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UT Department of Physics and Society of Physics Students host open house for students to explore labs and department

Bobby Blanchard October 31, 2012

The UT Department of Physics’ open house ended with a splat Tuesday afternoon as watermelons fell 224 feet at 55 miles per hour in about 2-and-half seconds. The event opened 21 labs in Robert Lee...

Texas Exes scholarship named for Senator Judith Zaffirini

Alexa Ura October 31, 2012

The Texas Exes announced a new scholarship named for Sen. Judith Zaffirini, a long-time champion of affordable higher education. The Senator Judith Zaffirini Scholarship was announced Tuesday morning...

Student Government passes initiative to support Prop. 1

Joshua Fechter and David Maly October 31, 2012

Student Government voted Tuesday to make way for a new effort that will support Proposition 1, a Nov. 6 initiative that would bring UT a step closer to a medical school and teaching hospital. Student...

UT changes admissions law to admit graduating high school students in top 7 percent

Bobby Blanchard October 31, 2012

UT will automatically admit students in the top 7 percent of Texas high school graduating classes next year, down from the top 8 percent this academic year. UT President William Powers Jr. said in a letter...

School discipline policies too harsh, senators say

The Associated Press October 31, 2012

State senators worried Tuesday that Texas has gone too far in imposing a zero-tolerance policy for bad behavior in schools, noting that minority students are bearing the brunt of the punishment and school...

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Sociology panel explores causes for minority issues on campus

Christine Ayala October 31, 2012

Students have the power to organize themselves to make the University a more accepting place, student and faculty panelists said at a discussion Tuesday. During the event hosted by the Department of Sociology,...

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Zaffirini supports Proposition 1

Joshua Fechter October 31, 2012

State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, former chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, expressed support Tuesday for a Nov. 6 ballot initiative that would increase property taxes in order to help...

Connection found between suspects in Texas State and Texas A&M bomb threats

David Maly October 31, 2012

A connection has been made between the man charged with making a false email bomb threat against Texas A&M University on Oct. 19 and the woman charged with making three false email bomb threats against...

AISD decides UT play is not a good fit for its elementary schools

Bobby Blanchard October 31, 2012

UT is looking to perform “And Then Came Tango” for private and charter schools after they reached a decision with Austin Independent School Districts to stop performing the play for the district’s...

Austin Police Department laws enforced, alternative transportation provided for Halloween

Joan Vinson October 31, 2012

Austin police, Capital Metro and University officials will be working to ensure students have a safe Halloween this year by strictly enforcing driving laws and providing alternative transportation. The...

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Superstorm Sandy slams into New Jersey coast

The Associated Press October 30, 2012

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph winds and hurled a record-breaking 13-foot surge of seawater at New York City on Monday, roaring ashore after...

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University Co-op invests in humane supplier, student coalition not satisfied

Taylor Hampton October 30, 2012

The University Co-op president said he will invest in merchandise from a factory that the Make UT Sweatshop-Free Coalition has advocated for because it provides fair working conditions, but the investment...

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