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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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A visa-holding student stands in front of the UT Tower on Feb. 24, 2024.

Students grapple with possible visa law changes

Isaiah Williams and Diego Hernandez February 25, 2025

UT’s over 6,600 international students could face changes in the visa process after President Donald Trump sent out an executive order to review the programs on Jan. 20.  The Trump administration...

Texas baseball fans walk across a pedestrian crossing on Comal Street on Feb. 23, 2025.

City of Austin completes updates to Comal Street, improving pedestrian mobility

Emily Krupa, General News Reporter February 23, 2025

Austin Transportation and Public Works completed improvements to Comal Street on Feb. 12, allowing for safer pedestrian access to nearby UT facilities.  The organization installed pedestrian islands...

Julian Munevar Nino (Left) and Silvana Quenaya (Right) the President and Vice President of UT Juntos pose for a portrait on Feb. 13, 2025.

‘Celebrate who we are’: UT student organizations supports campus, city immigrant communities

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter February 21, 2025

One month following President Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, student responses to federal and state immigration enforcement policies highlight a renewed sense of collaboration. Advocating...

Government senior and legislative intern Hailey Toten smiles in front of the Texas State Capitol on Feb. 14, 2025.

‘Come outside, there’s rattlesnakes’: UT legislative interns reflect on time at Capitol

Caroline McConnico and Isaiah Williams February 21, 2025

When people call the Texas legislative offices about anything from general questions to complaints about state laws, there is a strong chance a University student intern will answer the phone.  Since...

UT students establish new Mesoamerican club

UT students establish new Mesoamerican club

Hanna Connolly, General News Reporter February 18, 2025

Three liberal arts students established a new club on Feb. 13 to unite the UT community in its passion for Mesoamerica. Art history professor Julia Guernsey, who helped start the club, said UT has...

Fabiola Amaya is pictured at Littlefield Fountain on Oct. 3, 2024. Amaya started a petition to expedite UT Austin's progress towards compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act after suffering an injury using a restroom on campus.

UT student proposes bill improving evacuation procedure accessibility in public universities

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter February 17, 2025

Social work senior Fabiola Amaya was in Almetris Duren Residence Hall two years ago when the fire alarm went off. Amaya, who uses a wheelchair, said while others went down the stairs, she couldn’t evacuate....

Students walk in front of Bellmont Hall on Feb. 15, 2025. The Sports Management Hall, located on the 6th floor of Bellmont Hall, will be renamed after Bryan (B.S. ’91) and Andree Moynihan.

Sport Management Hall renamed after seasoned department contributors

Porter Staggers, General News Reporter February 17, 2025

The College of Education officially renamed the Sport Management Hall to the Bryan and Andree Moynihan Sport Management Hall after a UT alumnus and his wife on Feb. 6. Matthew Bowers, the director of...

Students eat at Kinsolving Hall, Feb. 11, 2025

University dining halls change recipes, causes confusion about dietary restrictions

Alex Leisk, General News Reporter February 14, 2025

The University’s culinary team changed its recipes before the start of the spring semester but not its food identification system, leaving students confused about halal-friendly options.  University...

The Narcan vending machine, installed by the Naloxone In Case of Emergency organization, stands outside the Rio Market on Feb. 11, 2025.

Narcan distribution sites increase on campus, West Campus

Ethan Housewright, General News Reporter February 13, 2025

Operation Naloxone implemented four additional Narcan distribution sites on campus last month. Operation Naloxone is a University program focused on improving access, distribution and educational outreach...

A speaker rallies the crowd during the Austin Students for a Democratic Society protest at Littlefield Fountain on Feb. 12, 2025.

Austin Students for a Democratic Society organizes protest against federal immigration policies

Catharine Li and Diego Hernandez February 13, 2025

Around 150 students and community members gathered at Littlefield Fountain to protest the immigration enforcement policies of President Donald Trump on Wednesday.  Austin Students for a Democratic...

Cars pass by Moody’s Kitchen and Bar on Feb. 10, 2025.

Moody’s Kitchen and Bar closed, to be replaced by 1972: Women’s Sports Bar

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter February 11, 2025

Moody’s Kitchen and Bar on Guadalupe Street closed Jan. 29 after a mutual decision was made by the owners, a Moody’s spokesperson said in an email. 1972: ATX Women’s Sports Pub, a bar playing all...

UT graduate student coalition launches new campaign to raise pay, protect jobs

UT graduate student coalition launches new campaign to raise pay, protect jobs

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter February 11, 2025

For a coalition of graduate students in the College of Liberal Arts, fighting for a living wage and just working conditions is a “marathon, not a sprint.”  A group of graduate students known...

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