Shaun Mendis

Forget the heat, not the antique

Staying inside is becoming a more convenient way to surrender to the increasing Texas heat. However, sitting in a hallway or my room doesn’t ...

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NIH Scientists Advance Gene-Editing Approach for Rare Tay-Sachs Disorder

(WDNews) Bethesda, MarylandA possible gene-editing treatment for late-onset Tay-Sachs disease (LOTS), a rare genetic illness that affects roughly 500 people globally, has been developed ...

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Round Rock surrenders early lead, Chihuahuas storm back 7-6 in series finale

The El Paso Chihuahuas scored four runs in the last four innings to win the series 7–6 on Sunday night at Dell Diamond in ...

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The Daily Texan explains: How will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impact students?

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which increased national defense spending, extended tax cuts from his first ...

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New map shows how federal funding cuts could hurt Austin public health programs

On July 24, Austin Public Health unveiled a new map that illustrates the possible effects of federal funding reductions on neighborhood initiatives. The news ...

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Notes from Texas football summer camp: Rookies’ first days on field

It was a hot, muggy day with a feel-like temperature of roughly 106 degrees on one of the final days of July when the ...

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UT Student Government hosts annual exchange to discuss future collaborations with SEC universities

During the annual SEC Exchange on July 18 and 19, student governments from universities in the Southeastern Conference shared ideas and objectives. For the ...

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‘Little Ramen Tatsu-Ya’ set to open on The Drag, bringing Japanese street food to students

Tatsu Aikawa, who came to Austin as a cultural exchange student from Tokyo, lived in a hippy commune and skated with the hipsters on ...

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Drag shows to celebrate Austin Pride Month

Austin celebrates Pride Month in August, and the city’s formal celebration is on August 23. Drag shows throughout the city provide chances to celebrate, ...

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The Daily Texan explains: What’s going on with UT’s endowment taxes?

Following the passage of a tax measure by Congress in July that maintained specific carve-outs for public institutions, UT will continue to be immune ...

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