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The crossing guard booth on 24th Street and Whitis Avenue was wrecked when a car crashed into it in the early morning of Oct. 27, 2024.

UTPD arrests individual for DWI after on-campus crash

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter October 29, 2024

University police officers arrested an individual on Sunday for driving while intoxicated after the individual crashed a vehicle on campus early that morning, according to a Tuesday police report. Officers...

Government junior Guiliana Sodaro helps put a wristband on a UT student at Voterpalooza on Oct. 25, 2024.

Voterpalooza celebrates start of early voting, informs students how to vote

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 27, 2024

Students received election information and advice on Oct. 25 at the Turtle Pond during Voterpalooza, an event that celebrated the start of early voting earlier that week. Nonpartisan student organization...

Black UT students call for consolidation within organizations, increased participation, inclusion at State of Black UT event

Black UT students call for consolidation within organizations, increased participation, inclusion at State of Black UT event

Clara Carrabba, General News Reporter October 24, 2024

Black UT students discussed ways to encourage participation and consolidate organizations to allow more voices to be heard at the State of Black UT event on Wednesday. The student and faculty-run event...

University of Texas law professor Steven Collis speaks to audience during Scrutinizing Universities' Responses to the Campus Protests panel at Townes Hall on Monday.

UT School of Law hosts panel discussing First Amendment rights, implications of campus protests

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 23, 2024

Law professionals discussed First Amendment rights on Monday in relation to nationwide Israel and Palestine protests on college campuses in April and May. The event, called "Scrutinizing Universities...

University denies claims of violation of dean's right to due process

University denies claims of violation of dean’s right to due process

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter October 22, 2024

The University denied a claim that it is violating the Liberal Arts dean’s right to due process in an Oct. 18 letter. The American Association of University Professors claimed in an Oct. 13 statement...

Governor Greg Abbott sings "The Eyes of Texas" onstage during a tailgate for the UT-Georgia football game at the Governor's Mansion on Oct. 18, 2024.

The night before the Georgia game in the governor’s house

Lauren Hightower, Matthew Gomez, and Liv Elizondo October 19, 2024

On the eve of the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs, a wave of burnt orange covered the governor’s front lawn. Bevo and the Longhorn Band welcomed Texas and Georgia officials to kick off the weekend's...

A "For Lease" sign is draped on Torchy's Tacos at the corner of 28th and Guadalupe streets on Oct. 17, 2024 as the restaurant is set to close after 16 years of service.

Torchy’s Tacos on Guadalupe Street closes in November

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 17, 2024

The Torchy’s Tacos location on Guadalupe Street will close on Nov. 19 after 16 years of service. The business’ lease will expire in November. The company decided not to renew its contract due to...

The tower is pictured on Sept. 15, 2024.

UT Tower restoration effort to affect parking, graduation photos

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 17, 2024

A $70 million effort to restore the exterior of the Main Tower will start in November and is expected to last three years, President Jay Hartzell announced in an email on Oct. 4.  The restoration...

Texas Science & Natural History Museum Tuesday Oct. 15, 2024.

Texas Science and Natural History Museum increases attendance, adds new exhibits

Siri Ratnam, General News Reporter October 15, 2024

The on-campus Texas Science and Natural History Museum announced on Sept. 30 that attendance has almost doubled since the museum reopened its doors last fall.  Carolyn Connerat, managing director of...

West Campus pregnancy center raises concerns among students, local organizations

West Campus pregnancy center raises concerns among students, local organizations

Ethan Housewright, General News Reporter October 14, 2024

Flyers warning of a "fake pregnancy clinic" appeared in West Campus a few weeks ago. The flyers refer to Trotter House, a pro-life organization located on Rio Grande Street that offers resources...

University releases new AI teaching and learning tools

University releases new AI teaching and learning tools

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter October 14, 2024

A generative artificial intelligence guide and AI tutor are the University’s latest additions in its effort to promote ethical AI use on campus, UT announced in a press release late last month. The...

Jadd Hashem speaks outside Main Tower at Atidna’s Memorial Vigil on Oct. 13, 2024. Hashem, currently the vice president of Atidna international, will become the president next semester.

‘Brothers, not others’: students hold vigil mourning all innocent deaths in Middle East

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter October 14, 2024

UT’s chapter of Atidna International hosted a vigil in front of the UT Tower on Sunday to grieve all innocent lives lost in Israel, Palestine and Lebanon in the last year of violence.  Last year’s...

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