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News. UT program’s research webinar highlights unique experience of Latinx community college transfer students. Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter • November 13, 2024. Department of Transportation allocates $32 million to replace Barton Springs Bridge. Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter • November 13, 2024.
Life of Bevo — The past and present of the Texas Longhorn mascot
Christine Ayala. September 15, 2013. Zachary Strain. The speckles of orange and white on Bevo’s coat match the blurs on the football field as he watches on from the sidelines for his ninth straight season as UT’s living Longhorn mascot. The 14th to hold the exclusive position of the University’s mascot, Bevo is an easily recognizable UT ...
Life and Arts – The Daily Texan
Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ stands as a hilarious yet gripping portrait of sex work. Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter • November 8, 2024. American filmmaker Sean Baker is known for directing emotionally gripping films like “Tangerine” and “The Florida Project,” which portray marginalized communities and sex workers in ways not ...
Sports - The Daily Texan
Texas Football gears up for Arkansas rematch, seeking redemption after 2021 loss. Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor • November 11, 2024. In 2021, Arkansas fans hopped guard rails to rush the field as Texas fell 40-21 to the Razorbacks in Fayetteville. “This was not a performance I was anticipating,” head coach Steve Sarkisian said...
Black UT-Austin alumni reflect on racist history of University, look ...
Feb 11, 2021 · Last summer, UT community members called for University reforms to better support Black students during nationwide Black Lives Matter protests. Although the University made some changes, including renaming the Physics, Math and Astronomy building, many students still believe more work is needed, such as replacing “The Eyes of Texas.”. Haynes came to UT in 1968, a year when demands ...
‘It’s just not enough’: Nearly 25 years later, UT’s auto admit rule ...
Nov 29, 2022 · When state lawmakers implemented UT’s automatic admission policy nearly 25 years ago, it was intended to promote diversity on campus. While the policy has slightly helped the University become more diverse, UT’s student body still doesn’t fully reflect the state’s demographics. Experts said the policy can only really be successful for marginalized communities if …
History of ‘Horns Down’ - The Daily Texan
Aug 2, 2022 · History of ‘Horns Down’. Marisa Vasquez. Texas Tech running back Kenny Williams celebrates his first quarter touchdown with a horns down sign. It is a sign that Mack Brown labeled on Monday as disrespectful and a double standard after Mike Davis was penalized for holstering guns at the Tech crowd. Matthew Caldwell, Sports ReporterAugust 3 ...
A Guide to College GameDay: What to expect – The Daily Texan
Oct 8, 2021 · A Guide to College GameDay: What to expect. College GameDay announced on Twitter on Sunday Oct. 3 that the show would head to Dallas, Texas to cover the Red River Rivalry showdown between No. 21 Texas and No. 6 Oklahoma this Saturday. If you’re planning to attend the game or tuning in at home, here’s what to expect from the renowned pregame ...
Editorials - The Daily Texan
The Editorial Board endorses Kamala Harris, Kathie Tovo and Colin Allred for the Nov. 5 election. UT is becoming the face of Texas’ higher education failures. That must change. The Daily Texan Editorial Board • October 10, 2024. The Daily Texan Editorial Board argues that unsatisfied faculty is problematic for UT's academic success.
UT now has the second largest endowment in the ... - The Daily …
March 8, 2019. Alexandra Vanderhider. Last month, The Daily Texan reported that the UT system now has the country’s second largest endowment at $31 billion. As the second wealthiest university system in the country, it’s easy to wonder why we still pay for transcripts, why we haven’t seen dorm renovations and why tuition rose last year.