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LSAT standardized tests made optional for law school admissions, students reflect

Corinne Piorkowski, General News Reporter November 29, 2022

The American Bar Association proposed leaving the requirement of LSAT scores on applications up to the discretion of individual law school institutions in the spring. On Nov. 18, it voted to officially...

‘It’s just not enough’: Nearly 25 years later, UT’s auto admit rule struggles to diversify

‘It’s just not enough’: Nearly 25 years later, UT’s auto admit rule struggles to diversify

Hope Unger, News Desk Editor November 29, 2022

When state lawmakers implemented UT’s automatic admission policy nearly 25 years ago, it was intended to promote diversity on campus.  While the policy has slightly helped the University become more...

LGBTQ+ community finds ways to move forward post-election

LGBTQ+ community finds ways to move forward post-election

Joelle DiPaolo, Senior News Reporter November 29, 2022

The day after the election, some members of UT’s LGBTQ+ community received an email from a professor, checking in on them after the “stress and struggle” of election night.  “We did get through...

English professor elected to Academy of American Poets Board of Directors

English professor elected to Academy of American Poets Board of Directors

Amirtha Jayakumaran, General News Reporter November 29, 2022

UT English professor Frederick Luis Aldama, who said he wants to cultivate an interest in poetry as a tool for systemic and social change, will join the Board of Directors of the Academy of American Poets. “We...

UT researchers gain new insights into indicators of alcohol use disorder

UT researchers gain new insights into indicators of alcohol use disorder

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter November 29, 2022

Developments in the field of identifying RNA characteristics could be used to diagnose alcohol use disorder, according to UT researchers. In a recently published review, scientists looked into developments...

Where to get a Thanksgiving meal in Austin

Where to get a Thanksgiving meal in Austin

Leena Alali, Senior News Reporter November 22, 2022

This year, Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, Nov. 24, and whether you are choosing to spend the day scarfing down pumpkin pie or resting, The Daily Texan has compiled a list of places to get a warm Thanksgiving...

Country Music Television set to become another hot tourist weekend, promoting economic benefit for Austin

Country Music Television set to become another hot tourist weekend, promoting economic benefit for Austin

Molly McIlhinney, General news reporter November 22, 2022

On Nov. 2, country star Kelsea Ballerini joined Carrie Underwood on stage during her concert at the Moody Center to announce the Country Music Television Awards’ move to Austin after a two decade run...

Local Starbucks employees protest Red Cup Day, claim lack of union negotiations

Local Starbucks employees protest Red Cup Day, claim lack of union negotiations

Morgan Severson, News Desk Editor November 21, 2022

Over 100 Starbucks stores across the nation, including the 45th Street and North Lamar Boulevard location, held protests Nov. 17 over stalled union contract negotiations, employees said.  In June,...

Amid high numbers of alcohol-related deaths statewide, UT aims to shift drinking culture

Amid high numbers of alcohol-related deaths statewide, UT aims to shift drinking culture

Joelle DiPaolo, Senior news reporter November 18, 2022

A quarter of deaths that occur among 20 to 34-year-olds in Texas result from excessive alcohol use, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Nov. 1.  The study...

Underpaid at UT takes labor action in front of PCL

Underpaid at UT takes labor action in front of PCL

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter November 18, 2022

Editor's note: A previous version of this story said that unionizing is not an option in Texas, which is incorrect. That statement has been removed for accuracy. The Texan regrets this error. Amid rising...

An Indigenous dancer performs in the WCP Blackbox at anti-Thanksgiving event hosted by Latinos Studies UT on Nov. 17, 2022.

Student organization holds anti-Thanksgiving feast to bring attention to Indigenious history

Leena Alali, Senior News Reporter November 18, 2022

On Thursday, the Native American and Indigenous Collective held an anti-Thanksgiving feast at the William C. Powers Jr. Student Activity Center.  The United States proclaimed Thanksgiving a public...

Student petitions for access after accusations of violating UHD contract

Student petitions for access after accusations of violating UHD contract

Madeline Duncan, Senior news reporter November 18, 2022

A UT student started a petition advocating for improved food access after she was reported by a dining hall employee for taking a cup of fruit from Jester City Limits.  Sociology sophomore Jenna Dillon...

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