There were a lot of days when I didn’t know if I could keep working at the Texan.  I struggled a lot here. I struggled with the constant wave of production. I struggled with what being a...

The Daily Texan’s mission has always been to keep our campus community informed with accurate, reliable reporting. We consider it an honor to be able to serve this campus by providing factual information.  Central...

There are a number of unprecedented events happening on UT’s campus and around the world as we all work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. As a result, The Daily Texan regrets to inform you that...

In light of UT’s extended spring break and COVID-19 concerns, The Daily Texan will not be printing during the break.  Our biggest priority is to keep this campus informed. Regardless of whether...

Editor’s Note: Since the forum was meant to be a safe space, any mandatory reporting requirements by SB 212 were suspended. Student names have been anonymized in this transcript. Questions and answers...

When state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, got the news Saturday evening that her anti-hazing bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, it marked the end of a 14-year effort. Advocates say the state’s...

The Texas Cowboys accepted their suspension from campus on Friday following a University investigation that found evidence of hazing after student Nicky Cumberland sustained fatal injuries leaving an off-campus...

Despite evidence of hazing found by the University, the Texas Cowboys have received their third extension until June 7 to accept, appeal or request a formal hearing for their six-year suspension. During...

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The Texas Cowboys have received another extension to May 9 to make a decision to accept, appeal or request a formal hearing for their six-year suspension after a University investigation revealed the spirit...

The Texas Cowboys have received an extension from the Office of Dean of Students on the decision to accept their six-year suspension, appeal or request a formal hearing, UT communications strategist Shilpa...

With the recent news of the Texas Cowboys six-year suspension, there are a lot of questions about what this means for the future of the Cowboys and what it means for the rest of the campus community. Here...

Editor's note: You can find the statement from the Texas Cowboys here and from the Cumberland family here. In response to yesterday’s Texas Cowboys six-year suspension, the Cowboys and...

The University has suspended the Texas Cowboys for six years, following a hazing investigation into their fall initiation retreat.  The investigation found evidence of hazing during the fall of...

In anticipation of their Friday meeting with UT administration, the family of Nicky Cumberland released a letter requesting that those involved in hazing reform be transparent about their personal history...

The national chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Texas Rho have reached a settlement agreement, resulting in a “complete disaffiliation” of the two parties and bringing an end to lawsuits filed...

Editor’s Note: This is an introduction to The Daily Texan's new Diversity and Inclusion Board and our Raising Voices initiatives, which seek to improve representation in our strories and...

The Texas Cowboys released a statement Wednesday night in response to hazing allegations surrounding the events leading up to Nicky Cumberland’s death, saying no hazing or alcohol was related to...

The family of former student Nicky Cumberland, who died in fall 2018 from injuries sustained on the way home from a Texas Cowboys retreat, sent a letter last night to University administration asking for...

The family of Nicholas Cumberland has asked for an investigation into alleged hazing at this year’s Texas Cowboys initiation retreat, according to a statement provided to The Daily Texan. This follows...

The national chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon has filed a lawsuit against Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Texas Rho Corporation and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Texas Rho House Corporation due to their use of SAE symbols and...

Former members of the UT chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon are continuing fraternity activities, despite being suspended for a number of serious hazing offenses. Their organization, operating under...

UT students and alumni are joining the effort to address Hurricane Harvey’s widespread damage to southeast Texas. Student groups across campus are organizing fundraisers for disaster relief in...

DryBox Rescue, a kiosk designed to save water-damaged phones in 30 minutes, was installed last week on the second floor of the Texas Union. The success of the kiosk in an HEB near the Texas State University...

To recognize his efforts to improve how students learn, senior Raul Pineda was named UT’s Student Employee of the Year on April 10.   Pineda, an applied learning and development major, was...

Seniors Dana Le and Maria Suarez-Magana received the Mike Wacker Award from Texas Parents earlier this month as a reward for their positive mindsets during times of hardships in college. Texas Parents...

Petroleum engineering sophomore Karan Jerath officially filed a patent for his oil spill prevention device last week. Jerath spent more than 800 hours developing his design for an improved cofferdam,...

A recent study led by UT researchers is challenging Nobel Prize-winning research with its discovery of previously unknown traits in humans’ internal coordinate system, which allows us to navigate...

By hosting the first ever Diversity Mini-Week, the Diversity and Inclusion Agency hopes to show how embracing different experiences can positively impact students and the campusas as a whole. “I...

The newly appointed director to the Center for Health Communication will help oversee the Center’s move to a joint partnership between the Moody School of Communication and the Dell Medical School. The...

Stick it to Stigma began its three-day campaign Tuesday to promote the well-being of students on campus.   “We want this to be a major start of a conversation that doesn’t end,”...

Through the power of storytelling, the Alternative Breaks Austin program has given minority voices a chance to be heard and recognized for their role in the history and future of Austin. Alternative...

The non-consensual sharing of private nude images, from leaked photos of celebrities to the Anthony Weiner sexting scandals, has sparked debate on the media ethics of dealing with revenge porn. Scott...

It’s up to four UT professors from different disciplines to help save humanity after 85 percent of the world’s population is gone.  This hypothetical situation was the premise for the...

Spanish and Portuguese professor Héctor Domínguez-Ruvalcaba discussed Monday how ideas of queer knowledge and its representations have been spread throughout Latin America. Domínguez-Ruvalcaba...

Dropping out of college to pursue his dream of creating something that could bring people together when they are physically apart, Ben Rubin, CEO and Co-Founder of Houseparty, shared his story with students...

David Higgins was surrounded by aspiring film students as he spoke about his own journey from being a personal assistant to owning a production company. “Learn to fail brilliantly in film school,...

Engraved with the symbol of Texas Exes, a Longhorn silhouette, the UT Tower and the iconic phrase “The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You,” the UT class ring is one of the most symbolic items of the...

From an elaborate scavenger hunt to fashion shows showcasing clothes made of recyclables, the Cockrell School of Engineering’s annual Engineers Week is a 10-day-long competition among all of its...

UT’s Master of Science in Nursing program ranked fifth out of 50 on College Choice’s 2017 list of the best master’s in nursing degrees in the U.S. College Choice provides rankings...