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

UT-Austin opens COVID vaccines to all Texas adults, still prioritizing higher-risk individuals

UT-Austin opens COVID vaccines to all Texas adults, still prioritizing higher-risk individuals

Kevin Vu April 6, 2021
UT began administering COVID-19 vaccines to all Texas adults on Mar. 29 in accordance with new state guidelines, but is still prioritizing Texans that were eligible under previous vaccination phases.
Texas state representative files bill to allow UT System student regent voting power

Texas state representative files bill to allow UT System student regent voting power

Sheryl Lawrence April 6, 2021
A Texas State Representative filed a bill at the beginning of March that would amend the Texas Constitution to provide student regents on the boards of public universities with voting power.
Texas softball pitcher Shea O’Leary shuts down Texas Tech to sweep series

Texas softball pitcher Shea O’Leary shuts down Texas Tech to sweep series

Nicholas Pannes April 3, 2021
The Texas softball team secured a narrow 2-1 victory and the series sweep over Texas Tech on Saturday.
Longhorns down Jayhawks 11-2, secure first conference sweep of season

Longhorns down Jayhawks 11-2, secure first conference sweep of season

Vicente Montalvo April 3, 2021
The Texas baseball team completed its first conference sweep of the season with Saturday’s 11–2 victory over the Kansas Jayhawks.
Texas men’s tennis caps off undefeated March with win over No. 6 Texas A&M

Texas men’s tennis caps off undefeated March with win over No. 6 Texas A&M

Ross Fisher March 31, 2021
At the Texas Tennis Center on Wednesday, the No. 7 Texas men’s tennis team defeated No. 6 Texas A&M 4-3.
Longhorn women’s soccer elevates defense to defeat Baylor 4-0

Longhorn women’s soccer elevates defense to defeat Baylor 4-0

Christina Huang March 31, 2021
In their first conference game of the spring season, the Longhorns pounced on Baylor from the opening whistle and cruised to a 4-0 victory Wednesday.
UT-Austin, OU compete in canned food drive competition

UT-Austin, OU compete in canned food drive competition

Kiernan McCormick March 31, 2021
UT is competing against The University of Oklahoma in a canned food drive to combat food insecurity on campus as part of UT’s first annual spirit week.
Religious groups prepare for COVID-safe gatherings during spring holidays

Religious groups prepare for COVID-safe gatherings during spring holidays

Payton Reeves March 31, 2021
Religious communities near campus are feeling optimistic about spring holy holidays as pandemic restrictions loosen, but are still taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 
UT-Austin pharmacy researchers receive funding to increase accessibility of biosimilar drugs

UT-Austin pharmacy researchers receive funding to increase accessibility of biosimilar drugs

Kevin Vu March 31, 2021
A College of Pharmacy research center will receive funding to increase the accessibility of biosimilar drugs for cancer treatments from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Research Program and Pfizer Inc.
Nonprofit Red Beans & Ricely Yours provides homemade food, comfort to those in need

Nonprofit Red Beans & Ricely Yours provides homemade food, comfort to those in need

Zoe Tzanis March 31, 2021

It’s Saturday afternoon. The kitchen smells strongly of southern spices and sautéed onions. In stained aprons and bulky safety goggles, Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg spend hours prepping vegetables, cutting...

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ stars Julian Dennison, Brian Tyree Henry talk acting with monsters, character inspirations, returning to theaters

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ stars Julian Dennison, Brian Tyree Henry talk acting with monsters, character inspirations, returning to theaters

Noah Levine March 31, 2021

The time has come for iconic monsters Godzilla and King Kong to face off yet again on the big screen. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Godzilla vs. Kong” is in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max...

Austin Public Health officials encourage safety precautions during Easter weekend, registering for COVID-19 vaccine

Austin Public Health officials encourage safety precautions during Easter weekend, registering for COVID-19 vaccine

Tori Duff March 31, 2021

Austin Public Health officials advised people Wednesday to continue COVID-19 safety precautions going into Easter weekend by avoiding large gatherings and to continue trying to sign up for vaccinations. “This...

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