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University Health Services addresses monkeypox concerns

University Health Services addresses monkeypox concerns

Joelle DiPaolo, Senior news reporter August 22, 2022

The City of Austin declared monkeypox a public health emergency Aug. 9, but students who attend in-person classes are at low risk for contracting the illness, University health officials say.  UT officials...

Redshirt freshman quarterback, Quinn Ewers, attempts a pass during the Orange and White spring football game on April 23, 2022. The game showcased the talents of Ewers and sophomore quarterback Hudson Card as they competed for the starting position this fall.

Quinn Ewers named Texas’ starting quarterback

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor August 19, 2022

Texas Athletics announced Friday that redshirt freshman Quinn Ewers will be the starting quarterback for the Longhorns this fall. John Bianco, senior associate athletics director, announced head coach...

As UT discontinues PCT, some students worry about COVID-19 testing resources

As UT discontinues PCT, some students worry about COVID-19 testing resources

Hope Unger, News desk editor August 13, 2022

As students return to campus for the beginning of the fall semester, UT posted signs in the Student Services Building stating the proactive community testing program would no longer be operational starting...

‘Its so hard to just do my job’: Abortion restrictions threaten UT, state OB-GYN residency program

‘It’s so hard to just do my job’: Abortion restrictions threaten UT, state OB-GYN residency program

Claire Stevens, News Reporter August 9, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 9, 2022 flip book. A previous version of this article said that medical schools must offer abortion training to remain accredited, but it has been...

What do songbirds and professional musicians have in common? Precise timekeeping

What do songbirds and professional musicians have in common? Precise timekeeping

Leila Saidane, News Reporter August 7, 2022

A perfect tempo is not something a skilled musician is born with. It’s achieved through years of exposure to music, timing ingrained in memory and lots of repetition. But for a scaly-breasted wren, a...

UT-Austin student runs for Austin mayor, wishes to improve disability access and public transportation

UT-Austin student runs for Austin mayor, wishes to improve disability access and public transportation

Morgan Severson, News Reporter August 3, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the August 2, 2022 flipbook. At just 21 years old, government senior Phil Brual will have his name printed on Austin’s mayoral ballot this November.   Brual...

UT ends informal classes

UT ends informal classes

Claire Stevens, News Reporter August 1, 2022

From eating at restaurants to gathering with friends to in-person classes, activities that shut down for COVID-19 have made their return. But UT’s Informal Classes program, which the University paused...

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Central Health board requests more info after Dell Med presentation following Commissioners Court order for audit

Claire Stevens, News Reporter July 28, 2022

After the Travis County Commissioners Court ordered an independent audit of Central Health, one of Dell Medical School’s partners, Dell representatives held a presentation Wednesday to answer questions...

Quit dumpster diving during move out, get some free furniture next weekend at new market

Quit dumpster diving during move out, get some free furniture next weekend at new market

Claire Stevens, News Reporter July 21, 2022

The end of July is a time when many students regularly move out of West Campus, leaving their furniture and appliances behind for the landfill or for someone else to pick up. But now, students and residents...

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Monkeypox case confirmed in UT-Austin community

Leila Saidane, News Reporter July 17, 2022

A monkeypox case was confirmed in the UT community last week, a University Health Services spokesperson said Sunday.  Nine cases have been reported in Travis County as of Thursday. UHS associate director...

UT-Austin discontinues COVID-19 dashboard

UT-Austin discontinues COVID-19 dashboard

Leila Saidane, News Reporter July 14, 2022

UT retired its COVID-19 dashboard on July 1 — six months after it reported the University hit daily positive case records — due to a lack of self-reporting and an increase in at-home testing. The...

Protesters march down Congress Avenue on Saturday, June 25. A crowd of several hundred attendees gathered to protest the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v Wade.

Incoming students choose not to attend UT following abortion restrictions

Morgan Severson, News Reporter July 11, 2022

When deciding where to apply for college, high school senior Sarah Warren said she considered applying to UT, but concerns for autonomy over her body in Texas made her decide against it.   “I was...

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