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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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The University of Texas Main Building on March 2, 2024.

UT System Board of Regents to approve free tuition, waived fees for low-income families

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter November 20, 2024

The UT System Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee has given preliminary approval to provide free tuition and waived fees to undergraduates from families with an adjusted gross income of $100,000...

Student organizer Hadi demonstrates outside of the LBJ School of Public Affairs on Nov. 19, 2024.

Hundreds of students protest presence of former Israeli prime minister on campus

Maryam Ahmed, Matthew Gomez, and Ethan Housewright November 20, 2024

Over 200 students gathered outside the LBJ School of Public Affairs Tuesday for a “noise demonstration” to protest an event featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Students and...

The Boston Dynamics robot B3VO dances at the annual Texas Robotics Parade on Nov. 15, 2024.

UT’s AI Live grand finale features robots, music, community spirit

Katherine Jones, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 18, 2024

On Friday afternoon, a line of robots journeyed down Speedway accompanied by musicians from UT Mariachi and students from Texas Robotics. Students, faculty and researchers gathered at the heart of campus...

Defensive back Jahdae Barron celebrates an interception during Texas' game at Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas football conquers Arkansas 20-10 as defense continues to shine

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 16, 2024

No. 3 Texas football triumphed over Arkansas in a 20-10 battle in Fayetteville in what could only be described as a game of revenge for the Longhorns. The Texas offense, however, once again struggled...

Senior forward Holly Ward during Texas’ game against Boston University on Nov. 15, 2024. Ward scored four goals to secure the Longhorn’s 4-1 win over the Terriers.

Texas takes down Boston University 4-1 in first round of NCAA championship

Alistair Manliguez and Ylver Deleon-Rios November 15, 2024

A week after winning the SEC tournament, the Texas Longhorns eased past the Boston University Terriers in the first round of the NCAA tournament with a 4-1 victory. The matchup consisted of not only a...

The tower on July 7, 2023.

Gov. Greg Abbott extends tuition freeze through 2027

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2024

Texas state colleges and universities will not increase tuition through the 2026-27 academic year, Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a letter on Wednesday.  Abbott said he spoke to the Board of Regents...

The Texas State Capitol Building on July 14, 2024.

Legislators file first round of bills for 2025 legislative session

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter November 12, 2024

Legislators filed at least 29 bills related to higher education on Tuesday, the first day of filing for the 89th Texas legislative session, which starts in January.  The proposed bills address various...

Senate Higher Education Subcommittee meeting on Nov. 11, 2024.

Jay Hartzell, students testify at Texas Senate higher education subcommittee hearing

Naina Srivastava and Maryam Ahmed November 11, 2024

President Jay Hartzell testified about diversity, equity and inclusion at a Texas Senate higher education subcommittee hearing on Monday. The hearing comes after Texas universities implemented Senate...

Texas Longhorns capture SEC title with late goal against South Carolina

Texas Longhorns capture SEC title with late goal against South Carolina

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

As rain poured down on Pensacola, confetti poured down on the Texas Longhorns. Texas captured the SEC championship title after another close game, with the Longhorns winning 1-0 over the South Carolina...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers looks for a receiver during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football’s high-scoring win over Florida instills confidence in offense

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 9, 2024

After a few weeks of hardship, Texas once again proved itself with a substantial 49-17 win over Florida. With offensive inconsistencies that appeared in weeks past such as interceptions, weak quarterback...

UT’s quiet changes to its free speech policies: what to know

UT’s quiet changes to its free speech policies: what to know

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter November 8, 2024

UT made changes to its free speech policies over the summer, ranging from small terminology changes to entire sections added.  The University did not notify the campus community of policy changes....

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