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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

Editorials

Another legislative session. Another attack on higher education.

Another legislative session. Another attack on higher education.

The Editorial Board argues that Senate Bill 37 infringes on faculty autonomy and allows for drastic legislative overreach.
The UT System’s drag ban isn’t about policy — it’s about control

The UT System’s drag ban isn’t about policy — it’s about control

The Editorial Board argues that rather than bending to political pressure, the Board of Regents must prioritize students’ constitutional rights.
The Office of the Dean of Students overstepped in the Student Government election — more than once

The Office of the Dean of Students overstepped in the Student Government election — more than once

The Daily Texan Editorial Board March 14, 2025
The Editorial Board argues that a censored debate, unchecked campaign violations and an overturned disqualification reveal misplaced priorities in this SG election.
Executive alliance candidates Grayson Oliver and Elizabeth Tomoloju pose for a portrait on Dec. 12, 2024.

Vote Grayson Oliver, Elizabeth Tomoloju for the most qualified leadership

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 28, 2025
Student Government needs to make tangible progress, Grayson and Elizabeth offer UT students the best chance.
Federal anti-immigrant policy harms universities, including UT.

Federal anti-immigrant policy harms universities, including UT.

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 4, 2025
The Editorial Board argues that educating yourself on fundamental rights is necessary following targeted legislation.
Vote for the future, not the past

Vote for the future, not the past

The Daily Texan Editorial Board November 1, 2024
The Editorial Board endorses Kamala Harris, Kathie Tovo and Colin Allred for the Nov. 5 election.
UT is becoming the face of Texas’ higher education failures. That must change.

UT is becoming the face of Texas’ higher education failures. That must change.

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 11, 2024
The Daily Texan Editorial Board argues that unsatisfied faculty is problematic for UT's academic success.
Law enforcement pushes protesters to the edge of the Main Mall lawn during the pro-Palestine demonstration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Was that really necessary?

Lucero Ponce and McKenzie Henningsen April 26, 2024
Lucero Ponce and McKenzie Henningsen argue that increased police presence during protests only causes fear.
UT, what do you owe, and who do you owe it to?

UT, what do you owe, and who do you owe it to?

The Daily Texan Editorial Board April 16, 2024
The Daily Texan Editorial Board argues that UT is prioritizing political agendas over campus community.
Vote Ramya and Jonathan for achievable solutions in Student Government

Vote Ramya and Jonathan for achievable solutions in Student Government

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 23, 2024
The Daily Texan Editorial Board endorses Ramya Nambala and Jonathan Wilson as the next student government executive alliance.
Minority students deserve UT’s support after ban on affirmative action

Minority students deserve UT’s support after ban on affirmative action

The Daily Texan Editorial Board urges UT leadership to create more equitable admission and recruitment policies after the affirmative action ban.
Too few repercussions, too soon to return

Too few repercussions, too soon to return

The Daily Texan Editorial Board March 30, 2023
The Daily Texan Editorial Board examines UT’s decision to allow the provisional return of the Texas Cowboys, a spirit organization with a long-standing history of hazing.
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