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APD, University join forces on sexual assault kit research

Raga Justin February 16, 2018

For years, hundreds of sexual assault kits lay untested in Austin’s evidence rooms, spurring lawmakers and activists to take action in recent months. Although most of those kits have been moved...

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UT students get new sets of wheels with the B-cycle pilot program

Brooke Vincent February 15, 2018

The City of Austin’s bicycle share system, Austin B-cycle, is helping students get on and off campus with its new, free UT student membership. In conjunction with the City of Austin and UT, Austin...

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African studies chair at center of debate over renaming Austin schools with ties to Confederacy

Chase Karacostas February 15, 2018

Ted Gordon, a UT professor and AISD board member, spent the last month at the forefront of a debate over potentially renaming five schools named after members of the Confederacy. The controversy began...

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UT students tackle new Austin Marathon course

Bevyn Howard February 13, 2018

Several Longhorns will join the crowd of runners set to burn a combined 52 million calories at the Austin Marathon this Sunday. Jake Wohleb, music composition sophomore, is participating for the first...

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In a corner store on Congress Avenue, artwork and UT history collide

Savannah Jobman February 13, 2018

Nestled into a building on Congress Avenue sits La Pena, a Latino arts center. On Saturday, the center hosted “Toma Mi Corazon,” an exhibit that has raised money for the center for the past...

City releases refined construction plan for Guadalupe, East Riverside

Chase Karacostas February 12, 2018

Austin might spend more than $100 million on construction improvements to the heavily student-populated transit corridors Guadalupe Street and East Riverside Drive, according to recommendations released...

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Chips were crunched at Texas Capitol, protesting Lady Doritos

Rebecca Stanley February 12, 2018

Austinites licked their fingers and braved the frigid weather on Sunday as they gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol to eat chips.  In a show of sardonic solidarity, these protesters...

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City Council approves dockless bike share pilot program

Raga Justin February 9, 2018

A free–range community bike system, otherwise known as dockless bike share, is now on Austin’s horizon. Last week, the Austin City Council approved a 12-month pilot program to test out dockless...

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APD unlikely to open Guadalupe Street substation despite suggestions from students

Allyson Waller February 8, 2018

Online comments posted on UT Police Department’s social media last month urged the Austin Police Department to consider creating a substation on Guadalupe Street in response to recent crimes. However,...

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We all knew it: Austin men suck, are more likely to ghost

Natalie Heineman February 7, 2018

Button-up short sleeve dress shirt and ill-fitting skinny jeans: the uniform of the mediocre Austin male. But Austin males have something else in common – they’re the worst. Match.com’s...

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Coach preps students for Longhorn Run

Sol Chase February 6, 2018

Professional running coach Anthony Ferraro has a message for students hoping to participate in the upcoming Longhorn Run: Start training now. “The first piece of advice is to start training early,”...

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Cards and donations help survivors of violence

Gracie Awalt February 6, 2018

The Native American and Indigenous Collective will spread the love by creating Valentine’s Day cards this Friday to send along with donated hygiene products to victims of sexual assault, child abuse,...

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