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The UT Tower on Sept. 16.

University police arrest UT employee on charge of failure to register as a sex offender

Kylee Howard, Vivien Ayers, and Sarah Brager September 16, 2024

University police arrested a University employee, who is a registered sex offender in Oregon,  on Sept. 6 for what officials believe to be failure to register in Texas, a third-degree felony in the state.  UTPD...

The tower on July 7, 2023.

Dean of Students announces new response team, provides guidelines for on-campus protests

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 16, 2024

Dean of Students Katie McGee announced a new Event Readiness and Response team on Sept. 16.  This announcement comes after the University began disciplinary proceedings last summer for some students...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning runs the ball downfield for a 67-yard rushing touchdown during Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Backup quarterback Arch Manning shines in explosive play during unexpected early arrival versus UTSA

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 14, 2024

One second, Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium was drowning in the sound of Longhorn fans cheering on senior tight end Gunnar Helm as he caught a pass for a 49-yard gain and hurdled over the UTSA...

This illustration was published in an article covering the presidential debate on Sept. 11, 2024.

Trump and Harris take stage in first presidential debate

Erika Pernis, Naina Srivastava, and Matthew Gomez September 11, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate Tuesday night, less than two months away from the election. The two candidates spoke about...

Texas fans cheer at the game against the BYU Cougars on Oct. 28, 2023.

Texas Athletics introduces new reserved student ticket option ahead of Saturday’s football game against UTSA

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 8, 2024

Texas students can now guarantee their seat inside Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on football game days because of to a new ticket claiming option provided by Texas Athletics. Going into effect...

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers gives a fan his towel after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Texas won 31-12.

Texas secures 31-12 win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, breaks Wolverines’ 23-home-game win streak

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2024

Coming into the largest college football stadium in the nation and beating the former national champions isn’t an easy feat.  But the Texas Longhorns made it clear that no amount of pressure could...

Attorney General files voter registration lawsuit against Travis County officials

Attorney General files voter registration lawsuit against Travis County officials

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter September 6, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint against multiple Travis County officials on Friday for contracting a voter registration service that identifies eligible and unregistered voters. The...

People relax in Barton Springs on Aug. 28, 2023.

City of Austin announces prolonged closure of Barton Springs Pool

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter September 5, 2024

Barton Springs Pool will be closed for several weeks to address repairs for a leak in an old water pipe, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. During a weekly maintenance check, city staff...

Student government hosts first general assembly, discusses annual budget, new goals

Student government hosts first general assembly, discusses annual budget, new goals

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter September 4, 2024

Student Government held their first general assembly of the semester on Tuesday, where they introduced the proposed 2024-2025 budget and established platforms for the year. The proposed budget allotted...

The UT Tower on June 10, 2024.

New free speech policy prevents UT Systems from taking stances on political, social issues

Pili Saravia, News Desk Editor September 2, 2024

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously approved a change in its free speech policy on Aug. 22 that prevents the system and UT institutions from adopting an opinion on political or social “issues...

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