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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

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Two UT-Austin students promote sustainable fashion with RethreadATX

Carolyn Parmer February 22, 2021

Jostling for a front-row spot, Ivy Jones and Kassidy Litchenburg plan their shopping strategy among other eager shoppers. When a Goodwill employee finishes counting down, they sprint to sort through massive...

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Local store Malvern Books navigates COVID-19 pandemic

Lana Haffar February 22, 2021

Under a blue neon sign reading “Malvern Books,” owner Joe Bratcher prepares for a solitary day fulfilling curbside pick-up orders. Located near campus on West 29th Street, Bratcher said he...

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6 safe Valentine’s Day ideas for couples, friends

Morgan-Taylor Thomas February 22, 2021

Whether you’re head over heels in love or just vibing to the beat of your own drum, everyone deserves to treat themselves this Valentine’s Day.  It can be stressful trying to plan a...

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Students, advocates speak out about slow lighting improvements in West Campus

Tori Duff February 22, 2021

Local safety organizations and UT students are frustrated by the city’s lack of communication about when West Campus lighting improvements will occur to increase safety amid rising crime rates.  Austin...

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What is the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, and how is UT-Austin reacting to its arrival?

Skye Seipp February 22, 2021

B.1.1.7, the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, found its way to UT’s campus Feb. 5, and as of Feb. 11, UT has identified four cases of B.1.1.7.  The new variant...

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Psychology study finds language changes when approaching a breakup

Kevin Vu February 22, 2021

A UT psychology study published on Feb. 16 found that the changes in a person’s language on social media before and after a breakup can expose their emotional and logical thinking. Psychology...

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Austin City Council votes to conduct study to determine tobacco disparities within LGBTQ+ community

Sheryl Lawrence February 22, 2021

UT will conduct a community health needs assessment on tobacco use disparities among the LGBTQ+ population in Austin after the Austin City Council voted in favor of the study Feb. 4. The Gender, Sexuality...

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Longhorns stumble down stretch, drop wild game to West Virginia

Matthew Boncosky February 21, 2021

After enduring a weeklong winter storm which canceled their week of practice, the No. 12 Longhorns blew a comfortable lead Saturday in Austin at an empty Frank Erwin Center. Saturday’s game could’ve...

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Duren Residence Hall evacuated early Tuesday morning due to faulty water flow detector

Lauren Abel and Sheryl Lawrence February 16, 2021

Residents evacuated Duren Residence Hall due to a fire alarm into below-freezing weather and about 6 inches of snow at 1:47 a.m. Tuesday.  Resident assistants directed students to shelter in Kinsolving...

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UT-Austin cancels in-person, online classes through Wednesday morning “with a few exceptions”

Skye Seipp February 16, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story is being updated as information is made available. This story was updated regularly until Sunday, February 22. Information within this story may no longer be up to...

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UT-Austin canceled all in-person, virtual classes until at least Wednesday, essential staff expected to come to campus

Samantha Greyson February 14, 2021

UT canceled all in-person and online classes until at least Wednesday morning due to dangerous winter weather, according to an email from President Jay Hartzell. Campus will close Sunday at 4 p.m. due...

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Big second-half run lifts No. 13 Texas over TCU

Matthew Boncosky February 14, 2021

The No. 13 Texas men’s basketball team used a big second-half run to separate itself from TCU in its 70-55 win Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center. The 13-1 run, capped off with senior forward...

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