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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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President Jay Hartzell delivers the State of the University Address on Sept. 19, 2023.

Jay Hartzell celebrates improvements, innovations in State of the University Address

Olivia Dilley and Pili Saravia September 19, 2023

UT welcomes growth in response to today’s changing environment by attracting students and faculty with great talent, University President Jay Hartzell said in his annual State of the University Address...

Community leaders launch city-wide equity initiative

Community leaders launch city-wide equity initiative

Khiry Duffey, General News Reporter September 19, 2023

Community leaders and activists stood on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol to announce a new initiative designed to broaden efforts to make Austin a better model of justice, unity and equity. Dream...

Former UT professor, vice dean becomes first female executive director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Former UT professor, vice dean becomes first female executive director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Laurel Pinchback, General News Reporter September 19, 2023

Dr. Amy Young, former vice dean of professional practice at Dell Medical School, started Wednesday as the executive director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology — a position previously...

Texas looks to beat OU in the first Red River Food Fight since 2021

Texas looks to beat OU in the first Red River Food Fight since 2021

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter September 18, 2023

The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma Red River Showdown moves to new turf this month: a food fight.  Throughout September, the schools are going head-to-head in the Red River Food Fight,...

Fans wait in line to enter Victory Lap bar on September 16, 2023.

West Campus bar Victory Lap working to comply with city requirements following noise complaints from 2400 Nueces residents

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter September 18, 2023

After living at 2400 Nueces for two years, Anika Grendell grew used to gameday cheers or weekend music, but never expected the consistent noise this semester from the new bar Victory Lap across the street. “I...

Darden Smith named UT’s first inaugural songwriter in residence

Darden Smith named UT’s first inaugural songwriter in residence

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter September 18, 2023

The University of Texas named Austin-based musician and UT alumnus Darden Smith the first inaugural songwriter in residence as part of a new program.  The program, started by the College of Fine Arts,...

UT Libraries gain free New York Times subscriptions for students, faculty

UT Libraries gain free New York Times subscriptions for students, faculty

Joey Clark, General News Reporter September 17, 2023

UT Libraries announced that it obtained free New York Times online subscriptions on Aug. 28 for all students and faculty, granting unlimited access to the multimedia journalism website and app. Campus...

A student holds a deck of cards in Austin, Texas on Sep. 17, 2023.

Longhorn Bridge Club to pay students to learn classic card game

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter September 17, 2023

New student organization the Longhorn Bridge Club will pay members to attend meetings and learn to play bridge. New members will receive $15 per meeting they attend as long as they are University students...

Austin City Council approves windowless housing resolution, preventing construction of new windowless bedrooms

Austin City Council approves windowless housing resolution, preventing construction of new windowless bedrooms

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter September 14, 2023

The Austin City Council approved a resolution yesterday requiring access to natural light in all newly constructed bedrooms in Austin after UT community members started a campaign this summer against windowless...

Littlefield Fountain remains in operation during the drought in Austin, Texas on Aug. 28, 2023.

‘It’s just a different type of heat’: UT students reflect on water accessibility, usage under Austin’s drought restrictions

Vivien Ayers, News Desk Editor September 11, 2023

In mid-August, the city of Austin announced its move into Stage 2 water restrictions, including water accessibility and use limits because of extreme drought conditions dropping water levels in Austin-area...

UT to build new Hill Country Field Station, expanding local analysis of changing climate

UT to build new Hill Country Field Station, expanding local analysis of changing climate

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter September 11, 2023

The University of Texas announced plans to build a new ecological field station in Dripping Springs on Aug. 28 after receiving a $50 million gift from the Winn Family Foundation.  Named the Hill Country...

Sustainability students talk climate anxiety, stress of finding solutions to climate change

Sustainability students talk climate anxiety, stress of finding solutions to climate change

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter September 7, 2023

For sustainability studies senior Rae Datt, thinking about schoolwork often prompts a different type of stress than the average student experiences. On top of the typical homework and exams, Datt says...

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