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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Herman sets his sights on TCU after dramatic Texas Tech overtime win

Myah Taylor September 29, 2020

Texas Tech running back SaRodorick Thompson had just broken a tackle and ran down the field for a 75-yard touchdown, putting Texas down 15 points with 3 minutes and 13 seconds to go in the Longhorns’...

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Student Emergency Services gives financial awards, absent notifications to students impacted by natural disasters

Samantha Greyson September 29, 2020

After this year’s natural disasters, including a heightened hurricane season and Western wildfires, Student Emergency Services reached out to potentially impacted students.  “Whenever...

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UT-Austin will seek federal guidance to offer Indigenous remains requested by Miakan-Garza Band for reburial

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves September 26, 2020

UT will seek guidance from the National Park Service to offer Indigenous remains requested by the Miakan-Garza Band for reburial, according to a letter from University President Jay Hartzell.  The...

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UT-Austin students experience Wi-Fi connectivity problems with virtual learning

Katya Bandouil September 22, 2020

Neuroscience freshman Jennifer Rodriguez was taking a live online benchmark in Psychology 301 when her internet connection cut out.  “I ended up missing the grade and my overall grade really...

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Texas Exes led donations in UT-Austin’s first virtual 40 for 40 fundraising campaign

Samantha Greyson September 22, 2020

The 40 for 40 campaign raised over $7.2 million from Sept. 15-16, with the largest amount donated to the Texas Exes. Kellie Sullivan, UT associate director for special programs, said this year was the...

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UT-Austin students design masks to help keep community safe, fashionable

Katya Bandouil September 22, 2020

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the Aug. 11 issue of the The Daily Texan. When UT research labs closed in March due to COVID-19, neuroscience PhD student Lauren Hewitt traded...

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Education student creates tutoring program for K-12 students in Austin area

Anissa Reyes September 22, 2020

For Alexa Cumming, a break from her Zoom class usually looks like scrolling through her Twitter feed. But for the elementary school students she tutors, it might involve running laps around the house.  Cumming,...

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Textiles and apparel students navigate socially distanced in-person labs

Morgan-Taylor Thomas September 22, 2020

Students used to eat pizza and pull all-nighters in the textiles and apparel draping lab as they worked on their class projects with “Jersey Shore” playing in the background. Now, the white-walled...

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UT-Austin students weigh transportation options, express safety concerns

Leni Steinhardt September 22, 2020

Some students are avoiding public transportation during the pandemic because of safety concerns. But those without a car, like out-of-state student Anna Kaminetz, might find themselves stranded on the...

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Hybrid, in-person classes not required to move online if student tests positive

Brooke Ontiveros September 22, 2020

With UT reporting 1,117 COVID-19 cases as of Thursday evening, some hybrid and in-person classes are making adjustments for when students test positive for or have potentially been exposed to the coronavirus.  UT’s...

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UT-Austin estimates $152-$162 million in costs related to fall reopening, revenue losses in fiscal year 2020

Andrew Zhang September 22, 2020

UT’s revenue losses and expenditures from COVID-19 could total $152 to $162 million by the end of 2020, according to an Aug. 18 UT Budget Office report obtained by The Daily Texan through the Texas...

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How will UT students quarantining in dorms get their meals?

Anna Canizales September 22, 2020

Students who are self-quarantining and are secondary contacts are still allowed into UT dining halls to pick up food, sources from University Housing and Dining and University Health Services said. Students...

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