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Taking steps today, for tomorrow: Austin City Council reorganizes climate change investment plan

Taking steps today, for tomorrow: Austin City Council reorganizes climate change investment plan

Aaron Sullivan and Ren Leija February 29, 2024

The Austin City Council approved a resolution on Feb. 15 authorizing the reorganization of the city’s current climate initiatives to make them more manageable — a change the Council said is “urgent”...

Protester Pearl Gomez records Scientology members leaving the opening ceremony on Saturday. Gomez, along with others present came from different cities in Texas and states to counterprotest the reopening of the Scientology Church building on Guadalupe Street.

Church of Scientology reopens on The Drag after several delays, sparking protests

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 29, 2024

Over 1,500 people from across the nation packed the Church of Scientology on Guadalupe Street to celebrate the building’s grand reopening on Saturday after almost seven years of renovations and delays,...

International Food and Cultures Extravaganza brings together students, orgs

International Food and Cultures Extravaganza brings together students, orgs

Atahan Koksoy, General Life&Arts Reporter February 26, 2024

With the International Food and Cultures Extravaganza in full swing, organizers stood behind piles of various cultural delicacies such as delicious pastries, specialty candies and warm, homemade dumplings,...

Vince Young speaks to students in the WCP on Tuesday.

Vince Young distinguished speaker at Campus Events and Entertainment’s Black History Month Event

Sarah Cooley, General Life&Arts Reporter February 22, 2024

Over 100 students filed into the William C. Powers Auditorium to hear from the man who led the Longhorns to their first Rose Bowl victory 19 years ago, and now sits in the College Football Hall of...

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Texas Athletics announces demolition of historic building to expand football facilities

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 20, 2024

University Junior High, which currently houses the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, will face demolition in June to make space for a new football training facility, Athletics Director Chris Del Conte...

SB 17 defunds university-sponsored study abroad programs geared primarily to Black and Latinx students

SB 17 defunds university-sponsored study abroad programs geared primarily to Black and Latinx students

Christian DeBrady, General News Reporter February 19, 2024

This story was removed because the previous content was misleading and inaccurate. The following paragraph describes what was originally stated in the article and is followed by each respective correction. Previously,...

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya prepares to hit the ball during singles play against Ariana Arseneault of Auburn University on February 18, 2024. Her match was tied when play stopped as the Longhorns clinched the win.

No. 6 Texas women’s tennis takes down No. 12 Auburn 4-1 at home

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2024

After losing in the quarterfinals round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s National Women’s Team Indoor Championship last weekend in Seattle, Texas women’s tennis returned home and went...

Tyrese Hunter attempts to score during Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

For Texas, it’s time to put up or shut up

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

With roughly a month until the Big 12 Tournament, it’s time for Texas to put up or shut up. We’ve seen the Longhorns at their worst in Big 12 play, and it has unfortunately often come at the Moody...

The tower on Wednesday.

Protestors choose to accept consequences after weeks-long University investigation

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2024

After over a month of being investigated by the University, Evan Scope Crafts faced three choices: accept a two-semester probation, prove he did not commit any violations or appeal all consequences.  Scope...

Students pack winter kits during UT United Mission Relief's first Project Downtown event of the year on Feb. 7, 2024. Project Downtown is a monthly event where students package meals or care kits for underserved communities in Austin.

United Mission for Relief-Austin hosts monthly events to help communities in need

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter February 12, 2024

From lotion to thermal blankets, students spent their day in a classroom in the University Teaching Center crafting winter kits. The kits contained a variety of essentials for donation to Saffron Trust,...

Campus Events + Entertainment Ancestral Appreciation and Culture Committee hosts Lunar New Year celebration

Campus Events + Entertainment Ancestral Appreciation and Culture Committee hosts Lunar New Year celebration

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter February 9, 2024

Sharp cymbal clangs pierce the air accompanied by the deep rumble of drums that resonate throughout the ballroom, stirring the hearts of the crowd and causing the floorboards to tremble. Three sky-blue...

A visitor walks through the exhibition "Public Works: Art by Elizabeth Olds" at the Harry Ransom Center on Wednesday. From depictions of Depression-era America to captivating children's books, the exhibition contains over 100 prints, paintings and illustrations that explore Old's artistic legacy. To the left is an image of her color lithograph titled "Miners" from 1937.

New exhibition celebrates the work of author, illustrator, activist Elizabeth Olds

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter February 7, 2024

The Harry Ransom Center opened a new exhibit titled “Public Works: Art by Elizabeth Olds” on Feb. 3 showcasing her passion for activism and accessible art. The exhibit features a wide variety of...

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