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‘Eyes of Texas’ non-binding referendum postponed by Dean of Students office

‘Eyes of Texas’ non-binding referendum postponed by Dean of Students office

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter February 23, 2023

The non-binding “Eyes of Texas” referendum, which was originally approved by the Office of the Dean of Students, was postponed for at least 45 days after Feb. 3. Student Government assembly...

Student Government executive alliance candidates touch on key issues at debate

Student Government executive alliance candidates touch on key issues at debate

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2023

The candidate debate for the Student Government president and vice president executive alliance took place Monday. Topics ranged from student housing issues to concealed carry policies. Four executive...

College of Natural Sciences enacts UT Senate-approved DEI initiative

College of Natural Sciences enacts UT Senate-approved DEI initiative

Ireland Blouin, Senior News Reporter February 2, 2023

The Senate of College Councils passed S.R. 2203 last semester, which will require faculty within the College of Natural Sciences to complete the Allies in Action program. Now, Senate and CNS representatives...

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‘These lawmakers hold your fate in their hands’: UT students get involved in current legislative session

Ali Juell, Senior News Reporter January 26, 2023

The state Capitol building represents something different to every Texan. In the midst of the legislature’s active season, its Texas pink granite exterior represents an opportunity for students to make...

UT Senate passes legislation to implement consent education in FIG classes

UT Senate passes legislation to implement consent education in FIG classes

Ireland Blouin and Maddie Duncan January 9, 2023

Content warning: This story contains discussions of sexual harassment and abuse. On Dec. 1, the Senate of College Councils passed legislation that pushes the implementation of consent education in First-Year...

Alexander Feinstein, along with Jerold Holmon and Surekha Balakrishnan, introduced legislation at the Student Government meeting on Nov. 1, 2022. The legislation calls for the university to ban Kanye West music at UT sporting events.

Student Government advocates for banning Kanye West music from UT sporting events

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter November 2, 2022

Student Government called for a ban of Kanye West music from UT sporting events in light of the artist’s recent antisemetic remarks. Student Government unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 1 advocating...

Student government passes legislation for Nontraditional Student Center

Student government passes legislation for Nontraditional Student Center

Isabella Zeff, News Reporter October 18, 2022

UT student government passed legislation on Oct. 4 to establish the Nontraditional Student Center on campus, providing a promise of community and connection on campus for nontraditional students. Nontraditional...

UT Student Government hosts state representative panel ahead of midterm elections

UT Student Government hosts state representative panel ahead of midterm elections

Joseph Sweeney, News Reporter October 16, 2022

UT Student Government hosted a discussion panel with Democratic state representatives James Talarico, Ron Reynolds and Gina Hinojosa in the Union’s Eastwoods room on Thursday.  Hinojosa said the...

Student Government, University Co-Op to host second annual Student Business Empowerment Initiative

Student Government, University Co-Op to host second annual Student Business Empowerment Initiative

Tisha Shrestha, News Reporter October 16, 2022

The University Co-op gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to have their products sold at the campus store through the second annual Student Business Empowerment Initiative. UT’s Student Government...

Pride flag found vandalized twice in physics mathematics astronomy building

Pride flag found vandalized twice in physics mathematics astronomy building

Madeline Duncan, Senior news reporter October 11, 2022

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story said the flag was vandalized in the PMA library, but the flag was vandalized in a lounge in the building. The story has been updated to better reflect that....

Student leaders call for additional federal loan debt forgiveness

Student leaders call for additional federal loan debt forgiveness

Madeline Duncan, Senior News Reporter September 26, 2022

Student body representatives at UT are calling on President Joe Biden to cancel at least $50,000 in loan debt per student, after the president canceled up to $10,000 in loans per student and $20,000 per...

Food resources near UT campus

Food resources near UT campus

Leena Alali, Senior News Reporter September 12, 2022

According to a Student Government report released last spring, 32% of UT students are food insecure. The report cited living on or off campus and differences in access to reliable transportation as factors...

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