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

Senate committee approves bill that could potentially disband DEI offices at public universities

Senate committee approves bill that could potentially disband DEI offices at public universities

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 14, 2023

The Texas Senate Higher Education committee approved a bill on Wednesday that directs public universities to cease operations of diversity, equity and inclusion offices and practices amid some resistance...

Austin’s wildflowers bloom, despite inconsistent Texas weather

Austin’s wildflowers bloom, despite inconsistent Texas weather

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter April 13, 2023

Delicate yet fruitful, blue and pink petals bud along the Main Mall as wildflowers spring into bloom. Bluebonnets, Texas’ official state flower, peaked in late March, according to the Lady Bird Wildflower...

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Texas House passes bipartisan bill to import cheaper prescription drugs

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter April 13, 2023

The Texas House passed a bill to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada on Wednesday, a measure state Rep. James Talarico, the bill’s primary author, says could lead to hundreds of millions in...

UT American Sign Language community bridges deaf and hearing worlds

UT American Sign Language community bridges deaf and hearing worlds

Corinne Piorokowski, General Life&Arts Reporter April 13, 2023

Before becoming an associate professor of American Sign Language in 2007, Deborah White worked with families of deaf infants and was already passionate about teaching. Now, she teaches students her...

Senior diver Janie Boyle makes impact in pool, classroom as woman in STEM

Senior diver Janie Boyle makes impact in pool, classroom as woman in STEM

Rylan Heritage, General Sports Reporter April 13, 2023

When she’s not perfecting her dives at the pool, senior diver Janie Boyle can probably be found studying biochemical reactions. Boyle, a biochemistry major and pre-med student, is also one of Texas’...

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5-star recruit AJ Johnson decommits from Texas, turns pro in Australia

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Texas signee and five-star recruit AJ Johnson has decommitted from Texas and is headed to the Illawarra Hawks in Australia's NBL, per ESPN/DraftExpress. Johnson is the No. 18 recruit in the 2023 class,...

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell declares for NBA Draft, maintains collegiate eligibility

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor April 12, 2023

Texas freshman forward Dillon Mitchell is entering the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, per his social media. Mitchell started all of Texas' 38 games this season as the Longhorns...

Fatigue and inexperience sink Texas in 9-3 loss to Texas State

Fatigue and inexperience sink Texas in 9-3 loss to Texas State

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter April 11, 2023

The Longhorns looked like a team playing their fifth game in five nights, with a combination of bullpen inexperience and fatigue ultimately sinking the Longhorns as they fell 9-3 at home against Texas...

Professor Gray Garmon, director of the Center for Integrated Design, poses with a copy of a newsprint created in Co-Designing for Peace.

Co-designing for Peace class explores methods for peace in inclusive, collaborative environment

Meera Hatangadi, General Life&Arts Reporter April 11, 2023

Throughout history, peace usually follows the end of war and conflict. But for UT professor Gray Garmon, the concept of peace could encompass a much larger scope.  “We don't define love as the opposite...

Senate Bill 597 aims to make college experience more accessible for student parents

Senate Bill 597 aims to make college experience more accessible for student parents

Mason Rouser, General News Reporter April 11, 2023

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the current status of Senate Bill 597 and House Bill 1361 as of May 19, 2023. A bill filed in the Texas Senate would designate a representative...

Social work administration responds to student calls for improved field hours, pay rate during protest

Social work administration responds to student calls for improved field hours, pay rate during protest

Joseph Sweeney, General News Reporter April 11, 2023

Over 100 people with the UT chapter of FED UP — Field Education and Development Undergraduate/Graduate Placements — rallied in front of the Steve Hicks School of Social Work Tuesday morning, continuing...

Freshman phenoms shine in Texas’ 5-2 victory at Texas State

Freshman phenoms shine in Texas’ 5-2 victory at Texas State

Evan Vieth, Senior Sports Reporter April 10, 2023

For many that grow up playing baseball, getting the chance to start for your favorite childhood team is a dream that many never get to achieve. For Texas freshman pitcher Kobe Minchey, dreams turned into...

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