Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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

Riverside students deserve better

Riverside students deserve better

The Daily Texan Editorial Board urges UT to listen to Riverside students’ demands and extend greater resources to commuter-students.
Explaining the Husch Blackwell recommendations: There’s still more to be done

Explaining the Husch Blackwell recommendations: There’s still more to be done

The Daily Texan Editorial Board April 27, 2022
The Daily Texan editorial board urges the University to better update students regarding sexual misconduct policy and go beyond the Husch Blackwell recommendations.
For best chance at structural change, vote Leland and Isabel

For best chance at structural change, vote Leland and Isabel

The Daily Texan Editorial Board March 31, 2022
Student Government has a lot to make up for, and we hope it starts with Leland and Isabel.
Looking forward, looking back: Change is long overdue

Looking forward, looking back: Change is long overdue

The Daily Texan Editorial Board March 31, 2022
The Daily Texan Editorial Board calls for change as the University remains stagnant against student demands.
Too little, too late: Disband organizations that fail to take accountability for sexual violence

Too little, too late: Disband organizations that fail to take accountability for sexual violence

The Daily Texan Editorial Board November 30, 2021
The Daily Texan Editorial Board urges student organizations like Tejas Club and IFC to address their role in enabling sexual violence and disband.
Go to the polls, vote against Proposition A

Go to the polls, vote against Proposition A

The Daily Texan Editorial Board October 29, 2021

$271.5 million to $598.9 million.  That’s how much is at stake in the November statewide election. With Proposition A threatening to undercut funding for needed initiatives by drastically increasing...

“Support and uplift experiences that we have”

“Support and uplift experiences that we have”

The Daily Texan’s Editorial Board urges the University to take concrete steps toward creating a disability cultural center on campus.
Allow Longhorn Band to break tradition

Allow Longhorn Band to break tradition

The editorial board calls on UT to listen to Black student demands instead of separating the Longhorn Band over “The Eyes of Texas”.
UT, prioritize your students for once

UT, prioritize your students for once

The editorial board calls on UT to improve communication and listen to students.
Explaining Abbotts proof of vaccine ban

Explaining Abbott’s proof of vaccine ban

The Daily Texan Editorial Board April 25, 2021
The editorial board breaks down what Abbott’s executive order banning proof of a COVID-19 vaccine means for public universities in Texas.
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Improve communication on sexual misconduct reform

The Daily Texan Editorial Board March 15, 2021

Transparency. Regular communication. Prompt disclosure. All are practices students hoped to see the University adopt regarding sexual misconduct on campus after former UT President Gregory Fenves accepted...

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‘Y’all ready?’: Vote Kiara and Ethan

Editor's note: This endorsement reflects the opinion of The Daily Texan Editorial Board and not the opinions of The Daily Texan staff as a whole. This Student Government election season has been different...

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