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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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SG Assembly discusses resolution to distribute pamphlets in courses with cultural diversity flag

Samantha Ketterer April 29, 2015

The Student Government Assembly heard a resolution Tuesday in support of a pamphlet that would be distributed in courses carrying a cultural diversity flag.  As the resolution stands, the pamphlet...

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UT professors accepted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Katie Keenan April 29, 2015

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the oldest U.S. honor societies and policy research centers, accepted two UT professors and researchers as members last week. Veteran members...

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Moody College hosts hearing clinic for local musicians

Lauren Florence April 29, 2015

The Moody College of Communication helped educate local musicians about hearing loss and provided them with custom earplugs at the UT Speech and Hearing Center on Tuesday. The program, which is a collaboration...

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Longhorn Band director retires after 13 years of service

Caleb Wong April 29, 2015

After 13 years directing the Longhorn Band, Robert M. Carnochan will leave the University this summer to become the University of Miami’s wind ensembles director. Carnochan said he chose to move...

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Student organization holds anti-campus carry rally

Sebastian Herrera April 29, 2015

Students Against Guns on Campus hosted a rally in the West Mall on Tuesday opposing House Bill 937, which, if passed, would allow guns in classrooms of public universities. The rally aimed to show Texas...

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Faculty prepare as transition from Blackboard to Canvas wraps up

Samantha Ketterer April 29, 2015

Friday is the last day for instructors to create a course on Blackboard, in what will be the last semester for the online system before the University makes the full transition to Canvas.  The...

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Lawmakers initially approve bill to set sexual assault guidelines

Eleanor Dearman April 28, 2015

State lawmakers are working to set state guidelines for how universities handle sexual assault.  The House gave initial approval Monday to a bill requiring universities to set definitions of sexual...

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Professor predicts Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage

Rund Khayyat April 28, 2015

A university professor predicts that the U.S. Supreme Court will rule against bans on same-sex marriage this week. There has been a remarkable change in public opinion in the past five years, and the...

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