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Researchers work toward creating computer chips that operate like human brain

Researchers work toward creating computer chips that operate like human brain

Katy Nelson October 3, 2021

Some UT researchers started creating a new computer chip that could be implemented within the next 10 years in computers and phones to improve their performance. The neuromorphic computer chips mimic...

Make the season worthwhile with 6 fun fall activities in Austin

Make the season worthwhile with 6 fun fall activities in Austin

Peyton Sims October 3, 2021

With pumpkin spice flavors around every corner and a crisp breeze in the air, the beloved season of fall has officially begun.  Set aside a day with family or friends to make new memories in Austin,...

UT Students join Women’s March at State Capitol

UT Students join Women’s March at State Capitol

Leila Saidane October 2, 2021

UT students joined about 1,000 protestors in a march to the Capitol on Saturday to oppose Texas’ recent passing of the country’s most restrictive abortion law. Several UT student protestors voiced...

Austin city council names Joe Chacon next police chief

Austin city council names Joe Chacon next police chief

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 30, 2021

The Austin City Council confirmed Joe Chacon as the new police chief Thursday after several months of community feedback and interviews with candidates in search for a chief that would help advance public...

Students with children remain COVID-19 cautious as classes return in person

Students with children remain COVID-19 cautious as classes return in person

Fernanda Figueroa September 30, 2021

UT students with children remain COVID-19 cautious for the safety of their families as they attend in-person classes again.  Students with children remain concerned since children younger than 12 are...

Student creates top-rated fitness app

Student creates top-rated fitness app

Sonali Menon, News Reporter September 30, 2021

When computer science junior Jibran Khalil became unmotivated to complete his fitness journey, he decided to develop a fitness app, which went on to reach No. 1 in the health and fitness category of the...

CDC awards UT institute grant for COVID-19 vaccine education

CDC awards UT institute grant for COVID-19 vaccine education

Hope Unger, News Reporter September 29, 2021

An institute within UT’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work received a $3.3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fund a one-year COVID-19 vaccine education campaign.  UT’s...

UT-Austin increases Hispanic undergraduate enrollment, retains Hispanic-Serving Institution qualification

UT-Austin increases Hispanic undergraduate enrollment, retains Hispanic-Serving Institution qualification

Itza Martinez, News Reporter September 29, 2021

UT’s Hispanic undergraduate population increased for the second year in a row, reaching an all-time high and allowing the University to retain its Hispanic-Serving Institution qualification, according...

APD announces yearlong ‘No Refusal’ Initiative to curb impaired driving

APD announces yearlong ‘No Refusal’ Initiative to curb impaired driving

Leila Saidane, News Reporter September 29, 2021

The Austin Police Department will begin to implement its yearlong “No Refusal Initiative” in October in an effort to curb the number of wrecks by impaired drivers.   The program allows police...

CapMetro offers free rides for October, cuts bus frequency due to staffing shortage

CapMetro offers free rides for October, cuts bus frequency due to staffing shortage

Koshik Mahapatra, News Reporter September 29, 2021
CapMetro announced Sept. 3 that it would decrease the frequency of 15 of its bus routes and suspend the Entertainment bus late-night service that runs between student housing neighborhoods and downtown starting Sep. 19.
UT-Austin researchers find that picky-eater fish threaten coral reef food webs around the world

UT-Austin researchers find that picky-eater fish threaten coral reef food webs around the world

Jessica Harden, News Reporter September 28, 2021
Fish extinctions, a looming threat because of climate change and overfishing, will jeopardize these delicate ecosystems, the paper said.

Pro-Palestine UT students say roundtable discussing Israel, Palestine conflict spread misinformation

Joelle DiPaolo, News Reporter September 26, 2021

Editor’s Note: This story has been removed because the round table discussion it centered around did not foster productive conversation surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Thus, the Texan was...

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