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Abortion rights activists celebrate Roe v. Wade anniversary, prepare for upcoming court case

Forrest Milburn January 25, 2016

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on another abortion case, a crowd of more than a hundred abortion rights activists, students and legislators rallied Friday afternoon at the Texas Capitol...

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Anti-abortion protesters gather on south mall of Capitol

Caleb Wong January 25, 2016

Thousands gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol to express support for tightened abortion restrictions one day after the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade at an anti-abortion rally Saturday. Among...

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Free Austin events to attend this week

Katie Walsh January 25, 2016

Editor’s Note: In this recurring column, staff writer Katie Walsh recommends free events in Austin for the week. Monday, Jan. 25 Fuck This Week Comedy Night Where: The New Movement, 616 Lavaca...

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10 concerts to catch this semester

Katie Walsh and Megan Hix January 25, 2016

The “Live Music Capital of the World” will welcome an array of big-name musicians this semester from Kid Cudi to Florence and the Machine. The Daily Texan compiled a list of 10 shows to catch...

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Students rock climb, help homeless in new experiential learning course

Rund Khayyat January 22, 2016

The School of Social Work has partnered with Recreational Sports to create an experiential learning course for students and help the Austin community.  The School of Social Work piloted...

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Ride-hailing supporters collect enough signatures to bring issue to City Council vote

Forrest Milburn January 21, 2016

Supporters of Uber and Lyft services are one step closer to forcing Austin City Council to reconsider regulations set to go into effect Feb. 1 after collecting more than three times the required number...

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23rd Street Co-Op “Austintatious” muralist reflects on life as an artist in Austin over the decades

Katie Walsh January 20, 2016

When Kerry Fitzgerald moved to Austin in 1970, he was a UT freshman looking to make concert posters. When he left 40 years later, he was Kerry Awn — cartoonist, muralist, band member, comedian and...

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Uber, Lyft could face fingerprint-based background checks

Forrest Milburn January 19, 2016

The future of Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies continuing to provide services in Austin is uncertain as a fingerprint-based background check ordinance is set to go into effect on Feb. 1. Austin...

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Candidates vying for House seat emphasize need for student voters

Forrest Milburn January 16, 2016

The seven candidate field vying for an open state House seat includes a former University Democrats president and a UT law professor, setting up a competitive race that could propel higher turnout rates...

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New West Campus parking meters begin operation Wednesday

Wynne Davis January 13, 2016

Newly installed parking meters in West Campus will start collecting money Wednesday as part of an expansion of the parking benefit district that was started in 2013. The expansion of the benefit district...

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Slideshow: Photos from the Mock Mass Shooting and Protests

Stephanie Tacy, Rachel Zein, and Joshua Guerra December 13, 2015

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Staged mock shooting near campus met with student protest

Eunice Ali December 13, 2015

In response to a gun-support organization’s plan to stage a mock shooting near UT campus Saturday, a group of UT students protested with signs, chants and fart noises. Approximately 10-15 members...

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