UT will reinstall the statue of former Texas governor James Hogg on campus, according to a recent announcement from President Gregory Fenves. The statue was removed from the Main Mall in August 2017, along...
Enchanted Rock, Pedernales Falls, Pace Bend Park and McKinney Falls are only a handful of the dozens of camping sites around Austin. These places offer an opportunity to relax, reconnect and revitalize.
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Five out of 38.
That’s how many full-time female professors are currently employed by UT’s Mechanical Engineering department. As a field of STEM that already struggles to incorporate women,...
From Dec. 2 through Dec. 10, Jewish students across campus celebrate Hanukkah. Hanukkah holds significant historic and cultural significance to the Jewish community, and a key aspect of the holiday is...
Being a freshman generally means eating in dining halls, sleeping in dorms and having everything we need within a 10 to 15-minute walk. Our first taste of the college lifestyle is made convenient to accommodate...
UT should not adopt United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes to Title IX federal guidelines because off-campus incidents impact campus environment and student safety. According...
In many ways, the holiday season is the ultimate embodiment of American consumerism — so naturally, it’s fraught with ethical complications. Amid the festivities, there are serious dilemmas...
You know the friend who covers up their laptop camera because they are paranoid the government is watching them? They sound crazy, but in a way, they are right. We live in a world engrossed in technology,...
In 2017, the CLASE study finally gave specifics on UT’s endemic sexual assault and harassment problem. Despite more than a year and countless student initiatives, UT is struggling to handle sexual...
There is no denying that college is a daunting experience, especially when incoming students are faced with the perils of a new school, a new home and a new life. The transition into college can be even...
If you ever went on a tour of UT as a prospective student, you most likely heard your Guides of Texas tour guide boast about the variety of student organizations at UT. You might have even heard them say...
Survivors of sexual assault are vulnerable to emotional distress, especially immediately after the incident. Providing students with access to resources and helping them understand what steps to take next...
