The Daily Texan

What resources are available on campus after the winter storm?

By Kevin Vu, Sheryl Lawrence, Skye Seipp, Tori Duff, Lauren Abel, Samantha Greyson - Updated on February 25, 2021 at 10:53 pm

Despite this week’s higher temperatures, Austin is still reeling from the effects of last week’s inclement weather, which caused widespread power and water outages.
University will not require ACT or SAT scores for fall 2022 admissions

By Lauren Abel - Updated on February 25, 2021 at 1:33 pm

University admissions will not require fall 2022 undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores due to COVID-19 related testing limitations, according to a statement released on the Texas Admissions website.
Dell Children’s to study rare, COVID-19-driven illness

By Kevin Vu - Updated on February 24, 2021 at 9:18 pm

Researchers at the Dell Children’s Medical Center will investigate Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children, a disease caused by COVID-19, through a five-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
UT opens new coffee options on campus

By Claire Stevens - Updated on February 23, 2021 at 10:56 pm

Longhorn Coffee Co. opened at the beginning of this semester in the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, and the Union Coffee House will open next week in the Texas Union, said David Anthony, director of business services for University Unions.
What is the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant, and how is UT-Austin reacting to its arrival?

By Skye Seipp - Updated on February 21, 2021 at 6:46 pm

B.1.1.7, the COVID-19 variant first identified in the United Kingdom, found its way to UT’s campus Feb. 5, and as of Feb. 11, UT has identified four cases of B.1.1.7.
Psychology study finds language changes when approaching a breakup

By Kevin Vu - Updated on February 21, 2021 at 6:37 pm

A UT psychology study published on Feb. 16 found that the changes in a person’s language on social media before and after a breakup can expose their emotional and logical thinking.
How to navigate the boil water notice and freezing, bursting pipes

By Sheryl Lawrence, Tori Duff - Updated on February 17, 2021 at 8:21 pm

The Daily Texan has compiled a list of ways to prepare for or address frozen or busted pipes.
Kinsolving Residence Hall, Honors Quad without water due to inclement weather

By Lauren Abel - Updated on February 17, 2021 at 6:50 pm

Students in Kinsolving Residence Hall and the Honors Quad no longer have water due to a shortage in supply from inclement weather.
UT students receive COVID-19 vaccine due to winter storms

By Kevin Vu - Updated on February 16, 2021 at 5:43 pm

Over 60 students and staff members who were not in the 1A or 1B group received a dose of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine Sunday to prevent them from being wasted, University Spokesperson J.B. Bird said.
Here’s what you need to know about power, water and shelter at and around UT amid severe weather

By Sheryl Lawrence, Lauren Abel, Skye Seipp, Kevin Vu, Tori Duff, Samantha Greyson - Updated on February 16, 2021 at 1:54 pm

The Texan has compiled and is constantly updating a list of resources and information pertaining to: student emergency housing, financial support and tuition, water at UT, warming centers, campus food options, UTPD’s response to on campus violations, what to expect from classes and professors, power at UT, what’s closed at UT and UHS and CMHC.