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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Regents, Chancellor assert regents’ access to records can be subject to limitations

Jordan Rudner May 5, 2015

The UT System Board of Regents and Chancellor William McRaven sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Ken Paxton arguing that individual regents’ access to records can be subject to limitations...

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More Americans satisfied with current gas prices, UT poll says

Katie Keenan May 5, 2015

An increasing number of Americans believe the current gasoline prices, which range from $1.93 to $3.29 per gallon nationally, are relatively reasonable, according to the UT Energy Poll released Wednesday.  In...

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Senior Countdown program gives students rewards for four-year graduation pledge

Samantha Ketterer May 4, 2015

A new initiative from the provost’s office, the Senior Countdown program, will reward members of the class of 2016 for committing to graduate at the end of the upcoming school year. Students who...

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UT freshman makes commercials for Austin businesses

Charles Liu May 4, 2015

Radio-television-film student John Hanby owns a professional film production company that produces commercials for businesses around Austin — and he’s only a freshman. Hanby’s...

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Photojournalism professor releases retrospective photo book

Mary Cantrell May 4, 2015

Photojournalism professor Eli Reed’s sharp eye and natural curiosity keep him behind the lens and on the move. From violence in war-torn Lebanon to portraits of Hollywood movie stars, he has captured...

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Bike to UT Day promotes bicycle safety and use on campus

Caleb Wong May 4, 2015

Campus organizations and students filled Speedway Plaza on Friday for Bike to UT Day, an event for promoting bicycle safety and appreciation on campus.  Parking and Transportation Services (PTS)...

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Students showcase startups at Demo Day

Lauren Florence May 1, 2015

Startups are critical to major, established companies because they embrace risk to support new technologies and ideas, the founder of Dell Inc. said. Students presented their own startups for products...

More than half of campus community has adopted new Wi-Fi

Josh Willis May 1, 2015

More than 50 percent of students, faculty and staff on campus have switched to UT’s new Wi-Fi network, according to an Information Technology Service representative.  William Green,...

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Mellow Mushroom serves last pizza, closes doors

Nashwa Bawab May 1, 2015

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Mellow Mushroom opened on the Drag in 1974. It has since been updated. Shortly after the chef rolled the final ball of dough into...

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Nepali Students Association holds vigil for victims of earthquake

Katie Keenan April 30, 2015

The Nepali Students Association held a vigil Wednesday night at Gregory Plaza to express solidarity with those suffering in Nepal after the recent earthquake.  Students gathered to remember the...

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UT searches for other brands of ice cream to replace Blue Bell after recall

Vinesh Kovelamudi April 30, 2015

After the recall of all Blue Bell Creameries ice cream on April 20, students are finding empty freezers where the Dutch Chocolate and Homemade Vanilla cartons used to be. Following the announcement...

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University plans new graduate housing, tennis courts, parking garage east of campus

Samantha Ketterer April 29, 2015

The University outlined plans for new graduate student housing, tennis courts and a parking garage east of I-35, according to a UT official.  The University estimated a $166.4 million cost for...

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