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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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Hartzell’s absences at Faculty Council meetings leave some members frustrated, disappointed 

Joelle DiPaolo, News Reporter February 9, 2022
President Jay Hartzell has not attended three of the five Faculty Council meetings this academic year, leaving some faculty members frustrated at the lack of opportunities for communication.  
No. 1 Texas women’s tennis looks to unseat No. 2 North Carolina as reigning ITA Indoor Champion

No. 1 Texas women’s tennis looks to unseat No. 2 North Carolina as reigning ITA Indoor Champion

Ana Sofia Meyer, Sports Reporter February 9, 2022
Following the ITA Kickoff, No. 1 Texas is poised to face their toughest competition of the season at the ITA National Women’s Team Indoor Championship.
New Canvas resource for testing accommodations makes reservations more efficient 

New Canvas resource for testing accommodations makes reservations more efficient 

Joelle DiPaolo, News Reporter February 9, 2022
Professors can now schedule exams for students who need testing accommodations on Canvas by using a new resource that is intended to make the reservation process easier. 
‘Peacemaker’ thrills with explosive visuals, raunchy comedy from James Gunn

‘Peacemaker’ thrills with explosive visuals, raunchy comedy from James Gunn

Ryan Ranc, Life & Arts Reporter February 9, 2022
The excellent mind of James Gunn returns once again with television show "Peacemaker."
Proposed land purchase by local eateries may create largest scholarship for Texas Women’s Athletics in history

Proposed land purchase by local eateries may create largest scholarship for Texas Women’s Athletics in history

Leena Alali, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Feb. 4, 2022 flipbook. Betty Grubbs was a fanatic supporter of all Longhorn sports, and she dedicated herself to ensuring that women at UT had the opportunity...

New student organization cultivates space for passions in mycology

New student organization cultivates space for passions in mycology

Angela Lim, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Feb 4, 2022 flipbook. While rummaging through UT’s course schedule archives over the years, Ali Shirazi discovered BIO 329, a medical mycology class...

Students discuss impacts of Instagram, TikTok on self-image

Students discuss impacts of Instagram, TikTok on self-image

Isabella Gonzalez, Life & Arts Reporter February 8, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the Feb. 4, 2022 flipbook. While watching the music video for Lady Gaga’s 2009 hit “Telephone” with a friend, Vivian Moyers came to a stark realization...

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UNM Classic: Jonathan Jones shines in Albuquerque

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022

Texas put on a solid showing in New Mexico this weekend, winning 10 total events at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic. Their success was led by senior Jonathan Jones, who blew the field away with his performance...

Student-author talks journey after book publication

Student-author talks journey after book publication

Kaiya Little, Life & Arts Reporter February 3, 2022

When she first saw the package outside of her front door, Taylor Franklin said she felt dizzy with disbelief. As she gently removed the book nestled inside and ran her fingers down its neatly bound spine,...

Austin wastewater helps UT researchers track COVID-19 transmission

Austin wastewater helps UT researchers track COVID-19 transmission

Leila Saidane, News Reporter February 3, 2022
UT epidemiologists are using fecal matter from Austin’s wastewater plants to track the transmission of COVID-19 in the area.
UT researchers collaborate to understand exposure to oil, gas pollution in communities

UT researchers collaborate to understand exposure to oil, gas pollution in communities

Katy Nelson, News Reporter February 2, 2022

A nonprofit organization enlisted University researchers last month to assess air pollutant exposure from oil and gas developments in Texas and Colorado.  HEI Energy, an affiliate of the Health Effects...

Texas falls to Texas Tech 77-64 in bitter reunion

Texas falls to Texas Tech 77-64 in bitter reunion

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams had to take a minute to congratulate the fans as he began his postgame press conference. “They were maybe better than our players,” Adams said. “It was such an...

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