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

Longhorns rolling as country’s new No. 1 team

Marcus Krum October 30, 2019

Texas’ sweep of the then-No. 1 Baylor Bears has the Longhorns are partying like it’s 2017. For the first time since the preseason poll of 2017, Texas is ranked first in the AVCA coaches...

From the World Cup to the 40 Acres, Grosso is breaking out in front of Longhorn nation

Aneesh Namburi October 30, 2019

Off the field, Julia Grosso is about as carefree as one can be. She’s often laughing, joking or dancing with her teammates as the life of the party, as 19-year-olds are inclined to be. “Super...

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Tips, tricks on the healthiest ways to go vegan

Avery Wohleb October 30, 2019

According to The Economist, 2019 is the year of the vegan, with the diet set to go mainstream as vegan options pop up in fast food restaurants. Adjusting a diet can take time, practice and effort. Before...

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Changing students’ perception of fitness

Grace Ozor October 30, 2019

Any given person working out in Gregory Gym could be a collegiate athlete. For some, that possibility could be exciting. For Plan II and journalism freshman Eliza Pillsbury, it was nerve-wracking. “I...

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Plugged up: Longhorn Band members protect hearing with ‘acoustic filters,’ promote long-term hearing health

Meghan Holland October 30, 2019

Crashing symbols and the beat of Big Bertha ring in human ecology junior Rafael Adrian Garcia’s ears as he marches across the football field with the Longhorn Band. “Hearing protection,...

Previewing the 2019-2020 Season: Longhorns in the NBA

David West Jr. October 23, 2019

Over the past few years, the NBA offseason has become a nonstop show, garnering more attention than the NBA Finals in some respects. This largely has to do with the NBA becoming the pinnacle of player...

Longhorns carry momentum into showdown with No. 1 Baylor

Marcus Krum October 23, 2019

With just two teams undefeated in Big 12 play and in contention for the Big 12 Championship, Texas volleyball enters this week with a golden opportunity. The No. 1 Baylor Bears head to Austin for a...

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Kelly reflects on victory over Baylor, player improvement

Isaac Gutierrez October 23, 2019

Fresh off the heels of a 2–1 victory over Baylor, Texas now looks to continue its new winning streak with a win over Iowa State on Thursday. But before the Longhorns’ upcoming matchup, head...

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Offense talks final drive against Kansas

Daniela Perez October 23, 2019

Only 1:11 remained in the game after Kansas completed a two-point conversion that put the Jayhawks up 48-47. Longhorn fans watched the final 48-yard kickoff that put Texas on its own 25-yard line and wondered...

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Q&A: Casey McQuiston talks New York Times best-selling novel

Avery Wohleb October 23, 2019

Princes, presidents and Austin, Texas make for an odd combination. But in Casey McQuiston’s new book, “Red, White & Royal Blue,” weaving them together landed her the title of a...

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UT student organization bridges intergenerational gap

Aimee Knight October 23, 2019

Locked in a game of cards and holding their hands close to their chests, four people sit around a table in a recreation room. Two players are UT students, the other two are women in their 70s. This...

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Students, professors utilize foreign media to learn languages

Sabrina LeBoeuf October 23, 2019

"Celia,” a popular telenovela about the esteemed salsa singer Celia Cruz, charmed audiences beyond Latin America. The telenovela made its way to biology junior Hallie Brown’s Spanish class. Brown...

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