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A father and son exit the Shark Exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum on Nov. 26, 2023. This exhibit will be on view until Mar. 24, 2024.

Take a bite out of the Bullock’s newest exhibit chronicling history, science of sharks

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter November 29, 2023

The Bullock Texas State History Museum opened a new exhibition on Nov. 11 exploring the diversities and evolutionary history of sharks.  John Sparks, a curator in the Department of Ichthyology at The...

Christina Diaz, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Rice University, spoke at Patton Hall on her ongoing research over the debate of whether indignity and legal status is associated with health.

Rice professor speaks on the health advantages of Latin American immigrants

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter November 29, 2023

Christina Diaz, an assistant sociology professor at Rice University, shared explanations of why the Hispanic immigrant population has overall better health outcomes than other United States foreign populations...

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16% of drivers stopped by UT System police are Black despite making up 7% of system population

Michael Zhang, General Projects Reporter November 29, 2023

Since the George Floyd protests, police departments throughout the United States have taken steps to reform their practices and past.  This includes campus policing. From welcoming a new police...

New digital twin of campus could help predict energy needs for climate change

New digital twin of campus could help predict energy needs for climate change

Emma Nguyen, General News Reporter November 27, 2023

A new model of UT campus analyzes past and present energy usage among campus facilities to help visualize future energy usage and responses to climate change scenarios. The model, called a digital twin,...

Scholarships based on race protected federally, but UT System guidance says they should be reviewed amid impending DEI ban

Scholarships based on race protected federally, but UT System guidance says they should be reviewed amid impending DEI ban

Morgan Severson, Managing Editor November 27, 2023

Texas colleges and universities are making changes on campus to comply with Senate Bill 17’s Jan. 1 deadline, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, mandatory trainings and DEI statements...

Inauguration event recognizes Black presidents of student organizations

Inauguration event recognizes Black presidents of student organizations

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter November 27, 2023

Around 50 organizations gathered at the Texas Union Theatre on Nov. 16 for the Black President’s Leadership Council's second Black Inauguration, an official induction for the presidents of UT’s Black...

‘It's just not enough’: Starbucks union workers form picket line protesting Red Cup Day

‘It’s just not enough’: Starbucks union workers form picket line protesting Red Cup Day

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter November 16, 2023

Chants, screams and honks filled the streets at 4:30 a.m. at the 24th and Nueces Street Starbucks, where a group of employees formed a picket line protesting for workers’ rights in a nationwide movement...

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University Health Services expands services to Gregory Gym with outreach clinic

Melanie Faz, General News Reporter November 16, 2023

RecSports and University Health Services launched UT’s pilot outreach clinic at Gregory Gym in October, in an effort to make health services more convenient and accessible.  The UHS Outreach Clinic...

UT experts emphasize mental health resources during heightened stress

UT experts emphasize mental health resources during heightened stress

Vivien Ayers, News Desk Editor November 16, 2023

Around the world, the end of November is usually a time of joy — temperatures are dropping, the holidays are approaching and school is almost out for break. But college students experience a completely...

West Campus cat rescuers start fundraiser for cat food donations

West Campus cat rescuers start fundraiser for cat food donations

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter November 16, 2023

Cats of West Campus, a project created by UT employees, started a “food-raiser” in an attempt to gain resources for feeding cats around campus. The project, originating from Christina Huizar and...

A volunteer from the Palestine Solidarity Committee hoists a Palestine flag over The University of Texas at Austin's Speedway Mall on Nov. 15, 2023.

Pro-Palestine students host educational Speedway takeover

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter November 16, 2023

Sami Haque rolled down Speedway on his skateboard with a Palestinian flag billowing behind him, passing out flyers that said in bold print: “Stop Arming Israel.”  As he weaved through the mass...

A child receives henna from the Mu Delta Alpha table at the Nueces Mosque open house on Nov. 12, 2023.

Nueces Mosque hosts annual open house event, emphasizing community support

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter November 14, 2023

Nueces Mosque, an institution that has served Muslim UT students for decades, hosted its annual open house event on Sunday, titled “The Path to Peace.” The event began at 4 p.m., starting off with...

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