Just minutes before the playoff game against the Orlando Magic, the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play in response to the police shooting Jacob Blake, a black man, 7 times in the nearby town of Kenosha, WI. The rest of the NBA’s players supported the Buck’s move and boycotted as well. On that same Wednesday, players, general managers and owners met to discuss how to move forward. Unsure about ending or continuing the season, players like Lebron James and Chris Paul consulted former President Barack

Safety bubbles in the NBA and sports league burst at the hands of a few, highlighting the implications to us outside the bubble. The world has dealt with the pandemic for six months now, which has put a stop to everything we love, including sports. With many fans awaiting the return of the NBA, NHL and WNBA seasons, the leagues have had to find the safest way to restart, and thus came the “safe bubbles.” This plan was set to return a sense of normalcy for fans and players alike, yet, the exten

Through the end of July 2020, 90% of Oregon’s wildfires had been caused by humans versus a yearly average of 70%, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. Wildfires have ravaged across Oregon burning nearly 960 thousand acres, or 727, 273 football fields, with 28 active fires as of Sept. 17, according to the state’s Office of Emergency Management. Apart from the fires burning forests and homes, those fleeing the flames can’t escape the hazardous air quality which was the worst in the world on S

José Garza is a former federal public defender, immigrant rights activist and leader of the non-profit movement Workers Defense Project. He is the democratic candidate for the Travis County district attorney race against republican candidate Martin Harry. Hilltop Views asked Garza about his campaign and plans if elected as DA. Q: Why are you running for district attorney? If you win, how will you make a difference in the lives of Texans? A: I’m running for district attorney because I think our

There are four scheduled wellness days scattered throughout the spring semester. Students can take care of themselves by taking a break from devices and move their bodies. The Student Success Center announced that spring break will be replaced by wellness days this semester, but what are wellness days and where did this decision come from? According to Provost Vice President for Academic Affairs, Andrew Prall, it was a decision suggested by SGA and overall approval stemmed from COVID-19 mitiga

H-E-B, a Texas grocery chain, continues to require shoppers to wear masks. Many other businesses in Texas kept mask requirements despite Gov. Abbott’s new order. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the removal of the Texas mask mandate and the approval for increased capacity of businesses to operate at 100% on March 2. The executive order lifting COVID-19 precautions takes effect immediately starting March 10 at 12:01 a.m. Abbott defended his decision to open up Texas by claiming Texans would do their

Candlewood Suites Hotel is located near many residencies and shopping centers. Parents and business owners fear the safety of the neighborhood if the city chooses to convert the hotel into a shelter. Williamson County is seeking legal measures to stop the City of Austin from converting the Candlewood Suites Hotel into permanent supportive housing for the homeless. As of March 2, Williamson County commissioners’ courts have approved the San Antonio law firm Killen, Griffin & Farrimond to represe

“Sea ice reflects 50% to 70% of incoming solar radiation while the dark ocean surface only reflects 6%, so melting sea ice is a self-reinforcing feedback.” On Sept. 1, FEMA announced September as National Preparedness Month, “an annual observance to remind all Americans how important it is for individuals, families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time,” according to FEMA. ‘Any time’ has become more frequent in the past years, even activating