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Changes in funding force AIDS Services of Austin to relocate free STD test clinic near campus

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on March 5, 2019 at 12:22 am

Every time Tony Hernandez went to get STD testing by himself, he got nervous and his hands would sweat.
New plan brings safety, efficiency to streets

By Grace Dickens - Updated on March 5, 2019 at 12:17 am

The final draft of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan, the City’s newest effort to reduce traffic congestion and make roadways safer, was released by the Austin Transportation Department on Feb. 22.
Elevators causing accessibility problems in West Campus

By Mason Carroll - Updated on February 28, 2019 at 11:08 pm

West Campus is full of high-rise apartment complexes and elevators that make it easier for students to access their rooms. However, for students like finance senior Amie Jean, out-of-service elevators have made it hard to get to class.
UTPD looks to increase sexual assault reporting through survivor feedback in collaboration with Travis County agencies

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on February 28, 2019 at 10:51 pm

The UT Police Department is updating its sexual assault investigation practices through the Interagency Sexual Assault Team. UTPD Chief David Carter, an executive board member of the team, helped present for the team at the Public Safety Commission meeting on Feb. 4 to update the public on the team’s progress.
Former Jack in the Box undergoes demolition for new boutique hotel

By Bonny Chu - Updated on February 27, 2019 at 11:57 pm

The ongoing demolition of this fast-food chain restaurant, which closed in 2015, will set up grounds for a new Moxy Hotel, a boutique hotel targeting millennials.
Austin experiences record pedestrian deaths while UT sees zero

By Hayden Baggett - Updated on February 26, 2019 at 11:58 pm

The University and West Campus did not see any pedestrians hit and killed by vehicles in 2018, but the City of Austin recorded the largest number of pedestrian-traffic fatalities in more than 10 years,according to Austin Police data.
Professor closes SoCo business Blackmail Boutique to follow new goal

By Joshua Guenther - Updated on February 26, 2019 at 11:34 pm

Human ecology professor Gail Chovan is closing her South Congress store Blackmail Boutique, which features primarily black-colored clothing items.
Austin ISD approves revision to sexual education curriculum

By Jackson Barton - Updated on February 26, 2019 at 12:15 am

Luke, an electrical engineering sophomore, realized he was gay his freshman year of high school.
Research finds incentives to attract companies are not helping job prospects

By Iann Karamali - Updated on February 26, 2019 at 12:09 am

There are many variables large companies such as Amazon must consider when they search for new cities to expand in.
Bumble grows in popularity through brand ambassadors, events near campus

By Nicole Stuessy - Updated on February 21, 2019 at 11:52 pm

University campuses are buzzing with dating app users and UT is no different. Bumble, an Austin-based social and dating app, launched in 2014 and has become increasingly popular through recruiting student brand ambassadors and sponsoring events near campus.

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