UT Students Find New Summer Options After Coronavirus Cancellations

byFaith Castle

  AUSTIN, Texas—The University of Texas canceled study abroad programs until Aug. 18 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Maya Fawaz, a second-year journalism major, must now find new plans after her Maymester Abroad program, Community Life Documented in London, England was a part of the many canceled trips. “My original plan was to go […]

UT Students Forced to Move Out of Dorms

byMarco Ramirez

AUSTIN – After getting a two week long spring break, students at the University of Texas were met with disappointment as President Greg Fenves announced all classes would be moved online for the remainder of the semester. This in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But, that wasn’t the only bombshell announcement UT made. Students […]

Planned Parenthood Opens its Doors Near UT Austin

AUSTIN – Planned Parenthood’s new clinic opened for business when University of Texas at Austin students returned from winter break. It is located on Medical Arts Street off Dean Keeton, right across the street from UT Austin. The new location is their fourth clinic in Austin, with other locations on Ben White in south Austin […]

Lit-up Lanterns Help Austinites Find Peace

byAlaina Hayden

AUSTIN – On Saturday March 7th, Mueller Lake Park experienced something new swimming in the water. Thousands of lanterns floated across the lake and each one represented something special. “It’s a place where people feel like they can grow and also come together,” said Chelsea Jensen, the Water Lantern Festival Event Coordinator. The Water Lantern […]

Texas Umoja Celebrates Women’s History Month with an Open Mic Night

byFaith Castle

AUSTIN, Texas — Songs, prose, and instrument melodies, UT students took the stage to express female empowerment to kick off Women’s History Month. Texas Umoja opened their doors and microphones to celebrate, Femempowermnet, an annual event to celebrate women and commemorate Black History Month. Femempowerment is really important because there aren’t that many black women […]

Women’s activism in U.S. honored Briscoe Center exhibit

byNataleah Small

AUSTIN, TX–The Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin opened an exhibit dedicated to women’s activism in the U.S. The exhibit called “‘On with the Fight!’ Women’s Activism in the Briscoe Center Collections’ opened in late February and is scheduled to close mid-July. Inside the exhibit, visitors can view old […]

UT Students Get Refund for Parking Permits as Classes Move to Online

byMercedes Gonzales

Austin – University of Texas at Austin students wanted to know what to do about their parking permits after the university announced all classes will be online to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus. Classes resumed on March 30th after a two-week spring break. First year computer science major Brain Villamar expected the […]

Teaching Climate Change to Youngsters Can Be ‘Big Little’ Lesson

byRohan Mirchandani & Mary McFadden (Graphics)

First-grade teacher Hannah Rubinstein points to a sky blue bulletin board at the back of her classroom clad in handmade decorations. There’s a happy-faced sun made from a paper plate painted yellow and orange and a cluster of storm clouds which Rubinstein crafted from cotton balls. At the top of the board, Rubinstein has written […]

Reporting Texas TV Live December 5, 2019

Live from Studio 4E. Reporting Texas TV students showcase their final newscast of the semester. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-66xs4mOZ0

Texas DPS Slows Licensing of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

byMadelyn Reiter

  At the end of the legislative session earlier this year, supporters of medical marijuana hailed the state’s expansion for its use with passage of the Compassionate Use Act. But now the Department of Public Safety, through its licensing regulatory authority, is saying not so fast – but the circumstances around this decision remains hazy. […]

Advocates Urge Tighter Regulations for Texas’ New Legal Hemp Industry

byMadelyn Reiter

As Texas enters the lucrative hemp market under new legislation, questions are being raised by retailers and consumer advocates about the standards of CBD products. FDA-approved cannabinoid, CBD and THC, can now be easily purchased throughout Texas. CBD products can be bought at convenience stores, gas stations and CBD boutiques. These products are legal, but […]

Community organizations take new approach to solving Austin neighborhood inequities

byRuby Shell

Community garden in East Austin is part of a neighborhood effort to enhance quality of life. Parts of Austin often lack access to expansive green space, are robbed of tree canopy cover surrendered to development and are starved of fresh, healthy foods. But community-based organizations are working to enhance quality of life in these neighborhoods. […]

Reporting Texas TV Live November 14, 2019

Reporting Texas TV live from Studio 4E on the University of Texas campus November 14, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKLPZJxc158

Reporting Texas TV Live November 7, 2019

Reporting Texas TV Live from Studio 4E. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebYOkSNGNiE

Reporting Texas TV Live October 31, 2019

Reporting Texas TV Live from Studio 4E. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rlelY2ZkH8

New Facebook Watch Show Stars UT Austin Student

byCarlignon Jones

He can be seen on a TV screen in commercials or on Facebook Watch as one of the stars of the series SKAM Austin, but what many may not realize is Austin Terry is also a University of Texas student. “I am naturally an introverted person. I’m usually just wearing a hat just walking in […]

Painting The Town

byCarlignon Jones

In the small town of Bay City, Texas, one local artist is finding a way to add some color to a place that might feel dull at times. “Grant was one that mimicked, me, so seeing his qualities I knew it was my duty to pore into him and to see where he could go […]

Profiting From A Passion For Fashion

byCarlignon Jones

Textile and Apparel major, Javier Uriegas has felt the pressures of choosing a major in an artistic field. “A lot of people think we’re not as smart as other students like business majors so they think we don’t perform as well as they do and at the end, I will show them that’s not the […]

Shaka Smart Coaching For His Job

byNick Kucholtz

The Texas Longhorns Men’s Basketball team won their season opener against Northern Colorado. The burnt orange went up early and wouldn’t look back, crushing the Bears 69-45. But despite the 24 point victory, the team has plenty of areas to improve on. “We had way too many turnovers,” red shirt Sophomore Point Guard Andrew Jones […]

Expanding Floodplain Raises Concern of Students in Riverside

byBrooke Sjoberg

Thousands of college students commuting every day between Riverside and their Austin campuses, including The University of Texas, say flooding around their homes can sometimes be hazardous. Due to lower rents, Riverside is a popular but transient place with UT and other students moving in and out. Jackie Peña, a recent UT grad, spent three […]