As my roommates and I were rushed through signing our leases and choosing our apartment at Skyloft, we took a brief look at our future floor plan. While well-meaning, our leasing adviser — another...
As Apollo 8 reached the moon, the crew found something they never expected: mental clarity. The “overview effect” experienced by the crew means that as one looks down on earth from space, they...
Students from underprivileged areas need better transitional programs to assimilate into UT.
A successful college career consists of several unwritten prerequisites. Beyond GPA requirements and ideal...
The Daily Texan has played a key role at the University of Texas since 1900. In The Daily Texan’s 118-year history, it has won more national, regional, state and local awards than any other college...
With colorful produce everywhere, farmers markets are perfect for buying healthy and fun ingredients. They’re more than a fun foodie experience, though. Farmers markets directly benefit small farmers....
A new school year brings fresh new looks to show off. These looks, however, often use a lot of harmful plastic that fill our landfills and pollute our water. As we shop for new clothes this year, it is...
From school stress to having fun at parties, it can be difficult for college students to get enough sleep. That doesn’t mean sleep should be neglected, however. It is important that students try...
The freshman 15 is no joke. It is possible, however, to eat healthy while navigating the 40 Acres with limited time and money. With just a little planning in advance, students can find and create quick,...
Only 21.9 percent of the students in UT’s Department of Computer Science are female, according to the CS department. The gender gap in computer science is also apparent in its staff — only...
In Spring 2017, UT released the Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments report, which highlighted the shocking prevalence of sexual assault on the 40 Acres. Among many striking statistics, it revealed...
Over the last school year, the University of Texas community has experienced a range of challenges — from the continued blowback of national conversations surrounding gun rights and sexual assault...
Last month, Meechaiel Criner was sentenced to forty years in prison for the 2016 murder of dance freshman Haruka Weiser. Her murder, the first on-campus killing since the 1966 tower shooting, sparked a...
