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UT journalism professor Robert Jensen receives backlash after writing editorial criticizing Thanksgiving

David Maly November 26, 2012

An editorial by journalism professor Robert Jensen criticizing the celebration of Thanksgiving stirred critics during the holiday break, prompting a stream of email and editorial responses. In an editorial...

DHFS closes J2 dining hall for “adjustments”

Allie Kolechta November 26, 2012

Jester Second Floor dining hall will close starting Monday while the Division of Housing and Food Services makes changes. According to a news release by the division, J2 will close for “adjustments”...

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Cigarroa brings medical approach to his duties as UT System Chancellor

Alexa Ura November 26, 2012

Even in his role overseeing one of the nation’s largest university systems, UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa is first and foremost a physician. Since his appointment as chancellor in 2009,...

SURE Walk moves headquarters to Perry-Castañeda Library for increased accessibility

Bobby Blanchard November 26, 2012

SURE Walk, a free Student Government service that aims to protect students walking during late hours, moved its headquarters to the Perry-Castañeda Library in hopes of better serving students and increasing...

SG to vote on bill to require presidents, vice presidents to address students on YouTube

Bobby Blanchard November 21, 2012

Student Government’s increased presence on YouTube might become permanent if a new bill passes through the general assembly next week. Wills Brown, Student Government vice president, and Joshua...

Students encounter travel difficulties because of classes day before Thanksgiving

Miles Hutson November 21, 2012

The University cannot give faculty and staff a holiday the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Adrienne Howarth-Moore, director of UT’s human resource services, told The Daily Texan Tuesday. The...

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DHFS accepts EPA challenge, pledges to reduce food waste

David Loewenberg November 21, 2012

The UT Division of Housing and Food Service is teaming with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce its food waste by 5 percent in one year. The department announced Friday its participation...

Blanton exhibit displays the process of art conservation and restoration

Christine Ayala November 21, 2012

The Blanton Museum of Art’s most recent exhibit is highlighting the importance of art conservation and restoration by offering a window into the process. Blanton spokesperson Samantha Youngblood...

Perry and Powers begin to share similar views on higher education, funding, tuition

Alexa Ura November 21, 2012

Funding for higher education makes up almost 13 percent of the state’s budget, and going into the 2013 legislative session UT President William Powers Jr. and Gov. Rick Perry are each expected to...

Hope Andrade, first Latina Texas secretary of state, resigns

David Maly November 21, 2012

Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade submitted her letter of resignation Tuesday to Gov. Rick Perry. Her resignation goes into effect Friday, and it will now be up to Perry to appoint someone new to the...

Combination of Thanksgiving, Formula 1 Grand Prix causes congestion issues at airport

David Maly November 20, 2012

Six cargo planes bound for Brazil and loaded with Formula 1 cars and equipment departed from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Monday, as officials transition from the challenge of Formula 1 travelers...

APD arrests man accused of pointing gun at car in traffic

David Maly November 20, 2012

Austin police charged Anthony Almaguer, 24, with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony, after they say he pointed a gun at the driver of another vehicle while the two cars were...

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