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Affordable housing scarce, as under-utilized fund offers limited options

Graham Dickie November 12, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series of stories examining the affordable housing options available to students looking to live in West Campus. Check out the second part here. Faced...

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With top fastest growing economies in Africa, University offers only one African language

Ashley Tsao November 12, 2015

Learning an African language is both a business investment and a method to gain cultural understanding, according to history professor Oloruntoyin Falola. According to an article published by Forbes...

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UT opts out of Coalition for College Access application system

Jameson Pitts November 12, 2015

A group of more than 80 universities is creating a new college application process, claiming it will increase access for low-income students. While Rice University and Texas A&M University have joined,...

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Author advocates importance economic changes to protect environment

Rachel Freeman November 12, 2015

It was standing room only for Naomi Klein’s presentation to students and the general public in the LBJ Auditorium on Wednesday night. Klein was invited to campus as the eighth C.L. and Henriette...

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DHFS to adopt new ‘Lite Bites’ foods brand

Selah Maya Zighelboim November 12, 2015

The Division of Housing and Food Services will begin branding certain healthy foods in the campus markets with a “Lite Bites” logo beginning next semester.  To receive this logo, foods...

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UT to require redesigned essay portion of new SAT test

Caleb Wong November 12, 2015

Prospective students still have to take the essay portion of the new SAT tests — despite changes to its format by College Board — when submitting test scores to UT, according to the Office...

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WWII veteran reflects on military service

Mikaela Cannizzo November 12, 2015

Frank Denius, World War II veteran and UT alumnus, discussed his experiences in the U.S. Army and his perspective on patriotism during a lecture honoring Veterans Day Wednesday afternoon. Through examining...

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SURE Walk relaunches with app to follow

Nashwa Bawab November 11, 2015

SURE Walk, a volunteer-based organization that helps students get from campus to their homes at night, relaunched last week and has an app on the way. The delayed launch of Students United for Rape...

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Texans for Israel, Texas Hillel hold vigil for conflict victims

Forrest Milburn November 11, 2015

About 30 students gathered Tuesday evening for a vigil that event organizers said they hosted to show respect for the lives lost in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Texans for Israel and Texas...

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Gun-Free UT holds third rally on Main Mall

Matthew Adams November 11, 2015

Gun-Free UT, a group against Senate Bill 11 allowing concealed guns on college campuses, held its third rally Tuesday. Journalism senior Danielle Vabner spoke at the rally of about 100 students and...

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Following several resignations, top administrative positions still vacant

Matthew Adams November 11, 2015

The searches for three college deans and two administrative positions are still underway following several resignations during the past school year.  Following the announcement of President William...

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College of Natural Sciences seeks funding to renovate Welch Hall

Eunice Ali November 10, 2015

The College of Natural Sciences has launched a kickstarter for a $1.2 million crowdfunding campaign to renovate Welch Hall. This community giving effort, will be underway until December 2017, is part...

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