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Riley Gaines holds up a sign with an audience at the Young Conservatives meeting on Oct. 3, 2024.

Young Conservatives host ‘Take back Title IX’ talk

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter October 4, 2024

Title IX and the future of women’s sports were the focus of a talk hosted on Oct. 3 by Young Conservatives, a UT student political organization.  Riley Gaines, a former Division I All-American athlete...

University Event Readiness and Response director discusses student demonstrations

University Event Readiness and Response director discusses student demonstrations

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter October 3, 2024

The Daily Texan sat down with the director of the new Event Readiness and Response Unit, Joseph LoBrutto, to discuss the role of the new unit in managing campus events and student demonstrations. LoBrutto...

Bernie Sanders speaks in Hogg Memorial Auditorium at the University Democrats Our Fight Our Future Rally on Oct. 1, 2024.

Over 1000 students attend “Our Fight Our Future” rally

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter October 2, 2024

Over one thousand students gathered on campus Tuesday for an “Our Fight Our Future” rally where multiple prominent progressive politicians spoke about upcoming election races. The rally, organized...

Owner Seth Gonzalez and employee Mark Lundy, a UT PhD student, read a book at Livra Books on Sept. 28, 2024. The book — the oldest in the store's collection — is from 1612.

UT alumnus opens Austin’s independent used bookstore, creates space for local book lovers

Ana Taveira, General Life&Arts Reporter September 30, 2024

During his time at UT, alumnus Seth Gonzalez received a bill from the University amounting to nearly $17,000, all from overdue library books. “I checked out probably two or three hundred books,”...

Forward Amalia Villarreal waves to the crowd during the starting lineup roll-call prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Freshman forward shines in Lone Star Showdown vs. Texas A&M, Longhorns prevail 2-0 for second SEC win

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

For the first time in just under two years, Texas soccer won against Texas A&M. Despite its slow start to life in the SEC with a tie and a loss in its first two games, the Longhorns claimed their...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball for a first down during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas secured SEC conference debut win against Mississippi State, but struggled due to ‘self-inflicted wounds’

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Texas football conquered its first-ever SEC opponent in conference play, overcoming Mississippi State 35-13. Despite advancing their 5-0 record, the Longhorns did not look like the No.1 team in the country.  The...

Senior defensive lineman Vernon Broughton attempts to tackle Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas defense overshadows sluggish first half with near-spotless second half showing against Mississippi State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 28, 2024

Those just now tuning into Texas football might not believe that the Longhorns had a defense capable of holding its previous four opponents to an average of 5.5 points per game after a lackluster showing...

The 2024 Austin mayoral candidates are introduced to the audience at Austin PBS on Sept. 25, 2024. Left to right: Jeffrey Bowen, Doug Greco, Carmen Llanes Pulido, Kathie Tovo, and Mayor Kirk Watson.

Mayoral candidates discuss policy during forum hosted by LBJ School, Austin PBS

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 26, 2024

All five Austin mayoral candidates discussed police policy and housing affordability at a forum on Sept. 25. Moderators Francheska Castillo, a reporter at Univision 62, and Kylee Howard, news editor...

Author and professor Dr. Carlos Kevin Blanton hands out raffled books after his presentation on his book "George I. Sanchez: The Long Fight For Mexican American Integration" at Elizabeth Shatto Massey Honor Hall on September 24th. The book is a biography of the life of George I. Sanchez and the impact he had on improving the lives of Mexican Americans.

College of Education honors George I. Sánchez, civil rights activist, namesake of College of Education building

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter September 24, 2024

The College of Education celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday with a lecture in honor of George I. Sánchez, a Mexican-American activist who fought for education reform.  Carlos Blanton,...

Students deserve financial aid transparency

Students deserve financial aid transparency

Emily Harrison, Senior Columnist September 23, 2024
Senior columnist Emily Harrison calls on Texas One Stop to improve communication with students about financial aid disbursement.
Running back Jaydon Blue is tackled by a defender during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Arch Manning utilizes rushing game, seals 51-3 victory over Louisiana Monroe

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 22, 2024

Having the first-quarter jitters might just be the key to Texas’ dominant wins.   In each of the three home games the Longhorns have played so far this season, they’ve thrown an interception...

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