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

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Austin Public Health says COVID-19 clusters could be associated with UTEP football game

Anna Canizales October 5, 2020

Austin Public Health has seen indications that some COVID-19 case clusters are associated with the football game against UT-El Paso on Sept. 12, said APH Chief Epidemiologist Janet Pichette. The University’s...

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Jester City Limits to close for semester starting October 5

Fiza Kuzhiyil October 5, 2020

Jester City Limits dining hall will close Oct. 5 due to a low customer turnout this semester, said Rene Rodriguez, director of dining for University Housing and Dining. UHD closed JCL after it averaged...

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Bats found in PMA Building, goes viral on social media

Maya Wray October 5, 2020

A colony of bats has been living inside the Physics, Math and Astronomy building for at least the past two weeks, according to a video students have shared on Reddit of bats flying inside a corridor on...

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Higher education, UT extension courses all but halted in prisons during COVID-19

Brooke Ontiveros October 5, 2020

When Maggie Luna began her sentence at Lucile Plane State Jail, she hoped to pursue a college education. However, Luna found accessing higher education opportunities in a women’s prison few and far...

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UT-Austin faculty study water quality in Alaska, part of four-year project

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves October 5, 2020

Faculty from the Cockrell School of Engineering are leading a four-year project in Alaska to study how climate change is affecting water quality and endangering Alaskan communities.   According...

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Fantastic Fest’s ‘Bloodthirsty’ lacks personality, substantial horror elements

Thomas Casler October 5, 2020

“Bloodthirsty” was the festival closer for this year’s Fantastic Fest, but it’s definitely not a showstopper.  “Bloodthirsty” follows indie singer Grey (Lauren...

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Fantastic Fest 2020: Director of ‘The Stylist’ Jill Gervagizian talks horror influences and pre-production

Noah Levine October 5, 2020

After succeeding as a short on the festival circuit in 2015, Jill Gervargizian’s “The Stylist” has been adapted into a feature film. The stylish slasher premiered at 2020’s Celebration...

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Texas football falls to TCU at in first loss of season

Myah Taylor October 3, 2020

The Texas football team played from behind for the second week in a row on Saturday, but the Longhorns couldn’t manage a comeback this time around. Texas had 3 minutes and 13 seconds left in the...

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Penalties haunt Longhorns in 33-31 upset loss to TCU

Stephen Wagner October 3, 2020

Penalties have been Texas’ kryptonite since head coach Tom Herman took control of the program in 2017. The Longhorns haven’t finished higher than 107th in the nation in fewest penalties in...

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JP’s Pancake Company brings good vibes to West Campus

Lauren Castro October 2, 2020

JP Udenenwu sells pancakes in turquoise cups in the heart of West Campus. At 6 feet, 7 inches tall and 300 pounds, he said some people are surprised to find out he’s the man behind the brightly colored...

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UT-Austin community can amplify COVID-19 transmission in Austin, UT report says

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves October 2, 2020

UT students returning to campus this fall could still amplify COVID-19 transmission in Austin, but there may be a delay in detecting the spread, according to a report by the UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium.  “Chains...

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US News & World Report ranks UT’s First-Year Experience program No. 25 in nation

Fiza Kuzhiyil October 2, 2020

The U.S. News and World Report ranked UT’s First-Year Experience program 25 in the nation and second in universities with over 30,000 students, but the program continues to make adjustments for COVID-19. UT’s...

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