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After the vandalization of the Texas Hillel Foundation wall with antisemtic graffiti on Oct. 8, the wall now reads with a mural reading "Let your Love Grow", Nov. 2, 2023.

Muslim, Jewish students express safety concerns amid Islamophobia, antisemitism around campus

Naina Srivastava and Maryam Ahmed November 2, 2023

Every day before stepping out, Kira Berzack questions whether she should take off her Star of David necklace. Berzack said she’s proud of her Jewish identity, but fears the symbol could incite a reaction...

The Ofrenda at the Mexican American Culture Committee's Día de los Muertos event in the WCP Ballroom on Nov. 2, 2023.

‘We get to share a little piece of ourselves with other people’: Students, alumni come together to celebrate Día de los Muertos

Jaelyn Rodriguez, General News Reporter November 2, 2023

Traditional Mexican music filled the evening air as dozens of students, alumni and other visitors gathered in front of the Tower on Nov. 1 to attend Sigma Lambda Beta's annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Día...

Students, community members share their experiences with religious indoctrination on campus

Students, community members share their experiences with religious indoctrination on campus

Jaelyn Rodriguez, General Projects Reporter November 2, 2023

This past summer, a freshman's orientation experience was different than he expected. The expanse of the campus, the swiftness of orientation activities and the abundance of fellow incoming freshmen momentarily...

West Campus pedestrians walk down 26th St. on Aug. 18, 2023.

Austin releases survey to assess student housing needs

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter November 2, 2023

The city of Austin distributed a student housing survey that will be available until Nov. 13, giving the city’s higher education students an opportunity to provide feedback on housing needs. A resolution...

Austin Public Health to launch new Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program

Austin Public Health to launch new Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer program

Naina Srivastava, General News Reporter November 2, 2023

Austin Public Health will launch a new volunteer unit in the next few months to help in medical emergencies. The Austin-Travis County Medical Reserve Corps will serve as an all-hazards resource and...

Mechanical engineering senior Anh Tran works at a machine at a Lonhorn Racing work day on Oct. 28, 2023.

Longhorn Racing, Cockrell School of Engineering receive over $200,000 donation

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter November 2, 2023

Financial company Santander Consumer USA Inc. gifted $25,000 to the Longhorn Racing Team last month, establishing a partnership that will help the student organization source parts for the vehicles it...

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Rylie Lillibridge, Projects Reporter November 1, 2023

When psychology junior Adrienne Wood signed a lease for the Union on San Antonio in mid-October, she was primarily motivated by her need to secure SMART Housing, which are apartment units with adjusted,...

A student speaks during the UndocuVoices Panel on October 25, 2023.

Undocu Voices Panel speaks on immigrant activism, supporting undocumented students

Mara Ramazanoglu, General News Reporter November 1, 2023

The Monarch Program invited panelists to share their personal experiences with immigrant activism and information on how to support undocumented students on campus to celebrate I Stand With Immigrants...

UT professor makes geological discovery, unlocks answers to questions about earth’s inner core

UT professor makes geological discovery, unlocks answers to questions about earth’s inner core

Olivia Dilley, General News Reporter October 31, 2023

A study published Oct. 2 by a UT professor and colleagues in China explains perplexing properties of our planet’s inner core and may help us understand what qualities make our planet habitable. The...

Longhorn SHARE Project hosts mental health support circles at Blanton Museum

Longhorn SHARE Project hosts mental health support circles at Blanton Museum

Julian Petzold, General News Reporter October 31, 2023

The Longhorn SHARE Project will offer mental health peer support SHARE circles throughout the month at the Blanton Museum of Art to provide a safe space for students to talk about mental health. The...

McKinney Falls State Park upper falls on Oct. 30, 2023.

Texans to vote on allocating $1 billion for creation of new state parks

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter October 30, 2023

In the upcoming election, Texans can vote on an amendment to the state’s constitution that would allocate $1 billion for the creation and upkeep of new state parks, marking the largest park investment...

Students speaking at city council meeting urge for increase in housing supply, affordability

Students speaking at city council meeting urge for increase in housing supply, affordability

Pili Saravia, Senior News Reporter October 30, 2023

The city proposed a change to Austin’s current housing restrictions by altering single-family zoning at the Oct. 26 City Council meeting, where many UT students spoke about the potential changes.  Pitched...

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