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President Donald Trump delays enforcement of TikTok ban again 

President Donald Trump delays enforcement of TikTok ban again 

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced a 75 day extension Friday that further delays the  enforcement of a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese-parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide...

The Texas Capitol is pictured on Jan. 15, 2025.

First Amendment, immigration law experts affirm constitutional rights of international students despite increasing surveillance

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

Under a Trump administration executive order intended to combat antisemitism, the federal government directed agencies to assist in the creation of mechanisms by March 30 to monitor and report on the activities...

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Federalist Society Fireside Chat in the Eidman Courtroom on April 3, 2025.

Student organization hosts Gov. Greg Abbott for legal discussion

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at the Law School in front of members of UT’s chapter of the Federalist Society on Thursday in an event that was closed to the public and non-members of the organization According...

Federal environmental deregulation policy poses consequences for Austin light rail project

Federal environmental deregulation policy poses consequences for Austin light rail project

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump rescinded major environmental regulations in a new federal rule effective April 11, changing environmental compliance for major infrastructure projects in Austin such as the Austin...

A white Tesla parked on San Antonio Street on March 30, 2025.

Public opinion of Tesla vehicles, owners affected by Elon Musk’s rising influence in political affairs

Alex Leisk, General News Reporter April 3, 2025

The FBI told Americans to be wary about recent recurring incidents targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations nationwide, according to a March 21 public service announcement.  These...

‘The most someone wants is to be heard’: Students foster connection, create memoirs for hospice patients

Mazzy Warren, General Projects Reporter April 3, 2025

Jazmin Campbell has an untreatable autoimmune disorder called stiff person syndrome, also known as SPS. The syndrome causes symptoms such as muscle stiffness, painful contractions and spasms and is most...

University lab reaches 10 years helping create, aid school gardens, looking to branch out initiatives

University lab reaches 10 years helping create, aid school gardens, looking to branch out initiatives

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

This April marks 10 years since the EdEN Lab, formally known as TX Sprouts, began its research initiative, which helps build and maintain gardens for elementary schools.  Jaime Davis, principal investigator...

Federal government cancels nearly $10 million in city federal funding requests

Federal government cancels nearly $10 million in city federal funding requests

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

The city of Austin announced March 21 that the federal government cancelled $9.7 million in federal funding requests for various community projects, according to a city news release. President Donald...

The Texas Capitol on Aug. 25, 2024.

Texas House debates private school voucher plan

Joey Clark and Mark Trevino April 3, 2025

Debates over private school voucher programs have moved to the forefront of the national conversation, and school choice movements have pushed for creating “opportunity scholarships,” or vouchers for...

Students in the Palestine Solidarity committee chant in protest of the Israel Block Party on April 2, 2025.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators protest annual Texas Hillel Israel Block Party

Diego Hernandez and Catharine Li April 3, 2025

At least 40 people, including students, faculty and community members, gathered at the intersection of Speedway and 21st Street on Wednesday to protest against the 25th Annual Israel Block Party, which...

SB 3 passed by Texas Senate, growing concerns for future of West Campus smoke shops

SB 3 passed by Texas Senate, growing concerns for future of West Campus smoke shops

Daniela Capistran, Senior News Reporter April 2, 2025

Senate Bill 3, which would ban all non-medical hemp-derived cannabis products statewide, passed the Texas Senate on March 19.  The Texas House of Representatives still needs to approve the bill by...

Newly elected Student Government President Hudson Thomas and Vice President Thierry Chu are sworn into their new positions during the Student Government General Assembly on April 1, 2025. This is the first assembly following their win in the elections.

New Student Government administration sworn in amid protest, leadership appointments

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter April 2, 2025

The 2025-2026 elected Student Government legislators and executive branch convened for their first assembly on Tuesday, marking the official start of the newly elected executive alliance’s term.  Chief...

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