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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

Mental Health Assistance and Response Team to join UTPD on mental health crisis calls

Mental Health Assistance and Response Team to join UTPD on mental health crisis calls

Marisa Huerta September 8, 2021

A team of trained counselors will now accompany University of Texas Police Department officers on mental health calls. However, some students fear the presence of police will still hinder students from...

Texas NAACP, UT students file federal civil rights complaint over ‘The Eyes of Texas’

Texas NAACP, UT students file federal civil rights complaint over ‘The Eyes of Texas’

Katy Nelson, News Reporter September 8, 2021

The Texas NAACP, the NAACP UT chapter and a group of anonymous students filed a complaint against UT with the U.S. Department of Education for the continued use of “The Eyes of Texas” in University...

Texan Tuesday Football Talk: Week one takeaways, keys for Arkansas, and more

Texan Tuesday Football Talk: Week one takeaways, keys for Arkansas, and more

Matthew Boncosky, Nathan Han, Sports Reporters September 8, 2021

Welcome to the third edition of the Texan Tuesday Football Talk, where Daily Texan football beat reporters Matthew Boncosky and Nathan Han discuss, of course, Texas football. This time around, it’s coming...

UTPD opens new substation in West Campus following protests against location

UTPD opens new substation in West Campus following protests against location

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 8, 2021

The University of Texas Police Department opened a second substation last Tuesday in West Campus, despite protests from some students against the location. UTPD West is located on 25th Street and Guadalupe...

UT raises minimum pay for dining workers to recruit new hires amid labor shortage

UT raises minimum pay for dining workers to recruit new hires amid labor shortage

Samantha Greyson, News Reporter September 7, 2021

UT increased dining hall workers’ pay in August to recruit nearly 100 more employees for its thinly staffed dining halls due to consistent labor shortages. University Housing and Dining is currently...

Both Texas QBs to receive time in opener despite Card being named starter

Both Texas QBs to receive time in opener despite Card being named starter

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 31 flipbook.  Steve Sarkisian took plenty of time — needing numerous scrimmages and an entire off-season — before finally announcing Texas’...

“I’m looking forward to the roar of the crowd:” Sarkisian talks new “vibe” around campus as first gameday approaches

“I’m looking forward to the roar of the crowd:” Sarkisian talks new “vibe” around campus as first gameday approaches

Nathan Han, Sports Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 31 flipbook.  Steve Sarkisian said there’s just a “vibe” about campus these past few weeks that’s different than when Texas first hired...

UT student writes, directs film about finding beauty in unique places

UT student writes, directs film about finding beauty in unique places

Carolyn Parmer, Life & Arts General Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 31 flipbook.  Every morning before school, when his parents couldn’t drive him, Marlon Rubio Smith hopped on the Houston Metro bus. What others...

UT-area Buy Nothing Facebook group helps provide sustainable resources, foster community

UT-area Buy Nothing Facebook group helps provide sustainable resources, foster community

Michelle Facio, Life & Arts General Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 31 flipbook.  When UT alumna Camille Jackson cleaned out her apartment in late January, she thought about tossing her old items into...

10 useful hidden gems on the Forty Acres

10 useful hidden gems on the Forty Acres

Dina Barrish, Life & Arts Desk Editor September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 31 flipbook.  Hey Longhorns (even seasoned seniors), it’s time to find a new favorite spot on the Forty Acres. The Daily Texan compiled...

Texas Memorial Museum risks closing due to budget cuts, understaffing

Texas Memorial Museum risks closing due to budget cuts, understaffing

Katy Nelson, News Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 31 flipbook. The Texas Memorial Museum is facing financial strain after budget cuts and a lack of support from UT. Without more financial...

UT student living becomes less affordable as Austin housing market grows

UT student living becomes less affordable as Austin housing market grows

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 31 flipbook.  Apartment buildings, condominiums and co-ops have taken up all of the available land around UT for more than a decade,...

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