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10 dumbest things Austin couples do, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Natalie Heineman February 13, 2018

Something about Austin makes couples insufferable. The heat? The construction? The single life mentality? No, it’s just the fact that Austin is home to The Worst People Alive.™: Here...

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Pros, cons: having a dog in college

Karsyn Lemmons February 12, 2018

Going to college and leaving your friends and family is hard, but leaving your dog(s) can be even harder. While pursuing a degree, it can be tempting to get a dog to fill the void in your heart. While...

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Out-of-state students reflect on positives, struggles at UT

Noelle Henry February 9, 2018

Texas law restricts UT-Austin’s out-of-state student population to 10 percent, and despite Chancellor William McRaven saying that he would be open to increasing that percentage , there isn’t...

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The music building is literally falling apart, and UT students aren’t happy

Jacqueline Briddell February 8, 2018

Students at UT Austin use social media to complain about three main things. 1.  Almost getting run over by cyclists on Speedway.   If I had a dollar for every time I’ve nearly...

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Austin’s first food hall Fareground offers a new high-class dining experience

Danielle Ortiz February 7, 2018

In the heart of downtown Austin, the iconic stairstepped 111 Congress building contains a new addition to unite both foodies and millennials alike.  With modern wooden accents and high ceilings,...

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We all knew it: Austin men suck, are more likely to ghost

Natalie Heineman February 7, 2018

Button-up short sleeve dress shirt and ill-fitting skinny jeans: the uniform of the mediocre Austin male. But Austin males have something else in common – they’re the worst. Match.com’s...

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Students considering studying abroad feel discouraged by UT’s restricted travel regions policy

Hailey Howe February 6, 2018

When most students think about study abroad, they imagine summers spent pub-crawling in Copenhagen or sightseeing in Hong Kong, but for students considering studying abroad in a host of countries deemed...

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Students don’t need to be anxious about anxiety

Christa McWhirter February 6, 2018

While many students consider this time of year the easiest part of the semester, those who struggle with anxiety are already consumed by all of the semester’s challenges — even those that haven’t...

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POLL: Latinx. Hispanic. Latina/o. Which term should The Daily Texan use?

Maria Mendez February 2, 2018

Hispanic. Latina/o. Latinx. Which term are you supposed to use? Well, it depends. Researchers have grappled with discussing race and ethnicity for years, but there is still no clear solution, especially...

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How do UT students feel about classes getting cancelled? Check Twitter.

Natalie Heineman January 16, 2018

Email notifications from the University of Texas rarely elicit excitement. A boring lecture announcement, a long paragraph from President Fenves, another rich dude names a school after himself, but...

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City planning experts say West Campus high rises aren’t the problem, but the solution

Hannah George December 7, 2017

High rises are quickly taking the place of the quirky condos that used to keep West Campus weird, pulling rental rates up with them. The price of living in West Campus has only increased, and as the...

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At these Austin dives, you can get a blast from the past — or pass out

Morgan O'Hanlon December 7, 2017

With a reputation as one of the drunkest cities in America, it’s no wonder Austin’s as full as a pint glass as far as boozy beverages are concerned. In addition to having a lot of venues, Austin’s...

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