Party Discipline Charlie Kirk defended the First Amendment. Texas betrays it in his defense. Texas Observer · Sep 29, 2025
Texas History Offers Warnings amid Rash of Faculty Firings Lessons to learn from the politically motivated firing of a UT president in the 1940s Texas Observer · Sep 23, 2025
Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fall fellows are eager to represent and serve Texas Student fellows support vital initiatives like the Texas Tribune Festival and provide in-depth coverage of key issues. The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025
I just tested the perfect standing desk for college students — but alumni will love it for showing off their school pride Uplift Desk's new Collegiate Collection features officially licensed college-themed standing desks that are great for freshmen and alumni alike. Tom’s Guide · Aug 24, 2025
UT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests The changes are in response to new state laws seeking to limit faculty’s influence and put guardrails on campus demonstrations. The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025
Texas A&M System’s new leader hints faculty senates in state leaders’ crosshairs will stay In an interview with the Tribune, Chancellor Glenn Hegar also said he would prioritize student outcomes over big projects and skirted questions about diversity and academic freedom. The Texas Tribune · Jul 28, 2025
THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story. Experts say poison control data don’t specify which calls are related to hemp versus more dangerous K2, but show that most THC poisonings cause minor side effects. The Texas Tribune · Jul 22, 2025
Trump’s DOGE Cuts Are a Texas-Sized Disaster Reckless agency layoffs and the dismantling of federal relief programs could leave the Lone Star State in peril. Texas Observer · Jul 3, 2025
First Amendment Challenge to Suspension from University of Texas for Pro-Palestinian Protest Can Go Forward From today's opinion by Judge Robert Pitman (W.D. Tex.) in Qaddumi v. Hartzell: Qaddumi challenges his suspension from the University… The post First Amendment Challenge to Suspension from University of Texas for Pro-Palestinian Protest Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jun 13, 2025
Don’t call it a come back, Campagnolo’s new 13-speed groupset is (almost) a knock out Super Record 13 offers the Italian brand a chance at redemption. We rode it to see if it delivers. Cycling Weekly · Jun 11, 2025
Amid New McCarthyism, the Alliance for Texas History Embraces Diverse Scholarship “It’s particularly important at a moment when our state leaders have demonstrated that they don't want students to have a really full, inclusive accounting of our state or national past.” Texas Observer · Jun 5, 2025
Saquon Barkley is the Madden 26 cover star. But I’m taking this player No. 1 in all my fantasy drafts—and here’s why A new hero awaits. Operation Sports · Jun 4, 2025
EA FC 25 UT Thierno Barry SBC Guide: How to get TotS Honourable in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team The La Liga TotS is now live in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and with it comes a brand new TotS Honourable SBC featuring Thierno Barry, the French striker from Villareal. Barry is a decent option for a budget striker, going for only around 28.1k currency on Xbox and PS. Operation Sports · May 28, 2025
Ronnie Dugger, 1930-2025 The Observer's crusading founding editor—a prolific author and agitator who helped animate the spirit of a true Texas liberalism—has died at 95. Texas Observer · May 27, 2025
The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2025 UT System announces $100 million investment into civic leadership school The money will help pay for a permanent home for the school on UT-Austin's campus. Conservative donors and lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, helped create the school in 2023.
The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2025 UT System chancellor leaves to lead University of California Former state Rep. John Zerwas will temporarily replace Chancellor JB Milliken in leading the 256,000-student university system.
Texas Observer · May 2, 2025 At UT, a Day of Drag and Defiance Students gathered for a joyful protest of the university system’s drag show ban.
The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2025 They staged protests for Palestine. The consequences have been life-changing Legal aid group says most students contacting them are Palestinian, Arab Muslim and other students of color
Bored Panda · Apr 24, 2025 Jon Hamm’s “Vile” Past At University Resurfaces After He Blasts Reporter For Asking About It "That's not even normal bullying behavior. So inhumane and vile."
WhatToWatch · Apr 21, 2025 Ransom Canyon episode 9 recap: saying goodbye? In Ransom Canyon episode 9, the ranchers deal with love, loss and looking toward the future.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2025 Tennessee Wastes No Time Erasing Nico Iamaleava From Stadium Decor The quarterback, beloved mere months ago, is now persona non grata in Knoxville.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2025 $337 billion, two-year budget gets Texas House approval The lower chamber’s plan largely aligns with the Senate’s proposal and puts billions toward teacher pay, border security and property tax cuts.
Reason · Apr 10, 2025 The Utah Supreme Court Rules That Sexual Assault Victims Cannot Be Forced to Testify at "Rape Shield" Hearings The Court follows my argument that the purpose of a rape shield hearing is to ... well ... shield rape victims.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group Abbott’s closed-door address to the Federalist Society at UT Law Thursday drew peaceful protests.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 25, 2025 Interim UT-Austin president seeks to walk fine line between faculty and lawmakers’ concerns Jim Davis told professors he’ll share their concerns with lawmakers about proposals that would increase oversight on curricula and hiring. Elsewhere on campus, former UT-Austin President Jay Hartzell criticized the bills.