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Via 313 Pizza on Guadalupe Street on March 31, 2025.

Pizza chain Via 313 objects to union vote at North Campus location

Genevieve Britten, General News Reporter April 7, 2025

Pizza chain Via 313 filed objections on March 25 to a March 18 union vote at its North Campus location, according to a press release from Restaurant Workers United.  Via 313 said in the objection that...

The UT Tower, seen from the reflection in a window in the CMB, on Feb. 3, 2025.

U.S. House of Representatives passes additional restrictions on foreign funds for universities

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 7, 2025

The United States House of Representatives passed a measure increasing restrictions on foreign contributions to universities on March 27. UT may face more scrutiny over its foreign gifts and contracts,...

Boxes of flowers line the sidewalk near Littlefield Fountain on Apr. 2.

Drought impacts on UT campus

Emily Krupa, General News Reporter April 6, 2025

The United States Drought Monitor released a drought map on April 3 showing Travis County in an extreme drought, impacting everything from creeks and aquifers to the plant life on campus. A version...

Customers shop at BookPeople on April 5, 2025.

Austin-based union makes strides against AI replacement of workers

Ethan Housewright, General News Reporter April 6, 2025

UT alumnus Zareef Chowdhury, the marketing and events coordinator for Austin bookstore BookPeople recalled an event about a year ago when a co-worker attempted to help a customer locate a book. Chowdhury...

President Donald Trump delays enforcement of TikTok ban again 

President Donald Trump delays enforcement of TikTok ban again 

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced a 75 day extension Friday that further delays the  enforcement of a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese-parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide...

The Texas Capitol is pictured on Jan. 15, 2025.

First Amendment, immigration law experts affirm constitutional rights of international students despite increasing surveillance

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

Under a Trump administration executive order intended to combat antisemitism, the federal government directed agencies to assist in the creation of mechanisms by March 30 to monitor and report on the activities...

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Federalist Society Fireside Chat in the Eidman Courtroom on April 3, 2025.

Student organization hosts Gov. Greg Abbott for legal discussion

Isaiah Williams, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at the Law School in front of members of UT’s chapter of the Federalist Society on Thursday in an event that was closed to the public and non-members of the organization According...

Federal environmental deregulation policy poses consequences for Austin light rail project

Federal environmental deregulation policy poses consequences for Austin light rail project

Catharine Li, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump rescinded major environmental regulations in a new federal rule effective April 11, changing environmental compliance for major infrastructure projects in Austin such as the Austin...

A white Tesla parked on San Antonio Street on March 30, 2025.

Public opinion of Tesla vehicles, owners affected by Elon Musk’s rising influence in political affairs

Alex Leisk, General News Reporter April 3, 2025

The FBI told Americans to be wary about recent recurring incidents targeting Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations nationwide, according to a March 21 public service announcement.  These...

‘The most someone wants is to be heard’: Students foster connection, create memoirs for hospice patients

Mazzy Warren, General Projects Reporter April 3, 2025

Jazmin Campbell has an untreatable autoimmune disorder called stiff person syndrome, also known as SPS. The syndrome causes symptoms such as muscle stiffness, painful contractions and spasms and is most...

University lab reaches 10 years helping create, aid school gardens, looking to branch out initiatives

University lab reaches 10 years helping create, aid school gardens, looking to branch out initiatives

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

This April marks 10 years since the EdEN Lab, formally known as TX Sprouts, began its research initiative, which helps build and maintain gardens for elementary schools.  Jaime Davis, principal investigator...

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