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UT Students garden at the Campus Environmental Center Microfarm on April 9, 2023.

City of Austin, Travis County announce food plan to help prevent future resident, student food insecurity

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 18, 2023

The city of Austin Office of Sustainability and Travis County are partnering together to create the area’s first food plan following concerns of rising food insecurity, an effort the entities say will...

Texans under 30 most concerned with inflation, cost of living for legislative session, poll finds

Texans under 30 most concerned with inflation, cost of living for legislative session, poll finds

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter April 18, 2023

A recent Texas Politics Project poll shows the majority of Texans under 30 believe the state legislature should focus on addressing inflation and the increasing cost of living, while the overall majority...

‘Texans deserve Planned Parenthood’: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes holds rally to advocate for abortion pill

‘Texans deserve Planned Parenthood’: Planned Parenthood Texas Votes holds rally to advocate for abortion pill

Ren Leija, General News Reporter April 17, 2023

Planned Parenthood Texas Votes held a “Bans Off Our Bodies Rally” in favor of making mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, accessible for Texans last Friday. Planned Parenthood...

Food legislation recognizes sesame as major allergen, results in unintended consequences

Food legislation recognizes sesame as major allergen, results in unintended consequences

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter April 17, 2023

At the onset of 2023, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act officially recognized sesame as the ninth most common food allergen in the United States. Currently, around 0.5% of...

UT alum hosts Medici’s first art show, opens doors for local artists

UT alum hosts Medici’s first art show, opens doors for local artists

Anai Jaime, General Life&Arts Reporter April 17, 2023

Warm yellow lights illuminate the rows of ethereal paintings and artworks lined on the walls of Medici Roasting on Guadalupe Street. The true art, however, lies within the image of sparkled smiles and...

Cain & Abel’s to relocate by end of month

Cain & Abel’s to relocate by end of month

Molly Mcllhinney, General News Reporter April 17, 2023

After Cain & Abel’s owner Ellis Winstanley sold the land beneath his beloved restaurant and bar last summer, the UT alum anticipated the ultimate closing of the iconic West Campus restaurant and...

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Senate approves budget bill banning universities from using state funding on DEI efforts

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter April 17, 2023

The Texas Senate unanimously approved House Bill 1, the proposed state budget for 2024 and 2025, on Monday. The bill, which consists of about $302.7 billion in funding, includes a section prohibiting...

‘I almost bump into them all the time’: Pedestrians, cyclists feel unsafe sharing roads

‘I almost bump into them all the time’: Pedestrians, cyclists feel unsafe sharing roads

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter April 17, 2023

The design of roads surrounding campus poses a threat to pedestrian and cyclist safety, according to urban studies professor Greg Anderson. This creates a domino effect as their struggles for safety threaten...

Community response to widespread graffiti near campus varies

Community response to widespread graffiti near campus varies

Samantha Greyson, Projects Reporter April 17, 2023

Content warning: This story mentions sexual assault. The same message has appeared on trash cans, mailboxes, electrical boxes, the walls of apartment buildings and businesses across UT and West Campus....

Senate approves bill incorporating Stephen F. Austin State University into UT System

Senate approves bill incorporating Stephen F. Austin State University into UT System

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter April 17, 2023

The Texas Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1055 on Monday, which would move Stephen F. Austin State University into the University of Texas System.  The SFA Board of Regents voted to join the...

UT researcher launches Water Resources Podcast to discuss global water issues

UT researcher launches Water Resources Podcast to discuss global water issues

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter April 16, 2023

A UT researcher began a podcast on global water issues as a unique way to present the issues, which are typically found in more formal formats like research papers. Bridget Scanlon, a senior research...

Senate committee approves bill that could potentially disband DEI offices at public universities

Senate committee approves bill that could potentially disband DEI offices at public universities

Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter April 14, 2023

The Texas Senate Higher Education committee approved a bill on Wednesday that directs public universities to cease operations of diversity, equity and inclusion offices and practices amid some resistance...

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