Megan Menchaca

After being rejected from The Daily Texan five times my freshman year, I wasn’t sure I was cut out to be a journalist.

After last semester’s multiple student protests and calls for transparency, UT held a forum Monday about its sexual misconduct policies.  Here's a recap of some of the questions and responses.

Former UT men’s tennis coach Michael Center will plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Federal education investigators told the eight universities in a letter Monday they would examine whether they violated any laws or rules that govern federal student financial aid programs.

After Scottish Rite Dormitory restricted her guest policies on Nov. 14, Kaj Baker found support through GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization.

Sexual assault reported at Kinsolving Dormitory

West Campus needs at least $1.7 million worth of lighting upgrades, according to a study presented by the Austin Transportation Department on Monday.

Kaj Baker used to spend nights studying in Scottish Rite Dormitory with her girlfriend. But now, her girlfriend is no longer allowed in the dorm, as first reported by Texas Student Television.

When one of our readers asked us, "What are some of the best coffee shops in Austin?" we looked into it as part of Curious Campus, our series where we answer reader-submitted questions every week.

According to data provided by UT Police Department, UTPD officers responded to 1,832 call box alarms between Jan. 1, 2013, and Sept. 12, 2018.

When one of our readers asked us, “What are some of the best places to study on campus?” we looked into it as part of Curious Campus, our series where we answer reader-submitted questions every week.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said the evacuation was limited to two hallways in the Capitol.

After a string of moped thefts in West Campus this year, the Austin Police Department is urging students to protect their mopeds.

The boil water notice for Austin has been lifted, Austin Water announced Sunday.

A widely shared image of claims the water quality in Austin is going to get worse is false

Along with officers wearing blue, black and white, the UT Police Department now has 11 officers patrolling campus in fluorescent yellow uniforms.

The City of Austin issued a boil water notice Monday, telling residents to boil and cool water before using it for drinking, cooking or making ice.

When one of readers asked us, “How do I vote early?” we looked into it as part of Curious Campus, our series where we answer reader-submitted questions every week.

Nearly 20 women shouted “Stay back!” and practiced defending themselves against potential assailants in the UT Police Department training room Monday evening.

According to a campus-wide safety alert, Austin Police responded at 9:00 p.m to a student who reported an aggravated assault on Guadalupe Street.

Even as rain began to pour, dozens of people linked their arms together and chanted “We believe survivors” and “Survivors united will never be divided” Tuesday afternoon on Speedway.

Violent crime and property crime on campus increased last year, according to data released last week by the FBI.

Presidents of Texas universities, chancellors of Texas university systems and higher education officials all met at the festival Friday to discuss the most pressing issues impacting college students.

The class of 2018 set a record for the University’s four-year graduation rate at 69.8 percent, according to a press release.

A few of our readers asked us, "Why are there so many scooters on campus sidewalks? Isn't that dangerous?" We looked into it. Here's what we found.

Like many students, public relations junior Elizabeth Boone first heard about the on-campus stabbing on May 1, 2017, through the group messaging app GroupMe — not from the police.

After facing criticism from students for not sending out a University-wide text alert after reports of a stabbing near campus, UTPD Chief David Carter clarified UTPD’s emergency notification protocols Tuesday morning.

After facing criticism from students for not sending out a University-wide text alert after reports of a stabbing near campus, UTPD Chief David Carter clarified UTPD’s emergency notification protocols.

A suspect is in custody. Neither the victim nor the suspect are not UT students. Victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Dell Seton Medical Center.

When one of our readers asked us "What happened to the Starbucks inside DKR?" we decided to look into it as part of Curious Campus, our new series where we'll be answering reader-submitted questions every week.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has begun its annual crackdown on underage drinking.

The lawsuit filed  by an unnamed male student accusing the University of discriminating against male students in Title IX cases has been dismissed.

As the fall semester begins, the UT Police Department has begun adjusting to thousands of students moving back to campus and into the surrounding apartment complexes. After members of UTPD spent the summer taking vacations and working on areas to improve, UTPD Chief David Carter said the officers are now preparing to increase their interactions with students during the school year, especially incoming freshmen.  

After Plan II sophomore Rylan Maksoud found out his lease with a West Campus apartment complex had been terminated in January, he vowed to pursue every legal avenue open to him.

Multiple people cried and hugged each other outside of a Travis County courtroom on Friday after a jury found Meechaiel Criner guilty of capital murder in the April 2016 death of dance freshman Haruka Weiser.

The jury has still not reached a verdict in the trial of Meechaiel Criner, indicted on capital murder charges in connection to the April 2016 death of dance freshman Haruka Weiser.

Although most of the DNA evidence in the case against Meechaiel Criner was thrown out by the judge, the prosecution spent Tuesday discussing the remaining physical evidence. Criner, a 20-year-old homeless man, is indicted for capital murder changes in connection with the 2016 murder of Haruka Weiser.

Gonzalez said he searched Criner’s bags and found a MacBook laptop. Weiser’s friends testified on Wednesday that Weiser had a MacBook in her possession before her death.

The trial began Wednesday for Meechaiel Criner, the 20-year-old indicted on capital murder in connection with the death of dance freshman Haruka Weiser.

After day one of jury selection, six women and three men in the jury pool were tapped for the jury.

Jury selection began Monday in preparation for the trial of Meechaiel Criner, the 20-year-old indicted on capital murder charges in connection with the death of dance freshman Haruka Weiser.

Students walking along Guadalupe Street can expect to see changes to the shopping strip every year. This year, the closing of Guad-mainstay Ruby’s BBQ and the recent opening of Rise, a donut and biscuit joint, continue the long list of alterations to the Drag.

Attorneys continued their discussion of the role DNA testing plays in the murder case of dance freshman Haruka Weiser during a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday. The judge has still not ruled on whether the DNA evidence will be admitted in trial.

Elmer Arrieta, a 27-year-old graduate student studying architecture at Texas Tech University, died while participating in a UT study abroad program in Irkutsk, Russia, according to an email sent to the UT community on Saturday.

In an effort to protect intellectual property theft, the U.S. Department of State has begun to shorten visa lengths for some Chinese graduate students.

With frequent alerts about crime and serious weather, the University has never sent automatic messages about tornado warnings — until now.

A festival honoring the late Selena Quintanilla has made its way to UT. 

Two UT students have started a pen pal program to help economically disadvantaged public school students, which, according to the Texas Education Agency, makes up more than half of all public school students in the state.

Taking up action against sexual assault, the UT chapter of It’s On Us began its first steps toward ending sexual violence on campus by holding its first meeting Tuesday.

Texas continues to have one of the lowest rates of voter turnout and political participation in the country, according to a new report released by UT.

Every Monday evening, students and faculty gather at the Texas Union Building and conclude their long day of classes with a session of free yoga.