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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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Students must commit to taking proper precautions

Sydney York October 16, 2020

The pandemic that some believe to be over continues on, and despite fears of COVID-19 spreading around West Campus, students and fans have continued to gather in large numbers before and after attending...

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This semester, an unlimited meal plan is not worth it

Arianna Hosek October 16, 2020

On-campus dining, like many things this semester, just isn’t the same. The buffet line has turned into singular to-go meals, drink and ice cream machines are completely closed, and coffee makers...

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UT must make Election Day noninstructional

Eva Strelitz-Block September 26, 2020

COVID-19 continues to upend every aspect of life on the Forty Acres. As the Nov. 3 Election Day approaches, UT must mitigate the pandemic’s potential to disrupt students’ ability to participate...

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Switch to open educational resources to mitigate textbook costs

Tanya Chen September 25, 2020

This may come as shocking news to some, but college is not very affordable — understatement of the century, I know.  At UT, the estimated cost of attendance for undergraduates can vary from...

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In groups fewer than 10, COVID-19 still lingers

Arianna Hosek September 25, 2020

When pictures of crowded parties circulated social media this semester, many students were quick to frown at these images and pat themselves on the back for not taking part. However, although they may...

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Editor’s note: The Daily Texan has closed its comments section

Emily Caldwell September 24, 2020

The Daily Texan has decided to close the comments function on our website for the time being. The comments section, coordinated through Disqus, will no longer be operational on any article or story. We...

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Consider the bad actors at play, not the system

Sloan Wyatt September 22, 2020

Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor is in response to an editorial The Daily Texan published September 8 encouraging the University to increase its oversight of Greek...

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‘This year’s not the year to procrastinate’

Emily Caldwell September 4, 2020

Election season is approaching quickly and so is the deadline to register to vote. Your vote this fall may matter more than it ever has before — whether it’s through the presidential election,...

Tiny Texan Stories

Surviving COVID-19 from my room

Daisy Kielty September 1, 2020

It’s okay. I’m struggling too.  I’m not sure who handles a pandemic well, but I’m certainly not that person.  No one taught me how to deal with a pandemic. Kindergarten...

Tiny Texan Stories

My politicized identities on campus

Maria Sailale September 1, 2020

Lately, I have been fluctuating between feeling angry and spent, energized and hopeless. I think many students are also experiencing these tidal waves of emotions that are, at times, all-consuming.  For...

Tiny Texan Stories

Upside down

Safa Michigan September 1, 2020

Currently the world feels as if it's been tipped upside down, but truthfully it’s been upside down for the majority of humankind's existence.  People have been struggling for liberation...

Tiny Texan Stories

Tiny Texan Stories: Our thoughts on back to school

Daisy Kielty and Maria Sailale September 1, 2020

The Daily Texan Forum is trying something new. We want to share the personal stories of members from our community to show how unique and diverse our students, faculty and staff are. Through Tiny...

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