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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Women deserve a place in UT’s gaming community

Denise Emerson November 14, 2018

Search the phrase “gamer girl” on Google and you’ll find hypersexualized images of women with controllers and headsets. Girl gamers seldom receive equal treatment from the gaming community....

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McCombs students need to pursue creativity, think outside the box

Arushi Mathavan November 14, 2018

The business world is lightning-fast. The moment one revolutionary company is born, 20 other companies die out. With such rapid technological changes and the constant evolution of industries, business...

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Confederate statue blocks need replacements representative of a diversifying campus

Briana Torres November 13, 2018

We pass by the empty blocks on the Main Mall on our way to class. Prospective students pass by them on tours. Some know what used to be on top of them and some don’t. For those who don’t: These...

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Sleep in bed, don’t study in it

Emily Caldwell November 13, 2018

You finally get out of class for the day, and you’re exhausted. All you want to do is sleep, but you’ve got reading and assignments due the next day, maybe even an exam to study for. Studying...

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Mandatory reporting to Title IX can hurt sexual assault survivors

Ashka Dighe November 12, 2018

The second time Ian McEntee, a humanities and sociology senior, was sexually assaulted, he didn’t file a Title IX report. He chose not to after he reported his first assault and the Title IX process...

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Water boil highlights need for alternative water sources

Brooks Johnson November 9, 2018

The weeklong water boil came and went with little more than a feeling of inconvenience. However, the episode raised serious concerns about the precarious nature of how Austin gets its water. After a...

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Consider the author’s backgrounds before assigning literature in class

Julia Zaksek November 9, 2018

I was excited to read “Heart Berries” — a new memoir by young Native American author Terese Marie Mailhot. The day before we were told to bring the book to class, I had already read the...

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To avoid a bad trip, be prepared before trying LSD

Kateri David November 9, 2018

When you imagine someone tripping on drugs, you probably picture a person with a dazed expression staring blankly at pulsing shapes and colors only they can see. What most people don’t consider,...

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Having anxiety is different than just being stressed out

Taylor Newman November 8, 2018

I am one of thousands of students at the University of Texas who suffers from anxiety. Unlike stress, which is typical for college students, anxiety impacts every thought that I have. It ranges from a...

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We need more information about rape kits

Gabriela Mata November 8, 2018

Our University has done a lot to tackle sexual assault on the 40 Acres.  Most notably, UT is one of the few schools in the nation, and the only one in Texas, to have free Sexual Assault Forensic...

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Extra bottles after the water crisis? Donate them to Austinites in need

Arushi Mathavan November 7, 2018

For seven long days, the city-wide water crisis wreaked havoc on the lives of 880,000 Austinites. People scrambled to find clean bottled water amid empty grocery shelves and overpriced water cases. Many...

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“Why are the flags lowered at UT?” needs to exist

Emily Caldwell November 6, 2018

The Tower, in all its glory, is perhaps the most recognizable landmark on UT’s campus. It’s only lit on special occasions, and its lighting holds a great deal of meaning for the UT community....

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