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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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Online learning doesn’t mean we can do more work

Jackie Lugo April 21, 2020

From the start of working from home, there was this notion that because we weren’t commuting or physically present, we would be able to save copious amounts of time and be able to get more work done....

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Pre-health students: Don’t be scared of pass/fail

Abhirupa Dasgupta April 16, 2020

Ever since UT made changes to grading systems for this semester, academic advisors have been sending out emails explaining how students can switch their classes to a pass/fail grading system.  In...

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Fight the pervasive racism COVID-19 has incited

Ian Joshi April 15, 2020

On March 14, a Burmese man walked into a Sam’s Club in Midland, Texas, with his two children, ages 2 and 6. They were quietly minding their own business when 19-year-old José Gomez stabbed...

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If you can, request mail-in ballot and vote

Yusuf Shafi April 14, 2020

On July 14, several key runoff elections will be happening in Travis County.  Unfortunately, COVID-19 will limit thousands of students' ability to go to the polls. Now more than ever, students...

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UT’s restrictions on emergency housing defeat its purpose

On March 17, it was announced that the UT campus would be shut down for the rest of the spring 2020 semester. All classes would move online, and all students living in on-campus dormitories would have...

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Professors must support students where optional pass/fail does not

Maria Sailale April 5, 2020

Now more than ever, UT needs to prioritize student voices.  In response to the pandemic, student petitions urging universities to adopt more compassionate grading systems have been sweeping through...

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UT organizations need stricter attendance policies

Natalie Taylor April 2, 2020

Editor’s note: This column was written before the closure of the UT campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its content may or may not reflect the current reality of student life on campus. We believe...

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Don’t do it for the résumé, do it because you care

Yusuf Shafi April 2, 2020

Editor’s note: This column was written before the closure of the UT campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its content may or may not reflect the current reality of student life on campus. We believe...

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Introverts need more support in the classroom

Maria Sailale April 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This column was written before the closure of the UT campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its content may or may not reflect the current reality of student life on campus. We believe it...

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SSD’s accommodations process must be streamlined

André Williams April 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This column was written before the closure of the UT campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its content may or may not reflect the current reality of student life on campus. We believe it...

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Current major selection system must be reevaluated

Madison Goodrich April 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This column was written before the closure of the UT campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its content may or may not reflect the current reality of student life on campus. We believe it...

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UT Theater deserves more recognition, effective promotion

Natalie Taylor April 1, 2020

Editor’s note: This column was written before the closure of the UT campus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its content may or may not reflect the current reality of student life on campus. We believe it...

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