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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

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UT to provide free tuition to families earning up to $65,000

Nicole Stuessy July 9, 2019

Starting in the fall of 2020, in-state undergraduate students who come from families with yearly incomes of up to $65,000 will see their tuition and fees paid for in full by a new University endowment.  On...

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UT professor sheds light on the ‘second form of immigration’ in ‘Where We Come From’

Carlos Garcia July 9, 2019

Oscar Cásares was never the type to read as a child, and he spent most of his time outside. But when his tiós Nico and Hector came over for a carne asada cookout, Cásares ventured...

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Pulling my seat up to the table: First-generation student reflects on study abroad experience

Denise Emerson July 9, 2019

My belief that I had to compete against others’ privilege ended once the University admitted me. All students would be on the same playing field, and my quest for a career would be stable and fruitful. My...

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Mi gente — Latin trap music sets a new vibe

Sandra Torres July 9, 2019

Artists such as Ozuna, Bad Bunny and J Balvin set new vibes in the music sphere with a loud bass and steady pace. Latin trap music appeals to many audiences outside the languages spoken by Latin American...

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Mental health podcast helps educate students

Natalie Venegas July 2, 2019

Through an original podcast, one Dell Medical School resident hopes to bring awareness to mental health issues and educate students who are struggling with their mental health. Gregory Scott Brown is...

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UT students can join two new RecSports clubs this fall

Claire Bills July 2, 2019

This fall, UT is offering two new Recreational Sports-sponsored clubs to students: field hockey and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.  All RecSports-affiliated clubs begin as student organizations. If a group...

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Occupy Left Field: Texas baseball’s biggest tailgate

Stephen Wagner July 2, 2019

For Marc Peña, a Saturday Texas baseball game day starts well before first pitch. Hours before the Longhorns take the field for batting practice, Peña arrives at the field to fill the...

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UT researchers create ultrathin e-tattoo to monitor heart

Kevin Lokuwaduge July 2, 2019

Wearable medical devices could be the future in keeping hearts healthy.  UT researchers said they have developed the thinnest and most flexible electronic tattoo for the continuous monitoring of...

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Tour Arts and Crafts exhibit at Harry Ransom Center before it goes away

Rolando Hernandez July 2, 2019

Since February, The Harry Ransom Center has been displaying an exhibit on the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain and America titled “The Rise of Everyday Design.” The exhibit tells the story...

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Longhorns in the NBA: Kevin Durant joins Jarrett Allen in Brooklyn

Isaac Gutierrez July 1, 2019

After months of speculation regarding where his future will lie, former Longhorn Kevin Durant has signed a four-year $161 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Durant entered free agency as the best...

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