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France goes after fatty snacks with ‘Nutella tax’

The Associated Press November 15, 2012

PARIS — First the French government went after the rich. Now it has it in for Nutella. Despite an outcry in support of the beloved chocolate and hazelnut spread, the Senate passed a measure...

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Former UT doctorate student Omid Kokabee still in Iranian prison on conspiracy charges

David Maly November 15, 2012

As the health of a former UT doctorate student jailed in Iran since February 2011 deteriorates, an international day of protest is being planned in his honor. Dr. Arash Alaei and Dr. Kamiar Alaei, two...

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Austin prepares for Formula 1 race this weekend

David Maly November 15, 2012

Austin will join the ranks of 19 other cities around the world that currently host the international sport of Formula 1 racing this weekend. Formula 1 driver Mark Webber spoke on campus Wednesday, giving...

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Jalah Goette appointed permanent director of Texas Student Media, will quickly work to develop budget

Bobby Blanchard November 15, 2012

For the first time in nine months, Texas Student Media has a permanent director. Jalah Goette was appointed to the position Nov. 8 by Gage Paine, Vice President for Student Affairs, after the Texas Student...

Center for Mexican American Studies may become department within College of Liberal Arts

Christine Ayala November 15, 2012

Students and faculty voiced their opinions in favor of the Center for Mexican American Studies to become a department within the College of Liberal Arts at a forum Wednesday. The center offers undergraduate,...

TAMU wide receiver Thomas Linze Johnson missing since Monday

Matthew Stottlemyre November 15, 2012

Police are continuing to search for a freshman wide receiver for Texas A&M University who has been missing since Monday evening. Thomas Linze Johnson, 18, was last seen leaving his residence in College...

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McCombs hosts World Trivia Night as part of International Education Week

Christine Ayala November 15, 2012

Students and faculty tested their international knowledge at World Trivia Night, hosted by the McCombs School of Business on Wednesday. Eight teams participated in the event, which took place on the third...

UT Center for Students in Recovery hopes to expand program to other schools

Alexa Ura November 15, 2012

The University’s Center for Students in Recovery will lead an effort to establish similar centers at the UT System’s eight other universities after the UT System Board of Regents approved $942,000...

UT System Board of Regents approves downtown administrative building

Alexa Ura November 15, 2012

The UT System Board of Regents approved $102.4 million for a new administrative building slated for completion in 2016 that will consolidate its current five-building complex in downtown Austin. The new...

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RTF alumnus and professor assist in creating short film for SCALEAfrica

Joan Vinson November 15, 2012

Professors and an alumna from the radio-television-film department teamed up with a nonprofit to help create a short film that showcases a remodeled and expanded school in Mfuwe, Zambia. Erinn McGurn...

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Court may rule on Prop 1 soon

Joshua Fechter November 15, 2012

A U.S. district court is expected to rule soon in a lawsuit that could deprive UT of revenue that UT officials say it needs to fund a proposed medical school and teaching hospital in Austin. U.S. District...

UT System report deems Law School Foundation’s loan program inappropriate

Alexa Ura November 14, 2012

A report released by the UT System Tuesday determined the interaction between the School of Law and the University’s central administration is insufficient in regards to faculty compensation. Last...

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