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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Daisy Kielty and Maria Sailale April 1, 2021
In this week's forum, we discuss receiving the vaccine and beginning to plan for a hopeful future.
Chris Beard hired to replace Shaka Smart as men’s basketball head coach

Chris Beard hired to replace Shaka Smart as men’s basketball head coach

Matthew Boncosky April 1, 2021

Texas is hiring former Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard to replace Shaka Smart as head men’s basketball coach, according to numerous reports from Stadium, CBS Sports, and ESPN. Beard will become...

Specific GroupMe guidelines would clarify murky waters of academic integrity

Specific GroupMe guidelines would clarify murky waters of academic integrity

Eva Strelitz-Block April 1, 2021
Columnist Eva Strelitz-Block urges professors to make explicit GroupMe guidelines for students to follow and include them in their syllabi.
Texas men’s tennis caps off undefeated March with win over No. 6 Texas A&M

Texas men’s tennis caps off undefeated March with win over No. 6 Texas A&M

Ross Fisher March 31, 2021
At the Texas Tennis Center on Wednesday, the No. 7 Texas men’s tennis team defeated No. 6 Texas A&M 4-3.
Longhorn women’s soccer elevates defense to defeat Baylor 4-0

Longhorn women’s soccer elevates defense to defeat Baylor 4-0

Christina Huang March 31, 2021
In their first conference game of the spring season, the Longhorns pounced on Baylor from the opening whistle and cruised to a 4-0 victory Wednesday.
UT-Austin, OU compete in canned food drive competition

UT-Austin, OU compete in canned food drive competition

Kiernan McCormick March 31, 2021
UT is competing against The University of Oklahoma in a canned food drive to combat food insecurity on campus as part of UT’s first annual spirit week.
Religious groups prepare for COVID-safe gatherings during spring holidays

Religious groups prepare for COVID-safe gatherings during spring holidays

Payton Reeves March 31, 2021
Religious communities near campus are feeling optimistic about spring holy holidays as pandemic restrictions loosen, but are still taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 
UT-Austin pharmacy researchers receive funding to increase accessibility of biosimilar drugs

UT-Austin pharmacy researchers receive funding to increase accessibility of biosimilar drugs

Kevin Vu March 31, 2021
A College of Pharmacy research center will receive funding to increase the accessibility of biosimilar drugs for cancer treatments from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Oncology Research Program and Pfizer Inc.
Nonprofit Red Beans & Ricely Yours provides homemade food, comfort to those in need

Nonprofit Red Beans & Ricely Yours provides homemade food, comfort to those in need

Zoe Tzanis March 31, 2021

It’s Saturday afternoon. The kitchen smells strongly of southern spices and sautéed onions. In stained aprons and bulky safety goggles, Chris Cubas and Maris Clegg spend hours prepping vegetables, cutting...

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ stars Julian Dennison, Brian Tyree Henry talk acting with monsters, character inspirations, returning to theaters

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ stars Julian Dennison, Brian Tyree Henry talk acting with monsters, character inspirations, returning to theaters

Noah Levine March 31, 2021

The time has come for iconic monsters Godzilla and King Kong to face off yet again on the big screen. Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Godzilla vs. Kong” is in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max...

Austin Public Health officials encourage safety precautions during Easter weekend, registering for COVID-19 vaccine

Austin Public Health officials encourage safety precautions during Easter weekend, registering for COVID-19 vaccine

Tori Duff March 31, 2021

Austin Public Health officials advised people Wednesday to continue COVID-19 safety precautions going into Easter weekend by avoiding large gatherings and to continue trying to sign up for vaccinations. “This...

Black student leaders demand UT-Austin, Hartzell, Board improve Black student conditions

Black student leaders demand UT-Austin, Hartzell, Board improve Black student conditions

Skye Seipp March 31, 2021

The Black President’s Leadership Council, a group of Black student leaders on campus, sent a letter to the University, UT President Jay Hartzell and the UT System Board of Regents Wednesday morning with...

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