Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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UT was not ready for us to meet in-person

Emily Caldwell August 28, 2020

I’d like to say I can’t believe it, but I’d be lying. UT has once again failed to follow through on its promises, and students are unprotected. I’m tired of saying this probably...

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Apply for The Daily Texan’s fall staff

Emily Caldwell August 24, 2020

The Daily Texan has been The University of Texas at Austin’s student newspaper for 120 years. We’ve never had a year like this.  In March, for the first time since the 1918 influenza...

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We haven’t forgotten

The Daily Texan Editorial Board August 14, 2020

On March 2, former UT President Gregory Fenves announced a development that clearly resulted from years of collective advocacy work from student activists on campus: UT’s sexual misconduct policies...

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Ditch ‘The Eyes of Texas’

Morgan Pace August 14, 2020

In the wake of the social justice movements happening across America, student-athletes at UT made a list of demands they wanted the University to meet. One of them was to discontinue playing “The...

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We deserve to survive this

Daisy Kielty August 14, 2020

UT, please don’t sacrifice us to the pandemic. At the end of June, UT released a detailed list of “triggers” that would cause the school to take action to further protect students...

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UT needs to do more for its international students

Ayla Musharrif August 14, 2020

Coming from another country to America as an international student is a hard and overwhelming transition. Many times students experience culture shock, communication barriers and overpowering feelings...

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The government department should no longer require students participate in internships

Makenna Jonker August 14, 2020

Internships can be a great way to gain hands-on experience and network. They can act as a stepping stone into the professional world. The catch is, of course, that most internships are unpaid. In 2018,...

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Issue itemized tuition bill

Richard Lee August 7, 2020

Whether it’s academics, athletics or artistry, The University of Texas is renowned for its world class resources, faculty and staff. Unsurprisingly, meeting such high standards comes at a price....

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We must go legacy-blind

Rayne Daniel August 7, 2020

Three years ago, I went through sorority recruitment at The University of Texas. For a select few, this is where the Greek journey begins. However, mine, like many others, began within my very own home...

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I thought student petitions didn’t do anything. I was wrong.

Daisy Kielty August 5, 2020

Call me a cynic, but I never thought petitions did anything. Maybe it’s because I’ve lost hope in the power of public opinion against administrations and governments. Maybe it’s because...

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Step up, take charge

Sneha Prasath August 5, 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise daily in Texas, which currently has upward of 440,000 cases, it becomes increasingly important for everyone to take the necessary precautions to stop the...

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Management response to Demands for Reforms in The Daily Texan Newsroom

From The Daily Texan’s fall and summer 2020 management team: Earlier this afternoon, The Daily Texan’s Diversity and Inclusion Board released a statement calling for the Texan and its parent...

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