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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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Abbott’s executive order puts student healthcare at risk

Abbott’s executive order puts student healthcare at risk

Ava Saunders, Associate Opinion Editor September 12, 2024
Associate opinion editor Ava Saunders discusses the harmful impacts of Abbott’s Aug. 8 executive order on UT’s immigrant community.
The importance of responsible clothing consumption

The importance of responsible clothing consumption

Anjali Shenoy, Associate Opinion Editor September 11, 2024
Columnist Anjali Shenoy discusses the importance of sustainable fashion and responsibly resourcing clothing when purchasing pieces for classes and organizations.
Longhorns mean business

Longhorns mean business

Anjali Shenoy, Associate Opinion Editor September 10, 2024
Columnist Anjali Shenoy argues students who juggle side projects and businesses demonstrate advanced leadership and professional prowess.
Niche clubs can provide community, spark growth

Niche clubs can provide community, spark growth

Emily Harrison, Senior Columnist September 9, 2024
Senior columnist Emily Harrison expresses the importance of joining student organizations.
The necessity of standardized testing in higher education

The necessity of standardized testing in higher education

Anjali Shenoy, Associate Opinion Editor September 8, 2024
Associate opinion editor Anjali Shenoy highlights the importance of standardized testing when it comes to applying and succeeding in graduate school programs.
Keep Austin dirty

Keep Austin dirty

Ava Saunders, Associate Opinion Editor September 5, 2024
Associate opinion editor Ava Saunders argues that preventing cultural gentrification is necessary to preserve UT’s student experience.
College might not feel right at first, that’s OK

College might not feel right at first, that’s OK

Tenley Jackson, Associate Opinion Editor September 4, 2024
Associate opinion editor Tenley Jackson reflects on the experience of adjusting to college life and encourages freshmen to practice optimism and utilize UT's resources.
Animation can connect you with your inner child

Animation can connect you with your inner child

Anjali Shenoy, Associate Opinion Editor September 3, 2024
Columnist Anjali Shenoy discusses how revisiting and exploring childhood movies can awaken more tender, child-like emotions to guide you through college experiences.
Cast a wide net for internships

Cast a wide net for internships

Tanya Narwekar, Associate Opinion Editor September 2, 2024
Associate opinion editor Tanya Narwekar writes that her summer internship in D.C. led to unexpected growth.
Transform your language learning with cultural events

Transform your language learning with cultural events

Ankita Chitturi, Columnist August 28, 2024
Opinion columnist Ankita Chitturi encourages UT students to embrace new language opportunities to enhance their cultural experiences and communication skills.
The debt trap: Navigating financial planning

The debt trap: Navigating financial planning

Ankita Chitturi, Columnist August 27, 2024
Columnist Ankita Chitturi argues that students must proactively educate themselves on financial literacy to avoid the pitfalls of student loans and debt.
Set boundaries with roommates early

Set boundaries with roommates early

Arista Rail, Columnist August 26, 2024
Columnist Arista Rail urges students to set boundaries before conflict arises with roommates.
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