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

All content by Margaret Butler
Audrey Williams_dead days

Implement a week of dead days before finals

Margaret Butler December 3, 2020

Finals are the pinnacle of college stress, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only compounded that fact.  The pandemic has led to a variety of stressful situations for many students, and navigating...

1117-CarlyPhoon-CreativeWriting

UT should offer a creative writing major

Margaret Butler November 25, 2020

One of the greatest attractions of UT is its massive wealth of resources, boasting 13 colleges and schools that encompass more than 170 fields of study. However, UT does not offer a creative writing major.  To...

margaret maymester

Maymester courses should be cross-listed at higher rate

Margaret Butler November 11, 2020

Whether it’s to expand your worldview, gain valuable real-world experiences or even strengthen your language skills, studying abroad is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Eighty-five percent of ...

margaret transfer

Transfer students need mentors

Margaret Butler November 4, 2020

First-Year Interest Groups are comprised of 18-25 students who enroll in a cluster of classes together during their first fall semester at UT, according to the Undergraduate Studies website. These students...

1028_SanchezClara_outside_colour

UT students should take their online classes outdoors

Margaret Butler October 28, 2020

In my experience, being confined in my room for hours makes me feel restless. However, getting outdoors always helps me relax. This semester, I’ve had the chance to explore campus and find some hidden...

image

Film introductory videos

Margaret Butler October 25, 2020

Building genuine, personal and professional relationships with your professors is a sure way to  enhance your college experience. However, online classes have made education extremely impersonal,...

Audrey Williams_feedback

Consider asking for feedback

Margaret Butler October 21, 2020

There are over 1,100 UT student organizations on campus that promise their members a tight-knit community united by shared passions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, student organizations have become a much-needed...

margaret

Consider a gap year

Margaret Butler September 23, 2020

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has been exceptionally mentally, physically and financially draining.  In order to alleviate all these pressures, UT students should consider taking a gap year after...

Screen Shot 2020-09-16 at 8

HornsLink must be overhauled

Margaret Butler September 17, 2020

After being isolated for months on end and transitioning to online education, incoming freshmen are desperate to be connected and involved with UT organizations, even if it is in a virtual format. Getting...

Activate Search
Margaret Butler