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Incumbent Republican John Cornyn defeats MJ Hegar, holds on to US Senate seat

Lauren Goodman November 4, 2020

John Cornyn was reelected for his fourth term as a senior United States senator for Texas against Democratic opponent MJ Hegar on Tuesday evening. Cornyn was projected to win the race at 8:20 p.m.,...

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Democrat José Garza wins Travis County District Attorney race against Republican Martin Harry

Brooke Ontiveros November 4, 2020

Democrat José Garza won the Travis County District Attorney race with 70.98% of the vote against Republican candidate Martin Harry as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to KXAN. Garza will take office...

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Incumbent Democrat Sally Hernandez wins Travis County Sheriff with 71% of vote

Amanda Figueroa-Nieves November 4, 2020

Incumbent Democrat Sally Hernandez has been reelected the Travis County Sheriff as of 8 p.m. on election night, defeating Republican candidate Raul Vargas with 71.3% of the vote, according to KXAN news.  The...

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UT international students struggle with time zone differences, lecture attendance, scheduled exams

Hairuo Yi November 3, 2020

International students are struggling to balance familial and social matters with late-night lectures and tests. With 12+ hour time differences, their days begin in the afternoon and sometimes run until...

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The Daily Texan November 3, 2020

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UT-Austin social work community pushes back on now-rescinded rule allowing LGBTQ+, disability discrimination

Andrew Zhang November 3, 2020

UT social work students and professors opposed a now-rescinded rule that would have allowed social workers in Texas to turn away clients because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or disability...

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UT students struggle to receive timely help from Counseling and Mental Health Center

Sheryl Lawrence November 3, 2020

Some students say they have struggled to make timely appointments with the Counseling and Mental Health Center and reach the crisis hotline this semester.  Biology sophomore Ximena Pastor Navarro...

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UT students contemplate going part time, taking gap year because of online class experience

Kevin Vu November 3, 2020

Government junior Kara Adamcik said she dropped out halfway through the semester because of problems around her physical and mental well-being. “I wasn’t taking care of myself because I...

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Standardized test-optional application process raises questions

Katya Bandouil November 3, 2020

UT waiving standardized testing requirements for the 2021-22 application cycle made some prospective students feel left behind. Matilda Herrera Ramirez, Communication Arts High School senior, said she...

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Nursing students receive PPE from school, say masks are ill-fitting

Morgan-Taylor Thomas November 2, 2020

School of Nursing clinical students received a package of personal protective equipment at the beginning of the semester, said Leigh Goldstein, a clinical assistant professor of nursing. Some nursing students...

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Latinx Theatre Initiative celebrates Día de los Muertos with virtual altar

Fiza Kuzhiyil November 2, 2020

The Latinx Theatre Initiative, a theater-focused student group, created a virtual altar to celebrate Día de los Muertos for students to post photos of their ancestors from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.  Manuela...

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ContribUTe fundraiser surpasses last year’s donations despite transition to virtual campaign

Samantha Greyson November 2, 2020

The Student Foundation, a student organization focused on giving, raised $51,215 for its virtual ContribUTe campaign to UT student services this October, surpassing the $36,287 raised last year. The...

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