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West Campus restaurants cater to students By Megan Hix @meganhix95
Whether you’re living offcampus and looking for a bite between classes or need a break from J2, these eight nearby restaurants can satisfy just about any craving. Kerbey Lane Cafe Open 24 hours a day, Kerbey Lane offers late-night eats, all-day breakfast and their signature Kerbey Queso: a whitecheese queso with a scoop of guacamole. Like many diners, the menu features a wide variety of offerings including sandwiches, enchiladas and some of the largest pancakes in town with weekly specials such as cinnamon roll and s’mores. 2606 Guadalupe St.; 24 hours daily Halal Bros Before occupying their current digs on Guadalupe Street, Halal Bros sold shawarma out of an unassuming food cart. Today, students line up for falafel wraps, fresh hummus and gyros over basmati rice. Be sure to ask for an extra side of their signature sauces for even more flavor. 2712 Guadalupe St.; Mon. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Fri. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 a.m., Sun., noon – 11 p.m. Julie’s Noodles Delicious food trucks are in no short supply in West Campus, and Julie’s Noodles is no exception. Located in
the food truck park on 26th and Rio Grande streets, Julie’s Chinese noodle dishes are served in a warm soup broth — handmade by Julie herself. All meals are packaged to take home or are ready to be enjoyed al fresco at one of the nearby picnic tables. 2512 Rio Grande St.; Mon. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Pluckers Wing Bar Decked out with almost as many televisions as tables, Pluckers always gathers a gameday crowd. While they serve up fried pickle spears, burgers and sandwiches, this place is all about the wings. And with more than 20 sauces ranging from the super-hot Fire in the Hole to the sweet Honey BBQ, they’re sure to have something for everyone. 2222 Rio Grande St.; Sun. – Wed., 11 a.m. – 2 a.m., Thurs. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 a.m. Fricano’s Deli Hot paninis and crisp salads are this West Campus sandwich joint’s specialties. The original location opened 10 years ago, and since then, it’s become a local staple. Creations like the Madison and the Ultimate Roast Beef sandwich pile on the toppings, while the Ainsworth allows a chef to create a sandwich combination to their heart’s desire. 2405 Nueces St.; Mon. – Fri., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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Teji’s To get your fill of Indian food, look no further than Teji’s. Located on the south end of the Drag, Teji’s offers an expansive menu featuring chicken dishes, wraps and many vegetarian options. They also have a wide selection of fresh-baked naan in flavors such as garlic, cheese and peshawari, which is stuffed with cherries, cashews and sesame seeds.
Patrons can also stop by the famed “Hi How Are You?” mural outside — a must for any new Austinite’s Instagram account. 2100 Guadalupe St.; Sun. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 3 a.m., Fri. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 a.m. Cream Whiskers There are many nearby options to satisfy sweet tooths — from frozen yogurt to cupcake shops — but Cream
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Whiskers is the only one that makes cream puffs right before your eyes. Flavors range from choco-whip brownie to brown butter pecan and strawberry. Wash down the decadent treats with a coldbrewed coffee or hot latte. 2222 Rio Grande St., B120; 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily Barley Bean Rise and shine with a fruit smoothie or yogurt parfait at
Barley Bean, or stop by for an evening study session with one of their dirty chai lattes. This cafe also knows how to make a serious sandwich; options include breakfast sandwiches and everything from the meaty Carnivorous to the vegetarian-friendly Hippie Dream Team. 2222 Rio Grande St.; Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m. – midnight, Sat., 9 a.m. – midnight, Sun., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
New eateries add nearby food options SG leaders implement plans for fall semester
By Sarah Philips @sarahphilips23
With summer coming to a close, a wave of UT students and their fast food-eating habits are descending upon campus to new eateries like In-N-Out and Panda Express. The Taco Bell previously located in the Student Union did not renew its contract with Aramark, the food service company partnered with University Unions, last year. Aramark negotiated a contract with Panda Express to fill the opening after taking recommendations from the Texas Union board. James Buckley, director of facilities and operations at the Texas Union, said the restaurant will be open for students when classes begin this week. Panda Express will have the full menu frequent visitors are accustomed to, along with a bonus — a tea bar, which is not standard for Panda Express restaurants in this part of the country. According to their website, a Panda Express tea bar includes an assortment of drinks including fruit-infused teas, lemonade teas, milk teas, smoothies, coffee and shakes. The tea bar is also taking on the boba tea phenomenon by advertising an option to
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In-N-Out Burger, which will replace Burger King, is one of many new food options for students in the West Campus area.
add honey boba and jellies to a drink. Students can expect more changes in food options this semester. According to Buckley, a plan to bring new food to the Union is in the works. “The I’s aren’t dotted, and the T’s aren’t crossed, so I can’t say anything yet,” Buckley said. “But I think the students will like the upcoming planned changes.” Buckley said he couldn’t go into more detail until later
in the semester but did mention that the new options might replace restaurants that are currently established in the Union. Panda Express will join restaurants such as Chick-fil-A, Field of Greens, Smokehouse BBQ, Quizno’s Subs and Wendy’s. Of these establishments, Wendy’s is the only one not contracted by Aramark. On the Drag, In-N-Out will be making its way near campus with Austin’s sixth
location of the California-based burger joint. Famous for its animal-style burgers, fries and shakes, the In-N-Out will replace the Burger King on Guadalupe that had serviced UT students for years. Advertising freshman Riya Ashok said the new In-N-Out will be a good option to eat with her friends. “I’m excited to have an
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While most students were on summer break, Student Government President Kevin Helgren and Vice President Binna Kim have been busy putting into action their platform for the upcoming semester. Making SG more inclusive, increasing campus safety, preparing for the Big 12 SG Association Conference and encouraging students to become more involved at football games are some of Student Government’s main goals for the semester. “We’ve done a lot of good work over the summer,” Helgren said. “We’ve been working hard since we were sworn in April 7, and we will continue to work hard until our successors take our spot.” Eyes to Eyes is one of the first goals that SG will work toward in the new semester. Kim said the name of the campaign comes from the tradition of singing “The Eyes of Texas” before and after every UT athletics event. The campaign — which works alongside the University Co-Op, Texas Athletics and Texas Exes — aims to have students arrive early to the game and stay until the very end.
We’ve done a lot of good work over the summer. We’ve been working hard since we were sworn in April 7, and we will continue to work hard until our successors take our spot. —Kevin Helgren, Student Government President
“A big problem Texas Athletics voiced to us is how can we get our students engaged and get them to games early?” Kim said. “I think we love our football team, but there’s always room for improvement, and that’s what we are hoping Eyes to Eyes will do.” Helgren and Kim have also been preparing for the Big 12 Student Government Association Conference in the fall. The conference is in preparation for Big 12 on the Hill, where members of Big 12 student governments visit Washington D.C. to lobby legislators.
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