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Forum supports the advancement of the UT Research Cyberinfrastructure initiative

Tiffany Hinman December 5, 2012

University of Texas institutions will not be able to yield the best research and medical breakthroughs without advancing the UT Research Cyberinfrastructure initiative, a panel of experts said Tuesday. The...

UT Counseling, Natural Sciences Council, RecSports ease finals stress

Christine Ayala December 5, 2012

With the stresses of the last week of class and upcoming finals, students should make time for their personal care, according to the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center. Center Associate Director Jane...

State Rep. Eric Johnson creates new caucus to give voice to younger Texans

David Loewenberg December 5, 2012

Students hoping to influence legislation during the upcoming legislative session may have an additional avenue to work through thanks to a new bipartisan caucus. State Rep. Eric Johnson, D-Dallas, announced...

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UT law student perfecting designs for printable gun

David Maly December 5, 2012

UT law student Cody Wilson said he is trying to decide between continuing with school and taking a break from UT and devoting more time to his increasingly successful efforts to revolutionize the gun industry. Wilson...

B-On-Time program reconsiderations aim to support more students

Joshua Fechter December 5, 2012

A bill in the state Senate seeks to improve a zero-interest loan program that forgives loans for students who complete their degrees in a timely fashion. The B-On-Time loan program was established in...

Pope joins tweeting masses with Pontifex handle

The Associated Press December 4, 2012

VATICAN CITY — Benedict XVI, the pope known for his hefty volumes of theology and lengthy encyclicals, is now trying brevity — spreading the faith through his own Twitter account (at)Pontifex. The...

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Explosives plant cleanup disrupts Louisiana town

The Associated Press December 4, 2012

DOYLINE, La. — The cleanup of 3,000 tons of explosives haphazardly stored at a munitions plant has frayed the nerves of residents who evacuated, closed the high school and spawned a criminal investigation...

Judge removed in Fort Hood shooting rampage case

The Associated Press December 4, 2012

FORT HOOD — A military appeals court has thrown out a judge’s order to shave the Fort Hood shooting suspect and removed the judge from the case. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed...

Mob storms Belfast City Hall over UK flag vote

The Associated Press December 4, 2012

BELFAST, Northern Ireland — A Protestant mob has stormed into the grounds of Belfast City Hall and clashed with police after the council’s Catholic majority voted to remove the British flag...

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Will and Kate expecting a baby, UK palace confirms

The Associated Press December 4, 2012

LONDON — Britain doesn’t have to wait any longer: Prince William’s wife, Kate, is pregnant. St. James’s Palace made the announcement Monday, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge...

Two proposed bills focus on increasing benefits for student veterans

David Maly December 4, 2012

Texas veterans may soon be getting increased benefits if two bills before the state Legislature are passed this spring. State representative Roberto Alonzo, D-Dallas, submitted a bill earlier this month...

Bill on fixed tuition rates aims to increase affordability of education

Alexa Ura December 4, 2012

In an effort to reduce the cost of college degrees in Texas, four-year fixed tuition rates could become a reality at public Texas universities after the upcoming legislative session. A bill filed by Rep....

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