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Catholic churches near campus respond to national crises

Raga Justin October 4, 2018

Catholic parishes near UT are offering counseling services and training to prevent sexual abuse in response to an August Pennsylvania grand jury report, which revealed statewide sexual abuse by hundreds...

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UT Alumni Thrives in Nashville as Country Singer

Heather Kirby October 4, 2018

After releasing his first single on his graduation day in May, 2018 UT alumnus Tyler Dial packed up his things and moved to Nashville to build his career as a country music singer. “I couldn’t...

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Incumbent council member Kathie Tovo: ‘More progress to be made’

Sami Sparber October 4, 2018

Editorial note: This article is part of a series on local candidates.  Although she accomplished a lot during her first two terms on the Austin City Council, incumbent council member Kathie Tovo...

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City Council candidate Linda O’Neal: Keep Austin affordable (and creative)

Sami Sparber October 3, 2018

High school teacher Linda O’Neal isn’t running for the Austin City Council because she wants to. Rather, O’Neal said the job — and the city — needs her. “I’m...

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Pool days just got a little more expensive after fee prices raise across Austin

Raga Justin October 2, 2018

Starting yesterday, students and residents should expect to pay more for a visit to Barton Springs and other Austin pools to fund maintenance costs.  All municipal pools and the popular Barton...

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City Council candidate Danielle Skidmore plans to solve Austin’s ‘transportation crisis’

Sami Sparber October 2, 2018

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles on the candidates running to represent District 9 on the Austin City Council. If elected to the Austin City Council, transportation engineer...

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Austin city officials look at storm plan in wake of Hurricanes Florence, Harvey

Raga Justin September 28, 2018

Following a tropical system scare earlier this month and the destruction of Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas, Austin and Travis County officials are reassessing emergency shelter plans.  Eric...

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‘The highest possible call’: UT-Austin student Zachary Price runs for Austin ISD School Board

William Kosinski September 28, 2018

Since he was a young man, government junior Zachary Price has developed his political involvement by volunteering for campaigns, picketing and making phone calls. Now, he is campaigning for District 4...

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Dos and don’ts of leasing in West Campus

Jessica Regan September 27, 2018

West Campus offers close proximity to campus, Greek life, restaurants and stores, but living there often comes at a steep price.  For some students, the apartment hunting process is a challenge....

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Get to know bond proposals that will be on the ballot this November

Chad Lyle September 27, 2018

At the bottom of every midterm election ballot in Austin this November, there will be seven bond propositions that will cost the city $925 million total if enacted.   Though bond propositions...

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Modern movement: CapMetro, Austin’s transportation progress with times

Anna-Kay Reeves September 25, 2018

With artificial intelligence and automation reaching new levels of capability, some might say the robot revolution is approaching. However, with technology’s potential for greater efficiency and...

New student-run business delivers grilled cheese sandwiches straight to your door

Hannah Ortega September 25, 2018

A grilled cheese delivery service intended to provide cheap and accessible food is now making three freshmen a little more cheddar than they expected. GORT’S Grilled Cheese, created by Rithwik...

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