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Young people’s lives are on hold.” UT community members concerned for undocumented students after DACA ruling

“Young people’s lives are on hold.” UT community members concerned for undocumented students after DACA ruling

Marisa Huerta, Lauren Nelson October 26, 2021

Many undocumented students at UT say they are concerned about their future in America amid ongoing litigation surrounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. DACA is a program created...

UT students say access to emergency contraception is important in wake of anti-abortion law

UT students say access to emergency contraception is important in wake of anti-abortion law

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter October 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 8th flipbook.  When Lindsey Guajardo had to buy Plan B, she found herself in a 24-hour Walgreens only to realize they had run out....

UT international students compare US COVID-19 protocols with responses in home countries

UT international students compare US COVID-19 protocols with responses in home countries

Fernanda Figueroa, News Reporter October 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 8th flipbook.  International students compare the United States’ response to COVID-19 to their home countries. Students from Pakistan,...

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UT professors say Texas Legislature should do more to improve power grid structure reliability

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter October 22, 2021
Senate Bill 3 requires the Texas Railroad Commission to finalize rules for weatherization upgrades among state industries such as natural gas, oil and electricity.
Activists around Texas protest restrictive abortion bill

Activists around Texas protest restrictive abortion bill

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter October 8, 2021
People from around the country gathered at the Texas Capitol on Oct. 2 to protest the restrictive abortion law that went into effect on Sept. 1. But the fight for women’s rights has marched on for decades.
UT students plan to leave Texas after graduation following anti-abortion law

UT students plan to leave Texas after graduation following anti-abortion law

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter October 6, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 24 flipbook.  After a new Texas law banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy took effect Sept. 1, some UT students...

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HBCU presidents speak on race, equity in higher education

Kevin Vu, News Reporter September 25, 2021

Historically Black higher education administrators spoke Saturday morning during the Texas Tribune Festival about the effects of the pandemic and racial unrest on historically Black colleges and universities The...

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Texas education leaders say COVID-19 has altered higher education standards, delivery

Tori Duff, News Reporter September 24, 2021

The pandemic has sparked new innovations and mentalities around how Texas approaches higher education, state education experts said during a virtual event Friday. As part of this year's Texas Tribune...

“A woman’s body is not a commodity.” UT-Austin community members say new Texas abortion law threatens womens’ safety

“A woman’s body is not a commodity.” UT-Austin community members say new Texas abortion law threatens womens’ safety

Marisa Huerta, News Reporter September 15, 2021
The law took effect Sept. 1 and prohibits abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, offering no exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest. The law will not be enforced by the state, but will allow private citizens to sue abortion providers.
UT students protest anti-abortion bill at Texas capitol

UT students protest anti-abortion bill at Texas capitol

Kaushiki Roy, News Reporter September 13, 2021

Editor's note: This story first appeared as part of the September 8 flipbook. CW: abortion, sexual violence Over 150 UT students marched from the University of Texas Tower to the Texas Capitol Tuesday...

UT students say new voting bill won’t protect from voter fraud, will make it harder for Texans to vote

UT students say new voting bill won’t protect from voter fraud, will make it harder for Texans to vote

Marisa Huerta September 9, 2021

Some UT students said the new voting bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Greg Abbott is a measure of voter suppression and won’t protect election integrity. Senate Bill 1 seeks to tighten election...

Potential impacts on undocumented students after new DACA ruling

Potential impacts on undocumented students after new DACA ruling

Marisa Huerta September 1, 2021

Undocumented students could be greatly impacted after a Texas federal judge ruled on July 16 that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is illegal and that the federal government should no longer accept...

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