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From left to right, professors Jay Van Bavel, Matthew Levendusky, and Mina Cikara hold a discussion on disagreements moderated by professor Marlone Henderson at the Discourse in Action, Theory, and Democracy event on Mar. 7, 2025. The speakers mention how opposing sides of a disagreement tend to stereotype each other, and how people in reality are usually not as extreme.

Panelists, experts discuss discourse in democracy

Educators and law experts discussed religious freedom, meritocracy and higher education as it relates to democratic societies at “Discourse In Action, Theory, and Democracy” on March 7.   Religion...

UT Tenants’ Union recommends Austin imposes restrictions, accountability measures for early leasing contracts 

UT Tenants’ Union recommends Austin imposes restrictions, accountability measures for early leasing contracts 

Alex Leisk, General News Reporter March 7, 2025

The UT Tenants’ Union called for limits on early leasing and for apartment complexes to “take accountability” for delayed move-ins affecting students in recommendations presented to the city of Austin’s...

West Campus apartments viewed from West 23rd Street on Feb. 19, 2025.

Qué saber: Derechos legales de los inquilinos en West Campus, Austin

Alex Leisk, Anjum Alam, and Anirudh Karunakaran February 26, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 25 de febrero de 2025 por Alex Leisk y Anjum Alam y fue traducido al español por Anirudh Karunakaran. Durante la temporada de arrendamiento,...

West Campus apartments viewed from West 23rd Street on Feb. 19, 2025.

What to know: Tenant legal rights in West Campus, Austin

Alex Leisk and Anjum Alam February 25, 2025

Amid leasing season, lawyers and student advocates said students should review their housing options and know their rights as tenants when they sign leases for next year at West Campus apartments. Lease...

Students eat at Kinsolving Hall, Feb. 11, 2025

University dining halls change recipes, causes confusion about dietary restrictions

Alex Leisk, General News Reporter February 14, 2025

The University’s culinary team changed its recipes before the start of the spring semester but not its food identification system, leaving students confused about halal-friendly options.  University...

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