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Rhetoric and Writing professor Donnie Sackey received an $8,000 University grant earlier this month towards climate change initiatives.

Liberal Arts professor joins Planet Texas 2050 to further work on environmental justice, communication

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter September 26, 2023

Rhetoric and writing professor Donnie Sackey received a grant from and membership in Planet Texas 2050, a University initiative focusing on making Texas resilient against climate change, rapid population...

Pesky pests: students struggle to navigate roach, cricket spikes around the University, West Campus

Pesky pests: students struggle to navigate roach, cricket spikes around the University, West Campus

Ren Leija, General News Reporter September 26, 2023

When David Chiles first moved into 21 Rio, he did not expect to room with six-legged critters as well.  Government junior Chiles has struggled with roaches since he moved into his apartment in August. “I...

A woman looks through old University of Texas cheerleading uniforms at the UT ReUse store on Sept. 21, 2023.

UT Surplus REuse Store recovers, resells UT merchandise

Joey Clark, General News Reporter September 25, 2023

A maze of unique furniture, gently-used office supplies, iconic record vinyls and art pieces compromise the merchandise of the Surplus REuse Store, the University of Texas’ outlet to sustainably sell...

Oilcan Harry's is one one of the several LGBTQ+ nightclubs on Austin's historically queer fourth street at risk of closure after a proposal was made to turn a portion of the block into a high-rise.

Austin City Council approves historical marker to commemorate historical, cultural significance of LGBTQ+ bars on 4th Street

Emma Nguyen, General News Reporter September 25, 2023

Austin City Council approved the installation of a new historical marker commemorating the city’s unofficial LGBTQ+ district during the Sept. 14 City Council meeting.  The marker, which will be located...

Kathleen McElroy, UT School of Journalism professor, introduces Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize winner and creator of The 1619 Project, for a one-on-one panel at The Texas Tribune Festival. Hannah-Jones discusses reporting on racial injustice and American history throughout her career.

Kathleen McElroy, Nikole Hannah-Jones speak candidly about racial injustice in America in one-on-one at Texas Tribune Festival

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter September 25, 2023

Historical analysis is imperative to understanding and accurately covering the current realities of people of color in America, award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones said Saturday in a conversation...

Lee College President Lynda Villanueva speaks on the Texas Tribune Festival panel "Race and Higher Ed" with Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell, Rice University fellow Ruth Simmons and Royce West, Texas State Senator, D-Dallas, on Sep. 23, 2023.

Texas Tribune Festival panelists discuss the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter September 24, 2023

Higher education institutions must do as much as possible to protect students’ sense of identity amidst concerns of inclusion on campuses, a group of panelists said at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival.  Kate...

The Texas Tribune Festival's "The Heat is On" panel discussing climate change with Stoic Energy President Doug Lewin, Author Heather McTeer Toney, Journalist Naveena Sadasivam and moderator Erin Douglas on Sep. 23, 2023.

Texas Tribune Festival panelists discuss the state’s extreme heat, potential solutions

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter September 24, 2023

Climate change is here to stay  — and with it, a political rift — a group of panelists said Saturday at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival.  Erin Douglas, a Texas Tribune climate reporter, moderated...

City of El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser on The Texas Tribune Festival's "What Immigration Means to America" panel with Texas State Prof. Sarah Coleman, policy advisor Laura Collins, Dara Lind, American Immigration Council fellow, and moderator Perla Trevizo on Sep. 23, 2023.

Texas leaders and experts discuss the current state of immigration at Texas Tribune Festival

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter September 24, 2023

Immigration plays a positive role in the United States’ economy and culture, Texas leaders and experts said at the annual Texas Tribune Festival Saturday.  The panel, entitled “What Immigration...

A child learns about the different kinds of fur on animals on the patio outside the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Sept. 23, 2023. The museum had it’s grand re-opening event after being closed for 18 months for renovations.

Texas Science and Natural History Museum reopens after extensive renovations

Laurel Pinchback, General News Reporter September 24, 2023

After being closed for renovations for over a year, the renamed Texas Science and Natural History Museum reopened Saturday.  The museum, previously known as the Texas Memorial Museum opened in 1939,...

Austin residents voice concerns over self-driving cars, city’s inability to regulate them

Austin residents voice concerns over self-driving cars, city’s inability to regulate them

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter September 21, 2023

Over the last few decades, Austin earned a reputation as a technological hub with organizations from around the world converging on the city. However, Austin residents expressed concerns about one of the...

Steve Hicks Institute provides mental health funding to communities around Texas

Steve Hicks Institute provides mental health funding to communities around Texas

Raiyan Shaik, Senior News Reporter September 21, 2023

The Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work is funding 15 underserved communities around Texas to advance innovation in health prevention services, according...

Powerlines on Lamar St. on Sep. 10, 2023.

Residents, students asked to conserve power after frequent power outages

Raiyan Shaik and Pili Saravia September 21, 2023

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas sent out several notices in the past few weeks asking residents to conserve power due to high temperatures that caused power outages surrounding campus. According...

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