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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Add more features to course schedule

Tanya Chen October 22, 2020

Registration can be a confusing process for many students, and the added uncertainty of continuing hybrid courses in the 2021 spring semester only increases students’ stress. Since everything is...

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Professors should incentivize voting in local elections

Maya H. October 21, 2020

The 2020 general election is nothing short of historic. In just one week, early voting turnout in Texas hit a record high in several counties. More than 4 million Texas residents have cast a ballot as...

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Consider asking for feedback

Margaret Butler October 21, 2020

There are over 1,100 UT student organizations on campus that promise their members a tight-knit community united by shared passions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, student organizations have become a much-needed...

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‘Bleed orange, live green’ and add compost to campus

October 20, 2020

UT has promised its students that we would be a zero-waste campus by 2020, meaning 90% of the waste made would either be recycled or composted. However, in 2020, we have only managed to accomplish a mere...

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UT needs to clarify spring semester plans

Anandi Barker October 20, 2020

We have all seen Baylor’s, TCU’s and A&M’s decisions to cancel spring break next semester. Luckily, UT students don’t have to worry about this. Art Markman, who leads the...

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Bridge language barriers

Jesus Vidales October 18, 2020

This year, after surpassing a 25% Hispanic enrollment rate, UT qualified to receive the title of a “Hispanic-serving” institution.  However, despite qualifying for this title, UT still...

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Students must commit to taking proper precautions

Sydney York October 16, 2020

The pandemic that some believe to be over continues on, and despite fears of COVID-19 spreading around West Campus, students and fans have continued to gather in large numbers before and after attending...

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This semester, an unlimited meal plan is not worth it

Arianna Hosek October 16, 2020

On-campus dining, like many things this semester, just isn’t the same. The buffet line has turned into singular to-go meals, drink and ice cream machines are completely closed, and coffee makers...

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Professors, share your stories

Richard Lee October 15, 2020

Choosing a major is the beginning of an educational journey. The next step is exploring the specializations and careers in your field. Many students struggle with where to go next, or even where to start,...

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Inclusive access is not as inclusive as it seems

Tanya Chen October 15, 2020

This spring, UT is rolling out a pilot version of the “inclusive access” digital textbooks program it plans to fully implement by fall 2021. Although the program offers some benefits, it will...

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Don’t leave students on the hook for study abroad travel expenses

Eva Strelitz-Block October 15, 2020

In March, UT abruptly canceled all study abroad programs. This week, Texas Global informed students via a website update that they will “monitor the viability of programs in November and February...

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Flu shots are more important than ever

Maya H. October 14, 2020

It only took a few weeks for an outbreak of COVID-19 to escalate into an unprecedented health crisis. Public health officials predict that this year’s flu season might follow a similar trend. Luckily,...

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