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Redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy launches the ball to his teammates against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Backup quarterback Maalik Murphy plans to enter the transfer portal

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 13, 2023

Redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy told the Texas coaching staff that he intends to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Murphy appeared in six games for Texas and started...

The next national champion is still unknown, but Steve Sarkisian is the right man for the Texas job

The next national champion is still unknown, but Steve Sarkisian is the right man for the Texas job

Christina Huang, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

“It’s been a long time coming.” 13 years, 11 months and 27 days, to be exact. 5,110 days total. That’s how long the gap is between Texas’ second-most recent Big 12 title and the one it won...

Adonai Mitchell and Ja'Tavion Sanders celebrate after Mitchell's touchdown during the Big 12 Championship game on Dec. 2, 2023.

How No. 3 Texas got to its first ever College Football Playoff

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 3, 2023

For the first time ever, Texas football is going to the College Football Playoff. As the No. 3 team, Texas will face No. 2 Washington in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, a rematch of last year’s...

Defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat scores a touchdown during the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 2. It was the first touchdown of his career at UT.

Trick plays, T’Vondre Sweat lead Texas to Big 12 Title over Oklahoma State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor December 2, 2023

T’Vondre Sweat struck the Heisman pose after catching a first-quarter touchdown. Yes, the 362-pound defensive lineman and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year T’Vondre Sweat.  For Sweat, this was...

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TAs relieved from positions will be offered different positions in the spring semester

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter December 2, 2023

Two Steve Hicks School of Social Work teaching assistants relieved from their positions due to expressing disapproval of the University response to the Israel-Hamas war with students will be offered different...

TAs relieved from positions, cannot be reappointed after expressing disagreement with University response to Israel-Hamas war

TAs relieved from positions, cannot be reappointed after expressing disagreement with University response to Israel-Hamas war

Pili Saravia and Mason Rouser December 1, 2023

Two Steve Hicks School of Social Work teaching assistants were relieved of their positions on Nov. 22 after they sent a Canvas message to their students expressing disapproval of the University’s response...

Texas Volleyball’s Devin Kahahawai and Keonilei Akana (center) hosted a lū’au for their teammates on a trip to Hawaii in March. “They just had a lot of fun,” Akana said. “We got up and danced, and they really appreciated being able to be a part of where we’re from.”

Texas volleyball’s Keonilei Akana, Devin Kahahawai embrace Hawaiian culture an ocean away

Aaron Sullivan, General Copy Staffer November 29, 2023

Keonilei Akana and Devin Kahahawai were barely teammates six years ago. They met for the first time at varsity volleyball tryouts at a school exclusively for Native Hawaiian students. Now, they’re roommates...

Photo Gallery: Inaugural Longhorn Lights Celebration

Photo Gallery: Inaugural Longhorn Lights Celebration

Lorianne Willett, Double Coverage Photo Editor November 29, 2023

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16% of drivers stopped by UT System police are Black despite making up 7% of system population

Michael Zhang, General Projects Reporter November 29, 2023

Since the George Floyd protests, police departments throughout the United States have taken steps to reform their practices and past.  This includes campus policing. From welcoming a new police...

Kicker Bert Auburn during Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Bert Auburn’s perfect game leads No. 7 Texas to a dominating 57-7 win over Texas Tech

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 25, 2023

Big bad Bert. Curly Bert. Automatic Auburn. Whatever nickname you give him, junior kicker Bert Auburn outshined all of the seniors on senior night.  Auburn showed up to the game against Texas Tech...

Jack Munro practices at Austin Pickle Ranch on Nov. 15, 2023.

Jack Munro goes pro, signs with Major League Pickleball

Amelia Engstrom, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 16, 2023

After a baseball accident left his dominant arm in a sling, then 10-year-old Jack Munro took up pickleball to satisfy his athletic energy.  “As soon as I got the sling off, I said, ‘Screw baseball,...

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