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CapMetro offers free rides for October, cuts bus frequency due to staffing shortage

CapMetro offers free rides for October, cuts bus frequency due to staffing shortage

Koshik Mahapatra, News Reporter September 29, 2021
CapMetro announced Sept. 3 that it would decrease the frequency of 15 of its bus routes and suspend the Entertainment bus late-night service that runs between student housing neighborhoods and downtown starting Sep. 19.
Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35 as offensive line shines to kick off conference play

Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35 as offensive line shines to kick off conference play

Nathan Han, Sports Reporter September 25, 2021

The Texas offensive line was good.  And that made all the difference Saturday against Texas Tech.  After struggling in their first three games, especially in pass protection, the big men up front...

Students protest UT COVID-19 policies at Hartzell’s inauguration ceremony

Students protest UT COVID-19 policies at Hartzell’s inauguration ceremony

Katy Nelson, News Reporter September 24, 2021
Dozens of students from campus organizations such as Underpaid@UT, Young Democratic Socialists of America, Cops Off Campus, the Black Graduate Student Association at UT Austin and the Texas State Employees Union, lined up outside the steps of the Tower, saying Hartzell has not played a leadership role in ensuring students’ and workers’ safety or listened to student leaders’ requests.  
Longhorns open Big 12 play with statement 2-0 victory against Kansas State

Longhorns open Big 12 play with statement 2-0 victory against Kansas State

Vicente Montalvo, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

Texas women’s soccer opened conference play on the road in Manhattan, Kansas, defeating Kansas State 2-0 in a game the Longhorns controlled from start to finish. Texas got on the board early near...

UT-Austin community members say new John Chase building is a step in the right direction

UT-Austin community members say new John Chase building is a step in the right direction

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter September 21, 2021

A historic building designed by Texas’s first licensed Black architect, John S. Chase, will open to serve the Black UT-Austin community following a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. Chase attended...

New portable Proactive Community Testing facility replaces Jester West Fireplace Lounge location

New portable Proactive Community Testing facility replaces Jester West Fireplace Lounge location

Henry Hays September 20, 2021

University Health Services opened a new proactive community testing facility on Sept. 8 to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and increase campus testing capacity. The portable facility replaced the previous...

Longhorn runners trample over Rice for 58-0 shutout

Longhorn runners trample over Rice for 58-0 shutout

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 18, 2021
The Longhorn running backs rushed all over an inferior Rice defense to the tune of 418 total yards and six touchdowns.
West Campus condo unit demolished to make way for new apartment complex, Nueces

West Campus condo unit demolished to make way for new apartment complex, Nueces

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 14, 2021
Student housing is becoming a crisis as old buildings in West Campus are replaced with luxury housing and apartment buildings increase prices without losing demand.
No. 15 Texas football falls in blowout fashion to Arkansas

No. 15 Texas football falls in blowout fashion to Arkansas

Nathan Han, Sports Reporter September 11, 2021
Riding high off a 38-18 win over Louisiana in Week 1, Texas traveled into a hostile Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and came out worse for wear as fans chanted “S-E-C” in the blowout loss.
No. 1 Texas tops Arizona Wildcats in thrilling four-set victory

No. 1 Texas tops Arizona Wildcats in thrilling four-set victory

Jordan Mitchell, Sports Reporter September 11, 2021
Redshirt junior Asjia O’Neal was the offensive force the Longhorns needed to persevere through the game.
UT raises minimum pay for dining workers to recruit new hires amid labor shortage

UT raises minimum pay for dining workers to recruit new hires amid labor shortage

Samantha Greyson, News Reporter September 7, 2021

UT increased dining hall workers’ pay in August to recruit nearly 100 more employees for its thinly staffed dining halls due to consistent labor shortages. University Housing and Dining is currently...

Texas draws against No. 13 Rice on the road

Texas draws against No. 13 Rice on the road

Vicente Montalvo September 6, 2021

Texas women’s soccer drew against No. 13 Rice in double overtime 1-1 at Wendel D. Ley Track and Holloway Field in Houston after failing to hold onto their lead and missing prime scoring opportunities. Around...

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