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Mary Lee Square on March 21, 2024.

City to develop new affordable housing project in District 9 following million-dollar approval

Naina Srivastava and Jaelyn Rodriguez March 22, 2024

A new affordable housing development is coming to District 9 after the city approved $50 million in funding late last month for affordable housing developments in six districts. The Mary Lee Square...

Peniel Joseph (left) debates Coleman Hughes and Ann Huff Stevens moderates a discussion on race politics in the United States as a part of the Civil Discord Symposium at Hogg Memorial Auditorium in Austin, Texas on March 21, 2024.

‘Civil discourse is the lifeblood’: Symposium launches with debate on racially colorblind America

Abby Breyfogle, General News Reporter March 21, 2024

The Civil Discord Symposium kicked off on March 21 with a discussion of whether society should work towards creating a racially colorblind America.  The Symposium, the first official collaboration...

West Campus on May 6, 2021.

‘I can’t do everything all at once’: Texas announced as No. 1 state for Gen Z to move to for jobs, fine arts students disagree

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter March 21, 2024

Texas experienced the largest net gain influx of Generation Z transplants nationwide in 2022, attracting over 76,000 individuals drawn by potential job opportunities and favorable climate conditions,...

People traveling through the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

New Austin airport art exhibit highlights endangered wildlife

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter March 21, 2024

Frequent travelers can wind down from the chaotic environment of Austin-Bergstrom International airport at a new art exhibit highlighting endangered species. The Calming Towers, a digital exhibit unveiled...

The Texans guide to the total eclipse

The Texan’s guide to the total eclipse

Matthew Gomez, General News Reporter March 21, 2024

The city of Austin and UT are making preparations for a full solar eclipse on April 8. Austin will experience its first total eclipse since 1397 with the next total eclipse for the city not expected...

University to host ‘Civil Discord’ symposium to promote free speech

University to host ‘Civil Discord’ symposium to promote free speech

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter March 20, 2024

UT will host the ‘Civil Discord’ symposium, a free, public series of dialogues about topics ranging from liberalism to race relations, on Thursday and Friday. The symposium is part of the College...

Study by UT professor reveals pig-butchering scams have stolen over $75 Billion

Study by UT professor reveals pig-butchering scams have stolen over $75 Billion

Chloe Robinson, General News Reporter March 20, 2024

UT researchers discovered that pig-butchering scammers have stolen significantly more money than previously predicted, tracking over $75 billion stolen through the cryptocurrency schemes, a Feb. 29 study...

UT marine scientists find rising sea levels linked to loss of valuable seagrass habitats in Texas

UT marine scientists find rising sea levels linked to loss of valuable seagrass habitats in Texas

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter March 20, 2024

A recent study conducted by UT marine scientists linked rising sea levels in the Gulf of Mexico to the loss of seagrass habitats in Texas. The study was conducted by Kyle Capistrant-Fossa, a UT doctoral...

Continuous infrastructure improvements cause highway congestion between Austin, San Antonio

Continuous infrastructure improvements cause highway congestion between Austin, San Antonio

Erika Pernis, General News Reporter March 19, 2024

Constant highway and infrastructure improvements on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio have caused traffic congestion in the area, affecting students who drive on it frequently. Austin...

The UT Tower viewed from the Turtle Pond on October 6, 2023.

UT reinstates standardized test score requirement for upcoming admissions cycle

Emily DeMotte, General News Reporter March 19, 2024

UT will bring back the requirement for standardized test scores for admission, the University announced in a press release last week.  The decision ends four years of test-optional admissions,...

UT professor honored with public health award for contributions to COVID-19, RSV vaccines

UT professor honored with public health award for contributions to COVID-19, RSV vaccines

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter March 18, 2024

A UT professor was awarded for his research that led to the development of the COVID-19 and RSV vaccines on Wednesday. Research!America, a non-profit advocating for medical and health research,...

‘Give a little bit of water’: Danish artist unveils larger-than-life troll at Pease Park

‘Give a little bit of water’: Danish artist unveils larger-than-life troll at Pease Park

Aaron Sullivan, Senior News Reporter March 18, 2024

In an alcove of trees, a crowd patiently watched a team of Danish artists on Friday as they added the finishing touches to their newest sculpture. The team’s lead artist, Thomas Dambo, introduced the...

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