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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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Tat-Tuesday: Students share stories behind their ink

Peter Cowie Many children play cards with their grandparents, but for radio-television-film freshman Peter Cowie, the memory stands out in his childhood. Cowie’s first tattoo, a playing...

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Mexican tattoo artist changing the world one nipple at a time

Pierson Hawkins December 5, 2017

To most, a scar is merely a causal accident others think of as a source of pride, but for some, scars can symbolize painful memories. For survivors of breast cancer, the most frequent type in women...

Though a relief for some, winter break negatively affects the mental health of many

Acacia Coronado December 4, 2017

As the leaves turn brown and the sun lowers earlier each day, for some students this signals the arrival of winter, the closing of the semester and a much deserved break. But for English sophomore Hailey...

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Light up the darkness of finals season with holiday cheer

Ruben Paquian November 30, 2017

December is just around the corner,  and it’s just barely socially acceptable to put up Christmas lights. Naturally, the Austin Metro area is already abundant with jolly displays that capture...

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Student filmmaker aims to amplify black voices

Collyn Burke November 29, 2017

Ukairo Ukairo strives to be cinema’s next major black talent, but he isn’t like Steve McQueen, Spike Lee or Sidney Poitier. His main focus isn’t the attention his skills can get him,...

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7 things to do if you can’t go home for Thanksgiving break

Acacia Coronado November 21, 2017

For many Americans, Thanksgiving break is a designated time to be around loved ones. But for college students, the holiday means expensive plane tickets and added stress in the weeks before finals. For...

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