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

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Senior Ito caps off excellent week with a men’s singles championship

Nathan Han and Zachary Leff October 16, 2019

On Sunday, senior Yuya Ito captured his first singles title of the fall session against No. 10 Sam Riffice of the University of Florida with a 6-4, 6-4 victory at the Saint Francis Health System ITA All-American...

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Horns gear up for fall practice

Stephen Wagner October 16, 2019

When the Longhorns recorded the final out of the 2019 season nearly five months ago, they did so with a sigh of relief; the team’s 6-4 win on the final day of the season ensured it would finish 27–27...

Players put front of resilience

Donnavan Smoot October 16, 2019

Rivalry games are different than normal games. Players move faster, fans seem louder and the outcome means more. Texas plays its rival in the middle of the season, which is different than other programs...

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Tattoo debates: Blood is thicker than ink

Sabrina LeBoeuf October 16, 2019

Textiles and apparel junior Emma Burke has one tattoo her parents do not know about. They know about her other pieces: the script on her wrists, the heart and anarchy symbol on her leg, the text on...

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Celebrate fall season with pumpkin patches near campus, around Austin

Catherine Cardenas October 16, 2019

As Halloween nears and colder weather approaches, so do classic fall activities. Pumpkin patches are a fall staple, perfect for photo opportunities and getting your pumpkin carving fix. In college,...

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More than just Professor McConaughey: a look inside his class ‘Script to Screen’

Mackenzie Dyer October 16, 2019

In class, Matthew McConaughey doesn’t sign autographs — he assigns schoolwork. The Academy Award winner graduated from UT Austin with a film degree in 1993. Alongside faculty member and...

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House of Torment adds to fearsome experience with axe throwing, haunted mazes

Noah Levine October 16, 2019

House of Torment is back from the grave once again for its 2019 haunt season. Eager thrill-seekers will be pleasantly surprised to discover the notorious attraction has brought with it a plethora of...

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Longhorns attempt to answer the big question: Can they repeat?

Zachary Leff October 9, 2019

After all the distractions involving former coach Michael Center surrounding the men’s tennis team during the early part of the spring season, the Longhorns defied the odds and captured their first...

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Three healthy, no-bake alternatives to Halloween Candy

Grace Barnes October 9, 2019

With Halloween quickly approaching, giant bags of candy line the shelves of every supermarket. For students looking to curb their Halloween cravings minus the calories, the Texan compiled a list of three...

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‘I think we’re maybe too physical for the Big 12’: Physicality stands out for Texas

Donnavan Smoot October 9, 2019

Texas was reviewed for targeting not once, but twice against West Virginia on Saturday. The first instance came in the first quarter when sophomore safety B.J. Foster launched himself into West Virginia...

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Texas talks Red River atmosphere

Daniela Perez October 9, 2019

When Texas players exit the locker room and run into Cotton Bowl, they are met with an ocean of crimson. The field’s entrance point, located on Oklahoma’s side of the field, is more than 50...

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UT introduces program to advance women in leadership

Amarachi Ngwakwe October 9, 2019

Leadership programs throughout UT prepare students to excel in their fields, but only few focus on the lack of opportunities given to women, or address the difficulties women face to become leaders. According...

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