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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Autistic students discuss the effects of online learning, COVID-19 pandemic

Autistic students discuss the effects of online learning, COVID-19 pandemic

Sheryl Lawrence April 30, 2021

Trigger warning: This article contains discussion of suicidal ideation. Autistic students who face accessibility barriers in day-to-day life have experienced different levels of comfort with online...

Proactive community testing remains as more people get vaccinated

Proactive community testing remains as more people get vaccinated

Samantha Greyson April 30, 2021

Participants in UT’s Proactive Community Testing program have decreased as vaccination efforts have increased, with only 1,800 COVID-19 tests administered to students last week. However, PCT program...

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UTPD files charges against former UT student for burglary of habitation and indecent assault

Sheryl Lawrence April 29, 2021

Trigger warning: This article discusses incident of sexual assault and harrasment. Support is available for anyone affected by sexual assault, interpersonal violence (including domestic and dating violence),...

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Matt Coleman announces intentions to turn pro, ends illustrious collegiate career

Nathan Han April 29, 2021

Matt Coleman has played his last minute as a Longhorn. The senior point guard announced Thursday he would turn professional and forgo his extra year of eligibility at Texas granted to all NCAA athletes...

‘We’re winning next year’: Texas volleyball more driven than ever following national championship defeat

‘We’re winning next year’: Texas volleyball more driven than ever following national championship defeat

Maya Martinez April 29, 2021

A 3-1 loss to Kentucky in the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday night was the tragic end to an extraordinary season for Texas, but the Longhorns handled the defeat with the same...

Antico finds groove

Antico finds groove

Amsal Madhani April 29, 2021

Mike Antico is used to enduring ups and downs in a season as the most experienced player on the Texas baseball team, but this season’s turnaround felt a little more satisfying. “Baseball is a crazy...

Students discuss increases in social anxiety, decreases in pandemic restrictions

Students discuss increases in social anxiety, decreases in pandemic restrictions

Zoe Tzanis April 29, 2021

TW: Discussions of anxiety Kalisha Jones plans out her day strategically: She goes to lunch and dinner as late as possible to avoid the noise and crowded lines. She aims to get in and out as fast as...

UT astronomy department to use NASA telescope for new projects

UT astronomy department to use NASA telescope for new projects

Kiernan McCormick April 29, 2021

UT astronomy professors, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students will work on projects using NASA’s forthcoming James Webb Space Telescope, which will be the most powerful telescope in space, during...

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UT will begin distributing the latest COVID-19 student emergency funds in the next week

Skye Seipp April 29, 2021

UT-Austin will distribute the latest COVID-19 student emergency funds to some eligible students in the next week, according to the Texas One Stop webpage.  The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund...

Burnt Orange Bluegrass plays live music, keeps bluegrass tradition alive

Burnt Orange Bluegrass plays live music, keeps bluegrass tradition alive

Dina Barrish April 29, 2021

From the foot of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue, eight student musicians holding their respective instruments spotted another student holding a viola case. They didn’t know who she was, but that didn’t...

Places to eat for iftar in Austin this Ramadan

Places to eat for iftar in Austin this Ramadan

Hanaa Irfan April 29, 2021

With a sweet and wrinkly date in hand, a Muslim student counts down the seconds until they can finally break their day-long fast. After abstaining from food and water from sunrise to sunset, millions of...

UT Senate president, vice president discuss progress during the pandemic

UT Senate president, vice president discuss progress during the pandemic

Sheryl Lawrence April 29, 2021

The Senate of College Councils, one of the three legislative student organizations at UT, advocates for equal opportunities in the classroom and improvements to the quality of academics. Over the 2020-21...

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