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UN report concerning global warming ignites ethical debate of UT’s reliance on fossil fuels

UN report concerning global warming ignites ethical debate of UT’s reliance on fossil fuels

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 21, 2023

The United Nations released a report on March 20 warning that if countries maintain their current carbon emissions rates, the planet will reach the maximum temperature to sustain life by the end of the...

The Texan looks back, forward at news this semester

The Texan looks back, forward at news this semester

Politics and Protests Looking Back: UT students got involved with the state legislative session by testifying to committees and interning with congressional offices. UT’s student advocacy program,...

TxDOT’s proposed plans for passenger trains could improve travel for Texas Triangle

TxDOT’s proposed plans for passenger trains could improve travel for Texas Triangle

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter April 20, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation announced their hope to build passenger trains connecting Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Houston during a conference in Dallas earlier this month.  According...

Texas Supreme Court decision allows universities to revoke degrees for academic misconduct

Texas Supreme Court decision allows universities to revoke degrees for academic misconduct

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter April 20, 2023

In a 6–2 decision, The Texas Supreme Court ruled on April 5 that two Texas university systems can revoke students’ degrees for academic misconduct, even after they have graduated. The decision stems...

TikTok influencer Chris Olsen talks on mental health, new coffee brand

TikTok influencer Chris Olsen talks on mental health, new coffee brand

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter April 20, 2023

Over 400 UT students gathered to listen to TikTok star and entrepreneur Chris Olsen speak about his journey as a content creator and advocate for mental health and his new coffee brand at the University...

Graduating seniors are leaving their mark, but not in the way you think

Graduating seniors are leaving their mark, but not in the way you think

Aaron Sullivan, General News Reporter April 20, 2023

While people associate graduation with caps and gowns, it's also become synonymous with increased trash on UT’s campus. As the semester ends, confetti, streamers and champagne corks collect around Littlefield...

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Senate passes bill that could disband DEI offices at public universities

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 20, 2023

The Texas Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that directs public universities to cease operations of diversity, equity and inclusion offices and practices amid some resistance from collegiate students and...

Israel Block Party continues as students protest for Palestinian solidarity

Israel Block Party continues as students protest for Palestinian solidarity

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter April 19, 2023

Editor's note: A previous version of this story misquoted a sign held by a protester. The Texan regrets this error. The student-run Palestine Solidarity Committee gathered on the steps of McCombs to...

APD and DPS partnership briefed for first time at Austin City Council meeting

APD and DPS partnership briefed for first time at Austin City Council meeting

Laurel Pinchback, General News Reporter April 19, 2023

Nearly a month after the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety formed a partnership behind closed doors, Austinites were given a briefing covering the logistics of the deployment...

UT professor awarded President’s Research Impact Award for key contributions to COVID-19 vaccine development

UT professor awarded President’s Research Impact Award for key contributions to COVID-19 vaccine development

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter April 18, 2023

While most of the nation spent 2020 hoarding hand sanitizer and toilet paper, Jason McLellan kept his head down and went back to his research. After all, he anticipated the virus almost six years earlier,...

In the midst of an opioid crisis, Longhorn EMS initiative promotes bystander confidence with overdose education

In the midst of an opioid crisis, Longhorn EMS initiative promotes bystander confidence with overdose education

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter April 18, 2023

In an effort to promote bystander confidence, Longhorn EMS launched a new public health initiative this semester for the campus community, consisting of overdose response presentations and free Narcan...

UT announces new scholarship to assist first-year undergraduate dorm residents with housing costs

UT announces new scholarship to assist first-year undergraduate dorm residents with housing costs

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 18, 2023

UT President Jay Hartzell announced the launch of a new scholarship program on Sunday to help offset housing costs for dorm residents with high financial need.  “Like many organizations in this...

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