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Crucial grant supports health research on Central Texas

Carlos Diaz January 25, 2018

The National Endowment for the Humanities, NEH, will fund the early stages of an ambitious project documenting the health struggles of Central Texans. UT’s Humanities Institute, which is dedicated...

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Austin named finalist in search for Amazon’s second headquarters

Raga Justin January 23, 2018

Austin has been named one of the 20 cities that still has a shot at nabbing Amazon’s second headquarters, according to a statement released by the company last Thursday. Many of the 238 cities...

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University House overbooks and terminates student leases

Raga Justin and Chase Karacostas January 23, 2018

Plan II freshman Rylan Maksoud had barely adjusted to dorm life when he signed a lease in September to live at the apartment complex University House the following year. Four months later, he received...

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Campus branch focuses online to reduce waste, sell cheap furniture

Grace Speas January 22, 2018

A piece of furniture can live a long life, whether it sits polished in a student apartment or smothered in the waste of a landfill. A UT branch called Resource Recovery is reducing trash pile-up by putting...

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UT alum’s MUD Magazine celebrates third anniversary

Sara Schleede January 22, 2018

The South has something to say. That is the main idea behind UT alumnus Quinton Boudwin’s MUD Magazine, which celebrated its three-year anniversary at Space 24 Twenty on Saturday night. “(MUD...

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University of Texas Co-op cancels rebate program, paves way for new discount member program

Madelyn Reiter January 22, 2018

The University Co-op will discontinue its rebate program starting March 1 in preparation for a new purchase discount member program. The rebate program, which gives current UT students and faculty a...

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Thousands rally at Capitol, City Hall for President Trump’s impeachment, Women’s March

Chase Karacostas and Brianna Stone January 21, 2018

On the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump taking office, more than 1,000 people rallied together to call for his impeachment. The Impeachment Rally began Saturday morning at City Hall with...

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Coffee, fries and donuts shops coming to the Drag this spring

Meara Isenberg January 19, 2018

From a coffee robot straight out of a futuristic film to a chain that offers six different french fry varieties, new eateries will be available for students to choose from this semester on Guadalupe Street. First...

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West Campus lighting walk-through allows West Campus residents to highlight lighting concerns

Tehreem Shahab January 19, 2018

On Thursday’s West Campus lighting walk-through, city officials pointed out some of the most dangerous areas around West Campus. Staff from the Austin Transportation Department began the walk-through...

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Austin’s new College Student Commission to formalize lobbying voice for students

Chase Karacostas January 19, 2018

The City Council passed an ordinance last month, creating a permanent College Student Commission to give students a greater voice in affecting city policy. Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo sponsored the resolution...

SafeHorns promotes West Campus walk-through to address lighting, safety concerns

Tehreem Shahab January 18, 2018

Christina Bui, international relations sophomore and a resident of North Campus, said she avoids West Campus for the most part.  “I don’t feel very safe in West Campus,” Bui said....

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Mayor Adler kicks off re-election campaign

Chase Karacostas January 16, 2018

Mayor Steve Adler launched his re-election campaign Sunday afternoon less than a week after former Councilwoman Laura Morrison announced she was running against him. Hundreds gathered at the dance hall...

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