Tori Duff, News Editor
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![News Editor overshares the intimate details of her life one last time](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/4-20-23_Toris30_JoyLi-900x600.jpeg)
News Editor overshares the intimate details of her life one last time
Tori Duff, News Editor
• April 20, 2023
![UT tower Money_SMALL](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/UT-tower-Money_SMALL.png)
UT forgave $5 million in federal student debt in 2021, HEERF fund distribution to continue this semester at around $28 million
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• January 28, 2022
![UT alum James Talarico to run for state house seat in 2022 following redistricting](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-4-21-james_talarico-courtesy-of-James-Talarico-Campaign--900x600.webp)
UT alum James Talarico to run for state house seat in 2022 following redistricting
Tori Duff, News reporter
• December 18, 2021
![1113_VictoriaSmith_testing](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1113_VictoriaSmith_testing-900x900.png)
SSD staffing shortages limit number of available appointments
Tori Duff, News reporter
• December 18, 2021
![Man shot in West Campus Sunday night, lack of information led to student distress on social media](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8408w-900x600.jpg)
Man shot in West Campus Sunday night, lack of information led to student distress on social media
Tori Duff, News reporter
• December 18, 2021
![Co-op food trucks struggle to find a new location as the court’s closure approaches](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_9316-900x600.jpg)
Co-op food trucks struggle to find a new location as the court’s closure approaches
Tori Duff, News reporter
• December 18, 2021
![Austin implements increased safety measures on East 6th Street after shooting](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/JDM4510w-900x601.jpg)
Austin implements increased safety measures on East 6th Street after shooting
Tori Duff, News reporter
• December 17, 2021
![UTPD plans long-term improvements to West Campus safety following shooting, other incidents](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8408w-900x600.jpg)
UTPD plans long-term improvements to West Campus safety following shooting, other incidents
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• December 15, 2021
![New CMHC service available to students 24/7](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-11-21_cmhc_Hilda-Rodriguez.png)
New CMHC service available to students 24/7
Tori Duff, News reporter
• December 14, 2021
![UT Refugee Student Mentor Program fundraises to cover transportation costs](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12221-refugee-fundrasing-Barbra-Daly-900x744.png)
UT Refugee Student Mentor Program fundraises to cover transportation costs
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• December 5, 2021
![Students protest to hold Tejas Club accountable for sexual assault allegations](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/HG5A8435-900x600.jpg)
Students protest to hold Tejas Club accountable for sexual assault allegations
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• November 30, 2021
![Students Fighting Climate Change begin climate conversations with administration, want to speak to President Hartzell](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-16-21_psac_destiny-alexander-900x687.jpg)
Students Fighting Climate Change begin climate conversations with administration, want to speak to President Hartzell
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• November 16, 2021
![UT researchers found Texas’ abortion rates decreased by 50% following new law](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Abortion-Study-Courtesy-900x440.jpg)
UT researchers found Texas’ abortion rates decreased by 50% following new law
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• November 10, 2021
![Title IX report shows 1,415 incidents of student sexual misconduct recorded by employees](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tower_IMG_6087_Connor.Downs_.jpg)
Title IX report shows 1,415 incidents of student sexual misconduct recorded by employees
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• October 30, 2021
![More police officers will not help counter rising homicide rates, UT study finds](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/U.S.-Texas-and-Austin-Homicide-Rates.png)
More police officers will not help counter rising homicide rates, UT study finds
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• October 6, 2021
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Austin Energy has updated 27% of West Campus lighting fixtures in need of improvement, UT community wants faster progress
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• October 6, 2021
![UT will only notify close contacts in classes with positive COVID-19 cases, leaving students concerned](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-5-21_CovidNotif_Destiny.Alexander-900x900.jpeg)
UT will only notify close contacts in classes with positive COVID-19 cases, leaving students concerned
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• October 4, 2021
![Austin city council names Joe Chacon next police chief](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image1.jpeg)
Austin city council names Joe Chacon next police chief
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• October 1, 2021
![UTTower_MG_4162_Jamie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/UTTower_MG_4162_Jamie.Hwang_.jpg)
Texas education leaders say COVID-19 has altered higher education standards, delivery
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• September 24, 2021
![West Campus condo unit demolished to make way for new apartment complex, Nueces](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JDM8423-900x601.jpg)
West Campus condo unit demolished to make way for new apartment complex, Nueces
