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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

Unaccompanied guests in Kinsolving Residence Hall prompt safety concerns among residents

Unaccompanied guests in Kinsolving Residence Hall prompt safety concerns among residents

Maya Wray, News Reporter March 2, 2022

Some Kinsolving Residence Hall residents said they are concerned for their safety after unaccompanied male guests have been seen in the bathrooms of the all-female dormitory.  Aaron Voyles, director...

Hundreds of people wave their homemade signs and pride flags outside of the Texas State Capitol on March 1 in protest of Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on transgender youth.

Protesters rally for transgender rights at Texas Capitol

Leila Saidane, News Reporter March 2, 2022

Around 300 demonstrators gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday to protest Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent directive to classify gender affirming procedures on minors as child abuse.  “Abbott's written directive,...

Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and Matt Reeves pose in Paris at a special event for “The Batman.”

Director Matt Reeves, stars Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz talk ‘The Batman’

Noah Levine, Life & Arts Film Columnist February 28, 2022

“The Batman” glides into theaters this week, and fans all over the world eagerly await the return of the caped crusader. Robert Pattinson stars in the film, directed by Matt Reeves, as the unmistakable...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick gives a speech at the Texan Capital on Feb 18, 2022. He addressed critical race theory and pledged to eliminate tenure for new hires at Texas public universities.

UT professors react to lieutenant governor’s plan to remove tenure following vote on critical race theory

Hope Unger, Senior News Reporter February 25, 2022

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged to remove tenure for professors at Texas public universities Feb. 18 after the Faculty Council voted 41-5 to support an instructor’s freedom to teach critical race theory...

‘Loving your body doesn’t necessarily have to be loving the way you look’: UT Body Project returns to uplift, empower female identifying students

‘Loving your body doesn’t necessarily have to be loving the way you look’: UT Body Project returns to uplift, empower female identifying students

Ali Juell, News Reporter February 25, 2022

The UT Counseling and Mental Health Center is recontinuing a collaboration with University Health Services in March to offer the Body Project, a body acceptance project, to female identifying students. During...

UT student replaces swimming with photography

UT student replaces swimming with photography

Catherine Cahn, Life & Arts Reporter February 25, 2022

At age 16, Natalie Hoang was on track to become a Division I collegiate swimmer. Hoang spent her high school state championship talking to recruiting coaches and looking forward to a future in the sport....

As Domino’s health declines, UT community’s love for him only grows stronger

As Domino’s health declines, UT community’s love for him only grows stronger

Sasha Haynes, Life & Arts Reporter February 22, 2022

Adored feline member of the UT community, Domino, stands as a tried and true symbol of on-campus unity. Often seen reclining outside the Flawn Academic Center, where he resides, many aspire to snag a Domino...

UT’s Program in British Studies expands to Program in British, Irish and Empire Studies

UT’s Program in British Studies expands to Program in British, Irish and Empire Studies

Riese Yates, News Reporter February 21, 2022

UT’s Program in British, Irish and Empire Studies, formerly known as the Program in British Studies, is expanding to explicitly claim the nations of Wales, Ireland and Scotland as part of the program...

Texas baseball first basemen Ivan Melendez uses his glove to help secure the out at first base. Texas played Rice at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Feb 18, 2022.

Ivan Melendez contributes 2 home runs in Texas’ 14-2 win over Rice

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

After outscoring the Owls 22-1 through the first two games of the series, Texas baseball ran into some minor turbulence in their opening weekend sweep of Rice at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. In his first...

Freshman Rori Harmon rakes in 20 points in a match against Iowa State on Wednesday night.

Longhorns continue hot streak, roll past Mountaineers 67-58

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

Trailing 28-26 with 2:46 left in the first half, Texas was looking for a spark to gain momentum heading into the second. With Rori Harmon having the hot hand throughout the first two quarters of the game,...

Maneuvering around the court, freshman Sabina Zeynalova faces off against NC State’s senior Nell Miller. Zeynalova won her singles match in two sets with scores of 6-0 and 6-1.

No. 3 Texas falls to No. 4 NC State despite strong showing by Sabina Zeynalova

Angelina Attaway, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

No. 3 Texas women’s tennis fell short to No. 4 NC State 4–3 on Sunday at the Texas Tennis Center. After losing to Oklahoma in the quarterfinals of the ITA National Team Indoor Championship last...

First baseman Mary Iakopo catches a ball thrown to her, trying to halt her opponents efforts of returning to first base. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas softball slips at St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

Coming off a successful game against McNeese State on Wednesday, the Longhorn softball team looked to continue its momentum into its second tournament of the season, where it would face off against four...

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