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Professors, release your textbook lists earlier

Megan Tran March 10, 2021

Textbooks are a routinely expensive aspect of university life. On average, UT estimates that a full-time undergraduate student will spend over $700 on just “books and supplies” for the 2020-2021...

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Moody doctoral student working to develop COVID-19 Vaccine Curiosity Tool

Kiernan McCormick March 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's March 5 print edition. UT doctoral candidate Chelsea Brass is developing a Vaccine Curiosity Tool to help resolve uncertainty about...

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“Eyes of Texas” report finds the song was written in a “racist setting,” but is not “overtly racist”

Samantha Greyson and Skye Seipp March 9, 2021

Lauren Girgis, Hannah Williford and Brooke Ontiveros contributed to reporting.   “The Eyes of Texas” was written in a “racist setting,” but the song was intended to “parody” the...

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UT must prepare for the next winter storm

Alexandra Purchatzke March 9, 2021

As our community copes with the effects of the recent winter storm, UT must focus on preparing  for future storms. The University, like most of the state, lacked basic winter weather resources and...

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We need to reassess the way languages are taught

Susan Cardone March 9, 2021

Many degrees at UT require students to take a foreign language. In the College of Liberal Arts for instance, students have to meet an “intermediate” level of proficiency.  However,...

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Texas volleyball utilizes offensive star power to dominate Texas State 3-0

Maya Martinez March 9, 2021

  Following a thrilling 3-1 victory against rival No. 6 Baylor on Wednesday, the Texas volleyball team made quick work of an overmatched Texas State team in a 3-0 sweep. In a non-conference...

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Cops Off Campus Campaign advocates for dissolution of UTPD, Liberation Coalition-formed group

Tori Duff March 9, 2021

  The Liberation Coalition, a student communist group, created a movement called the Cops Off Campus campaign that starts Tuesday to protest the presence of police on and around  University campus.   The...

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Jericho Sims heats up as March Madness gets underway

Matthew Boncosky March 9, 2021

For senior forward Jericho Sims, the all-important month of March seems to have brought new life. Prior to this month, Sims averaged 8.2 points per game. Since flipping the calendar, Sims is averaging...

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee works to understand, implement needs of employees in Financial and Administrative Services

Samantha Greyson March 9, 2021

Financial and Administrative Services, a branch of the University intended to give financial and operational support to UT, created an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to develop social awareness...

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Biden Administration attempts to reverse transgender military ban, only 18 days until progress report

Lauren Abel March 9, 2021

When Map Pesqueira lost his military scholarship in April 2019 due to former President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military, he thought he would be unable...

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Winter storm leaves many UT students seeking shelter from uninhabitable living conditions, freezing temperatures

Fiza Kuzhiyil March 9, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story contains information about students’ experiences during the winter storm and may be difficult to read. At the bottom of this story, the Texan has linked to resources for students...

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