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UT alumna turns Google Maps into art at campus exhibition

Felix Kalvesmaki February 21, 2020

The UT Department of Art and Art History hosted the opening reception Thursday evening for artist and photographer Anika Steppe’s “View from,” which featured photos of a Google Maps photographer...

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Texas THON holds semi-annual Pancake Night fundraiser

Alexander Mansky February 21, 2020

Hundreds of people ate pancakes for a cause at Texas THON’s semi-annual Pancake Night, held from 7 p.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday at the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house.  Texas THON is a...

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Leaders of frozen student organizations frustrated with Hornslink notification process

Mikayla Mondragon February 20, 2020

Every fall, student organizations have to complete a “Safety Education Leadership Workshop” to maintain their active status on HornsLink. Some organizations are frustrated with this requirement...

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Travis County sets record with 95% of eligible voters registered

Austin Martinez February 20, 2020

Voter registration in Travis County hit an all-time high with 95% of eligible voters being registered, said Bruce Elfant, Travis County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar. Travis County has...

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Preliminary UT Senate survey results find students unhappy with tuition increase

Anna Canizales February 20, 2020

An anonymous biennial Senate survey on tuition allocation suggests students oppose the recently announced 2.6% tuition increase. The final results have not yet been processed for the survey sent last...

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Draper Startup House for entrepreneurs gets ready for spring 2020 opening on 6th Street

Hannah Williford February 20, 2020

The Draper Startup House, a hostel which caters to new entrepreneurs and students, will open this March in Austin, marking its first location in the United States. The Draper Startup House will be located...

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Cockrell School of Engineering hosts annual space traffic conference

Samantha Greyson February 20, 2020

Experts from around the world gathered to promote safe access and operations in outer space at the Cockrell School of Engineering on Wednesday.  The Cockrell School of Engineering and the Strauss...

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Psychologist Edmund W. Gordon speaks about academic achievement gap

Sanjna Reddy February 20, 2020

Psychologist Edmund W. Gordon spoke about the academic achievement gap in the American education system Wednesday in the Gordon-White Building named in his honor.  As this year’s W.E.B Du...

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US Senate Democratic candidates debate healthcare, marijuana in Texas

Austin Martinez and Hannah Williford February 19, 2020

U.S. Senate Democratic candidates faced off at a debate Tuesday night on subjects including healthcare, marijuana and immigration.  At the debate, hosted by KVUE, The Texas Tribune and KUT, 11...

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Student government proposes excluding outside political ideologies, discusses attendance requirements

Anna Canizales February 19, 2020

Assembly members introduced new legislation establishing the scope of Student Government at the assembly meeting Tuesday.  Student leaders discussed a bill establishing the scope of SG to only...

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Multicultural Leadership Institute begins 5-week seminar on social justice

Noah Rose February 19, 2020

The Multicultural Leadership Institute, a five-week seminar that develops leadership skills through the exploration of various social topics, discussed the issue of racism and its implications on Tuesday. The...

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Moody Center construction causes disruptions for C parking permit holders

Nataleah Small and Sera Simpson February 19, 2020

Parking lot closures from construction on the new Moody Center multipurpose arena have led students with Class C parking permits to park further from campus on the other side of Interstate 35. Parking...

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