The Eyes of Texas
UT Austin decided to keep the Eyes of Texas as the university's alma mater. Some black students and faculty choose not to participate in the tradition because of its origins in minstrelsy.
*2021 Hearst National Journalism Award Winner
Stan Richards Advertising School
The Moody College of Communications will determine whether to remove Stan Richards’ name from its advertising and public relations school after Richards made racist comments in an internal pitch meeting. Dominique LaVigne reports on the college’s next steps.
*2021 Hearst National Journalism Award Winner
Longhorn Band Audio Story
The Longhorn Band hasn’t played at UT Austin football games this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dominique LaVigne reports on whether the band will have enough members to play the Eyes of Texas when they return in person.