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AISD puts UT play about two penguin dads on hold

Bobby Blanchard October 23, 2012

Future plays by UT’s College of Fine Arts scheduled for second graders in the Austin Independent School District have been put on hold because of concerns about the “age appropriateness”...

Swastikas concern residents at off-campus dormitory

David Maly and Jordan Rudner October 22, 2012

Austin police received a report Saturday that swastikas had been carved into the doors of two suites in the University Towers private dorm complex located at West 24th and Rio Grande streets. Three Jewish...

UT and Huston-Tillotson students convene to discuss racial bias in society

David Maly October 22, 2012

UT students came together Saturday with students from Huston-Tillotson University and members of the general public to discuss the issue of racial bias in present-day society. The event titled “End...

Early voting begins, UDems, College Republicans encourage students to be proactive

Christine Ayala October 22, 2012

Early voting begins Monday, allowing registered voters to cast their ballots at their convenience throughout the county at any polling location, including the Flawn Academic Center at UT. The FAC will...

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Texas Exes honors six accomplished alumni with Distinguished Alumnus Award

David Maly October 22, 2012

Six of UT’s most distinguished alumni, including former first lady Laura Bush and Adm. William McRaven, traveled to campus Friday to be honored for their accomplishments. For more than 50 years,...

Driver hits two, officer shoots at vehicle

David Maly October 22, 2012

An Austin police officer shot at the vehicle of a 24-year-old woman Saturday morning after police say she sped down East Sixth Street hitting two pedestrians and refusing to obey a police order to stop...

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Thong Jog honors the memory of Leslie Cochran while raising proceeds for Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Tiffany Hinman October 22, 2012

Thong-clad Austin joggers filled the streets of downtown Austin Saturday in efforts to raise proceeds for the homeless and in memory of the Austin icon Leslie Cochran, a homeless man who died in March. More...

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Universities Differ in Their Response to Recent Bomb Threats

David Maly October 19, 2012

SAN MARCOS — Members of the Texas State University community breathed a deep sigh of relief Thursday afternoon after campus police issued an all-clear alert following a bomb threat against its admissions...

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UT Senate finalizes new honor code

Lazaro Hernandez October 19, 2012

The Senate of College Councils adopted a proposal for a new University honor code Wednesday, a move that organization president Michael Morton believes will increase academic integrity at the University. The...

UT students travel to Mexico, work to raise awareness about working conditions

David Maly October 19, 2012

Four UT students took a trip across the border last weekend to see the impoverished lifestyle of factory workers and the struggles they face just four hours to the south as they push for better working...

Panelists discuss effect of polarized politics on youth vote

Christine Ayala October 19, 2012

With Election Day less than a month away, ballots are filled with candidates from the far left and far right, leaving some voters stuck in the middle. Members of a political panel called “Political...

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Former NCAA athlete shares journey as transgender man

Tiffany Hinman October 19, 2012

Former NCAA athlete Kye Allums may have received support from his coaches and teammates when he came out as a transgender man, but his journey in finding himself did not always attract positive attention. Allums...

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