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People swim and lounge at Barton Springs Pool on July 1, 2023.

Why is it so hot? Austin breaks heat index records with 118-degree temperatures recorded last month

Natalia Simbeck Elias, General News Reporter July 2, 2023

Last month, Austin broke its heat-index record after 118-degree temperatures were recorded at Camp Mabry on June 21, according to the National Weather Service.  Texas, among other states in the...

In 6-3 decision, Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action, removing consideration of race in college admissions

In 6-3 decision, Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action, removing consideration of race in college admissions

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter July 2, 2023

The United States Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 29 banning the consideration of race in both public and private higher education admissions, also known as affirmative action.  The 6-3 ruling...

‘Together we can make changes’: Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center strike over staffing, patient safety concerns

‘Together we can make changes’: Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center strike over staffing, patient safety concerns

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter June 29, 2023

Hundreds of nurses went on strike on June 27 outside the Ascension Seton Medical Center, marking the largest nurses' strike in Texas history, according to a National Nurses United press release.  “We...

A Lady Bird legacy: The Drag premieres podcast on life of first lady

A Lady Bird legacy: The Drag premieres podcast on life of first lady

Celeste Hoover, Life&Arts General Reporter June 26, 2023

A southern-style string melody and train whistle sound somewhere in the distance as the voice of student host Jade Emerson marks the first episode of The Drag’s “Lady Bird” podcast. “In a private...

As Texas basketball loses recruits, transfer Max Abmas brings promise

As Texas basketball loses recruits, transfer Max Abmas brings promise

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter June 25, 2023

Coming off the heels of a tumultuous 2022-23 season, Texas basketball will sport a totally new look in the first full year of the Rodney Terry era. While Terry did an admirable job in not only steering...

Texas Women's track and field athletes make Bowerman Watch List

Texas Women’s track and field athletes make Bowerman Watch List

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter June 15, 2023

In collegiate track and field, there is not an A-list.  Instead, there’s the B-list, or The Bowerman Watch List, which names the top 10 male and female athletes across all events during each month...

Texas baseball’s season ends on stunning Stanford walk-off

Texas baseball’s season ends on stunning Stanford walk-off

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor June 13, 2023

A two-out pop-up to the outfield, the Longhorns were out of the inning. Texas was one out away from another chance at Omaha, yet after a series filled with home runs and spectacular plays, Stanford won...

A tool for learning or an accomplice for cheating? How artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, is changing the classroom at UT

A tool for learning or an accomplice for cheating? How artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, is changing the classroom at UT

Morgan Severson, News Editor June 13, 2023

When Jared Mumm, a professor at Texas A&M University at Commerce, had a sneaking suspicion some of his students used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to write their final essays, he asked...

Texas baseball drops critical game two at Stanford Super Regional

Texas baseball drops critical game two at Stanford Super Regional

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter June 11, 2023

In the span of just over 24 hours, the elation of an improbable comeback has been replaced with the nerve-racking nature of the task at hand. Texas entered the ninth inning in a familiar position, down...

Porter Brown adds another game-winning hit as Longhorns take game one over Stanford

Porter Brown adds another game-winning hit as Longhorns take game one over Stanford

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor June 11, 2023

With Texas on the brink of defeat on Saturday afternoon, Porter Brown’s heroics won the Longhorns yet another game. Texas took the first game of the Super Regionals with a 7-5 victory, spurred by...

The Daily Texan’s roundup of higher education legislation this session

The Daily Texan’s roundup of higher education legislation this session

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter June 5, 2023

The 88th Texas Legislative Session lasted from Jan. 10 to May 29 and passed 4,550 actions which now go their respective routes for further approval. These are the most significant bills that pertain to...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached by 121-23 House vote Saturday

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter May 28, 2023

Editor's note: This article was updated on June 1, to reflect the newly appointed Attorney General.  The Texas House of Representatives voted to adopt the 20 articles of the impeachment of Texas Attorney...

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