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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

McKenzie Henningsen, Associate Opinion Editor & Associate Copy Desk Chief

McKenzie Henningsen is a junior English and advertising double major from Austin, Texas. She currently serves as Associate Opinion editor and Associate Copy Desk Chief.

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Editors reflect on 125th anniversary

Editors reflect on 125th anniversary

Leaders in the newsroom wrote about the significance of the Texan’s 125th year of publication.   News editor thinks back on 125-year department history, looks forward to the future The...

The Daily Texan’s 125-year history moves our work forward

The Daily Texan’s 125-year history moves our work forward

Amelia Kimball and McKenzie Henningsen October 7, 2024

Today, The Daily Texan begins its 125th year of publication.  On Oct. 8, 1900, The Texan circulated for the first time. Thirteen years later, the student body voted to make it a daily publication....

Find your place at the Texan

Find your place at the Texan

McKenzie Henningsen, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2024
Editor-in-Chief McKenzie Henningsen encourages you to apply for The Daily Texan’s staff.
Law enforcement pushes protesters to the edge of the Main Mall lawn during the pro-Palestine demonstration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Was that really necessary?

Lucero Ponce and McKenzie Henningsen April 25, 2024
Lucero Ponce and McKenzie Henningsen argue that increased police presence during protests only causes fear.
Editor-in-chief candidate McKenzie Henningsen in main mall on Feb. 13, 2024.

Opinion writing requires a nuanced, creative approach

McKenzie Henningsen, Editor-in-Chief Candidate February 19, 2024
Editor-in-chief candidate McKenzie Henningsen argues that the opinion department needs to emphasize unique coverage to accurately represent the campus community.
Editor-in-chief candidate McKenzie Henningsen in the UT Tower on Tuesday.

The Daily Texan will stand for empathy, diligence, fairness. Always.

McKenzie Henningsen, Editor-in-Chief Candidate February 15, 2024
Editor-in-chief candidate McKenzie Henningsen shares her vision for The Daily Texan.
Taking the ‘I’ out of politics

Taking the ‘I’ out of politics

McKenzie Henningsen, Associate Opinion Editor January 25, 2024
Associate editor McKenzie Henningsen argues that self-importance hinders political progress.
Students carry the weight of SB 17

Students carry the weight of SB 17

McKenzie Henningsen, Associate Opinion Editor January 15, 2024
Associate opinion editor McKenzie Henningsen argues that SB 17 doesn’t have to change diverse campus culture.
Death to the rise-and-grind mindset

Death to the rise-and-grind mindset

McKenzie Henningsen, Associate Opinion Editor September 25, 2023
Associate opinion editor McKenzie Henningsen urges students to consider their mental health before accepting opportunities.
All roads lead to arts

All roads lead to arts

McKenzie Henningsen, Associate Opinion Editor September 13, 2023
Associate opinion editor McKenzie Henningsen advises artsy students to try as many paths as possible.
You don’t need social media to be social

You don’t need social media to be social

McKenzie Henningsen, Associate Editor August 28, 2023
Associate editor McKenzie Henningsen shares her experience deleting social media and encourages students to unplug.
(Re)framing our idea of the literary canon

(Re)framing our idea of the literary canon

McKenzie Henningsen, Columnist August 7, 2023
Columnist McKenzie Henningsen argues that the English department’s emphasis on diversity is essential to student success.
Publish internal transfer admission statistics

Publish internal transfer admission statistics

McKenzie Henningsen, Columnist August 3, 2023

Changing course is an expected part of the undergraduate experience. With access to 13 schools and 170 areas of study, it makes sense that some students may decide to focus their studies on a different...

Life-skills courses shouldn’t be overlooked

Life-skills courses shouldn’t be overlooked

McKenzie Henningsen, Columnist July 17, 2023
Columnist McKenzie Henningsen proposes a new UT course to teach students the fundamentals of adulthood, easing the transition to college.
Librarians: classroom tools for success

Librarians: classroom tools for success

McKenzie Henningsen, Columnist July 9, 2023
Columnist McKenzie Henningsen calls on professors to utilize librarians and their resources in class.
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