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Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Rylie Lillibridge, Projects Reporter November 1, 2023

When psychology junior Adrienne Wood signed a lease for the Union on San Antonio in mid-October, she was primarily motivated by her need to secure SMART Housing, which are apartment units with adjusted,...

Pearl Street Co-op’s culture shines in their parties, especially on Halloween

Pearl Street Co-op’s culture shines in their parties, especially on Halloween

Diego Saldana, General Life&Arts Reporter October 30, 2023

By 8 p.m. on Friday night, a line of people stretched down the block at the West Campus intersection of 21st and Pearl Street while they weathered the sweat-inducing humidity in their Halloween best....

Panda walks the runway at the "Howl-O-Ween" costume contest. His owner Chad Minarcin says he is dressed as an "East Austin Hipster" and won the "Best Pitty (Pitbull) Costume."

Dogs dress up for Howl-O-Ween event supporting pit bull breed advocacy

Victoria Artale, General News Reporter October 30, 2023

Last Saturday, Austin organizations Love-A-Bull and Yard Bar teamed up for the third annual Howl-O-Ween, giving dog owners the chance to dress up with their furry friends.  According to their website,...

Community members pay their respects with candles at the vigil for Palestine conducted by the Palestine Solidarity Committee on Oct. 26, 2023.

Students grieve loss in Israel and Palestine through on campus vigils

As violence continues to unfold in Israel and Palestine, students with loved ones in the region find outlets for their grief on campus by attending events like vigils. The Palestine Solidarity Committee...

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’: 8 years of waiting made this pizza stale, alright when reheated

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’: 8 years of waiting made this pizza stale, alright when reheated

Ryan Ranc and Tommy Wilson October 26, 2023

This review contains spoilers. After eight years, the long-awaited “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie based on the games of the same name from developer Scott Cawthon officially comes to theaters...

UT’s Product Prodigy team wins HSI Battle of the Brains, $50,000 scholarship

UT’s Product Prodigy team wins HSI Battle of the Brains, $50,000 scholarship

Athena Tseng, General News Reporter October 25, 2023

UT’s Product Prodigy team won first place and a $50,000 scholarship in September at HSI Battle of the Brains, a national business case championship for Hispanic-Serving Institutions. Students had...

Student opinions conflicted following Hartzell’s statements on the Israel-Hamas war

Student opinions conflicted following Hartzell’s statements on the Israel-Hamas war

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter October 23, 2023

Following two statements made by UT President Jay Hartzell concerning the ongoing crisis in Israel and Palestine, the UT community felt conflicted by the University’s response. Hartzell released his...

Protestors march through Downtown Austin to show support for Palestine on Oct. 15, 2023. The demonstration was organized by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, a UT student organization for Palestinian liberation and right of return.

Students disrupted at Palestine education event, Palestine Solidarity Committee speaks out

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter October 22, 2023

Three men disrupted members of the Palestine Solidarity Committee at an educational event in Welch Hall on Oct. 12. The men repeatedly called PSC members and event attendees “terrorists.” One of the...

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 21, 2023

With 12:49 left to play in the first half, No. 8 Texas led Houston 21-0. On three consecutive drives, Houston tied the game at 21 points less than three minutes into the third quarter.  Texas got off...

Emily Shryock, director of the Disability Culture Center, during disability discussion on assistive technology and mobility aids on Oct. 18, 2023.

University celebrates Disability Access and Belonging Month

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter October 19, 2023

University students, faculty and staff celebrate Disability Access and Belonging Month in October to advocate for accessibility and recognize the community of students with disabilities on campus. The...

Hozier performs at Austin City Limits 2023 at Zilker Park on Oct. 8, 2023.

The best of Austin City Limits 2023

Mimi Calzada, Trisha Dasgupta, Katie Chang, and Logan Dubel October 16, 2023

Mother Nature took solace on Austinites and travelers from all around the past two weekends by providing festival goers with the first chill of Texas autumn for this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival....

Head Swimming Coach Eddie Reese points as the team swims on Oct. 12, 2023.

Texas men’s swim head coach Eddie Reese to retire after the 2024 Olympic trials

Meaghan English, General Sports Reporter October 15, 2023

While his swimmers go about their usual practice, at the side of the water overseeing it all stands renowned head coach Eddie Reese, arms folded and glasses perched at the tip of his nose. Reese is...

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