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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

UT enters $20 million partnership with consulting firm to cut University expenses

UT enters $20 million partnership with consulting firm to cut University expenses

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter December 1, 2021

UT will pay about $20 million to a financial consulting firm to help the University cut some expenses and provide assistance with the new faculty-led strategic plan to make UT a leading research institution.  The...

UT professor named American Meteorological Society fellow

UT professor named American Meteorological Society fellow

Itza Martinez, News Reporter December 1, 2021

Troy Kimmel, UT professor and meteorologist, was named a 2022 fellow for the American Meteorological Society  for his contributions to meteorology and teaching. Kimmel provides daily Austin weather...

No. 2 Texas volleyball looks to improve fan engagement during NCAA tournament

No. 2 Texas volleyball looks to improve fan engagement during NCAA tournament

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter December 1, 2021

Despite Texas volleyball’s greatness in the previous 20 years, head coach Jerritt Elliott said it’s  been hard rallying students behind his championship endeavors.  “Historically, we have not...

Filipino students share Christmas memories, traditions

Filipino students share Christmas memories, traditions

Angela Lim, Life & Arts General Reporter December 1, 2021

As a child, Patrick Domingo woke up during the quiet hours of dawn in time for the 5 a.m. start to Simbang Gabi, a series of Catholic holy masses that occur during the nine days leading up to Christmas. The...

UT students turn their passion for nails into businesses

UT students turn their passion for nails into businesses

Avery Hough, Life & Arts General Reporter December 1, 2021

During quarantine, unable to engage in the simple pleasure of getting her nails done, Paige Hawkins said she felt frustrated and incentivized. If she wanted artistic, flashy nails, she needed to do it...

Presidents of female professional organizations discuss confidence, growth

Presidents of female professional organizations discuss confidence, growth

Kaiya Little, Life & Arts General Reporter December 1, 2021

Swallowing a lump in her throat, Gabrielle Edwards looked at the 150 pairs of eyes staring back at her on Zoom. Each Zoom box contained a member of her organization she wanted to impress. As Edwards...

The Daily Texan’s holiday charcuterie board guide

The Daily Texan’s holiday charcuterie board guide

Kiernan McCormick, Life & Arts General Reporter December 1, 2021

The holiday season unifies people through cheer, graciousness and tons of food. Charcuterie boards —  platters of assorted meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, olives, crackers, bread and more — serve as...

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Beevo Beekeeping Society creates buzz about sustainable beekeeping on campus

Bethany Vodicka, Life & Arts General Reporter November 18, 2021

While scores of students stroll down Speedway on their way to class, Sireen Kenana makes her way over to a secluded corner of the street to tend to a hive of bees. In this environment, surrounded by a...

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ enchants with stunning visual effects, touching exploration of family dynamics

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ enchants with stunning visual effects, touching exploration of family dynamics

Chandler Rowley, Life & Arts General Reporter November 18, 2021

“Encanto,” the latest release from Walt Disney Animation Studios, centers around the Madrigal family, tucked away in an idyllic mountain village in Colombia called the Encanto. Each member of the family...

No. 8 Texas reaffirms its identity with rout of Northern Colorado

No. 8 Texas reaffirms its identity with rout of Northern Colorado

Nicholas Pannes, Sports Reporter November 18, 2021

After falling to No. 1 Gonzaga on the road last Saturday, the Longhorns returned to Frank Erwin Center and rediscovered their identity, playing the aggressive, defense-oriented basketball head coach Chris...

UT honors COVID-19 vaccine researchers

UT honors COVID-19 vaccine researchers

Leila Saidane, News Reporter November 18, 2021

University and city officials celebrated UT scientists, researchers, health professionals and volunteers Wednesday for their contributions to the COVID-19 vaccine and their efforts to vaccinate Texans.  The...

Some UT students who translate for their parents say pandemic increased stress

Some UT students who translate for their parents say pandemic increased stress

Kristen Tibbetts, News Reporter November 18, 2021

After immigrating to the U.S. during high school, Vanessa Crespo realized her previous English classes did not fully prepare her to translate everyday tasks for her Spanish-speaking parents, such as shopping,...

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