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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

‘Mortal Kombat’ film entertains with excessive action but struggles narratively

‘Mortal Kombat’ film entertains with excessive action but struggles narratively

Noah Levine April 25, 2021
While the new “Mortal Kombat” film, based on the popular video games series, features effective action sequences and character moments, the overall narrative and presentation leaves much more to be desired.
UT Senate passes resolution to continue online opportunities during “near normal” fall semester

UT Senate passes resolution to continue online opportunities during “near normal” fall semester

Sheryl Lawrence April 25, 2021
The UT Senate of College Councils passed a resolution urging University administrators to recommend that faculty continue pandemic accommodations such as recording lectures and posting class materials online to make the classroom more equitable. 
Texas womens tennis overcomes deficit in Big 12 Championship semifinals win over Sooners

Texas women’s tennis overcomes deficit in Big 12 Championship semifinals win over Sooners

Sam Starr April 24, 2021
The Texas women’s tennis team found themselves in a dogfight with No. 23 Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship semifinals on Saturday, ultimately winning the match 4-2.
Texas senior swimmers team up once again, this time in documentary filmmaking

Texas senior swimmers team up once again, this time in documentary filmmaking

Ethan Ferguson April 23, 2021
Texas seniors Jake Sannem and Austin Katz earned a National Championship together less than a month ago as a part of the Longhorn men’s 800-meter freestyle relay swim team. Now, the two are taking on an entirely new challenge: making a documentary.
Mckenzie Parker on growing up a Longhorn and ‘flipping the switch’ with Texas softball

Mckenzie Parker on growing up a Longhorn and ‘flipping the switch’ with Texas softball

Jaclyn Helton April 23, 2021
The Texas softball team is now into conference play with a 31-6 overall record, and McKenzie Parker’s power at the plate combined with her athleticism and sure hands in the field has made her the crowned jewel on the No. 7-ranked team in the nation.
Dance students address struggle, trauma, discrimination in Cohen New Works Festival

Dance students address struggle, trauma, discrimination in Cohen New Works Festival

Sofia Treviño April 23, 2021
The 2021 Cohen New Works Festival occurred April 12-16 and included works addressing discrimination, racial trauma and white supremacy, while also challenging dance traditions.
Muslim students reflect on isolation, community during Ramadan, balance schoolwork, spirituality

Muslim students reflect on isolation, community during Ramadan, balance schoolwork, spirituality

Lana Haffar April 23, 2021
During Ramadan, Muslims around the world prepare for 30 days of spiritual reflection and daily fasting. Some students are celebrating Ramadan alone and others have returned home to their families due to COVID-19.
Proposed legislative bills would make suing student grounds for faculty tenure revocation

Proposed legislative bills would make suing student grounds for faculty tenure revocation

Skye Seipp April 23, 2021
State lawmakers are considering two bills this legislative session that would change how tenured professors are evaluated and what can cause revocation of tenure. 
What to know about Proposition B on the May 1 ballot

What to know about Proposition B on the May 1 ballot

Tori Duff April 23, 2021
Austin voters will cast their ballot on eight different propositions May 1, including Proposition B, which would reinstate the camping ban for Austin’s unhoused population.
5 years after murder of Haruka Weiser, students, parents, faculty evaluate UT’s public safety response

5 years after murder of Haruka Weiser, students, parents, faculty evaluate UT’s public safety response

Tori Duff and Ivy Fowler April 23, 2021
In the five years following the murder of freshman Haruka Weiser, UT has increased safety measures on and off campus to reduce crime risk. However, some advocates say additional steps could be taken to improve student safety.
UT System continues to support with military despite student calls to divest

UT System continues to support with military despite student calls to divest

Kevin Vu April 23, 2021
The UT System has received equipment from the Department of Defense for 10 years through the 1033 Program, which gives leftover equipment to law enforcement.
No. 4 Texas volleyball sweeps No. 1 Wisconsin in Final Four, advances to national championship

No. 4 Texas volleyball sweeps No. 1 Wisconsin in Final Four, advances to national championship

Maya Martinez April 23, 2021
After a last-second challenge in the third set, the No. 4 Texas volleyball team swept Wisconsin in the Final Four on Thursday to advance to the NCAA championship.
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