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Austin Public Health warns of super bacteria increase

Rahi Dakwala February 20, 2019

Austin Public Health released a statement Feb. 1 warning the public of increasing cases of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae, an antibiotic-resistant super bacteria, in Travis County hospitals.  Kristin...

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City council initiatives look to help the homeless

Raul Rodriguez February 19, 2019

A new city council initiative aims to alleviate homelessness by increasing funding for homeless assistance programs. Homelessness in Travis County has increased since last year, according to a study by...

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Former UT student brings her art back to campus

Mason Carroll February 18, 2019

Two years after withdrawing from UT to pursue her love for art, Emily Ding will be bringing a pop of color back to the Forty Acres in an unexpected way. UP Art Studio created the Mini Mural Project...

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Online voter registration could increase accessibility, cut cost for Texas, Travis County

Katie Balevic February 15, 2019

Seven bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature to implement electronic voter registration, which would allow citizens to register to vote online instead of by mail.  Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin,...

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West Campus lighting to improve, according to city of Austin memo

Emily Hernandez February 15, 2019

Residents of West Campus will see several lighting improvements throughout the area as soon as this summer, according to a memo released last month by the Austin Transportation Department. The...

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UT senior, sexual assault survivor opens up about rape, lawsuit against Austin police

Emily Hernandez February 14, 2019

Content warning: This article has a source that goes into intimate detail of a sexual assault  she encountered.   Marina Conner said she was raped by a stranger two weeks before her sophomore...

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Barbara Jordan’s life and legacy showcased at the Capitol

Alyssa Weinstein February 14, 2019

The Texas State Capitol showcased the legacy of Barbara Jordan, known for being a trailblazer in Texas politics, this week to celebrate her life before what would have been her 83rd birthday on Feb. 21.  This...

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College Student Commission struggling to retain members, hold meetings

Jackson Barton February 11, 2019

International relations junior Pablo Pratt used to commute 40 minutes to campus each day for class. Now, with his license suspended, Pratt is enrolled in all online classes because he has no reliable means...

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SafeHorns wins $20,000, plans to invest in safety

Emily Hernandez February 11, 2019

After winning $20,000 from Tiff’s Treats’ charity contest, safety advocacy non-profit SafeHorns plans to use the money to implement a safety patrol in West Campus. Tiff’s Treats,...

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Almost half of Austin hate crimes last year were anti-black

Jackson Barton February 8, 2019

Recalling an event from his freshman year, when champagne bottles were hurled from a balcony at a black student while white students shouted racial slurs, Joshua Ellis described a hate crime data set released...

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UT-Austin student Mark Sands dies after car and scooter crash

Emily Hernandez February 5, 2019

UT student Mark Sands died Saturday afternoon after the Lime scooter he was riding collided with an Uber vehicle early Friday morning, according to the Austin Police Department. University spokesperson...

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Students call for additional bike lanes on campus following cyclist death

Nicole Stuessy February 5, 2019

Samaa Al Adawi said she does not feel safe riding her bike on campus along San Jacinto Boulevard. Even though the street has sharrows, defined by the Austin Department of Transporation as shared...

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