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Student-friendly guide for the 2020 White House race

Saachi Subramaniam September 11, 2019

Bombarded by tweets about policy and selfies of candidates on the campaign trail, it can be difficult for students to keep up with this election cycle’s horde of candidates. The Daily Texan has...

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CHAARG brings diverse workouts, community of women to UT

Catherine Cardenas September 10, 2019

At a campus as large as UT, opportunities to exercise are all around. From Gregory Gym to SoulCycle, students are constantly seeking out new ways to move their bodies. National organization CHAARG aims...

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Social media rise helps tattoo collectors, hurts small parlors

Ariana Arredondo September 9, 2019

Tattoo guns buzz as people mill around the Palmer Events Center eyeing the many booths. Some look to add to their existing collection of tattoos while others plan their future sleeve with an experienced...

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Celebrating 2019 National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 9, 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This article was retracted by The Daily Texan on April 29, 2020.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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Tiff’s Treats founders to share struggles, successes at Tejas Coffees

Jordyn Zitman September 4, 2019

Every Thursday, students pack the small living room at the Tejas Club for Tejas Coffees, where they hear entrepreneurs, politicians and other influential speakers discuss their journey.  On Sept....

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Students share underrepresented, uncensored narratives and perspectives in ‘Black Yearbook’

Trinady Joslin August 29, 2019

Adraint Bereal was discouraged by the absence of students who looked like him around campus. But as a freshman walking through the Student Activity Center, a door finally opened.  Now, three...

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5 thrift stores easily accessible by public transit

Brooke Sjoberg August 29, 2019

Austin is home to both independent and chain thrift shops that boast thousands of pre-owned options to revamp anyone’s wardrobe. However, for particularly savvy students, there are a few select...

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Forbes scholarship offers three students the chance to attend summit for free

Trinady Joslin August 29, 2019

Although each one defines entrepreneurship differently, Elvin Galarza, Hamza Abdallah and Amerison Shrestha all have something in common: they were recently selected to be a Forbes 30 Under 30 scholar. In...

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Haus of Texas provides space for students to participate, learn about drag

Trinady Joslin August 28, 2019

In the halls of Dobie Twenty21 Student Spaces, drag performer Celia Light saw potential. Surrounded by students interested in performing in drag, Light formed a family within the building. After months...

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These campus resources can help students relax, mentally and physically

Brooke Sjoberg August 28, 2019

Returning to campus after summer can leave students physically and mentally strained. However, there are resources on campus that can help put students at ease. In particular, Gregory Gym and the Counseling...

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Top 5 blockbusters of the summer for college students

Noah Levine August 26, 2019

It’s a beautiful summer day, so the only logical thing to do is go to the movies. Summer 2019 was a great one for movies. Fans of every genre — from superhero flicks to shocking horror films,...

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Students experience new perception of racial differences in South Korea

Denise Emerson August 10, 2019

Experiencing a society where almost the entire population is ethnically homogeneous can be jolting for those who grew up in theUnited States. Some black and Hispanic students studying abroad in Seoul,...

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