The Daily Texan

Make the first few weeks of class virtual

Julia Zaksek, Associate Editor • September 1, 2021

Associate Editor Julia Zaksek argues that UT must make classes online at the start of the semester in order to avoid a COVID-19 surge.

The Texan needs your perspective

Sanika Nayak, Editor-in-Chief • September 1, 2021

Editor-in-chief Sanika Nayak wants to remind you that there's a place for you at The Daily Texan.

Give students consistent testing schedules

Cole Krautkramer, Columnist • August 26, 2021

Columnist Cole Krautkramer argues that professors teaching introductory courses in the College of Natural Sciences must work together to create consistent testing schedules.

Add COVID-19 guidelines to syllabi

Sruti Ramachandran, Associate Editor • August 25, 2021

Associate Editor Sruti Ramachandran urges professors to add COVID-19 classwork protocols into syllabi.

Educate UT students about Colony Park

Munji Nfor, Columnist • August 25, 2021

Columnist Munji Nfor urges the University to better connect students to Colony Park and other underresourced areas.

Give summer students unlimited dining hall swipes

Mihir Gupta, Columnist • August 10, 2021

Columnist Mihir Gupta urges UT to offer its summer residents unlimited swipes to dining halls to avoid food insecurity.

UT, bring student IDs to digital wallets

Mihir Gupta, Columnist • July 27, 2021

Columnist Mihir Gupta urges UT to improve its digital infrastructure by introducing virtual ID cards compatible with Apple Wallet and other digital wallets.

Allow Longhorn EMS to save student lives

Megan Tran, Associate Editor • July 1, 2021

Associate editor Megan Tran urges the University to prioritize student safety and allow Longhorn EMS to respond to medical emergencies.

“I’m capable of doing it, too”

Maria Sailale, Associate Editor • June 30, 2021

Associate Editor Maria Sailale urges the College of Liberal Arts to create a collegewide mentoring program for students.

Let’s cut the cost of unpaid internships

Yliana Roland, Columnist • June 24, 2021

Columnist Yliana Roland advocates for Texas Career Engagement to expand their summer internship fund into the fall and spring semesters.

UT, demonstrate allyship past Pride Month

Cole Krautkramer, Columnist • June 21, 2021

Columnist Cole Krautkramer encourages University Communications to foster inclusivity on central social media platforms by demonstrating allyship and showcasing LGBTQ+ voices year-round.

Allow Longhorn Band to break tradition

The Daily Texan Editorial Board • June 21, 2021

The editorial board calls on UT to listen to Black student demands instead of separating the Longhorn Band over “The Eyes of Texas”.