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

Making their marks: Four UT women filmmakers who are impacting the film industry

Making their marks: Four UT women filmmakers who are impacting the film industry

Thomas Casler March 30, 2021

From the steps of the UT tower to Hollywood film studios, the UT radio-television-program boasts an impressive roster of alumni that have gone on to excel in the film industry.  With Women’s History...

‘Solidarity instead of charity’: Parisa Mahmud raises $800 for mutual aid group by selling her photos of snowy Austin

‘Solidarity instead of charity’: Parisa Mahmud raises $800 for mutual aid group by selling her photos of snowy Austin

Dex Parra March 30, 2021

Trekking through over six inches of snow, Parisa Mahmud used her newest camera lens to capture a rare Texas sight — iconic Austin landmarks blanketed in a seemingly blissful layer of white. In reality,...

UT students break into food industry with new, innovative app FrenchFry

UT students break into food industry with new, innovative app FrenchFry

Morgan-Taylor Thomas March 30, 2021

If they weren’t eating at Chick-fil-A, Zaheer Pirani and his three roommates inevitably started their daily quarrel about where to eat. Tired of arguing with his friends, Pirani chose to solve the problem. “At...

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Eddie Reese’s impact makes waves farther than the pool

Brittany Archer March 30, 2021

Eddie Reese is the only men’s swimming and diving coach to win an NCAA team title in five separate decades, but after 43 seasons at Texas, Reese said winning wasn’t his driving motivation. “The...

Confidence, resilience push Texas further into NCAA tournament

Confidence, resilience push Texas further into NCAA tournament

Taylor Hawthorne March 30, 2021

Before the 2021 NCAA Tournament, rampant inconsistency and inexperience hindered head coach Vic Schaefer’s ability to establish his culture at Texas during a COVID-affected year. The Longhorns entered...

UT’s Asian American community discusses recent Atlanta attacks and rise in anti-Asian discrimination

UT’s Asian American community discusses recent Atlanta attacks and rise in anti-Asian discrimination

Kaushiki Roy March 30, 2021

Trigger Warning: This story discusses anti-Asian hate crimes. Anti-Asian hate crimes increased by nearly 150% in 2020 and on March 16, a shooting in Atlanta killed eight people, six of whom were identified...

Student Government passes legislation to urge UT-Austin to make graduation ceremony more inclusive for Jewish students

Student Government passes legislation to urge UT-Austin to make graduation ceremony more inclusive for Jewish students

Sheryl Lawrence March 30, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of anti-Semitism and violence. The UT Student Government assembly passed legislation Tuesday urging administration to change the day of the week for...

Dell Medical School receives $2M to aid people without homes

Dell Medical School receives $2M to aid people without homes

March 30, 2021

Austin philanthropists John Paul and Eloise DeJoria donated $2 million to Dell Medical School this month to help people experiencing homelessness receive better health care.  The donation, which came...

Texas head swimming coach Eddie Reese retires after 15th national championship

Texas head swimming coach Eddie Reese retires after 15th national championship

Ethan Ferguson March 29, 2021

Eddie Reese, Texas men’s swimming and diving head coach, announced his retirement Monday afternoon, two days after winning his 15th national championship with the Longhorns. Reese spent 43 seasons...

Perseverance, stellar defense boost Longhorn women’s basketball past Maryland in 64-61 upset

Perseverance, stellar defense boost Longhorn women’s basketball past Maryland in 64-61 upset

Tong Vu March 29, 2021

The No. 6-seed Texas Longhorns shocked the women’s college basketball world Sunday night with an upset of No. 2-seed Maryland 64-61, sending the Longhorns to their first Elite Eight appearance since...

More than 25% of Texans skeptical of COVID-19 vaccine, UT-Austin/Texas Tribune poll shows

More than 25% of Texans skeptical of COVID-19 vaccine, UT-Austin/Texas Tribune poll shows

Maya Wray March 28, 2021

Around 28% of Texans have no plans to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, even though current vaccines are clinically safe, according to a February poll from UT and The Texas Tribune. On Tuesday, Texas announced...

Dual match victories from Turati, Labraña propel Texas to 7-0 sweep over Baylor

Dual match victories from Turati, Labraña propel Texas to 7-0 sweep over Baylor

Sam Starr March 28, 2021

Seniors Fernanda Labraña and Anna Turati put on a show Sunday as the Longhorns faced off against the No. 7 Baylor Bears. With another perfect performance in their singles matches, the Longhorns maintained...

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