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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Freshman runs iPhone repair business out of dorm

Catherine Marfin October 14, 2015

After local repair shops wanted to charge him $120 to fix his cracked iPhone screen, business freshman Anthony Matthews decided to take matters into his own hands. Using online research, Matthews taught...

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Study finds students lack teamworking skills

Ellie Breed October 14, 2015

Doing Innovation, a research initiative funded by the MacArthur Foundation, determined that today’s students need skills that help them work seamlessly as part of a team, physical spaces that allow...

Sons of Confederate Veterans continues petition for Jefferson Davis statue’s return

Matthew Adams October 14, 2015

Although the Jefferson Davis statue was removed from the Main Mall Aug. 30, the Sons of Confederate Veterans are still fighting for the statue to be returned to campus. A hearing held in the district...

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Bevo XIV retires after cancer diagnosis

Michael Shapiro October 13, 2015

This story has been updated throughout since its original publication. After more than 11 years and 147 games, Bevo XIV’s run as the Texas mascot has come to a close. Bevo retired Tuesday...

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More than 50 members of psychology department sign statement against campus carry

Matthew Adams October 13, 2015

This story has been updated. To see the updated version, click here. As UT continues to discuss implementing campus carry, more than 50 members of the psychology department signed a statement voicing...

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Voting underway for student research competition

Estefania Espinosa October 13, 2015

Fifteen undergraduate researchers are competing for a $1,500 scholarship as part of the Texas Student Research Showdown, a presentation competition for UT students created by the UT Office of Undergraduate...

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Indigenous Collective hosts film screening for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Claire Allbright October 13, 2015

To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, UT’s Native American Indigenous Collective hosted a meet and greet and film screening to increase campus awareness of indigenous cultures. Luis Cárcamo-Huechante,...

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Harvard Law professor speaks about human rights, inequality

Kahlil Said October 13, 2015

UT students and professors gathered Monday afternoon for the Inequality and Human Rights seminar to discuss the existence of human rights in the age of inequality. Samuel Moyn, guest speaker and Harvard...

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Student political groups participate in UT debate

Nashwa Bawab October 13, 2015

College Republicans, International Socialists Organization, University Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty faced off in a political debate Monday night that included discussion about campus carry,...

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Conflict expert analyzes honor systems in Afghanistan

Mikaela Cannizzo October 12, 2015

The relationship between honor and violence in Afghanistan has oppressive consequences for women because of a strict emphasis on customary law, according to an expert on conflict mediation. Jennifer...

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Students react to Netflix price increase

Rund Khayyat October 12, 2015

The streaming leader Netflix announced Thursday it will raise the price of its most widely used plan by $1, from $8.99 to $9.99 per month.   The affected plan allows for two simultaneous high-definition...

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Socialist and libertarian student organizations added to political debate

Nashwa Bawab October 12, 2015

Members of the UT libertarian and socialist organizations will participate in the UT student political debate after members affiliated with Young Americans for Liberty convinced organizers to add them...

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