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The Daily Texan

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Graduating seniors are leaving their mark, but not in the way you think

Graduating seniors are leaving their mark, but not in the way you think

Aaron Sullivan, General News Reporter April 20, 2023

While people associate graduation with caps and gowns, it's also become synonymous with increased trash on UT’s campus. As the semester ends, confetti, streamers and champagne corks collect around Littlefield...

Israel Block Party continues as students protest for Palestinian solidarity

Israel Block Party continues as students protest for Palestinian solidarity

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter April 20, 2023

Editor's note: A previous version of this story misquoted a sign held by a protester. The Texan regrets this error. The student-run Palestine Solidarity Committee gathered on the steps of McCombs to...

In the midst of an opioid crisis, Longhorn EMS initiative promotes bystander confidence with overdose education

In the midst of an opioid crisis, Longhorn EMS initiative promotes bystander confidence with overdose education

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter April 19, 2023

In an effort to promote bystander confidence, Longhorn EMS launched a new public health initiative this semester for the campus community, consisting of overdose response presentations and free Narcan...

UT announces new scholarship to assist first-year undergraduate dorm residents with housing costs

UT announces new scholarship to assist first-year undergraduate dorm residents with housing costs

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 18, 2023

UT President Jay Hartzell announced the launch of a new scholarship program on Sunday to help offset housing costs for dorm residents with high financial need.  “Like many organizations in this...

UT alum hosts Medici’s first art show, opens doors for local artists

UT alum hosts Medici’s first art show, opens doors for local artists

Anai Jaime, General Life&Arts Reporter April 17, 2023

Warm yellow lights illuminate the rows of ethereal paintings and artworks lined on the walls of Medici Roasting on Guadalupe Street. The true art, however, lies within the image of sparkled smiles and...

Cain & Abel’s to relocate by end of month

Cain & Abel’s to relocate by end of month

Molly Mcllhinney, General News Reporter April 17, 2023

After Cain & Abel’s owner Ellis Winstanley sold the land beneath his beloved restaurant and bar last summer, the UT alum anticipated the ultimate closing of the iconic West Campus restaurant and...

Community response to widespread graffiti near campus varies

Community response to widespread graffiti near campus varies

Samantha Greyson, Projects Reporter April 17, 2023

Content warning: This story mentions sexual assault. The same message has appeared on trash cans, mailboxes, electrical boxes, the walls of apartment buildings and businesses across UT and West Campus....

UT researcher launches Water Resources Podcast to discuss global water issues

UT researcher launches Water Resources Podcast to discuss global water issues

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter April 16, 2023

A UT researcher began a podcast on global water issues as a unique way to present the issues, which are typically found in more formal formats like research papers. Bridget Scanlon, a senior research...

UT Registration Plus will get a major update before spring 2024 registration

UT Registration Plus will get a major update before spring 2024 registration

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter April 13, 2023

The team behind the UT Registration Plus Chrome extension is working to roll out a useful update, inspired by input from the student body. Creator and UT alumnus Sriram Hariharan said the team is calling...

Addiction Research Institute, CLEAN Cause Foundation awarded $1 million grant to improve recovery housing

Addiction Research Institute, CLEAN Cause Foundation awarded $1 million grant to improve recovery housing

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter April 11, 2023

The Addiction Research Institute at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work partnered with the CLEAN Cause Foundation to improve the sustainability and financial models of recovery housing. The FIRST Fund,...

Rachel Davis Mersey appointed interim Moody Dean

Rachel Davis Mersey appointed interim Moody Dean

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 11, 2023

Sharon Wood, UT executive vice president and provost, announced via email Monday Rachel Davis Mersey’s appointment as interim dean of the Moody College of Communication starting June 1. This follows...

32-year legacy: Cain & Abel’s possible demolition by end of April

32-year legacy: Cain & Abel’s possible demolition by end of April

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 4, 2023

Popular West Campus bar Cain & Abel’s could be demolished by the end of April for the construction of a 30-story apartment tower, according to a permit filed yesterday by a private development company.  The...

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