is increasingly common among COVID-19 strands in the U.S. Its more contagious and more severe than other strands. Vaccines are still effective at preventing severe illness from it, but not as much as they are with other strands.

COVID-19 variant threatens unvaccinated populations as state, nation lag behind vaccine goals

Kevin Vu June 28, 2021

Students could likely contract a new and more infectious variant of COVID-19 if they are unvaccinated, a UT professor who has been tracking COVID-19 variants said.  The World Health Organization reported...

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