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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

Christina Huang, Sports Editor January 19, 2023

Despite the rollercoaster of a month that Texas men’s basketball had, interim head coach Rodney Terry and his team are doing well. The Longhorns are currently fourth in the Big 12 and the No. 7 team...

UT-Austin blocks TikTok access from University Wi-Fi networks

UT-Austin blocks TikTok access from University Wi-Fi networks

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter January 17, 2023

UT-Austin blocked TikTok access on any device connected to its Wi-Fi networks, according to an email sent to the University community Tuesday morning. The decision follows Governor Greg Abbott’s directive...

Petition imitating the Austin Police Oversight Act may appear on the May ballot

Petition imitating the Austin Police Oversight Act may appear on the May ballot

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter January 12, 2023

Austin voters may face two nearly identical propositions concerning police oversight in May. Despite having the same name, one of these propositions would increase oversight while the other intends to...

Texas overcomes 18-point deficit to defeat TCU in a 79-75 home win

Texas overcomes 18-point deficit to defeat TCU in a 79-75 home win

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor January 12, 2023

No. 10 Texas was down 18 points to TCU in the first half, but clawed its way back to nab a  79-75 win on Wednesday night at the Moody Center. TCU head coach Jamie Dixon had one answer when it came...

Around Austin: Events, things to do this January

Around Austin: Events, things to do this January

Logan Dubel, Senior Life&Arts Reporter January 10, 2023

No matter the month, entertainment and excitement never stop in Austin. As the spring semester begins, The Daily Texan compiled a list of the best events around the city for UT students to check out in...

UT System teams up with Google for increased educational degree opportunities

UT System teams up with Google for increased educational degree opportunities

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter January 10, 2023

The UT System announced a partnership with Grow with Google to provide free technology-oriented online career certificates on Dec. 9. “UT Systems’ degree-granting programs are preparing students...

2023 legislative session anticipated to address budget surplus, border security, more

2023 legislative session anticipated to address budget surplus, border security, more

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 9, 2023

Today marks the first day of the 88th Texas legislative session, following a successful midterm election for state Republicans through gains in both the Texas Senate and House of Representatives and wins...

Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard leaves the court for halftime during a game against UTRGV on Dec. 3, 2021.

Texas fires Chris Beard, Rodney Terry named interim head coach

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor January 5, 2023

CW: This article contains mentions of interpersonal violence.  Texas has fired men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard, for cause, according to a Jan. 5 statement from Texas Athletics. Interim head...

No. 1 volleyball takes down San Diego, advances to national championship

No. 1 volleyball takes down San Diego, advances to national championship

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter December 16, 2022

Top-seeded Texas volleyball held its own in the NCAA tournament national semifinal against No. 2 seed San Diego on Thursday, securing a spot in the national championship game with a 3-1 win in Omaha, Nebraska. “What...

Chris Beard arrested, charged with assault on family member

Chris Beard arrested, charged with assault on family member

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor December 12, 2022

CW: This article contains mentions of interpersonal violence.  Texas men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard was arrested on Dec. 12 and charged with third-degree felony assault on a family member,...

No. 1 volleyball advances to Final Four after 4 set battle against Ohio State in final home game

No. 1 volleyball advances to Final Four after 4 set battle against Ohio State in final home game

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter December 11, 2022

For the third time this season, the top-seeded Longhorns toppled No. 3 seed Ohio State in a four-set battle on Saturday in Gregory Gym to advance to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. The win against...

No. 1 Texas volleyball triumphs over Marquette, advances to Elite Eight

No. 1 Texas volleyball triumphs over Marquette, advances to Elite Eight

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter December 8, 2022

Top-seeded Texas volleyball beat out No. 4 seed Marquette 3-1 in the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal on Thursday at Gregory Gym. With the win, the Longhorns will make their 16th Elite Eight appearance...

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