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Student Government raises awareness of West Campus theft rates

David Maly and Bobby Blanchard October 19, 2012

After evaluating the property crime situation in West Campus, Student Government is working to remind students to be more aware of the threat of theft. Carson Jones, University Area Partners’ external...

Council members on trial for violating Open Meetings Act

Joshua Fechter October 19, 2012

Austin City Council members may avoid prosecution for allegedly violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by entering into an agreement with the Travis County Attorney’s Office. Mayor Lee Leffingwell...

UT’s self-supporting entities helpful in a time of cuts

Alexa Ura October 18, 2012

Although UT has compensated for state appropriation cuts by increasing tuition and implementing internal reductions, the University’s self-supporting entities have increased their budgets in the...

Armstrong steps down as head of Livestrong

Joshua Fechter October 18, 2012

Lance Armstrong resigned as the chairman of Livestrong, his foundation dedicated to fighting cancer, in a statement issued Wednesday amidst mounting evidence that the award-winning cyclist used performance-enhancing...

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Fair use is a tool that should be used with caution

Joan Vinson October 18, 2012

The concept of fair use often allows students to include copyrighted material in their academic work despite laws that might otherwise prohibit its use. Georgia Harper, scholarly communications advisor...

Legal battle against religious expression continues in Kountze ISD

Lazaro Hernandez October 18, 2012

As the legal battle over religious expression at a Texas public school continues, the state has officially taken action to intervene. Gov. Rick Perry held a press conference Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit...

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Texas THON hosts 12-hour dance marathon to benefit Dell Children’s Medical Center

Taylor Hampton October 18, 2012

To prepare for its 11th annual 12-hour dance marathon, Texas THON invited students to sign a wall to express their support for patients at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. Texas...

University claims not at fault for missed emergency texts

David Maly October 18, 2012

Officials said the University was not at fault when members of the UT community did not recieve text alerts sent during two emergency situations earlier this semester. UT spokesperson Cindy Posey said...

UT’s Senate of College Councils will vote on a new honor code this week

Bobby Blanchard October 18, 2012

The Senate of College Councils will vote on a new honor code for the University at its meeting Thursday night. If the vote passes, the new honor code would say: “As a student of the University of...

Wear your thong to support the homeless

Tiffany Hinman October 18, 2012

Members of the Austin community will jog downtown Saturday wearing thongs, feather boas and glitter to raise proceeds for the homeless in honor of the late Leslie Cochran, a homeless Austin icon. The...

Student veterans struggle for UT football game seating

Bobby Blanchard October 17, 2012

Many of UT’s student veterans may skip the annual veteran’s football game next month because of difficulties with seating. Every year, UT honors veterans by decidating one of its games...

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Landmarks program promotes interaction with art

Joan Vinson October 17, 2012

Much of UT’s public art takes on abstract forms, and a tour Tuesday offered insight into the artists and histories of the pieces. Zack Smith, docent and studio art junior, gave a tour Tuesday,...

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