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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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What Starts Here: Students discuss University motto, future endeavors

What Starts Here: Students discuss University motto, future endeavors

Angela Lim, Life & Arts Reporter February 1, 2022

Born and raised in Texas, Tavi Singleton said she never saw the world beyond the Lone Star State’s borders until she took a trip to California last summer and felt her horizons widened by the bustling...

Students express style and identity through their favorite items of clothing

Students express style and identity through their favorite items of clothing

Sage Dunlap, Life & Arts Reporter February 1, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 28, 2022 flipbook. When strutting down Speedway, Longhorns love to show off their individual style, expressing themselves through different fashion...

Students reflect on appeal, sentimentality of collecting physical music

Students reflect on appeal, sentimentality of collecting physical music

Kaiya Little, Life and Arts senior reporter January 28, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 25, 2022 flipbook. Drawn out by a record player’s needle, the final notes of a song meet the open air, lingering just slightly past its end. Tilting...

Students recall their ‘Plot Twist,’ unexpected encounters that sparked growth

Students recall their ‘Plot Twist,’ unexpected encounters that sparked growth

Angela Lim, Life and Arts Reporter January 25, 2022
As Longhorns embark on a new chapter of their lives this semester, The Daily Texan asked students to share serendipitous moments that changed their lives.
Tips for transitioning back to virtual learning, managing mental health

Tips for transitioning back to virtual learning, managing mental health

Sofia Treviño, Life and Arts Associate Editor January 21, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 18, 2022 flipbook. As Travis County returns to Stage 5 of the risk-based guideline and UT students take on a delayed in-person spring 2022 semester,...

Students express delight, frustration with portrayal of Austin in 'Queer Eye'

Students express delight, frustration with portrayal of Austin in ‘Queer Eye’

Zoe Tzanis, Life & Arts Reporter January 18, 2022

Rocking off the new year with life-changing makeovers, liberating haircuts and elaborate home renovations, the sixth season of “Queer Eye” premiered on Netflix on Dec. 31, offering fans a window into...

Malcom X lounge provide safe, special place for Black students

Malcom X lounge provide safe, special place for Black students

Reya Mosby, Life and Arts reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the November 5 flipbook.  Beaming smiles and energetic greetings filled the Malcolm X Lounge as newcomers hurried inside. With the lights off, students...

Campuswide ofrenda creates space to honor loved ones for Día de los Muertos

Campuswide ofrenda creates space to honor loved ones for Día de los Muertos

Sofia Treviño, Life and Arts reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the November 5 flipbook.  After setting down the finishing pieces on the ofrenda, or “offering” in English, she and her grandmother built together...

“Girlboss” term empowers some, alienates others

“Girlboss” term empowers some, alienates others

Carolyn Parmer, Life and Arts reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the November 2 flipbook. As time ticks away late into the night, Amelia Nickerson agonizes over a computer science project. Suddenly, the concept clicks,...

UT students discuss separation from family after Biden eases COVID-19 travel restrictions

UT students discuss separation from family after Biden eases COVID-19 travel restrictions

Marisa Huerta, News reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the November 2 flipbook. The Biden administration will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers Nov. 8., and some...

Students, staff share experiences with ADHD during ADHD Awareness Month

Students, staff share experiences with ADHD during ADHD Awareness Month

Mackenzie Sullivan, Life and Arts reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 29 flipbook. Receiving a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) didn’t surprise Stephanie Craven. Even after finishing...

Asexual students discuss importance of visibility for Asexual Awareness Week

Asexual students discuss importance of visibility for Asexual Awareness Week

Isabella Gonzalez-Lawson, Life and Arts reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 26 flipbook. Throughout highschool, as classmates discussed topics such as intimacy and sex, Ashlyn Tatro noticed something different about...

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