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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Theaters face economic losses, students weigh the risks of going to see recent films

Thomas Casler September 10, 2020

Following their forced closure in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, movie theaters have struggled to stay afloat. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema reopened two Austin locations in August, but moviegoers are...

Texas coordinators ready to resume play-calling as UTEP game approaches

Stephen Wagner September 10, 2020

First-year Texas coordinators Chris Ash and Mike Yurcich have different boxes to check off in the Longhorns’ season opener against UTEP Saturday. Ash, returning to the role of defensive coordinator...

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UT-Austin coronavirus dashboard updated retroactively with 109 new COVID-19 cases

Andrew Zhang September 9, 2020

The UT-Austin COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated retroactively to add 109 cases from off-campus testing sources, according to a text update on the dashboard Wednesday afternoon. The dashboard will...

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Austin Public Health officials discourage upcoming UT football game, Greek life gatherings

Samantha Greyson September 9, 2020

Austin Public Health officials said UT hosting 25,000 fans at the first football game this upcoming Saturday could have harmful repercussions and increase the spread of the coronavirus during a press conference...

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‘Away’ season one aims for the stars, falls flat

Sabrina LeBoeuf September 7, 2020

Houston, we have a problem.  Season one of “Away,” Netflix’s latest original series on space, brings drama, emotion and Hilary Swank to the final frontier. Created by Andrew Hinderaker,...

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UT-Austin accounts for 23% of Travis County COVID-19 cases in the past 7 days

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves September 4, 2020

UT accounts for 23% of Travis County coronavirus cases in the past seven days, Austin Public Health officials said during a Friday news conference.  According to the UT COVID-19 dashboard, 112...

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COVID-19 timeline: Where have cases been reported in housing around UT-Austin’s campus?

Andrew Zhang September 3, 2020

The Daily Texan will regularly update this page with information about COVID-19 cases and clusters in University residence halls and housing near campus.  The Texan has reported 11 cases of...

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UT-Austin students struggle with receiving fall semester financial aid packages

Brooke Ontiveros September 3, 2020

Students say they are experiencing confusing and frustrating delays with financial aid packages, but the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid says financial aid packages are being dispersed without...

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American Campus complexes may evict students who host gatherings of more than 10 people

Brooke Ontiveros September 3, 2020

West Campus apartment complexes may evict students for violating social distancing guidelines that restrict indoor gatherings to 10 people in response to college students' parties around the nation.  "As...

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Students adjust to abnormal dorm life, following restrictions to stay safe

Jennifer Errico September 3, 2020

William Baltazar always thought the transition to college would come with a packed campus, new friends and student organizations lining Speedway, but he said his move to Duren Residence Hall felt underwhelming. “I...

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Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line answers community concerns about COVID-19

Andrew Zhang September 3, 2020

The Behavior Concerns and COVID-19 Advice Line is giving advice on COVID-19 concerns, available UT resources and proper behavior during the pandemic for students, faculty and staff. BCCAL, which was...

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Tailgating banned at home football games, Longhorn Band won’t perform home opener, Texas Athletics says

Stephen Wagner September 3, 2020

Texas Athletics will not permit tailgating at any home football game this fall, and the Longhorn Band will not perform at the Sept. 12 home opener against UTEP as part of UT’s COVID-19 safety measures,...

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