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

Who’s teaching your class? You deserve to know.

Who’s teaching your class? You deserve to know.

Megan Tran, Associate Editor June 21, 2021
Associate editor Megan Tran calls on UT to list professors on the course schedule before registration opens so that students can feel safer.
When it comes to mental health, don’t treat diversity as an accessory

When it comes to mental health, don’t treat diversity as an accessory

Maria Sailale, Associate Editor June 10, 2021
Associate Editor Maria Sailale urges the CMHC to prioritize the mental health of marginalized students by hiring more diverse counselors.
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Reconsider admissions to major

Eva Strelitz-Block November 23, 2020

Every student at UT should have the freedom and time to determine the academic pathway that is right for them. Studies have shown that giving students more time to develop their interests before choosing...

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Do more to ensure that students are utilizing COVID-19 testing availability

Arianna Hosek November 20, 2020

Since June 1, UT has conducted just over 38,900 COVID-19 tests through Proactive Community Testing, a voluntary testing opportunity on campus. Of these, 408 have been positive.  Since Aug. 2, Duke...

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Prepare for students’ return

Arianna Hosek November 16, 2020

When it released the plans for the fall semester back in May, UT announced that all classes would move online after Thanksgiving break and students would not return to campus. This plan was intended to...

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Student voices can be valuable assets for creating curriculum

Eva Strelitz-Block November 13, 2020

As a pre-med College of Liberal Arts major, I’ve always sought opportunities for multidisciplinary learning. Unfortunately, I’ve come to realize that if I want to satisfy my major and pre-professional...

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Fortify underclassman resources

Tanya Chen November 9, 2020

Networking and recruiting is already very daunting and difficult for undergraduate students, but it can be especially hard for freshmen and sophomores. When I participated in networking events as a freshman...

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Improve biking resources

Richard Lee November 2, 2020

Biking is a safe and sustainable way to get around, especially as an alternative to public buses in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not everyone who owns a bike has all the tools necessary to...

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Synchronous classes help us feel closer together

Arianna Hosek October 30, 2020

Community and UT go hand and hand.  This University is known for its extensive school pride: The “Longhorn Community” is advertised frequently when recruiting new students, and the...

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COLA students need more support for career planning

Eva Strelitz-Block October 30, 2020

COVID-19, like the 2008 Great Recession, will likely constrain all graduating Longhorns’ job prospects for years to come. There is precedent for this concern: Graduates who entered the job market...

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UT should use social media to promote student organizations

Jesus Vidales October 30, 2020

I, like many other freshmen, entered UT not knowing anyone, and I vividly remember the daunting first few months before I was able to make any new friends. My UT experience was just logging onto class...

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Start the conversation

Isabelle Costello October 26, 2020

A gold rating from the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System. Leading climate scientists lecturing daily. The Planet Texas 2050 plan, bridging disciplines to fight for a more resilient environment...

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