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Students, professors utilize foreign media to learn languages

Sabrina LeBoeuf October 23, 2019

"Celia,” a popular telenovela about the esteemed salsa singer Celia Cruz, charmed audiences beyond Latin America. The telenovela made its way to biology junior Hallie Brown’s Spanish class. Brown...

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Students plan to fight for no tampon tax at National Period Day in Austin

October 18, 2019

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan on April 29, 2020. Read our managing editor's statement on the situation here. 

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Not all that glitters is gold: Some struggle to afford UT Ring Ceremony

Katya Bandouil October 17, 2019

As a first-generation student, chemistry junior Nicole Kim wanted to take part in the celebratory ring ceremony tradition. What she didn’t know was that it would end up costing her hundreds of dollars...

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Come early, stay loud, bleed burnt orange: The story of Longhorn Hellraisers

October 17, 2019

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan on April 29, 2020. Read our managing editor's statement on the situation here. 

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Unexpected events popping in, out of Austin

Amarachi Ngwakwe October 17, 2019

Like an unexpected monster in a haunted house, a series of events will be popping up around Austin during the month of October.  The Daily Texan has compiled a list of shows and events to...

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Tattoo debates: Blood is thicker than ink

Sabrina LeBoeuf October 16, 2019

Textiles and apparel junior Emma Burke has one tattoo her parents do not know about. They know about her other pieces: the script on her wrists, the heart and anarchy symbol on her leg, the text on...

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Celebrate fall season with pumpkin patches near campus, around Austin

Catherine Cardenas October 16, 2019

As Halloween nears and colder weather approaches, so do classic fall activities. Pumpkin patches are a fall staple, perfect for photo opportunities and getting your pumpkin carving fix. In college,...

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More than just Professor McConaughey: a look inside his class ‘Script to Screen’

Mackenzie Dyer October 16, 2019

In class, Matthew McConaughey doesn’t sign autographs — he assigns schoolwork. The Academy Award winner graduated from UT Austin with a film degree in 1993. Alongside faculty member and...

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Tips, strategies to help land your next summer internship

Meghan Holland October 10, 2019

For many career fields, opportunities for students to get their foot in the door come from internships. The University has a multitude of resources to help guide students in finding a worthwhile summer...

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UT introduces program to advance women in leadership

Amarachi Ngwakwe October 9, 2019

Leadership programs throughout UT prepare students to excel in their fields, but only few focus on the lack of opportunities given to women, or address the difficulties women face to become leaders. According...

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Students discuss why they learn languages

Gary Dhingra October 3, 2019

By the time he graduates from UT, history sophomore Kyle Kaough  plans to be fluent in five languages. With English and Spanish already under his belt, he’s taking language classes to increase...

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UT alums can show you the world

Catherine Cardenas October 2, 2019

One year ago, UT alumni Jess Pink and Gavin Greenberg found themselves unsatisfied with their corporate jobs. Craving freedom from a monotonous day-to-day life, they decided to pack everything up and travel...

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