The Daily Texan

Expanding sunscreen dispenser program would protect students

By Abby Springs - Updated on June 25, 2019 at 7:09 pm

Associate editor Abby Springs advocates for adding sunscreen dispensers to residence halls and high-traffic areas.
A future without Roe v. Wade jeopardizes female students

By Kaitlin Burns Passafiume - Updated on June 25, 2019 at 3:21 pm

Columnist Kaitlin Burns Passafiume argues that early-term abortion bans would have a negative impact on the UT student body and on female scholars everywhere.
‘False Alarm’ alerts a new era for Two Door Cinema Club

By Carlos Garcia - Updated on June 25, 2019 at 12:12 am

The noughtie days are back with a digital upgrade, courtesy of Ireland’s favorite indie-rock band. Two Door Cinema Club’s latest LP, False Alarm, harnesses the power of electronic pop while drawing from the development of indie-rock over the past decade. The album exceeds the majority of the band’s discography, but fails to compare to debut album Tourist History.
Austin Strategic Mobility Plan works toward easier commute around campus for students

By Victoria May - Updated on June 25, 2019 at 12:09 am

The Austin Transportation Department is working alongside CapMetro to provide students with easier off-campus transportation through the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan.
UT tackles climate change, resource management with multidisciplinary approach

By Kevin Lokuwaduge - Updated on June 25, 2019 at 12:00 am

The population of Texas is expected to double to 55 million by the year 2050, according to the Texas Demographic Center.
Pride or profit: LGBT students talk Pride branding

By Sandra Torres - Updated on June 24, 2019 at 11:50 pm

The month of June — Pride Month — brings an array of emotions to the LGBT community, including pride, love and possession. The Stonewall Riots of 1969 marked the beginning of marches for equality and acceptance of the LGBT community.
Longhorns in the WNBA: Mystics start hot, McGee-Stafford and McCarty reunite

By Stephen Wagner - Updated on June 24, 2019 at 11:45 pm

While they’re best remembered for their contributions to Karen Aston’s 2014-15 and 2015-16 Texas squads — two of her best since arriving at Texas in 2012 — they’re recognized today for their performances at the highest level of women’s basketball. Here’s a rundown of the three Longhorns in the WNBA:
‘Child’s Play’ becomes your new best friend with gore-filled fun

By Noah Levine - Updated on June 24, 2019 at 11:40 pm

“Child’s Play” is a reimagining of the 1988 horror classic of the same name. The remake, helmed by director Lars Klevberg, revolves around the bloodshed that surrounds a single mother (Aubrey Plaza) and her son (Gabriel Bateman) after he receives an artificial intelligence-enabled toy (voiced by Mark Hamill). The film succeeds in its ability to reinvent the source material and bring to life a fun, yet morbid, tale of friendship and parenting.
‘Toy Story 4’ accomplishes what most sagas cannot with a fitting end

By Denise Emerson - Updated on June 24, 2019 at 11:38 pm

Every goodbye in a “Toy Story” film feels like parting with a longtime friend.
Don't have a cow: A guide to Mooov-In for freshmen

By Nicole Stuessy - Updated on June 24, 2019 at 11:25 pm

As incoming freshmen select dorm rooms, find roommates and buy furniture, there are additional steps they can take to ensure a smooth move-in experience.