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A person wears a Palestinian flag as protestors rally at the Capitol in support of a ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday.

Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to call for US support of UN top court ruling, ceasefire in Gaza strip

Olivia Dilley and Ren Leija February 6, 2024

Thousands chanted “There’s no justice, there’s no peace!” at the Texas Capitol on Sunday afternoon, calling on the United States to support the top United Nations Court’s order stating that Israel’s...

Texas alumni hug as the buzzer sounds to end the game against Kansas State on Sunday. The Longhorns defeated the #2 ranked Wildcats 61-54.

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball defense shows up, upsets No. 2 Kansas State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 4, 2024

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 2 Kansas State 61-54 in front of a loud Moody Center crowd. 8,325 fans showed up to support the top 25 matchup. “The student section, y’all were lit,”...

St. Louis Cardinal Mike Antico slides to second during the Texas Baseball Alumni Game on Saturday. Antico played for Texas in 2021.

Texas baseball takes alumni back to school with 7–4 preseason win

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor February 3, 2024

As the sun shone down on the freshly manicured UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Punxsutawney Phil wasn’t the only one to welcome an early spring as Texas baseball held its annual Alumni and Fan Appreciation Game...

Forward Dillon Mitchell looks for Max Abmas' play during Texas' game against Houston on Monday. Texas lost in overtime 76-72.

Abmas’ late-game heroics lead Texas to road win over TCU

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 3, 2024

Tied at 64 with just under four minutes to play, Texas found itself going down to the wire once again.  Having seen an 11-point halftime lead erased, more often than not the Longhorns have come out...

Students walking past the UT Tower on Dec. 2, 2021.

Four student protesters under investigation, face possible expulsion after protesting dismissal of TAs

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2024

Four student protesters face investigation by the University and possible expulsion after entering the dean of the School of Social Work’s office to protest two teaching assistants being relieved of...

‘I’m not going to disappear’: Family of police violence victim file formal complaint against city

‘I’m not going to disappear’: Family of police violence victim file formal complaint against city

Vivien Ayers and Kylee Howard January 30, 2024

“I’m lost with words, but it’s okay, it’s going to be okay,” Elizabeth Gonzales said at a press conference on Jan. 30 after the deposition from her federal lawsuit against the city and the individual...

Golfers practice hitting on Hole 10 of the Lions Municipal Golf Course on Monday.

Austinites call on UT to preserve historical golf course

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter January 29, 2024

An organization calling for the preservation of a historic Austin golf course hosted the NAACP at a press conference on Jan. 18 to publicize their efforts. UT owns the land on which the Lions Municipal...

Littlefield Patio Cafe, Cypress Bend Cafe to extend hours of operation

Littlefield Patio Cafe, Cypress Bend Cafe to extend hours of operation

Emma Nguyen, General News Reporter January 28, 2024

Littlefield Patio Cafe and Cypress Bend Cafe are extending their weekday and weekend hours of operation beginning Monday to give students another space on campus to study and dine at. Littlefield Patio...

Community members attend the Visual Arts Center’s grand opening for the RRK Collection: Wood Type on Jan. 26, 2024.

Visual Arts Center features students’ wood type projects

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter January 28, 2024

Arranging wooden letter blocks, students in the design studio skillfully lay out their desired pattern. This creative process unfolds as a sheet of paper rolls through the carefully arranged blocks, resulting...

Pro-Israel speaker event featuring Yaron Brook interrupted by protesters, police confrontation

Pro-Israel speaker event featuring Yaron Brook interrupted by protesters, police confrontation

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter January 27, 2024

At a talk by prominent Israeli activist Yaron Brook on Friday, protestors occasionally interrupted and tensions came to a head when UTPD forcibly escorted one protester out of the room and handcuffed them.  UTPD...

Head Coach Rodney Terry after Texas' win against Baylor on Jan. 20, 2024.

Texas men’s basketball midseason recap: Longhorns on the up-and-up

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter January 25, 2024

Sitting at 14–5 overall, Texas’ 2023-24 campaign has been an up-and-down experience — but zooming out and slotting it into what’s been a roller coaster of a year for the program helps to explain...

Rooted members leave to pick up the pieces after SB 17 shuts down partnering program, Monarch

Rooted members leave to pick up the pieces after SB 17 shuts down partnering program, Monarch

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter January 24, 2024

An anonymous alumna said she found herself overcome with disbelief and confusion upon the shutdown of Monarch, a program that provided resources and community for undocumented, DACA and other students...

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