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Student guide to 2020 Texas elections

Austin Martinez January 23, 2020

In the 2020 Texas elections, students have the opportunity to vote for representative officials such as judges, senators and the president of the United States.  As these elections approach, student...

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2020 Primaries: UT organizations push to register students before Feb. 3 deadline

Aria Jones January 23, 2020

With about two weeks left for students to register to vote in the 2020 primary elections, nonpartisan organizations Civic Engagement Alliance and TX Votes are partnering to register students and train...

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UTPD emergency detainments increase

Brooke Ontiveros January 23, 2020

In the last seven days, the UT Police Department has performed six emergency detentions without warrant, according to the UTPD daily crime log. An emergency detention occurs when a police officer has...

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Center for Dewey Studies opens in India

Neha Madhira January 23, 2020

A UT associate professor helped establish the first academic research unit dedicated to the ideas and works of American philosopher John Dewey in India earlier this month. Scott Stroud, a communication...

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Don Japanese Food Truck reopens

Neha Madhira January 23, 2020

Don Japanese Kitchen reopened its popular food truck behind the University Co-op at noon Wednesday after closing its brick-and-mortar store on Guadalupe Street earlier this month. “(Don) is kind...

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UT Libraries introduces new library service platform

Areeba Amer January 23, 2020

For the first time in about ten years, UT Libraries updated its service platform this month, said Travis Willmann, communications officer for UT Libraries.  Willmann said the new platform has all...

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WalletHub study names Austin best college town in US

Hannah Ortega January 22, 2020

Austin took first place in a study of the best college towns and cities in the United States last month.  WalletHub, a personal finance website, designated Austin as the best college town in the...

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Restaurants close, open during winter break around UT Campus

Lauren Girgis January 22, 2020

Students are finding that many of their favorite restaurants have shut their doors after a series of business closures over the break. Earlier this month, the owners of Thai, How Are You? announced...

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UT Law students prepare human rights report on ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

Laura Morales January 22, 2020

After observing makeshift court proceedings in tents and shipping containers and the conditions of encampments for asylum seekers across the border, the UT Law Immigration Clinic compiled a report that...

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As filing begins for campuswide elections, Student Government focuses on student safety, continuing legislation to tie up

Anna Canizales January 22, 2020

Filing for Student Government positions, including president, vice president and University representatives, began Tuesday.  Campaigning begins Feb. 17 and runs through elections on March 2–3,...

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Starbucks, Steak ‘n Shake open at Union, roof construction begins

Lauren Grobe January 22, 2020

As Starbucks reopens, other areas of The Texas Union are undergoing multiple changes, with a new restaurant opening and roof construction starting over the Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom.  The Starbucks...

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UTPD, Texas DPS increase patrols around campus on first day of classes

Claudia Ng January 22, 2020

UT Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety campus patrols surged as students returned to campus following an order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott for increased law enforcement around state...

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