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UT, Texas A&M join forces at Capitol, advocate for student affordability, mental health

UT, Texas A&M join forces at Capitol, advocate for student affordability, mental health

Pili Saravia, News General Reporter March 2, 2023

Texas A&M University and UT joined forces to push for increased allocation of research funds, more mental health resources and aids to student affordability from the Texas Legislature. “We’re...

Student creates UT Peach texting service to alert about free food on campus

Student creates UT Peach texting service to alert about free food on campus

Ren Leija, General News Reporter March 2, 2023

Food insecurity is a challenge that many college students face, and UT is no exception. According to the Austin-American Statesman, one in three UT students are food insecure, and some wonder when they...

Student report highlights unaffordable housing issues around campus

Student report highlights unaffordable housing issues around campus

Mason Rouser and Keya Sampat March 2, 2023

A report published by Students for Revolution last month analyzes how rising housing costs have negatively impacted working class UT students, revealing the unique challenges students face in securing...

‘We can't let the momentum die down’: Students plan protest for victims of Austin police violence

‘We can’t let the momentum die down’: Students plan protest for victims of Austin police violence

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter March 2, 2023

CW: This article discusses topics of police violence, including instances of police shooting and brutality. Student organization Students for Revolution is advocating for police accountability and...

New esports arena to open in Union Underground

New esports arena to open in Union Underground

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter February 28, 2023

Gamers rejoice: A new Alienware esports arena will open in the Texas Union Underground fall 2023. The arena will be equipped with at least 30 Alienware gaming stations, console stations and production...

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UT Senate resolution supports Invest in Texas platform to protect higher education

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2023

The University Legislative Student Organizations are collaborating to support Invest in Texas, an initiative geared toward protecting educational frameworks that student leaders involved in say have been...

Student leaders react to UT System-wide diversity, equity, inclusion pause

Student leaders react to UT System-wide diversity, equity, inclusion pause

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2023

As the Texas legislature prepares to consider bills limiting diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses, student leaders are grappling with what a recently announced UT System-wide pause on...

Former CapMetro driver sentenced for 2019 death of cyclist on UT campus

Former CapMetro driver sentenced for 2019 death of cyclist on UT campus

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter February 27, 2023

A former Capital Metro driver arrested in 2019 for fatally striking a cyclist on UT campus pleaded guilty to criminal negligent homicide in early February. Former bus driver Mindi Stafford was sentenced...

Texas Cowboys, Pi Kappa Phi approved for campus return after suspension

Texas Cowboys, Pi Kappa Phi approved for campus return after suspension

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2023

UT spirit organization Texas Cowboys and fraternity Pi Kappa Phi are approved to return to campus on a provision basis after hazing-related suspensions in 2019, the University announced Monday.  Texas...

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Austin awards grant to preserve history, promote equity

Kylee Howard, Senior News Reporter February 27, 2023

Austin has awarded over $2 million in grants to historically designated locations through the heritage preservation grant program in an effort to maintain the historical and cultural legacy of the...

Texas representative introduces bill to ban polling locations at college campuses

Texas representative introduces bill to ban polling locations at college campuses

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporters February 27, 2023

Republican Texas Representative Carrie Isaac introduced a house bill to prohibit Texas counties from placing voting locations on college campuses earlier this month. If enacted, HB 2390 would take...

Former VP Mike Pence visits UT Austin, speaks on one-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Former VP Mike Pence visits UT Austin, speaks on one-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter February 26, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the UT Tower on Feb. 24, addressing the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and looking back at U.S. involvement in the conflict.  The anniversary...

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