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UTPD will keep cars’ red, blue lights on overnight, aims to increase visibility in West Campus

Lauren Abel November 17, 2020

The UT Police Department will keep the red and blue lights on squad cars lit overnight to increase visibility in West Campus, according to a Saturday UTPD tweet. Peter Scheets, UTPD assistant chief...

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It is impossible to transfer student football tickets this year, Texas Athletics says

Anna Canizales November 17, 2020

This year, it is not possible to transfer The Big Ticket to another student online or in person, according to Texas Athletics. In past years, students would use group chats to buy and sell tickets for...

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US Department of Energy invests $4.1 million for UT-Austin’s Petawatt Laser

Kevin Vu November 17, 2020

The United States Department of Energy announced an $18 million grant to support and expand the capabilities of their lasers in facilities across the U.S. in late October, and UT-Austin will receive $4.1...

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UT expands window to apply for extension of stay for international students

Hairuo Yi November 17, 2020

In response to a proposed rule by the Department of Homeland Security, which would limit foreign students’ visas to a four-year or two-year term, UT International Student and Scholar Services expanded...

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The Daily Texan November 17, 2020

The Daily Texan Staff November 17, 2020

The Daily Texan November 17, 2020

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Fire at empty West Campus apartment displaces some students, Austin Fire officials say

Brooke Ontiveros and Anna Canizales November 17, 2020

Editor’s Note: This story is developing and will be updated. The Austin Fire Department responded to a fire and evacuated residents at a West Campus condominium complex, Monday evening. AFD...

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Students fundraise, create affordable seizure, leukemia, heart gear for developing countries

Samantha Greyson November 16, 2020

Undergraduate students in Texas Engineering World Health launched a fundraiser to help create technologies to detect leukemia, seizures and heart diseases in developing countries.  Texas Engineering...

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Q-drop rates remain steady through shift to online courses

Fiza Kuzhiyil November 16, 2020

Student Q-drop rates remained similar to previous semesters this fall despite the transition to online courses for fall 2020. Mark Simpson, assistant vice provost and University registrar for the Office...

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The Daily Texan November 13, 2020

The Daily Texan Staff November 13, 2020

A UT professor is fired after a complaint of him kissing a colleague on the lips, a student artist speaks on how her sexuality influenced her new music, and lacross players from other colleges thrive at...

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UT-Austin students react to drawn-out 2020 presidential elections, Texas staying red

Andrew Zhang November 13, 2020

UT students kept their eyes glued to their televisions and cell phones on election night, waiting for the results determining the next president of the United States. However, the race would not be called...

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Annual UT-Austin bike auction goes virtual with 159 bikes for sale

Brooke Ontiveros November 13, 2020

The annual UT bike auction is returning virtually this week with 159 bikes for sale after it was not held last school year.  After laying unclaimed for at least 90 days, bikes abandoned on campus...

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UT-Austin administrators discuss pass/fail policies, COVID-19 safety at UT Senate town hall

Anna Canizales November 13, 2020

UT’s Senate of College Councils hosted a virtual COVID-19 town hall Monday with the University administration to answer questions about testing mandates, pass/fail policies and COVID-19 safety. The...

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