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State Senator Bernie Sanders and congressional candidate Greg Casar host an Austin Labor Rally at the AFL-CIO parking lot on Oct. 29, 2022. The rally was held in support of unions in the city of Austin, Texas.

UT student speaks alongside Greg Casar, Bernie Sanders to address Austin voters at labor-focused event

Ali Juell, Senior news reporter October 31, 2022

With early voting in full swing, congressional candidate Greg Casar addressed voters Saturday at the Austin Labor Celebration & Rally. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett and...

‘You need to keep voting’: Austin community discusses reproductive justice’s impact on student political involvement

‘You need to keep voting’: Austin community discusses reproductive justice’s impact on student political involvement

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter October 27, 2022

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the abortion ban in Texas being enacted, 13% of likely voters considered abortion to be the most important voting issue to them ahead of this year’s midterm...

A student walks past Rambler Apartments on Oct. 5, 2022. The complex is currently under construction in west campus and is set to open before the fall 2023 semester.

New student apartment The Rambler to open for fall 2023

Corinne Piorkowski, General News Reporter October 25, 2022

The Rambler, a student apartment complex that features a cycling fitness center, sun-shelf pool and hot tub, private yoga studio and more amenities will open for the 2023-24 leasing year. The 215-unit...

Candidate Ben Leffler gives his opening remarks at the District 9 Candidate Forum on Oct. 20, 2022.

Campus, downtown area council candidates hold forum ahead of midterm elections

Bella Russo, General News Reporter October 24, 2022

Eight candidates for the District 9 City Council seat met at City Hall on Thursday to share their positions with voters.  District 9 boundaries include central Austin neighborhoods like UT, North University,...

Dobie Twenty21 complex coordinator Jesse Lafarga answers audience questions during Thursday’s panel on Oct. 20, 2022.

Dobie Twenty21 holds panel to address ongoing housing concerns, resident displacement

Joseph Sweeney, General news reporter October 23, 2022

Floors 14-27 of University housing complex Dobie Twenty21 have been closed since August, causing displacement for students who signed a lease. Dobie Twenty21 staff hosted a panel in the Dobie courtyard...

Perry-Castañeda Library no longer a campus polling location, replaced with LBJ School of Public Affairs

Perry-Castañeda Library no longer a campus polling location, replaced with LBJ School of Public Affairs

Koshik Mahapatra, General news reporter October 23, 2022

During a Travis County Commissioners Court meeting on Oct. 11, county officials explained that the Perry-Castañeda Library at UT will no longer serve as an early or regular voting location during this...

UT Bollywood dance competition, Jhalak, brings people together

UT Bollywood dance competition, Jhalak, brings people together

Trisha Dasgupta, General News Reporter October 21, 2022

UT’s premier Bollywood fusion dance competition, Jhalak, is one of the biggest college dance competitions in the nation. On Oct. 15, Jhalak’s 21st year in a row, eight college dance teams across the...

Students propose solution to help diseased bats

Students propose solution to help diseased bats

Leena Alali, Senior News Reporter October 21, 2022

UT students proposed a solution to detect white nose syndrome, a disease affecting bats in Austin, through the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition — a global event to showcase academic...

Students wait in line at the FAC to vote on Nov. 02, 2021.

Know what you’re voting for in 2022 midterms: policies of local, state candidates

Ali Juell and Celeste Olivarez October 20, 2022

On Monday, early voting kicks off for this year’s midterm elections and will be open until Nov. 4 for voters to cast their ballots before Election Day on Nov. 8. UT students and community members can...

The Perry-Castañeda Library security desk is now a distribution center and an emergency access point for naloxone spray for students, faculty and staff. The nasal spray, known as Narcan, is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Travis County, nonprofits provide naloxone at ACL to prevent opioid overdoses

Joelle DiPaolo, Senior news reporter October 20, 2022

Travis County and other organizations provided naloxone for Austin City Limits staff to have on hand to help prevent opioid overdoses at the music festival.  Naloxone, also known by its brand name...

Noble 2500 apartment complex delays move-in date two months after scheduled open

Noble 2500 apartment complex delays move-in date two months after scheduled open

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter October 18, 2022

When the future residents of West Campus apartment complex Noble 2500 signed their leases, they were told the building would be ready for move-in by mid-August. Now, two months later, Noble continues to...

Boa feathers across campus have students concerned

Boa feathers across campus have students concerned

Kylee Howard, News Reporter October 18, 2022

Harry Styles officially ended his residency in the Moody Center on Oct. 3, yet remnants of his stay still remain on campus including pieces of feather boas —- a popular accessory worn by many concert-goers...

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