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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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UHS program offers free virtual drop-in meal planning sessions

UHS program offers free virtual drop-in meal planning sessions

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter September 27, 2023

University Health Services is offering free virtual weekly drop-in meal planning sessions for students on Fridays to advise them on how to maintain a balanced diet while in college. Jennifer Barnoud,...

UT students in the Data Lab at the PCL on September 25, 2023.

Texas Open Science Summit celebrates the ‘Year of Open Science’

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter September 27, 2023

The Texas Open Science Summit brought together research experts to celebrate 2023’s designation as the “Year of Open Science” on Sept. 20. Open science, as defined by the United Nations Educational,...

Pesky pests: students struggle to navigate roach, cricket spikes around the University, West Campus

Pesky pests: students struggle to navigate roach, cricket spikes around the University, West Campus

Ren Leija, General News Reporter September 26, 2023

When David Chiles first moved into 21 Rio, he did not expect to room with six-legged critters as well.  Government junior Chiles has struggled with roaches since he moved into his apartment in August. “I...

A woman looks through old University of Texas cheerleading uniforms at the UT ReUse store on Sept. 21, 2023.

UT Surplus REuse Store recovers, resells UT merchandise

Joey Clark, General News Reporter September 25, 2023

A maze of unique furniture, gently-used office supplies, iconic record vinyls and art pieces compromise the merchandise of the Surplus REuse Store, the University of Texas’ outlet to sustainably sell...

Austin residents voice concerns over self-driving cars, city’s inability to regulate them

Austin residents voice concerns over self-driving cars, city’s inability to regulate them

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter September 21, 2023

Over the last few decades, Austin earned a reputation as a technological hub with organizations from around the world converging on the city. However, Austin residents expressed concerns about one of the...

UT students launch podcast to bring attention to women’s sports

UT students launch podcast to bring attention to women’s sports

Melanie Faz, General News Reporter September 21, 2023

A new podcast, created by two UT seniors, raises awareness and increases media coverage of UT women’s sports.  Sports management senior Wanjia Chen and advertising senior Stella Lin self-produce...

Clinical psychology doctoral students to lead free mindfulness group

Clinical psychology doctoral students to lead free mindfulness group

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter September 20, 2023

The UT Psychology Training Clinic is offering a free mindfulness group this semester led by clinical psychology doctoral students.  Abby deSteiguer, clinical psychology doctoral student and co-leader...

Jester Jester, an anonymous freshman in costume, hands candy out and scares pedestrians on speedway on Sep. 12, 2023.

‘The Jester Jester’ evokes students, advertises new spirit organization

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter September 19, 2023

An anonymous freshman dressed up as a clown has emerged as an enigma on campus over the past couple of weeks. Nicknamed “Jester Jester” by freshmen on their class Snapchat stories, the clown frequents...

President Jay Hartzell delivers the State of the University Address on Sept. 19, 2023.

Jay Hartzell celebrates improvements, innovations in State of the University Address

Olivia Dilley and Pili Saravia September 19, 2023

UT welcomes growth in response to today’s changing environment by attracting students and faculty with great talent, University President Jay Hartzell said in his annual State of the University Address...

Community leaders launch city-wide equity initiative

Community leaders launch city-wide equity initiative

Khiry Duffey, General News Reporter September 19, 2023

Community leaders and activists stood on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol to announce a new initiative designed to broaden efforts to make Austin a better model of justice, unity and equity. Dream...

Former UT professor, vice dean becomes first female executive director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Former UT professor, vice dean becomes first female executive director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Laurel Pinchback, General News Reporter September 19, 2023

Dr. Amy Young, former vice dean of professional practice at Dell Medical School, started Wednesday as the executive director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — a position previously...

Texas looks to beat OU in the first Red River Food Fight since 2021

Texas looks to beat OU in the first Red River Food Fight since 2021

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter September 18, 2023

The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma Red River Showdown moves to new turf this month: a food fight.  Throughout September, the schools are going head-to-head in the Red River Food Fight,...

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