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Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Naina Srivastava November 13, 2023

Thousands of protestors chanted, “We say justice, you say how? End the siege on Gaza now,” at a protest outside the Capitol on Sunday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine, an end to the...

Texas Legislature holds special session for anti-immigrant bills, waiting approval before being signed into law

Texas Legislature holds special session for anti-immigrant bills, waiting approval before being signed into law

Ren Leija, General News Reporter November 13, 2023

The Texas Legislature convened for a special session last month to vote and debate on issues including restricting immigration in the state, with bills including House Bill 4, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill...

After SB 12 was deemed unconstitutional, LGBTQ+ business owners, performers consider what’s next

After SB 12 was deemed unconstitutional, LGBTQ+ business owners, performers consider what’s next

Hasina Shah, Reporting Words Student November 5, 2023

When scrolling through Maxine LaQueene’s Instagram, viewers find post after post of LaQueene in sparkling ensembles and bold makeup, performing in front of cheering crowds. Scrolling further, viewers...

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Rylie Lillibridge, Projects Reporter November 1, 2023

When psychology junior Adrienne Wood signed a lease for the Union on San Antonio in mid-October, she was primarily motivated by her need to secure SMART Housing, which are apartment units with adjusted,...

Business owners express concern over I-35 expansion project

Business owners express concern over I-35 expansion project

Erika Pernis and Julian Petzold October 26, 2023

Every morning, assistant director Jaime Cano warmly welcomes hundreds of families into Escuelita del Alma, a daycare and preschool center decorated with care and full of well-loved toys and cherished memories.  The...

Proposed school voucher program causes concern for future of public education in Texas

Proposed school voucher program causes concern for future of public education in Texas

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 26, 2023

The Texas Senate passed a priority bill during a special legislative session on Oct. 12 that would create a school voucher program allowing parents to use state money for private school.  Senate Bill...

What you need to know about the Nov. 7 Texas election

What you need to know about the Nov. 7 Texas election

Olivia Dilley, General Reporter October 19, 2023

Texans will vote on 14 constitutional amendments proposed by the Texas Legislature on Nov. 7. The Texas Constitution requires “specific constitutional language” to justify legislative actions, so...

Drag queen Natalie Hole performs in the Capitol Rotunda during the Youth Capitol Takeover on Mar. 29, 2023.

Federal judge says Texas drag ban is unconstitutional, cannot be enforced

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter October 13, 2023

The state law banning certain public drag performances is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment, said a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas late last month.  U.S. District Judge...

Federal judge dismisses UT professor's lawsuit against Texas A&M claiming discriminatory hiring practices

Federal judge dismisses UT professor’s lawsuit against Texas A&M claiming discriminatory hiring practices

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 6, 2023

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against Texas A&M University by UT professor Richard Lowery claiming the University used unlawful and discriminatory hiring practices in implementing a faculty...

Photos by Leila Saidane, Lorianne Willett. Design by Leila Saidane

Professors discuss the impact of recent legislation on Texas academic success

Michael Zhang, Mason Rouser September 28, 2023

Stuart Reichler, an associate professor of practice in the Freshman Research Initiative, gives new UT students their first-ever taste of academic research. Since teaching at UT for 22 years and living...

Kathleen McElroy, UT School of Journalism professor, introduces Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize winner and creator of The 1619 Project, for a one-on-one panel at The Texas Tribune Festival. Hannah-Jones discusses reporting on racial injustice and American history throughout her career.

Kathleen McElroy, Nikole Hannah-Jones speak candidly about racial injustice in America in one-on-one at Texas Tribune Festival

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter September 25, 2023

Historical analysis is imperative to understanding and accurately covering the current realities of people of color in America, award-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones said Saturday in a conversation...

Lee College President Lynda Villanueva speaks on the Texas Tribune Festival panel "Race and Higher Ed" with Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell, Rice University fellow Ruth Simmons and Royce West, Texas State Senator, D-Dallas, on Sep. 23, 2023.

Texas Tribune Festival panelists discuss the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter September 24, 2023

Higher education institutions must do as much as possible to protect students’ sense of identity amidst concerns of inclusion on campuses, a group of panelists said at the 2023 Texas Tribune Festival.  Kate...

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