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UT senior gets surprise visit from Steven Spielberg on John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’

Noah Levine May 6, 2020

With days left before his virtual graduation, an aspiring UT screenwriter received personal advice from a Hollywood legend.  After the Twitter account for John Krasinski’s (“The Office,”...

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Austin students join nonprofit feeding frontline workers, supporting local restaurants

Jennifer Errico April 29, 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic, Alex Seiler said she saw an opportunity to serve.    Seiler, an Austin native and senior at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., started the Austin...

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UT-Austin music students learn how to adapt during coronavirus

Avery Wohleb April 24, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. After a month of online classes,...

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Seniors reflect on their last semester being cut short

Anissa Reyes April 17, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. Dollar Beer Tuesdays at Cain &...

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RTF students’ thesis film productions disrupted by COVID-19

Noah Levine April 16, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. Daniel Hurtado de Mendoza was supposed...

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UT students find work in time of crisis

Jennifer Errico April 16, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. Like many other Americans right now,...

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UT students create HERE4UT to compile resources, foster community

Catherine Cardenas April 13, 2020

When UT announced the shift to online classes and the closure of residence halls, many students were left with unanswered questions and unsolved problems. Neuroscience sophomore Briana Syed decided to...

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Students create inventory website, make grocery shopping during COVID-19 easier

Avery Wohleb April 12, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. Long lines and bare shelves are a frequent...

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Students required to study abroad face cancellations, uncertainty about degree plans amid coronavirus

Trinady Joslin April 10, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. After applying months in advance...

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Top 5 video games to play with friends while in quarantine

Hannah Heckman April 8, 2020

At this time, not much is certain. But as long the internet is up and running, video games are a way for us to socialize while social distancing. Many people do not have gaming consoles, but still want...

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UT-Austin student donates painting proceeds to COVID-19 relief funds

Kate Williams April 8, 2020

Editor’s note: This story is part of The Daily Texan’s coverage of how coronavirus concerns are affecting UT-Austin. Read the rest of our coverage here. In a time of social distancing, Gabrielle...

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Q&A: Center for Professional Education facilitator talks time management, staying on top of online classes

Grace Barnes April 7, 2020

The transition to online learning has been difficult for many students, with technical challenges and spotty Wi-Fi being just a few of their problems. The Daily Texan spoke to Jennifer Lazarow, who...

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