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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...

The Standard residents report multiple car break-ins, more issues

The Standard residents report multiple car break-ins, more issues

Hope Unger, News Reporter July 7, 2022

Residents of The Standard at Austin apartment complex have experienced numerous car break-ins, unresponsive management and, at one point, no water for days since the summer started. Management for the...

Local health experts urge COVID-19 precautions amid potential surge in cases

Local health experts urge COVID-19 precautions amid potential surge in cases

Rylie Lillibridge, News Reporter July 7, 2022

Immunity from COVID-19 variants may wane in the coming weeks due to decreasing antibody levels and loss of vaccine protection over time. Local experts said consistent testing and staying up to date with...

UT should eliminate or substantially reduce tuition rates for summer internship courses

UT should eliminate or substantially reduce tuition rates for summer internship courses

Logan Green, Columnist July 3, 2022
Columnist Logan Green calls on the University to eliminate or reduce tuition costs for summer internship courses.
Protesters in Austin, Texas on June 24, 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

How to receive abortion care in Texas post-Roe v. Wade

Leila Saidane, News Reporter June 27, 2022

Many Texas clinics have halted pregnancy termination services since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday. When abortion-ban “trigger laws” take effect, the nearest legal...

Here are some Pride Month events in Austin area to keep on your radar

Here are some Pride Month events in Austin area to keep on your radar

Sarah Brager, Life & Arts Reporter June 16, 2022

The bustling Austin streets beam with extra color as local businesses and residents make new additions to the scenery: vibrant rainbow flags. In honor of Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ community in Austin gears...

Protesters hold up a sign at the March for Our Lives protest on June 11, 2022. The protest was held in reaction to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May.

‘Unbelievably angry’: Hundreds protest at Capitol for March for Our Lives, demand gun reform

Claire Stevens, News Reporter June 12, 2022

Hundreds of people rallied at the Capitol on Saturday to demand politicians take action to prevent gun violence following numerous mass shootings across the country, including in Uvalde, Texas, where 19...

No. 22 Longhorns roll over Texas Southern, earn 12–2 victory

No. 22 Longhorns roll over Texas Southern, earn 12–2 victory

Hunter Dworaczyk, Sports Reporter May 12, 2022

It did not take long for the Texas bats to get going against Texas Southern. On just the second pitch of Tuesday’s ballgame, redshirt sophomore Douglas Hodo III hit a double to start the Longhorn’s...

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