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Austin eliminates parking requirements for new developments to make city more affordable, sustainable

Austin eliminates parking requirements for new developments to make city more affordable, sustainable

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter November 16, 2023

The Austin City Council voted to eliminate parking space requirements on all new building developments on Nov. 2, making it the largest city in the United States to do so. The approved amendments to...

UT experts emphasize mental health resources during heightened stress

UT experts emphasize mental health resources during heightened stress

Vivien Ayers, News Desk Editor November 16, 2023

Around the world, the end of November is usually a time of joy — temperatures are dropping, the holidays are approaching and school is almost out for break. But college students experience a completely...

West Campus cat rescuers start fundraiser for cat food donations

West Campus cat rescuers start fundraiser for cat food donations

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter November 16, 2023

Cats of West Campus, a project created by UT employees, started a “food-raiser” in an attempt to gain resources for feeding cats around campus. The project, originating from Christina Huizar and...

A volunteer from the Palestine Solidarity Committee hoists a Palestine flag over The University of Texas at Austin's Speedway Mall on Nov. 15, 2023.

Pro-Palestine students host educational Speedway takeover

Maryam Ahmed, General News Reporter November 16, 2023

Sami Haque rolled down Speedway on his skateboard with a Palestinian flag billowing behind him, passing out flyers that said in bold print: “Stop Arming Israel.”  As he weaved through the mass...

A child receives henna from the Mu Delta Alpha table at the Nueces Mosque open house on Nov. 12, 2023.

Nueces Mosque hosts annual open house event, emphasizing community support

Elijah Carll, General News Reporter November 14, 2023

Nueces Mosque, an institution that has served Muslim UT students for decades, hosted its annual open house event on Sunday, titled “The Path to Peace.” The event began at 4 p.m., starting off with...

American Airlines to cut 21 routes from Austin Airport in 2024

American Airlines to cut 21 routes from Austin Airport in 2024

Caroline McConnico, General News Reporter November 14, 2023

American Airlines plans to cut 21 nonstop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in 2024. Six of the canceled flights are international and 15 are domestic. Among the canceled routes, 13...

Texas ranked second-worst state for food insecurity, UT groups work to improve student food security

Texas ranked second-worst state for food insecurity, UT groups work to improve student food security

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2023

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that Texas has the second-highest rate of food insecurity in the nation, an issue felt statewide and at the University. The USDA data also showed...

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Naina Srivastava November 13, 2023

Thousands of protestors chanted, “We say justice, you say how? End the siege on Gaza now,” at a protest outside the Capitol on Sunday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine, an end to the...

A look into the tradition, history and impact of spirit groups on campus

A look into the tradition, history and impact of spirit groups on campus

Melanie Faz, General Projects Reporter November 13, 2023

The national amusement with the sorority rush process at the University of Alabama left people intrigued by the inner workings of sorority culture. On top of its own Greek life community, UT has a system...

Texas Legislature holds special session for anti-immigrant bills, waiting approval before being signed into law

Texas Legislature holds special session for anti-immigrant bills, waiting approval before being signed into law

Ren Leija, General News Reporter November 13, 2023

The Texas Legislature convened for a special session last month to vote and debate on issues including restricting immigration in the state, with bills including House Bill 4, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill...

UT receives archive of prominent Nicaraguan writer, activist Gioconda Belli

UT receives archive of prominent Nicaraguan writer, activist Gioconda Belli

Olivia Dilley, General News Reporter November 13, 2023

UT’s Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection received the career-long archive of esteemed Nicaraguan writer and activist Gioconda Belli this October. Belli was a part of the Sandinista Liberation...

Kusbel and her girlfriend, Karen, outside their apartment at The Village at 47th, right beside the I-35.

I-35 expansion set to demolish apartment building, displacing UT students

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2023

Kennadie Kusbel moved from the Rio Grande Valley to Austin in 2022 after finding a one-bedroom apartment three miles from campus through a Facebook post. With rising housing costs, she said she would not...

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