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Experimenting with hair color brings life to coronavirus quarantine

Morgan-Taylor Thomas November 4, 2020

From flashy color streaks to mohawks, expressive hair is not uncommon to see while walking around campus. Some students have dyed or cut their hair in unique ways since quarantine began. As they continue...

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A creeptastic guide to ensuring your 2020 Halloween is ‘un-boo-lievable’

Noah Levine November 3, 2020

The scariest day of the year isn’t far off, and The Daily Texan is here to help you celebrate. Move your eyes to the rest of this guide to figure out how to send chills down your spine.  The...

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Students take matters into their own hands with homemade costumes this Halloween

Miranda Garza November 3, 2020

Riley Church’s hands ran along the edges of the bright red fabric as they sewed the bows for their Powerpuff Girl Halloween costume. In light of COVID-19 regulations, students have found ways...

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UT-Austin student models navigate the uncertainty of industry

Lauren Castro October 30, 2020

A model scout told Jane Liu she needed more professional photographs on her Instagram. A few days later, she enlisted her 12-year-old brother to take pictures of her in their hometown of Lubbock, Texas.  Then,...

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Virtual Free Speech Week explores new challenges of modern discourse

Zoe Tzanis October 30, 2020

Every year, during the third week of October, institutions across the country celebrate Free Speech Week to raise awareness about the power of free speech and its role in American democracy.  With...

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Best frightful video games to play for Halloween

Thomas Casler October 30, 2020

This Halloween will be unlike any other. Due to social distancing, chances are you’ll find yourself at home either alone or with a few friends. Luckily, there are plenty of horror games out there...

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Austin Ghost Tours to lead first-ever walking tour on UT-Austin campus

Dina Barrish October 28, 2020

On Thursday evening, don’t get too spooked if a veiled woman in a long black dress is waiting outside the Jester Center.  The woman will be Elizabeth Garzone, the Austin Ghost Tours guide...

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Students discuss managing severe period pain with online classes

Sabrina LeBoeuf October 27, 2020

Emma Lea Wall’s period pain makes her legs go numb. During her first year at UT, Wall stayed in her dorm, missing classes and career events because of the pain. When she described her pain to...

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UT-Austin Theatre and Dance prepares for new way of performing

Grace Robertson October 23, 2020

Before rehearsal, songs by Selena Quintanilla play over Zoom and cast members of the upcoming UT Theatre and Dance production “La Ruta” have a quick dance party.    Theatre and...

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UT-Austin student orgs work to diversify campus, recruit Black students

Alaina Bookman October 23, 2020

Editor’s note: This article originally contained a series of direct quotes that the author paraphrased, and it has been corrected to include the direct, unparaphrased quotes from the transcription...

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FRI stream gives students new research opportunities despite online semester

Zoe Tzanis October 21, 2020

Before social distancing and compulsive hand sanitizer use became a part of her daily routine, Lauren Breach spent her time walking around campus pushing a rickety cart of scientific equipment.  As...

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UT students find fun, safe activities around Austin during pandemic

Alaina Bookman October 20, 2020

Editor’s note: This article originally contained a series of direct quotes that the author paraphrased, and it has been corrected to include the direct, unparaphrased quotes from the transcription...

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