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Student Government elections happen every year. But what does it take to run?

Chad Lyle March 9, 2020

Amie Jean was running late to her own celebration. Last spring, on her way to find out whether she was elected UT’s next student body vice president, Jean stopped to turn in a scholarship application. Meanwhile...

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UT cancels Explore UT over coronavirus concerns

Brooke Ontiveros March 6, 2020

The University canceled Explore UT on Friday after Mayor Steve Adler issued a declaration of a local state of disaster out of coronavirus concerns.  University spokesperson J.B. Bird said the cancellation...

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Anagha and Winston executive alliance elected student body president and vice president

Anna Canizales March 6, 2020

Anagha Kikkeri and Winston Hung will serve as next year’s student body president and vice president. The executive alliance won by 111 votes out of 7,609 ballots cast through a single transferable...

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Wall Street Journal names Austin ‘hottest US job market’ for the second year

Austin Martinez March 6, 2020

While the weather in Austin is pretty hot, The Wall Street Journal said the city’s job market is even hotter. For the second year in a row, Austin ranked No. 1 in the United States for its job...

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UT Farm Stand hosts Pick Local, Chews Local event at Jester Garden

Samantha Greyson March 6, 2020

Students collected their own salad ingredients from the Jester Garden on Thursday at the UT Farm Stand’s Pick Local, Chews Local event. With help from Farm Stand employees, students cut their...

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Longhorn Gaming celebrates 10 years, brings esports community together

Lawson Freeman March 6, 2020

To celebrate a decade of esports at the University, Longhorn Gaming held a panel of esports professionals, game demonstrations and a gaming giveaway Thursday.  Longhorn Gaming is a UT organization...

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Texas Brain Exercise Initiative launches volunteer program to combat Alzheimer’s

Sana Hameed March 6, 2020

Members of the new organization Texas Brain Exercise Initiative began volunteering last month with people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at a senior living community near campus, Brookdale Westlake...

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Students, not soldiers: A look into UT-Austin’s student veteran community

Hannah Ortega March 6, 2020

At 29, first-year student Axton Vorpahl sits at the front of classes filled with students potentially a decade younger than him. While most freshmen have likely only ever known their high schools and...

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City of Austin begins new citation process for failure to yield, enforces court appearances

Austin Martinez March 5, 2020

With drivers often failing to yield while turning at busy roadways, Noah Vaughan said they were hit by cars various times while bicycling. Vaughan, a UT alumni, said while bicycling around the crowded...

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Jesta’ Pizza reopens in Jester Residence Hall with upgraded features

Dylan Rasbridge March 5, 2020

Jesta’ Pizza, which makes personalized pizzas in Jester Residence Hall, celebrated its grand reopening Wednesday with free pizza and a prize wheel with vouchers for free food and drinks.  The...

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Glickman Lectureship speaker, screenwriter talks about power of human experience in stories

Lauren Goodman March 5, 2020

A screenwriter and journalist spoke about his inspirations for screenplays during his keynote speech for the 2020 Julius and Suzan Glickman Centennial Lectureship, an annual Plan II event with significant...

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College of Education hosts Stress, Health and Well-Being Panel Discussion

Cameron Castilaw March 5, 2020

The College of Education hosted the first of three presentations about mental health and resources available to students and faculty on Wednesday as part of a new initiative by the college’s dean. The...

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