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Senate of College Council releases legislative priorities, initiatives for 2021-22

Senate of College Council releases legislative priorities, initiatives for 2021-22

Lauren Abel, News Reporter September 15, 2021

The Senate of College Councils released the 2021-22 Senate Platform in late August, which details goals and areas of focus for legislation this semester, although many initiatives are carried over from...

“A woman’s body is not a commodity.” UT-Austin community members say new Texas abortion law threatens womens’ safety

“A woman’s body is not a commodity.” UT-Austin community members say new Texas abortion law threatens womens’ safety

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter September 14, 2021
The law took effect Sept. 1 and prohibits abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, offering no exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The law will not be enforced by the state, but will allow private citizens to sue abortion providers.
West Campus condo unit demolished to make way for new apartment complex, Nueces

West Campus condo unit demolished to make way for new apartment complex, Nueces

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 14, 2021
Student housing is becoming a crisis as old buildings in West Campus are replaced with luxury housing and apartment buildings increase prices without losing demand.
Some students concerned about anti-Hindu nationalism conference turning into anti-Hinduism rhetoric

Some students concerned about anti-Hindu nationalism conference turning into anti-Hinduism rhetoric

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 10 flipbook. Content warning: This article contains discussions of racism and death. UT’s South Asia Institute is sponsoring...

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UT researchers discover method to convert untapped oil into clean hydrogen energy source

Katy Nelson, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 10 flipbook.  UT researchers discovered a way to convert untapped oil into clean hydrogen energy, which could change how cars are...

UT System chancellor met with Biden Administration to discuss future of Cybersecurity

UT System chancellor met with Biden Administration to discuss future of Cybersecurity

Sheryl Lawrence, News Reporter September 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 10 flipbook.  The UT System chancellor met in late August with U.S. President Joe Biden to address the growing need to protect against...

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UT-Austin to release roughly $51 million to students during the 2021-22 school year

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌ ‌ September 13, 2021

UT-Austin released over $21 million in federal funds to students at the beginning of September, the first round of funds undocumented and international students could receive.  Brian Dixon, associate...

UT students protest anti-abortion bill at Texas capitol

UT students protest anti-abortion bill at Texas capitol

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter September 13, 2021

Editor's note: This story first appeared as part of the September 8 flipbook. CW: abortion, sexual violence Over 150 UT students marched from the University of Texas Tower to the Texas Capitol Tuesday...

UT-Austin to provide $11 million in graduate student funding

UT-Austin to provide $11 million in graduate student funding

Kevin Vu, News Reporter September 13, 2021

Editor's note: This story first appeared as part of the September 8 flipbook. The University announced Friday that it will provide the largest investment in graduate student education of about nearly...

UT-Austin students face power outages around campus

UT-Austin students face power outages around campus

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter September 13, 2021

Editor's note: This story first appeared as part of the September 8 flipbook. When freshman Erin Luna began her first year at UT, she did not expect to face a power outage at Jester West within the...

Austin animal shelters, student volunteers step up to house animals affected by Hurricane Ida

Austin animal shelters, student volunteers step up to house animals affected by Hurricane Ida

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 13, 2021

Editor's note: This article first appeared as part of the September 8 flipbook. The UT and Austin communities accepted and cared for the dozens of Louisianan dog and cat refugees as Hurricane Ida flooded...

Texas Performing Arts receives nearly $9M grant to recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Texas Performing Arts receives nearly $9M grant to recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Sheryl‌ ‌Lawrence‌ ‌ September 12, 2021

After Texas Performing Arts canceled hundreds of performances and lost 93% of their income due to COVID-19, the group received about $9 million from a federal grant program to help businesses recover lost...

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