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Campus Carry lawsuit dismissal upheld

Meara Isenberg August 27, 2018

A panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 16 upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit by three UT professors who challenged Senate Bill 11, the state’s campus carry law. The...

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Bird returns to Austin streets

Meara Isenberg June 12, 2018

Dockless electric scooter companies Bird and LimeBike have returned to the streets of Austin, along with new competition, after temporarily removing their scooters in April to comply with the city’s...

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How UT handles free speech

Meara Isenberg March 22, 2018

According to a survey published this month by the Gallup-Knight Foundation, the number of U.S. college students who feel their campus climate inhibits freedom of speech may be on the rise. Out of more...

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UT staff, students get involved at SXSW

Meara Isenberg March 7, 2018

With more than 150 UT faculty, students and alumni participating in South by Southwest over the next few weeks, the University is making its mark on the world-renowned arts festival and conference. “‘South...

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CAVA, Gong Cha Bubble coming soon to Drag

Meara Isenberg February 23, 2018

Students craving bubble tea or a healthy Mediterranean meal can soon get their fix at two new spots opening on Guadalupe Street this spring. International bubble tea chain Gong Cha and Washington D.C.-based...

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Has the Drag lost its local charm?

Meara Isenberg February 16, 2018

The names Captain Quackenbush, Inner Sanctum and Les Amis are likely unfamiliar to a current UT student, but in the 1970s and 1980s, they were instantly recognizable as just a few of the quirky, locally...

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Ruby’s BBQ to close after 29 years

Meara Isenberg February 5, 2018

To UT alumnus Jon Schy, Ruby’s BBQ means memories, quality brisket and above all, consistency. After nearly 30 years on Guadalupe Street, the campus-area barbecue joint will close its doors later...

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Former UT presidents share turning points

Meara Isenberg September 12, 2017

Former UT President William Cunningham remembers a turbulent 24 hours that began over lunch with former Texas Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, who wanted to bring quality higher education to South Texas.  Cunningham...

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Former UT presidents share turning points

Meara Isenberg September 12, 2017

Former UT President William Cunningham remembers a turbulent 24 hours that began over lunch with former Texas Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, who wanted to bring quality higher education to South Texas.  Cunningham...

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