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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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Expanding I-35 will be detrimental to the city of Austin

Expanding I-35 will be detrimental to the city of Austin

Anaya Emejulu, Columnist November 2, 2022
Columnist Anaya Emejulu argues against TxDOT’s planned expansion of I-35, citing issues with other Texas expansion projects.
Introverts of UT, it’s OK to not fit in

Introverts of UT, it’s OK to not fit in

Amy DonJuan, Columnist November 2, 2022
Columnist Amy DonJuan calls on introverted students to focus on themselves and their interests.
UHD should better enforce quiet hours

UHD should better enforce quiet hours

Mihir Gokhale, Columnist November 2, 2022
Columnist Mihir Gokhale calls on University Housing and Dining (UHD) to better enforce its quiet hours policy in residence halls to provide students with less disruptive living environments.
Here’s why local government matters

Here’s why local government matters

Tommy Wan, Columnist November 1, 2022
Columnist Tommy Wan argues that UT students should be informed and engaged about local governance in Austin — a central source of core services, issue-based advocacy and decision-making.
Teach students about UT history, traditions during orientation

Teach students about UT history, traditions during orientation

Ava Garderet, Columnist November 1, 2022
Columnist Ava Garderet calls on the University to create a New Student Orientation Awareness module as part of the online pre-orientation.
Freshmen should consider getting STI tested

Freshmen should consider getting STI tested

Alexa Leon, Columnist October 31, 2022
Columnist Alexa Leon calls on freshmen to use the STI services provided by UHS to protect themselves and the community.
Get rid of weekend assignments

Get rid of weekend assignments

Lucy Melinger, Columnist October 31, 2022
Assignments, quizzes and exams that are only open over the weekend are disruptive and not feasible for many students.
Install more emergency call boxes along edges of campus

Install more emergency call boxes along edges of campus

Mihir Gokhale, Columnist October 30, 2022
Columnist Mihir Gokhale urges UT to install more emergency call boxes along Guadalupe Street, Dean Keeton Street, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to expand campus safety networks.
In defense of Texas Athletics, football spending

In defense of Texas Athletics, football spending

Max Laky, Columnist October 28, 2022
Columnist Max Laky urges the UT community to consider the benefits of high collegiate athletics spending.
Install Bike Lanes on Speedway

Install Bike Lanes on Speedway

Augustine D’Eramo, Columnist October 27, 2022
Columnist Augustine D’Eramo calls UT to install bike lanes on Speedway in order to ensure student safety
Install more bike racks near academic buildings

Install more bike racks near academic buildings

Mihir Gokhale, Columnist October 25, 2022
Columnist Mihir Gokhale calls on the University to install more bike racks near academic buildings to improve accessibility for students.
UT should create more workout spaces on campus besides Greg and the Rec

UT should create more workout spaces on campus besides Greg and the Rec

Augustine D’Eramo, Columnist October 25, 2022
Columnist Augustine D’Eramo urges UT to create more exercise spaces around campus
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