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Professors, record lectures to ease transition to fall semester

Professors, record lectures to ease transition to fall semester

Michael Lazenby, Columnist July 9, 2021
Columnist Michael Lazenby urges professors at UT to continue to record lectures and be accommodating to students for the sake of safety and mental health.
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What has happened since UT-Austin President Hartzell announced “The Eyes of Texas” is here to stay?

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌ ‌, News Reporter July 8, 2021

Content Warning: This article contains discussions of gun violence, racist threats and death. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, sparking protests...

UT working on plans to develop esports arena, students hope it will help promote inclusion

UT working on plans to develop esports arena, students hope it will help promote inclusion

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌, Life and Arts Reporter July 5, 2021

Content Warning: Mentions of sexual harassment. When applying for college, Jennifer Pham looked at the gaming programs at every school she applied to. She chose UT’s gaming community for its diversity...

LGBTQ+ students describe feelings on labels in community

LGBTQ+ students describe feelings on labels in community

Sofia Treviño July 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Away from the nitpicking lens of those in his small town, Sam Aguilar was better able to explore their identity in their first...

UT leadership fails to respond to Texas Tour Guides after almost 2 months on strike

UT leadership fails to respond to Texas Tour Guides after almost 2 months on strike

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 28 flipbook. Some members of Texas Tour Guides have boycotted work since May 1 in protest of “The Eyes of Texas” lyrics being featured...

Student creates Halal charcuterie board business

Student creates Halal charcuterie board business

Alishba Javaid, Life and Arts Reporter July 1, 2021

From salami roses to heart-shaped cheese, Maryam Nathani creates halal food masterpieces from mental sketches in her head. “When I walk through Trader Joe's and I see a new thing, I get super excited,”...

“I’m capable of doing it, too”

“I’m capable of doing it, too”

Maria Sailale, Associate Editor June 30, 2021
Associate Editor Maria Sailale urges the College of Liberal Arts to create a collegewide mentoring program for students.
The Delta variant is increasingly common among COVID-19 strands in the U.S. Its more contagious and more severe than other strands. Vaccines are still effective at preventing severe illness from it, but not as much as they are with other strands.

COVID-19 variant threatens unvaccinated populations as state, nation lag behind vaccine goals

Kevin Vu June 28, 2021

Students could likely contract a new and more infectious variant of COVID-19 if they are unvaccinated, a UT professor who has been tracking COVID-19 variants said.  The World Health Organization reported...

Suspect identified Monday arrested in connection to mass shooting in downtown Austin

Suspect identified Monday arrested in connection to mass shooting in downtown Austin

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌ ‌ June 24, 2021

CW: Discussions of gun violence, death. The suspect identified and charged on Tuesday morning for shooting and killing Douglas John Kantor in the mass shooting on Sixth Street was arrested Thursday...

Mass shooting in downtown Austin: 12 injured, 1 deceased, 1 in critical condition

Mass shooting in downtown Austin: 12 injured, 1 deceased, 1 in critical condition

Sheryl Lawrence June 17, 2021

Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of gun violence and death. Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the June 14 flipbook. One person died and 13 people were...

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13 people injured after mass shooting in downtown Austin, 1 deceased, 1 in critical condition, 2 arrested

Sheryl Lawrence, News Reporter June 12, 2021

Content warning: This article contains discussions of gun violence and death. Update as of 11:00am Tuesday: The Austin Police Department identified and charged a third suspect with the murder of...

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UT Internal Communications provide plans for summer, fall 2021

Kevin Vu June 11, 2021

UT will return to 100% occupancy in classrooms and labs for the fall semester with the help of vaccinations and continued testing, according to an email from internal communications to the UT community...

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