All content by Megan Menchaca
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The Daily Texan’s future remains strong even amid pandemic
Megan Menchaca
• December 7, 2020
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A statement from The Daily Texan’s managing editor
Megan Menchaca
• December 2, 2020
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Hey Curious Campus, how do you say goodbye?
Megan Menchaca
• May 8, 2020
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What questions do you have about coronavirus concerns?
Megan Menchaca
• March 11, 2020
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Highlights from UT-Austin’s forum on sexual misconduct policies
Lisa Nhan and Megan Menchaca
• January 28, 2020
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What happens after I apply to the University?
Megan Menchaca
• April 30, 2019
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LGBTQ advocacy organizations support former SRD resident
Megan Menchaca
• December 10, 2018
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Reports of robberies decrease in West Campus, Riverside
Megan Menchaca
• December 7, 2018
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Sexual assault reported at Kinsolving Dormitory
Megan Menchaca
• December 5, 2018
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Water main break causes road closure
Megan Menchaca
• December 4, 2018
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Lighting improvements needed for West Campus, according to study
Megan Menchaca
• December 4, 2018
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Austin leads Texas in reported hate crimes in 2017
Megan Menchaca
• November 28, 2018
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Off-campus dorm increases restrictions on LGBTQ student
Megan Menchaca
• November 27, 2018
West Campus burglaries increase during 2018 fall semester
Megan Menchaca
• November 26, 2018
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Hey, Curious Campus: What are some of the best coffee shops in Austin?
Megan Menchaca
• November 26, 2018
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UT-Austin finishes $2.4 million upgrade to building security
Megan Menchaca
• November 20, 2018
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Call boxes not used to report on-campus emergency in five years
Megan Menchaca
• November 14, 2018
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UT student reports robbery on San Antonio Street
Megan Menchaca
• November 9, 2018
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Naloxone kits on UT-Austin campus going unused
Megan Menchaca
• October 31, 2018
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Capitol offices evacuated due to suspicious package
Megan Menchaca
• October 30, 2018
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UT student reports groping incident on Guadalupe Street
Megan Menchaca
• October 30, 2018
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‘Rampant’ moped thefts occurring in West Campus
Megan Menchaca
• October 30, 2018
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Boil water notice lifted Sunday
Megan Menchaca
• October 29, 2018
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Austin Water lifts boil water notice
Megan Menchaca
• October 28, 2018
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Rumors of worsening water quality are false, city officials say
Megan Menchaca
• October 26, 2018
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What happens if I get a citation for underage drinking?
Megan Menchaca
• October 26, 2018
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UTPD introduces new public safety officers
Megan Menchaca
• October 23, 2018
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Heavy rain leads to road, waterway closures in Austin
Megan Menchaca
• October 16, 2018
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UTPD hosts rape agression defense class for women
Megan Menchaca
• October 16, 2018
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Student reports assault on Guadalupe Street
Megan Menchaca
• October 16, 2018
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Reports of violent, property crime increase at UT-Austin
Megan Menchaca
• October 5, 2018
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Student Government hosts ‘Emergency Medicine Week’
Megan Menchaca
• September 25, 2018
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APD or UTPD: Who’s in charge of policing West Campus?
Megan Menchaca
• September 19, 2018
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UTPD changes emergency communications after 2017 stabbing
Megan Menchaca
• September 18, 2018
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UT Austin Police helps students with finding lost items
Megan Menchaca
• September 11, 2018
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UT Police responds to stabbing near Duren Dormitory
Meghan Nguyen and Megan Menchaca
• September 11, 2018
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Hey, Curious Campus: What happened to the Starbucks inside DKR?
Megan Menchaca
• September 5, 2018
UT Financial Aid Office warns student about email scam
Megan Menchaca
• September 5, 2018
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Federal judge denies request from Texas to end DACA program
Megan Menchaca
• September 4, 2018
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Lawsuit over Title IX discrimination against UT is dismissed
Megan Menchaca
• August 31, 2018
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Lawsuit against University House to move to trial
Megan Menchaca and Raga Justin
• August 27, 2018
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Meechaiel Criner found guilty of Haruka Weiser’s death
Megan Menchaca
• July 24, 2018
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Meechaiel Criner found guilty of Haruka Weiser’s death
Megan Menchaca
• July 20, 2018
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Trial for Meechaiel Criner begins
Megan Menchaca
• July 12, 2018
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Jury selected for Criner trial
Megan Menchaca
• July 11, 2018
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Nine selected to serve on jury for Criner trial
Megan Menchaca
• July 10, 2018
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Timeline: Haruka Weiser murder case
Megan Menchaca
• July 10, 2018
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Jury selection begins in preparation for Criner trial
Megan Menchaca
• July 10, 2018
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Preview: Meechaiel Criner trial
Megan Menchaca
• July 8, 2018
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The Drag Race: Businesses shift gears to stay open on Guad
Meara Isenberg and Megan Menchaca
• June 26, 2018
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Texas Tech student dies during UT study abroad program
Megan Menchaca
• June 17, 2018
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Austin City Council approves ‘Freedom City’ policies
Megan Menchaca
• June 17, 2018
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U.S. shortens length of some Chinese student visas
Megan Menchaca
• June 17, 2018