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To determine if one of Jupiter’s moons is habitable, NASA launched a spacecraft called the Europa Clipper on Oct. 14, utilizing technology designed in the 1990s by researchers at the Jackson School of Geosciences.

NASA spacecraft to Jupiter’s moon uses UT research to determine if it’s habitable

Asya Ardawatia, General News Reporter October 29, 2024

To determine if one of Jupiter’s moons is habitable, NASA launched a spacecraft called the Europa Clipper on Oct. 14, utilizing technology designed in the 1990s by researchers at the Jackson School of...

City of Austin encourages sustainable fashion for Halloween costumes

City of Austin encourages sustainable fashion for Halloween costumes

Siri Ratnam, General News Reporter October 29, 2024

Residents should incorporate sustainable fashion for Halloween by thrifting or re-wearing costumes to prevent excess waste and environmental damage, according to an Oct. 17 press release from the city...

UT Registration Plus launches new updates ahead of registration season

UT Registration Plus launches new updates ahead of registration season

Asya Ardawatia, General News Reporter October 29, 2024

A software designed to help students register for classes launched new features on Oct. 17 in preparation for the upcoming registration season.  UT Registration Plus, a student-developed Google...

The crossing guard booth on 24th Street and Whitis Avenue was wrecked when a car crashed into it in the early morning of Oct. 27, 2024.

UTPD arrests individual for DWI after on-campus crash

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter October 29, 2024

University police officers arrested an individual on Sunday for driving while intoxicated after the individual crashed a vehicle on campus early that morning, according to a Tuesday police report. Officers...

Moody Foundation awards grant to budding education research network

Moody Foundation awards grant to budding education research network

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter October 28, 2024

The Moody Foundation granted $1.8 million to a statewide education research network, according to an Oct. 10 announcement from UT’s College of Education.  With its administrative hub in the College...

The New Guild Co-operative on Oct. 28, 2024.

Co-Op residents work to create a better future for their communities

Jaelyn Rodriguez, General Projects Reporter October 28, 2024

Grant Gilker's freshman-year dorm saw the blossoming of close connections and the establishment of a home away from home through late nights studying, cooking with friends and great conversations.  After...

Texas attorney general blocks death row inmate from testifying at Capitol

Texas attorney general blocks death row inmate from testifying at Capitol

Isaiah Williams and Diego Hernandez October 28, 2024

The testimony of the first person sentenced to death on a “shaken baby syndrome” conviction to a state House committee was halted Oct. 21 by the Texas attorney general.  Robert Roberson was convicted...

Political signs are pictured on Oct. 21, 2024, ahead of the Nov. 2024 election.

Crunching the numbers: Texas Politics Project releases final poll before Election Day

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter October 28, 2024

The University’s Texas Politics Project released its final election poll on Oct. 18, surveying registered Texas voters’ opinions on key issues like the economy and abortion access before Election...

Government junior Guiliana Sodaro helps put a wristband on a UT student at Voterpalooza on Oct. 25, 2024.

Voterpalooza celebrates start of early voting, informs students how to vote

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter October 27, 2024

Students received election information and advice on Oct. 25 at the Turtle Pond during Voterpalooza, an event that celebrated the start of early voting earlier that week. Nonpartisan student organization...

Palestine Solidarity Committee leader suspended, asks judge to halt suspension

Palestine Solidarity Committee leader suspended, asks judge to halt suspension

Maryam Ahmed, Senior News Reporter October 25, 2024

The University suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee leader Wednesday until August 2025 for campus disruption during his participation in the pro-Palestine demonstration on April 24.  On Thursday,...

The construction of new high-rises visible from the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood on Oct. 10, 2024.

Mixed-use development in West Campus, South, East Austin sheds light on Austin’s growth strategy

Catharine Li, General News Reporter October 25, 2024

Austin City Council approved 29 total mixed-use developments as of Oct. 17. Twenty-eight developments still under consideration in South and East Austin, as well as West Campus, will combine residential,...

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