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

Give students wellness days

Give students wellness days

Susan Cardone April 11, 2021
Columnist Susan Cardone urges UT to allot a number of excused wellness days to support students’ physical and mental health.
Let students print for free

Let students print for free

Hubert Ning April 9, 2021
Columnist Hubert Ning argues that UT needs to follow examples set by peer institutions and offer its students free printing options.
Limit the cost of course packets

Limit the cost of course packets

Alexandra Purchatzke April 6, 2021
Columnist Alexandra Purchatzke encourages professors to limit the cost of class course packets to reduce student stress.
Students need expanded campus shuttle operations on the weekend

Students need expanded campus shuttle operations on the weekend

Hunter Littleton April 2, 2021
Columnist Hunter Littleton urges UT and Capitol Metro to focus on expanding weekend shuttle service.
Implement a winter semester

Implement a winter semester

Cole Krautkramer April 2, 2021
Columnist Cole Krautkramer encourages the University to implement a winter semester and expand course offerings to give students greater academic flexibility.
Explore UT should have a virtual option every year

Explore UT should have a virtual option every year

Ezra Gomez March 30, 2021
Columnist Ezra Gomez argues that following COVID, the successful virtual Explore UT event should happen every year.
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Stop playing ‘The Eyes of Texas’ from belltower

Alexandra Purchatzke March 23, 2021

Despite considerable student backlash, the University recently announced “The Eyes of Texas” would remain UT’s school song. However, claiming the song had no racist intent does nothing...

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Creating a platform for activism

Sanika Nayak March 12, 2021

Editor’s note: Sanika Nayak is currently running unopposed to become the next Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Texan. For this column, she was asked to present her platform and vision for the Texan. My...

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UT must prepare for the next winter storm

Alexandra Purchatzke March 9, 2021

As our community copes with the effects of the recent winter storm, UT must focus on preparing  for future storms. The University, like most of the state, lacked basic winter weather resources and...

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We need to reassess the way languages are taught

Susan Cardone March 9, 2021

Many degrees at UT require students to take a foreign language. In the College of Liberal Arts for instance, students have to meet an “intermediate” level of proficiency.  However,...

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Professors should invite guest lecturers to their classes

Hunter Littleton March 5, 2021

Lecture-based classes are a common part of the college experience. Within these settings, professors hold a firm grip on the ebbs and flows of the learning environment. However, in this kind of academic...

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Students deserve informed advising when exploring, transferring into other programs

Susan Cardone March 3, 2021

When entering college, not everyone knows what major they want. Many students end up transferring to a different major or pursuing a new minor.  However, it is difficult to navigate the process...

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