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Student’s experience in health care inspired her to launch a course at UT

By Tien Nguyen - Updated on April 30, 2019 at 10:12 pm

Donthula spent time shadowing many different physicians during her freshman year, and she said she became intrigued by how each physician had their own unique way of interacting with their patients. This sparked her interest in health communication.
Texas consent laws could soon cover alcohol use

By Libby Cohen - Updated on April 30, 2019 at 10:10 pm

State Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, wants to update the definition of consent to address these incidents. Last Thursday, Collier presented HB 2049 to the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, a bill that would expand current consent laws by adding several situations under which perpetrators can be charged.
U.S. Senate to roll out bill to raise tobacco age

By Chase Karacostas - Updated on April 30, 2019 at 10:06 pm

Just before the April Congressional recess, which ended Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said raising the age limit was a “top priority” for when lawmakers returned.
UT System partnership invests in early childhood development

By Savana Dunning - Updated on April 30, 2019 at 10:04 pm

The coalition began seven years ago and has already had two three-year strategic plans since its creation. As part of this new strategic plan, the coalition will partner with UT-Austin students and faculty to work childhood development programs, such as work-study programs where UT students work with young children on reading skills.
Marijuana reform bill passes Texas House, faces opposition from Senate leaders

By Chad Lyle - Updated on April 30, 2019 at 10:03 pm

Introduced by state Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, House Bill 63 would downgrade possession of an ounce or less of cannabis from a Class B to a Class C misdemeanor, removing the possibility of jail time for offenders.
UTPD survey will not affect West Campus policing

By Hayden Baggett - Updated on April 29, 2019 at 11:56 pm

Although 90% of UT community members say they feel safer on campus than off campus, the Austin Police Department said it will not change its approach to safety in West Campus.
UTPD safety survey shows students generally feel safe on campus

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on April 29, 2019 at 11:47 pm

The results are in — 78% of UT’s population feel “safe and secure” on campus, according to results released last week from a routine safety survey conducted in March by the UT Police Department.
House passes free speech protections for college campuses

By Katie Balevic - Updated on April 29, 2019 at 11:41 pm

The Texas House passed a bill Monday meant to protect freedom of speech and expressive activities on college campuses, but some Democrats say it could prevent universities from intervening if the activities are offensive or hateful
Student combats food insecurity while providing help to others

By Trinady Joslin - Updated on April 29, 2019 at 11:27 pm

History freshman Elise Randall visits food banks once a week to gather ingredients and cook in the Jester basement kitchen. Rather than keeping the food to herself, Randall invites students to join her at no cost.
UT researchers help expose Russian GPS spoofing

By Kevin Lokuwaduge - Updated on April 29, 2019 at 11:20 pm

The year-long study, titled “Above Us Only Stars: Exposing GPS Spoofing in Russia and Syria,” cataloged data from ships’ automatic identification system and GPS signal data from the International Space Station and was published March 26.

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