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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

Vote for the future, not the past

Vote for the future, not the past

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 31, 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 10, 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 25, 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.
Vote George and Ana for best chance at feasible change

Vote George and Ana for best chance at feasible change

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 23, 2023
The Daily Texan Editorial Board endorses George Boghs and Ana Fuentes as the best executive alliance to enact productive and feasible change.
With its reputation at stake, where does UT draw the line?

With its reputation at stake, where does UT draw the line?

The Daily Texan Editorial Board February 5, 2023
Following the termination of head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard, The Daily Texan Editorial Board calls on Texas Athletics to examine its process for handling misconduct.
Affirmative action is on the line. UT must seek alternatives now.

Affirmative action is on the line. UT must seek alternatives now.

The Daily Texan Editorial Board November 11, 2022
The Daily Texan Editorial board calls on UT to prepare for the likelihood of a ban on race-conscious admissions policies.
Voter registration closes Oct. 11. Are you prepared to cast your ballot?

Voter registration closes Oct. 11. Are you prepared to cast your ballot?

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 3, 2022
The Daily Texan Editorial Board discusses the importance of voter participation and asks students to vote in the Nov. 8th midterm elections.
Reform sexual assault prevention education

Reform sexual assault prevention education

The Daily Texan Editorial Board September 15, 2022
The Daily Texan Editorial Board wants UT to reevaluate and reform how it teaches students about sexual and relationship violence.
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