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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...

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...

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