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Junior forward DeYona Gaston attempts a layup against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

No. 20 Texas gains early lead against Texas Tech, secures another home win 80-71

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

Looking to avenge a tough loss in Lubbock, No. 20 Texas women’s basketball extended its winning streak with an 80-71 win against Texas Tech at the Moody Center Wednesday night. Early foul trouble...

A protester chants and holds a sign during a climate action rally on Oct. 26, 2021.

Will UT ever cut ties with fossil fuels?

Samantha Greyson, Senior Projects Reporter February 6, 2023
UT’s $42 billion endowment is fueled by oil and gas. And despite growing calls to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry, the System doesn’t seem poised to plug its money maker.
Proposed bill would allow Texans to break leases following loss of utilities caused by extreme weather

Proposed bill would allow Texans to break leases following loss of utilities caused by extreme weather

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2023

A proposed bill in the current Texas legislative session would allow tenants to break their leases following a loss of essential utilities caused by weather events — similar to the outages during...

Guard Shaylee Gonzales runs downcourt during Texas' game against Wayland on Nov. 4, 2022.

No. 24 Texas women’s basketball records fourth-straight win, beats West Virginia 69-56

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

While classes in Austin were canceled because of icy conditions, No. 24 Texas women’s basketball traveled to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers Wednesday night. Texas moved back into the rankings...

UT-Austin housing report shows almost 40% of first-time in college freshmen don’t live on campus

UT-Austin housing report shows almost 40% of first-time in college freshmen don’t live on campus

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter January 31, 2023

A report from the University showed that almost 40% of first-time in college (FTIC) freshmen lived off campus in Fall 2021. The report did not list the specific reasons why students chose to live off campus. According...

Austin Police Association funded petition imitating Police Oversight Act

Austin Police Association funded petition imitating Police Oversight Act

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter January 30, 2023

Campaign finance reports filed by Voters for Police Oversight and Accountability revealed it is mainly funded by the Austin Police Association, the union representing Austin police officers. VOPA, the...

Director of National Intelligence, Texas Senator discuss classified documents and security threats surrounding TikTok

Director of National Intelligence, Texas Senator discuss classified documents and security threats surrounding TikTok

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 29, 2023

In the midst of national security concerns surrounding the conflict in Ukraine and sustained risks posed by governments including Iran and China, a two-day conference sponsored by UT Austin tackled issues...

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 25, 2023

While the word “love” isn’t usually thrown around when talking about the Oklahoma Sooners, on Wednesday night, love was in the air for Texas women’s basketball.    The program celebrated...

UT pandemic scientist awarded with key to the city of Austin

UT pandemic scientist awarded with key to the city of Austin

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter January 25, 2023

UT pandemic scientist Dr. Lauren Ancel Meyers received a key to the city earlier this month for her lab’s contribution to Austin’s COVID-19 analysis and pandemic response.   Meyers formed the...

No. 7 Texas takes down UTSA and No. 12 Georgia

No. 7 Texas takes down UTSA and No. 12 Georgia

Brock Bolinger and Ryan Hopper January 22, 2023

The Texas men’s tennis team had a busy weekend, sweeping UTSA 7–0 in its home opener on Friday and defeating No. 12 Georgia 4–3 on Sunday. The No. 7 Longhorns pulled off a clean sweep vs. the...

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

Christina Huang, Sports Editor January 19, 2023

Despite the rollercoaster of a month that Texas men’s basketball had, interim head coach Rodney Terry and his team are doing well. The Longhorns are currently fourth in the Big 12 and the No. 7 team...

UT-Austin blocks TikTok access from University Wi-Fi networks

UT-Austin blocks TikTok access from University Wi-Fi networks

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter January 17, 2023

UT-Austin blocked TikTok access on any device connected to its Wi-Fi networks, according to an email sent to the University community Tuesday morning. The decision follows Governor Greg Abbott’s directive...

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