Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the Aug. 11 issue of the The Daily Texan.
When UT research labs closed in March due to COVID-19, neuroscience PhD student Lauren Hewitt traded...
For Alexa Cumming, a break from her Zoom class usually looks like scrolling through her Twitter feed. But for the elementary school students she tutors, it might involve running laps around the house.
Cumming,...
Students used to eat pizza and pull all-nighters in the textiles and apparel draping lab as they worked on their class projects with “Jersey Shore” playing in the background. Now, the white-walled...
Some students are avoiding public transportation during the pandemic because of safety concerns. But those without a car, like out-of-state student Anna Kaminetz, might find themselves stranded on the...
As Mooov-In day approached, neuroscience freshman Amanda Garcia wondered if she was making the right decision to live on campus.
For some students, returning to campus in the fall meant trying to achieve...
Colin Phillips and Elise Higgins spent eight months planning and fundraising for the construction of a multipurpose community center in Siripudi, India. But after the pandemic hit, their project never...
Jordan Blumberg thought she would see her boyfriend two weeks after leaving Austin for spring break in March. Two weeks, however, turned into six months.
“It wasn’t by choice,” said Blumberg,...
Editor’s note: The Daily Texan retracted this article due to questions about the authenticity of the quotes and sources. The Texan deeply regrets this breach of our standards. Read the statement...
On her first day on campus, environmental advocate Zosia Sandweiss approached Kinsolving Dining and was met with trash cans filled with plastic foam boxes, piled on top of one another like Jenga blocks.
Due...
During Katelyn Davis’ sociology lecture, her professor asked the class to discuss global beauty standards. Davis turned to the seat next to her, but it was empty. The nearest student sat 10 seats...
Safa Zia slammed her computer shut after her MCAT was postponed for the third time.
“It’s frustrating because I did everything I was supposed to do,” UT alumna Zia said. “I...
The class of 2024 has needed to make connections in new and unusual ways through TikToks, Facebook, Twitter and sticky notes.
Since classes began Aug. 26, UT has reported 72 student COVID-19 cases as...
