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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

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Broken water pipe in Jester West Residence Hall causes hot water loss, power outages

Nataleah Small February 24, 2020

A broken water pipe left some residents of Jester West Residence Hall without hot water and electricity for parts of Thursday and Friday.  Rick Early, director of residential facilities operations...

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Longhorns fall to Kansas State 60-54 in nail-biter at home

Robert Trevino February 22, 2020

When Kansas State and Texas met earlier this year in Manhattan, Kansas, the game came down to the final minute, where the Longhorns were able to stave off a comeback and win.  This time, the visiting...

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Leaders of frozen student organizations frustrated with Hornslink notification process

Mikayla Mondragon February 20, 2020

Every fall, student organizations have to complete a “Safety Education Leadership Workshop” to maintain their active status on HornsLink. Some organizations are frustrated with this requirement...

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Travis County sets record with 95% of eligible voters registered

Austin Martinez February 20, 2020

Voter registration in Travis County hit an all-time high with 95% of eligible voters being registered, said Bruce Elfant, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar. Travis County has...

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Preliminary UT Senate survey results find students unhappy with tuition increase

Anna Canizales February 20, 2020

An anonymous biennial Senate survey on tuition allocation suggests students oppose the recently announced 2.6% tuition increase. The final results have not yet been processed for the survey sent last...

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Draper Startup House for entrepreneurs gets ready for spring 2020 opening on 6th Street

Hannah Williford February 20, 2020

The Draper Startup House, a hostel which caters to new entrepreneurs and students, will open this March in Austin, marking its first location in the United States. The Draper Startup House will be located...

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Cockrell School of Engineering hosts annual space traffic conference

Samantha Greyson February 20, 2020

Experts from around the world gathered to promote safe access and operations in outer space at the Cockrell School of Engineering on Wednesday.  The Cockrell School of Engineering and the Strauss...

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Psychologist Edmund W. Gordon speaks about academic achievement gap

Sanjna Reddy February 20, 2020

Psychologist Edmund W. Gordon spoke about the academic achievement gap in the American education system Wednesday in the Gordon-White Building named in his honor.  As this year’s W.E.B Du...

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Democratic US Senate candidates talk climate change at Austin forum

Koshik Mahapatra February 18, 2020

Three Democratic candidates running to unseat United States Sen. John Cornyn gathered at the University Presbyterian Church on Monday to share their plans to address climate change. The Texas Interfaith...

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Emergency fund helps staff members in crisis, available for donations on HornRaiser

Lauren Grobe February 18, 2020

When Fran Peña realized she was having a mental health emergency, she did everything right. She went to an emergency room and checked herself into a mental health hospital, but before she could...

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Hindu Students Association raises cultural awareness, builds community during Hinduism week

Cat DeLaura February 18, 2020

In an effort to educate UT students on the values, practices and traditions constituting Hinduism, the Hindu Students Association is hosting Hinduism Awareness Week. The theme for this year’s...

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Students request oat milk in UT dining halls as additional nondairy alternative

Nataleah Small February 18, 2020

Requests for oat milk as a dairy alternative in dining halls trickled in to University Housing and Dining this year, UHD registered dietitian Lindsay Wilson said. UHD continuously receives student feedback...

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