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• September 14, 2021
![Austin animal shelters, student volunteers step up to house animals affected by Hurricane Ida](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/animalhosital-900x562.png)
Austin animal shelters, student volunteers step up to house animals affected by Hurricane Ida
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• September 13, 2021
![UT students advocate for increased government action to help Afghan refugees](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AFGAN_REFUGEES-900x900.png)
UT students advocate for increased government action to help Afghan refugees
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• September 10, 2021
![UTPD opens new substation in West Campus following protests against location](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/UTPD-West-Now-Open-1-900x675.jpg)
UTPD opens new substation in West Campus following protests against location
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• September 8, 2021
![UT student living becomes less affordable as Austin housing market grows](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ApartmentPrices_JuleannaCulilap-01-900x600.png)
UT student living becomes less affordable as Austin housing market grows
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• September 5, 2021
![In the FY 2021-22 budget, the allocation for APD increased.](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PoliceBudget_MeganFletcher-01-900x600.png)
Police funding measure Proposition A may increase taxes or cut areas of city services
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• August 24, 2021
![2016-08-26_Greg_Texexercise_Carlos](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-26_Greg_Texexercise_Carlos.Garcia76246.jpg)
Inclement weather causes flooding and closure at Gregory Gym
Tori Duff, News Reporter
• August 15, 2021
![What to know about Proposition B on the May 1 ballot](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4-20_propb_Jenny.Devico-900x600.png)
What to know about Proposition B on the May 1 ballot
Tori Duff
• April 23, 2021
![Most fall 2021 classes to be held in person](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4-13_course_schedule_Megan.Fletcher-900x600.png)
Most fall 2021 classes to be held in person
Tori Duff
• April 15, 2021
![City of Austin begins search for new police chief](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/policechiefprocess_jennydevico-01-900x600.jpg)
City of Austin begins search for new police chief
Tori Duff
• April 6, 2021
![3-8_mask_mandate_Jamie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3-8_mask_mandate_Jamie.Hwang_.jpg)
What does lifting the mask mandate mean for Texas businesses?
Tori Duff
• March 12, 2021
![2020-05-31_Protest_MG_2475_Jamie](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/2020-05-31_Protest_MG_2475_Jamie.Hwang_.jpg)
Austin Police officer charged with murder of Michael Ramos
Tori Duff
• March 11, 2021
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How to file for loss of property following winter storm
Tori Duff
• March 4, 2021
![IMG_4103](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_4103.jpg)
West Campus apartment complex fire displaces 10 people
Tori Duff
• March 3, 2021
![DSC_2116](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC_2116.jpg)
What resources are available on campus after the winter storm?
Samantha Greyson, Lauren Abel, Tori Duff, Skye Seipp, Sheryl Lawrence, and Kevin Vu
• February 26, 2021
![winter_pipe_JDM3942w](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/winter_pipe_JDM3942w.jpeg)
How to navigate the boil water notice and freezing, bursting pipes
Tori Duff and Sheryl Lawrence
• February 18, 2021
![Image 2-16-21 at 4](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Image-2-16-21-at-4.46-PM.jpg)
Here’s what Austin officials are saying about inclement weather
Sheryl Lawrence, Kevin Vu, Tori Duff, and Samantha Greyson
• February 17, 2021
![forensics_cartoon_2](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/forensics_cartoon_2.jpg)
Austin City Council votes to separate forensics lab from APD jurisdiction
Tori Duff
• February 12, 2021
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RecSports expands intramural opportunities for spring semester
Tori Duff
• January 29, 2021
![tower](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tower.jpg)
UT-Austin announces graduation dates for classes of 2020, 2021
Tori Duff
• January 19, 2021
![0505_Mail_in_ballot_ValeriaTrevino](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/0505_Mail_in_ballot_ValeriaTrevino.jpg)
UT students unable to vote absentee, frustrated that ballots never arrived
Tori Duff
• November 10, 2020
![1106_Protoring_MarissaXiong](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/1106_Protoring_MarissaXiong.jpg)
UT-Austin students combat anxiety while using online proctoring software
Tori Duff
• November 10, 2020
![2020-09-21_theater_and_dance_Nicholas](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-21_theater_and_dance_Nicholas.BandaWEB_0.jpg)
Performance students prepare for online performances, practice in new spaces
Tori Duff
• September 21, 2020
![Harvard_2020-03-04_Henry_Louis_Gates_Rebecca](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Harvard_2020-03-04_Henry_Louis_Gates_Rebecca.Trevathan2460.jpg)
Harvard historian talks new documentary, Reconstruction
Tori Duff
• March 4, 2020
![2020-02-17_Black_Excellence_In_STEM_Lily](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-02-17_Black_Excellence_In_STEM_Lily.Dayanim912_0.jpg)
UT-Austin students celebrate Black accomplishments in STEM with festival
Tori Duff
• February 17, 2020
![architectire 2020-02-04_architecture_lecture_Mateo](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/architectire-2020-02-04_architecture_lecture_Mateo.Macias5029.jpg)
New UT display ‘Interface Architecture’ shows push toward AI
Tori Duff
• February 4, 2020